Charles L. Waechter

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Charles L. Waechter

4.6
62 reviews
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Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Baltimore, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime

1435 Sulphur Spring Road, 1st Floor, Baltimore, MD

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About Charles

Biography

Criminal defense: Federal and State internet Child Pornography, and Sexual Solicitation of minors.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Drug Violations Sex Offenses

50%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
White Collar Crime 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2020 2019
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+ 4

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 40 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Charles L. Waechter

1435 Sulphur Spring Road, 1st Floor, Baltimore, MD, 21227

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The Law Offices of Charles L. Waechter

206 North Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD, 21014

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1836 Sandpiper Pointe, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33442

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144 Linden Place, Towson, MD, 21286

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Charles L. Waechter's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

62 Client Reviews


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The lawyer is widely praised for achieving excellent outcomes, often securing dropped charges or reduced sentences in serious cases. Reviewers frequently highlight the lawyer's professionalism, knowledge, and supportive staff. A smaller number of reviews mention concerns regarding communication and case preparation.

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Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer to Hire!!!

I highly recommend Mr. Waechter as a lawyer. He was straightforward with me on what was going to happen and everything that I needed to do to help my case. He always kept me up to date on any news that I needed to know. In conclusion, he has changed my life for the better and highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Completely Satisfied

I highly recommend the Law of Office of Charles Waechter. From the initial meeting Mr Waechter assured us that if my son did exactly what he asked the outcome would be the best case scenario in his situation. My son did exactly what was asked and more and the outcome was exactly what was promised. He... and his staff are patient and efficient . They took the time to respond to ALL my questions in a timely manner. We appreciated his sternness and honesty with my son, but also offered compassion for my husband and I going through the challenging process.

Posted by Paul | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Competent and Committed to His Clients

Charlie Waechter embodies the best qualities of what every defense lawyer should have to effectively represent his clients. He was very honest in evaluating my case and explicit about the potential legal consequences of my actions. If you're looking for someone to hold your hand and tell you everythi...ng will be fine then you should look elsewhere but it's your future at stake and anyone telling you not to worry doesn't have your best interests in mind. Charlie fought vigourously for me in my case and was ultimately able to get secure a very positive outcome. It wasn't everything I had hoped for but it was significantly better than what I could have expected. He was always available to answer any questions or concerns and always presented himself in a congenial but professional manner. He referred me to a great therapist that not only helped me with my case but has also helped me recover from the mental and psychological problems that contributed to my offense. He also provided me with solid advice and assistance with routine issues like bail. I seriously believe my legal outcome would be significantly worse if I had chosen a different attorney to represent me.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Excellent job with a difficult case

We hired Charlie to defend a family friend from a serious criminal charge. We chose him because he is very experienced and demonstrated competence regarding defending this type of case. Charlie was responsive to our concerns and got the best possible outcome for this most difficult case.

Posted by Brad | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Defense Attorney

From the day I met him, Mr. Waechter was confident and reassuring about my DUI case. My case proceeded exactly as he said it would from the beginning to its conclusion. I was able to get the most favorable outcome possible for my case. I particularly appreciate Mr. Waechter's promptness in communicat...ion throughout the year for which my case lapsed. He was extremely knowledgable in the matters at hand, and spent extra time and effort to explore the unique circumstances of my case as I am a resident of another state charged in Maryland. It was very reassuring and comforting to have him fighting on my side. I would recommend his services to anyone looking for an experienced, professional, and reliably attorney.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Preeminent 4.5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Criminal Defense, Law Offices Charles L. Waechter

Associations

2006 - Present

Shriners International

Member

2005 - Present

Masonic Lodge

Member

2000 - Present

Elks Lodge

Member

1988 - Present

United States District Court of Appeals

Member

1985 - Present

Maryland Court of Appeals

Member

1985 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Baltimore County Bar Association

Member

Education

1985

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Baltimore

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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