$ 250-450 per hour
Byron L Warnken
About Byron
Biography
I am the founder of a five-lawyer law firm, Warnken, LLC. We have a concentration in appellate litigation. We also practice in the areas of sophisticated criminal litigation, law enforcement, personal injury, and workers’ compensation. In addition, we handle general litigation support for other attorneys, both civil and criminal.
I have also been a full-time law professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law for 35 years, teaching primarily Criminal Law and Constitutional Criminal Procedure. As the former Director of UofB’s Judicial Internship Program, I placed more than 3,000 students with judges. In 2013, my 1,200-page treatise on Maryland Criminal Law & Procedure will be published.
As an appellate litigator, I have been involved in 250 appeals. I was honored to have argued against Attorney General Janet Reno in her only Supreme Court appearance. I have been privileged to testify before Congress. I have served as an expert in legislative and judicial arenas on more than 50 occasions. I have been legal correspondent for four of Baltimore’s local television stations, and I have done more than 1,500 media appearances and interviews. I have been fortunate enough to present more than 500 lectures in 18 states.
I continue to wake up every day eager to both mentor the future lawyers of Maryland and serve my clients. I have had a remarkable career because of three things: hard work, dedication, and luck. I was fortunate enough to have been at the right place at the right time, a lot. I wish you the same good fortune.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
20%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maryland for 48 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1977
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011
Location
Law Offices of Byron L Warnken
Ste 303, 300 E Joppa Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21286
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Byron L Warnken's Lawyer Endorsements
"Professor Warnken is one of the greatest legal minds in Maryland today. Period. He's forgotten more law than most people know. To say he's written the book on criminal procedure would actually be an accurate statement because he has. It is an honor to have been a former student of Professor Warnken's and it should be for any client to have such a strong advocate in their corner."
"I endorse this lawyer.Byron was my criminal law teacher in law school in 1979. He is brilliant and well respected by everyone in the legal community. He has dedicated his life to the practice of law.The practice of law in Maryland owes him a great debt and much gratitude"
"I endorse this lawyer. Byron taught criminal law to most practicing attorneys and judges in this state. He is an icon within his field. I believe that if faced with criminal accusations, most attorneys would choose Byron to represent themselves. He has also authored many changes in Maryland law, as he taught the members of the Legislature, too. His assistance out of the goodness of his heart for crime victims has been abundant and most admirable."
"I had the pleasure of being taught criminal procedure by this esteemed professor and Maryland legal legend while in law school. He literally wrote the book on Maryland Criminal Procedure...a three volume treatise. Highly recommended is an understatement."
"Byron Warnken was my law school professor for Constitutional Criminal Procedure I and II. He has a magnificent legal mind and is able to transfer information effectively to students and clients. I highly recommend this attorney and any and all of his published material."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.
Reprimand issued in MD, 2011
updated on 05/23/2013Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Byron’s comment:
“Both the 2011 and 2009 reprimands came from having an employee who stole money and hid client communications. When I was asked for a response from the Attorney Grievance Commission, the employee hid the correspondence. The employee has long since been terminated. No clients were harmed financially. I take full responsibility, as I must answer for my staff at all times. Sadly, before he was my employee, he was a long-time friend. That's obviously gone as well.”
Reprimand issued in MD, 2009
updated on 05/23/2013Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Byron’s comment:
“Please see explanation above.”
Honors
2012
Robert C. Heeney Award, MSBA - Criminal Law Section
2008
Leadership in Law - Top Winner, Daily Record
2006
Alumnus of the Year Award, University of Baltimore
2000
Exellece in Mentoring Award, University System of Maryland Board of Regents
2000
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Charles H Dorsey, Jr. Mentoring Award, Bar Association of Baltimore City
Work Experience
1988 - Present
Senior Attorney, Warnken, LLC
1978 - Present
Professor, University Of Baltimore School Of Law
Associations
2005 - Present
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationBoard of Governors
1995 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1993 - Present
Bar Association of Baltimore City, Criminal Law Committee
1990 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2012 - 2013
Maryland State Bar Association, Criminal Law and Practice SectionChair
1996 - 1997
Bar Association of Baltimore City, Criminal Law CommitteeChair
Sample of Legal Cases
Maryland v. Wilson
Education
1977
University of Baltimore School of Law
Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2012
Television Appearances
Various
Publications
2008
University of Baltimore Law Review
“Forfeiture by Wrongdoing” after Crawford v. Washington: Maryland’s Approach Best Preserves the Right to Confrontation
2008
Exhibit A
When Do You Want a Jury Trial in Maryland
2008
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association Newsletter
Criminal Appeals: Preservation and Plain Error
2007
Maryland State Bar Association
Maryland Criminal Pattern Jury Instructions
1987
University of Baltimore Law Review
Law Enforcement Officers’ Privilege Against Compelled Self-Incrimination
Languages
English