Kathleen M. Kirchner

Kathleen M. Kirchner

also known as Kathleen Sheehy

4.4
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

1116 West Street, Suite C, Annapolis, MD

About Kathleen

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Assault, drug possession/distribution, theft, violation of probation, domestic violence, gun charges, sentence modification, 8-505/8-507, trespass, DUI, DWI, serious traffic, bail regiew, manslaughter, murder, civil rights, illegal searches

20 years | 1,000 cases

80%
Family 20%

Custody, divorce, child support, modifications, protective orders, domestic violence.

18 years | 250 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 19 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kathleen Kirchner Esq.

1116 West Street, Suite C, Annapolis, MD, 21401

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Kathleen M. Kirchner's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Jessica | September 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Beware of scam - Kirchner takes money without service

I hired Kirchner for a the defense at a violation of probation hearing. She charged $2,000 and ended up doing absolutely nothing. After I transferred her the money, I didn't hear from her at all until I demanded a meeting, so we scheduled one a day before the hearing. When I arrived, she didn't even ...know who I was or what my case was about. She and her assistant reviewed it WHILE I was there. Instead of appearing herself, she delegated my defense to her incapable assistant. Their conclusions were unfounded and unreasonable and as such were immediately rejected by the judge the next day. Overall, I would have fared the same without them taking a long vacation since my probation was closed out (unsuccessfully and no thanks to them) at the hearing. Do NOT HIRE. Save your money!

Posted by Leslie | May 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile

Professional yet personable!!!!

I can’t say enough about Kathleen Kitchener, my son had a very very serious situation. We were in fear of losing our son forever to the detention center. Kathleen not only explained to our family in plain terms, she managed our expectations and gave us as much support as our family needed. She ret...urned all calls in a timely manner and had answers to all of our questions. She is a very intelligent woman. You will get the best when you ask this lady to represent you.

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Great job!

knowledgeable and aggressive and took time to meet and communicate. She won the trial. We are very happy. Would definitely recommend.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Law Offices Kathleen M. Kirchner

Associations

2010 - Present

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Member

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2006

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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