I will use my knowledge and experience as a former felony prosecutor in two jurisdictions to fight for you. I understand that your case is the most important case.The Office of Administrative Hearings ("OAH") handles over 500 different types of hearings for local and State agencies and governing bodies. Whether it's a threat on your license to operate a business or an adverse finding by the DSS, I can help you.Let me use the experience I've gained prosecuting and defending thousands of people during my career to fight for you.I've attended the same DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Test Training that all police cadets are required to complete. I've also passed all levels of Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Training provided by the Maryland Crash Reconstruction Committee. I can help you.Prior to joining Cochran & Chhabra, LLC, I worked for the insurance companies. Let me help you get what you deserve.
Michael W. McGraw (Mike) is an attorney with Cochran & Chhabra, LLC. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the United States District Court for the Districts of Maryland and the District of Columbia. He handles matters for clients charged with everything from DUI and drug possession to homicide. Having successfully tried over 100 criminal jury trials and hundreds of bench trials, Mike’s success rate and experience is what keeps existing clients coming back and new clients walking in the door. Unlike many defense attorneys, he previously served as a felony prosecutor in both Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties. Mike is likely the only defense attorney you’ll find who has earned over 340 hours of collision reconstruction training and has tried nearly a dozen motor vehicle fatalities involving speed, alcohol, drugs, distracted driving and drag racing. He also completed NHTSA standardized field sobriety test training while serving as a prosecutor in Anne Arundel County. This is the same training that the police attend when learning how to test for and charge a DUI. Mike not only believes that everyone deserves an aggressive defense, but more importantly, the services of an attorney who is both competent and confident in the courtroom.
Mike also focuses his practice on personal injury law. Prior to joining Cochran & Chhabra, LLC, Mike was employed in the insurance defense industry serving as counsel for insurance companies, their clients, and other Fortune 500 Companies. He represented them in matters involving auto torts, premises liability, products liability, insurance coverage, and allegations of intentional misconduct by insureds. As an insurance defense attorney, he witnessed the efforts of insurance companies to keep from appropriately compensating not only those that have been injured, but also those who are seeking compensation from their own insurance company due to someone else’s negligence and lack of coverage. Adjusters often try to discourage representation so that the injured will accept low offers at the bottom of a predetermined range. This is the result of programs like Colossus and constant scrutiny of adjusters by their supervisors which can lead to promotions or demotions. Mike is committed to ensuring that his clients are not victimized by insurance companies.
Mike also routinely appears before the Office of Administrative Hearings. Receiving notification from a State agency regarding alleged wrongdoing can jeopardize licensing privileges, your employment, or worse. Mike can assist you in all phases of the hearing process before the OAH. These hearings are often contentious and the State agency will be represented by an attorney. Please contact our office for assistance in navigating these matters.
Mike received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore, and his Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and Business Administration from Salisbury University. He graduated from Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, Maryland. He is a member of the: Maryland State Bar Association; Anne Arundel County Bar Association; Prince George’s County Bar Association; Maryland Association for Justice; Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association; and the Counsel of Parent Attorneys and Advocates.
Mike currently resides with his wife and children in Odenton, Maryland.
Practice areas
Handle cases for clients charged with everything from drug possession to homicide. Former felony prosecutor in both Anne Arundel and Prince George's Counties.
15 years, 3,500 cases
Handle all types of Driving Under the Influence/Driving While Impaired cases including automobile manslaughter and serious injury cases. Former automobile manslaughter prosecutor with 340hrs. of training in collision reconstruction/sobriety testing.
15 years, 1,000 cases
Handle auto accidents, slip/trip and falls, and matters involving traumatic injury and death. Former insurance defense attorney who is not afraid to take on big insurance companies.
15 years, 500 cases
Handle numerous types of matters before the Office of Administrative hearings involving allegations of wrong doing by State and local agencies outside of just the MVA.
15 years, 150 cases
Languages spoken
English
Cochran & Chhabra, LLC
116 B Cathedral Street
Courthouse
Annapolis, MD, 21401
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 2020 | 06/08/2022 |
MD | Active | 2006 | 07/12/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer - Criminal Defense | SuperLawyers | 2023 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense | National Trial Lawyers | 2022 |
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff | National Trial Lawyers | 2022 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2022 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Citation (Distinguished Service) | Office of the State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County | 2012 |
Maryland State Flag (Honorary) | Secretary of State (Maryland) | 2012 |
Official Citation (Dedicated & Exemplary Service) | Maryland General Assembly | 2012 |
Outstanding and Dedicated Service (2006 - 2010) | Maryland Office of the Public Defender | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Cochran & Chhabra, LLC | 2021 - Present |
Associate | DeCaro Doran Siciliano Gallagher & DeBlasis LLP | 2018 - 2020 |
Assistant State's Attorney | Office of the State's Attorney for Anne Arundel County | 2015 - 2018 |
Senior Associate | Brennan, McKenna, Manzi, Shay, Chartered | 2012 - 2015 |
Assistant State's Attorney | Office Of The State's Attorney For Prince George's County | 2011 - 2012 |
Associate | Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA | 2010 - 2011 |
Assistant Public Defender | State Of Maryland Office Of The Public Defender | 2006 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Maryland Association for Justice | Member | 2021 - Present |
Judicial Interview Committee - Maryland Association for Justice | Member | 2021 - Present |
Counsel of Parent Attorneys and Advocates | Attorney Member | 2020 - Present |
Court of Appeals of Maryland for the 4th Appellate Circuit - Character Committee | Investigator | 2014 - Present |
Anne Arundel County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Maryland State Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Prince George's County Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Michael W. McGraw | Office of the State's Attorney Parole and Probation Training Manual | 2016 |
Michael W. McGraw | Search and Seizure (and Statements Too!) | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Baltimore School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
Salisbury University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Office of the State's Attorney Parole and Probation Training | Handling Violation of Probation Hearings | 2016 |
Mock Trial: Prosecuting Cases in the District Court | Prosecuting Cases in the District Court | 2016 |
Training: Litigating Motions to Suppress Statements, Searches & Seizures | Litigating Motions to Suppress Statements, Searches & Seizures | 2012 |
Training: Winning Disorderly Conduct Cases | Winning Disorderly Conduct Cases | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Blake | Dismissed |
State v. Dailey | Dismissed |
State v. Duckworth | Dismissed |
State v. Kidwell | Dismissed |
State v. Pope | Dismissed |
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Lawrence Greenberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 14, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike has experience doing both sides of criminal law and this makes him an excellent advocate for his clients. He know how the prosecutor views the case and can represent his client’s interest far better because of this knowledge.
Maria Patterson, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 30, 2021
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I met Mike while working as an attorney for the Prince George's County Attorney's Office, beginning in 2009. He was with a large reputable firm who routinely handled criminal cases, civil rights violations cases and personal injury cases. He is extremely well versed in all 3 areas of law. He has tried criminal and civil cases in the broadest ranges possible. He has in-depth knowledge in these arenas because of his special focus and experience with forensics such as accident reconstruction, police use of force and evidence collection, and blood and DNA technology. Last, but not least, he is a really nice and friendly man who is very pleasant to interact and work with.
Debora Fajer-Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 15, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.Mike is a tremendous attorney in all aspects, from skills in his field to skills in handling himself professionally and very caring to his clients. I endorse him highly.
Robert Bonsib, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 27, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Mike McGraw for many years and I have watched him from the time he first started to practice law. He has a broad range of experience in criminal law and litigation. His personal qualities are at the top of scale and this translates into his being not only a very good trial lawyer - but also permits him to wear the label "counselor" - as he cares about his clients as people as well as being concerned about their legal issues,
Cary Hansel, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 26, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike is a great lawyer and a great person. He is dedicated to his clients, works incredibly hard on their behalf and has the common sense, grit and real-world smarts missing from too many lawyers. I highly recommend his services and I'd trust him with my life. Hire this guy.
Daniel Renart, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 26, 2021
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mike McGraw and I have worked together on a few cases and I know him to be an excellent attorney who gets great results.
George Patterson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 25, 2021
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I routinely sought Mike's guidance on the technical aspects of accident reconstructions. His training and knowledge in this field that he acquired as a prosecutor is at a level rarely seen in the legal community. Mike was opposing counsel in a case and quickly identified the important factual and legal issues.
Jennifer Alexander, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike is a great lawyer and is well respected in the legal community. He and I have been on opposite sides of cases, and he has always been professional and a pleasure to work with.
Christine Murphy, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 22, 2021
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I tried cases both against and with Mike- he is an excellent litigator. I highly endorse Mike.
Andrea Montini, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 22, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike’s experience as a felony prosecutor in multiple jurisdictions makes him well equipped to handle serious criminal cases. He fights hard for his clients, whether they’re charged with a DUI or a serious felony offense. Mike’s experience and jurisdictional knowledge are hard to come by, and I fully endorse him and his firm for all criminal matters.
Debra Saltz, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 22, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike is a great lawyer. He is knowledgeable and has years of experience on both sides of the courtroom. He will fight for you. I highly endorse Mike.
Jason Greaves, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 22, 2021
Relationship: Co-worker
During his time at DDSG&D, Michael McGraw was one of our most experienced and trusted criminal defense attorneys. We will miss Mike and his expertise, and I heartily endorse him for anyone seeking representation in Maryland.
Suzanne Houle, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 20, 2021
Relationship: Co-worker
I first met Mike when he was a State's Attorney at the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office. As an opponent, I was always struck by Mike's extensive knowledge of criminal law and ability to captivate the courtroom. I now have the pleasure of working with Mike on the defense side at Cochran & Chhabra. Mike's legal knowledge and litigation experience is unmatched. He is an incredible zealous attorney who goes above and beyond for his clients.
April Skrenczuk, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 19, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
There are not many attorneys out there who are as dedicated and hardworking as Mike McGraw. Having worked with Mike for several years when he was a prosecutor at the AA County State's Attorney's Office and even prior to that, I can honestly say that there has never been a time that he has not gone above and beyond in each and every case that he takes on. Mike is well respected in the legal community, knowledgeable of the law and dedicated to getting his clients the best result possible.
Judith Myers, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 12, 2021
Relationship: Co-worker
Mike and I worked together at the Office of the State's Attorney for Anne Arundel County and are working together again at Cochran & Chhabra, LLC. I am very excited to have Mike join the firm! He brings a wealth of knowledge that he is always willing to share with his clients and co-workers. Mike is a fantastic advocate for his clients, and is not afraid to fight hard for them!
Mandeep Chhabra, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 11, 2021
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mike and I were on opposing sides for years. Once he left the prosecutor’s office and became an insurance defense attorney I would reach out to him from time to time on advice in one of his areas of his expertise, automobile accidents resulting in serious injury or death. He has always been someone I turned to for solid information and legal knowledge. When Mike decided he wanted to do criminal defense work I asked him to join my firm. I am proud to have him as a member of my team at Cochran & Chhabra. He is extremely knowledgeable and super comfortable in a courtroom.
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