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Suzanne Rose Houle

Criminal defense Attorney at Annapolis, MD

5.0   11 reviews
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Virtual consultation available
  • State Years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 11 years
    Maryland - MD 12 years
  • Licensed for 11 years
    State DC
    Acquired 2012
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 12 years
    State MD
    Acquired 2011
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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I BELIEVE IN LAWYERING WITH HEART. I BELIEVE THAT CLIENTS ARE NOT JUST CLIENTS, BUT RATHER BECOME LIKE FAMILY. I BELIEVE THAT THEY BEST LAWYERS ARE ONES WITH THE HEART OF A TEACHER. I BELIEVE IN PRACTICING LAW WITH ALL OF YOUR HEART AND SOUL AND LEAVING NOTHING ON THE TABLE WHEN THEIR CASE IS DONE.

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Posted by Simon | August 30, 2023
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Made the entire legal process stress free
Suzanne called me back immediately after I submitted an inquiry online for a court case. I was stressed about the entire process but she made it so easy. Everything was handled I literally just had to pay her and show up to the court house. She worked behind the scenes to get my case dismissed and it did. Thank you Suzanne for saving me from what could have been a career-changing mistake!
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Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2023
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Shoplifting
The case was a huge mistake and she was amazing. I was in big trouble but she made it very clear what the potential results of the case could be. She also gave me clear instructions on what I would need to do and really helped me out. I was impressed with her ability to clearly convey the process and potential outcomes and also her confidence. That’s what sold me in the beginning. She was incredibly confident in her ability to help me get the best outcome. In the end, my case was dismissed but she was amazing. I have a family friend who is a lawyer and always use him but his price was a littler higher and tried something new this time. I will 100% be using Mrs. Houle’s services in the future should the need arise and would recommend them to everyone.
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Posted by Mary | March 10, 2023
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Tireless Persistence and Success
Suzanne is tireless and incredibly effective while demonstrating superb professionalism. I has lost my cool and been unable to get through to MVA, but she had the insight and knowledge to get things accomplished. My issue? I was given a court order requirement that I could not comply with. I didn't have a MD driver's license but had trouble in MD, so the state attorney ordered a driver improvement course with MVA standards. It was impossible because of not having the MD license. MVA and the driver improvement providers didn't know what to do with me. The result? After an additional hearing and previously posting more items to the judge, Suzanne got the judge to remove the nonsensical order. I am so indebted to her and am so thankful for her enduring persistence. Never willing to give up but finding the best solution, she goes WAY BEYOND any other attorney I have ever met.
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Posted by Josiah | December 28, 2021
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Wonderful advocate
Suzanne was a wonderful defense attorney. She was timely and kept her word. She did a wonderful job understanding the case and advocating for me. She also helped me feel confident and supported during this process. It was so refreshing to find an attorney that I could trust.
Posted by Mary Ann | November 17, 2021
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Outstanding legal representation
Suzanne Houle represented my daughter in a criminal matter. From the beginning she gave us the very best representation. She handled a very dire emergency swiftly with favorable results. The end result of the case was also favorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. She maintained communication with us throughout the case, always answering promptly any questions or concerns. She has been an angel in our lives. I cannot thank her enough for her hard work and dedication. She is without a doubt the best attorney and I am so glad that she represented my daughter. Thank you Suzanne Houle. You are an amazing attorney and a blessing.
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Posted by Jameria Bridges | June 8, 2021
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Suzanne Houle is the best experienced Attorney
Suzanne Houle is a awesome attorney! I went to court about a week ago and case was resolved with really good satisfying results that im so grateful for. And she was my attorney throughout the entire time, Suzanne was effective all the way , her communication was great always explanatory . You could really tell that her this career is her passion, she's gonna get done what she tells you , I would definitely recommend Suzanne Houle to ANYONE with a minor case all the way to a severe case especially us who have been convicted previously and with priors. She got it!
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Posted by Paulette | April 16, 2019
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Paulette B.
I have used Suzanne's services on two occasions and would not hesitate to use her services again. She is professional, personable and very knowledgeable. I have become very fond of her. She has proven to not only be an excellent attorney, but a good person as well.
Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2018
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Traffic Citation
Mandeep and Suzanne were very prompt, knowledgeable and insightful in helping me resolve my case with an excellent outcome. They put me at ease and were very professional and courteous throughout. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for help.
Posted by robert | August 30, 2016
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Exceptional Attorney
I hired Suzanne Houle to defend my boyfriend in Anne Arundel County. This case was over two years old and he was looking at 40 charges. Most of the charges were trumped up as usual over prescription fraud. Anyway, Ms. Houle handled this case perfectly. She did research on the case, the facts and even the judge, to determine which way he swayed. Whether he was hard, soft or down the middle. First time around in court she got a good deal. Plead guilty to one charge. But we wanted to push it off until later. She devised an idea to get it postponed. The second time around she did more research on the new judge. She poked around with the states attorney to see what he was looking to do. She recognized that the court was full, the states attorney was over worked for the day. She backed him in to a corner with an offer. He did not like the deal and refused. Later in the day she pressured him for relevant facts of whether witnesses were present and so on. She pressed on, forcing him into a corner. She forced the issue so that he was given no choice but to agree to put all 40 counts on a stet docket. You can research it to find out what a stet is. In essence, on 40 charges, he walked out with no fine, no court costs, no probation and no jail time. Please note that all cases are different. And the same results cannot be guaranteed, you need to know that she will be the best attorney you can find. She was not only there in a professional manor, but she treated him like he was a person. A human being. One who made a mistake. An honest, hand forced by circumstances, mistake. When he was feeling down and upset, she made sure to discuss the case and inform him of all the details. She kept us in the loop at all times and controlled the case and atmosphere in the courtroom at all times. She didn't just back down and take the first deal. She worked hard for the best deal. This is the best attorney possible for your case. She does not get the credit she deserves. If it was possible to give more than 5 stars I would. Well worth the money we paid. She saved our relationship. And our lives together. (
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Posted by Trishara | April 15, 2016
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Hire this attorney
I hired Mrs. Houle to be the attorney for my boyfriend. He has quite a few convictions on his record. During his criminal case in Baltimore County, she kept us up to date on everything that she planned to do. She not only advised us, but also showed compassion and comforted us through the entire process. She went above and beyond what she was paid to do. She took over an hour just to consult about the case before even being hired. Her replies to inquiries were quick, accurate and helpful. She knew how most of the case would play out before it even happened. She was very professional with us, and everyone in the court. Unlike some attorneys, who try to be forceful within the court, she was very approachable and easy to deal with, while still not allowing herself to be walked on by the prosecutor, and got a better than average deal with the state, and an even better agreement with the judge. She knew precisely what type of person the judge was and how he would react to certain things brought up in court. She was very helpful in coaching my boyfriend about what the judge would want to hear to agree with the deal that she had in place from the prosecutor. She also treats you as a human being and not just another paycheck. That may not sound like much, but when you are looking at possible jail time, it can be very comforting. With that said, while no one can promise a good outcome in every case, I can say with confidence, that she will give her best effort to defend you and get the best possible outcome.
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Posted by Terea | March 16, 2016
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Extremely Helpful
I contacted her with a traffic case, and she resolved it within a week. She was friendly, helpful, and did what she said she would do. I would definitely hire her again if I had to.
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AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Law Offices of Ali Kalarestaghi
  • 2011 - 2017

Education

  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • N/A
  • University of Maryland
  • Undergraduate
  • N/A

Associations

  • Maryland State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
  • Chair of Four Corners Initiative
  • 2013 - Present
  • Howard County Women's Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Women's Bar Association of Maryland
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Hon. James Macgill American Inn of Court
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Howard County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Baltimore County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Howard County Bar Association, Community Outreach Committee
  • Co-Chair
  • 2011 - Present
  • Howard County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
  • Affiliate Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Baltimore County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Committee
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Howard County Bar Association Service Award
  • Howard County Bar Association
  • 2013

Publications

  • Capital University Law Review
  • Academic Freedom on Its Last Legs After Garcetti v. Ceballos?
  • 2012
  • Dartmouth Law Journal
  • Juvenile Justice is Not Just Kid Stuff: The Forgotten Side of Fairness and Due Process
  • 2011

Speaking Engagements

  • New Admittee Luncheon
  • How Bar Membership Can Benefit New Lawyers
  • 2013

Attorney endorsements

Received (4)
Given (5)
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Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 19
Relationship: Co-worker
"I first met Suzanne when I was an Assistant State's Attorney in Anne Arundel County. She and I had several cases together. I can attest that Suzanne is a formidable opponent in the courtroom and am thrilled to now be working with her at Cochran & Chhabra, LLC"
DUI and DWI Attorney | Nov 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney | Mar 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Suzanne is thorough and hard-working. She is willing to listen to her clients and look for the best strategy to win a case. Her clients should appreciate her willingness to work hard for them, and to take on tough cases in Traffic/Suspended License cases, DUI, and Criminal Defense cases. That's the mark of a lawyer you want to have working for you, and that's easily said about Suzanne."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Suzanne is always professional. She is very knowledgable in her practice areas, and willing to share her knowledge with fellow attorneys who do not practice in the same areas of law."
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Annapolis Criminal defense Lawyer Suzanne Rose Houle
Suzanne Rose Houle
Criminal defense Attorney
Annapolis, MD
Licensed for 12 years
Virtual consultation available