Suzanne Rose Houle

Suzanne Rose Houle

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

116 B Cathedral Street, Annapolis, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 13 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2012

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 15 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cochran & Chhabra

116 B Cathedral Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Josiah | December 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 comm...unication 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.

Posted by Jameria Bridges | June 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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!

Posted by robert | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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. (

Posted by Trishara | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 proc...ess. 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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Suzanne Rose Houle's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael McGraw

Criminal defense lawyer | 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"

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John Pikulski

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Maronick

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | 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."

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Kelcie Longaker

DUI and DWI lawyer | 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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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Howard County Bar Association Service Award, Howard County Bar Association

Work Experience

2011 - 2017

Attorney, Law Offices of Ali Kalarestaghi

Associations

2013 - Present

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

2012 - Present

Hon. James Macgill American Inn of Court

Member

2011 - 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

Education

N/A

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Maryland

Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2013

New Admittee Luncheon

How Bar Membership Can Benefit New Lawyers

Publications

2012

Capital University Law Review Academic Freedom on Its Last Legs After Garcetti v. Ceballos?

2011

Dartmouth Law Journal Juvenile Justice is Not Just Kid Stuff: The Forgotten Side of Fairness and Due Process

Languages

English

Spanish

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