Arnold F. Phillips

I had a court case in the small city of Cumberland, MD, from when I lived there and had moved to Texas. During that time, I missed a hearing and the mail didn’t transfer and a warrant was issued. Upon realizing this I went through the normal emotions of scared, upset, angry at myself and the system b...ut mainly myself. I realized I was in a bad spot and needed someone who wasn’t just a “good ol boy” back in their club in Cumberland like 99.9% of their attorneys back there who hang out with the states prosecutors and judges, and take the easy route. After all, this was my life and my future at stake here. I CANNOT express to you how many “free consultations” I took advantage of from attorneys in Cumberland, all the way to Frederick, Baltimore, DC, etc. even those that said they “specialized in criminal, warrant, and probation, etc”. After calling no less than (no exaggeration here) 25-30 attorneys, I was ready to accept defeat and hire an attorney and face the music as this is what they all told me that I was guilty and the best they could do was argue my sentencing down as minimal as possible. I hopped on here and found Arnold Phillips out of Garrett County, MD. I decided it couldn’t hurt to make one last call, and this was the best call I’ve ever made in my life. Mr. Phillips was asking me questions during this consultation NO one else did, and suggested a path that wasn’t the least resistance but that would actually benefit me. There were lawyers that wouldn’t even return my calls that I almost hired numerous times who I guess just shrugged me off. NOT Phillips. When I tell you this man answered me day and night within minutes, I’m not kidding you. He probably got sick of me. And every time I lost confidence, he was there telling WE had this, not I. I really felt like it was both of us in this situation and I knew him for years (never met him previously as I lived in Texas). He had me get documents to support what I was saying and read them and even had me take out parts (told me he was paying a lot of attention). Finally, came the hearing. The states attorney wanted blood, as I was an out of towner and not part of their club. Phillips always remained calm and collected and reassured me, keep focusing on what I’ve done right. I’ve unfortunately had to hire 2 other lawyers in my lifetime. I’ve yet to see ANY attorney argue and present facts and data and be so well prepared and argumentative on someone’s behalf as he did for me. Even before my trial. I watched 7 other attorneys help their clients, and none of them went like mine did and I was facing significantly more consequences than these other ones. Mr. Phillips not ONLY got me out of what seemed like imminent incarceration, without a shadow of a doubt, but I got ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. No fines, no probation extension, no community service, no jail time, no NOTHING. Not only did he erase my probation, they CLOSED IT that day. That wasn’t even an option according to EVERY single attorney I’ve ever talked to. He knows every single prosecutor, and judge, in this area, but he doesn’t use that to make a quick buck and get in and out of court, he used those relationships to MY advantage. No one in my family or friends could have expected this and I firmly believe had I hired anyone else, this would not have been the outcome, not even close. I owe the rest of my life forever grateful for having Phillips on my side. His retainer and fees were not only reasonable and fair and average, but what he did for me from the time I hired him until the hearing, (about 3-4 months), was worth at the very least thousands upon thousands of dollars if there’s even a price you could put on it. If you need any help, please for your own future, stop looking and call Mr. Phillips, and tell him you saw this review and the guy from Texas sent you! Let him send you home free!! P.S, this man even answered my questions on Thanksgiving when I only emailed him to ask to call me after Holiday

My son had a case against him in other state and away from home. At first, It was very difficult for us to decide to chose big city lawyers or local lawyers. I searched different lawyers from Mc Henry, Cumberland, Hagerstown, Frederick and all the way to Baltimore and talked with many lawyers. After ...talked with Arnold, I immediately felt comfortable and willing to give the case to Mr. Arnold. Mr. Arnold is very patient, experienced and knowledgeable. He was very helpful and resolved the case toward our satisfaction. I learned that his office is one of the biggest and best lawyer firms in Garret County. He and his office are definitely the best choice if you need a lawyer in local area.