Chad Wilson Weddle

Selected Poffenbarger and Weddle after speaking to 3 other attorneys two of which indicated if I didn't retain them I should go with this firm. Poffenbarger is an institution in Frederick County Maryland criminal defense. Originally made an appt to meet with Poffenbarger but was seen by Chad Weddle... due to the death of Poffenbarger's mother. After meeting my understanding was I had retained Poffenbarger but this was not the case. Charge was felony theft. During discussion I told Weddle I was not particularly interested in fighting the charge but would like it reduced to a misdemeanor. My primary goal was no jail time. As the sole support of my family and a sole proprietor jail would destroy my business. He stated this was entirely possible and we moved forward. After two postponements we were assigned a judge he felt was acceptable and the ADA agreed to a misdemeanor. One week before court I called and requested a meeting to go over everything and make sure he had all the info he needed. He said everything was in place and it was not necessary. In court when my case was called he did absolutely nothing for me. He said not one word to the judge about me or my circumstances. He offered no mitigating factors and basically hung me out to dry. It did not even appear that he knew me. I was sentenced to 90 days in jail and taken away. In my opinion Chad Weddle was not prepared for my case and did not provide effective and aggressive representation. He apologized to my wife and returned our fee. Unfortunately this is too little too late in our case!