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Catherine Elizabeth Woolley

also known as Catherine Woolley

4.2
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney

About Catherine

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Superior representation on misdemeanor and felony charges in district and circuit court, as well as complex post conviction proceedings and coram nobis petitions

23 years | 5,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 22 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2003

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Catherine Elizabeth Woolley's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Scott | March 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Defense Attorney

She is a great Attorney who will fight for you and get the best outcome possible.

Posted by La'shug | November 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ms.Woolley is a Blessing

I've had several lawyers & Ms.Woolley was thee best. I am seriously proud of her. My case was complicated and this lady stuck by me, researched and Blessed me with the minimum penalty. She is intelligent, understanding & not like the average lawyer. Point blank is she is AMAZING! I will pass her info... forward. I highly recommend this woman. Thank you Ms.Woolley fr

Posted by Austin | October 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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Bad Experience

Mrs Woolley represents my stepfather currently and we are not impressed. She made some very rude comments about him. When in front of the judge she seemed to careless about him, every other word was "Um". Very unprofessional. It was like she was working against my stepfather, instead of helping him. ...He suggested a few things to ask the judge and her response every time was "The Judge Will Not Go For That." About 6 people in the court room stated that she was very rude, did not seem to care and that she was making things worse. I'm praying that maybe she was just having a bad day and in his new court case she will step up and fight for him instead of working against him so that he can finally return home. Please Mrs Woolley, listen to your clients and work with them not against them.

Posted by J | July 3, 2012

Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney

Catie Woolley has been instrumental in helping my son get out of some pretty serious jams. Her knowledge and previous experience as a prosecuting attorney is invaluable in traversing the intricacies of the judicial system. She continues to give me most expert advice in areas where I have no experie...nce. I can't recommend her more highly.

Posted by Dolores | June 4, 2012

A great lawyer

Ms. Woolley is an excellent lawyer, she calls you to keep you up to date on your case. She treats you with a caring heart. If u want a good lawyer she is the one to get. We walked a way with probation, and we were innocent and was facing an harder charge, so me an my family is thankful to her we will... never forget her.

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Catherine Elizabeth Woolley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Nitkin

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Woolley is a very dedicated attorney who works extremely hard for her clients. She is not afraid of trials but certainly has the skills and personality to be able to work matters out in the best interest of her clients as well."

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Paolo Gnocchi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Catherine for several years and have always been impressed by her preparation and concern for her clients. I endorse her without reservation."

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Kush Arora

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to work with Catherine and believe her to be a skilled criminal attorney who works tirelessly to represent her clients. I endorse her without hesitation."

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Andrew Jezic

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Catherine is extremely prepared and is passionate about getting the best result for each client. She is very experienced and well respected by judges and prosecutors."

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Kush Arora

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Andrew Jezic

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2008 - 2010

Trial Attorney, Armstrong & Cheris, Chtd.

2003 - 2008

Trial Attorney, Office of the Public Defender

Associations

2012 - Present

Second Genesis

Board of Directors

2012 - Present

Inns of Court

Barrister

2005 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

2003 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Offutt

As to count one: dismissed; as to count two: not guilty

State v. Suda

Plea negotiation to reduced charges (misdemeanor)

Markino LIttle v. State of Maryland

pending in the Court of Appeals

State of Maryland v. Barnes

Not Guilty - all counts

State of Maryland v. Lowe

Case dismissed

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Education

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University of Maryland School of Law

Juris Doctorate

N/A

Georgetown University

B.A.

Publications

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University of Maryland School of Law Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

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