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    Maryland Has 2826 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 15012 Reviews

    Kenneth Joseph Grote

    Kenneth Joseph Grote

    5.08 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Mr. Grote has the knowledge and expertise to handle any DUI, traffic or criminal matters. He spent thirteen years prosecuting on the Eastern Shore and in Carroll County. It was there he learned how to try cases, as well as build relationships with...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Rebekka Jane Vallandingham

    Rebekka Jane Vallandingham

    5.04 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Review: "Rebekka Vallandingham represented me in an outstanding manner. During a very contentious divorce, Ms. Vallandingham demonstrated the highest level of professionalism. She was thoroughly prepared and her reputation precedes her for being thoroughly..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Charles E. Kountz

    Charles E. Kountz

    5.03 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody
    Bio: Charles E. Kountz, Jr. was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1970. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore. He served as Assistant District Attorney from 1971-1975, Deputy Peoples Council, 1975-1978, and a member of the House o...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Frederick Amos Lester

    Frederick Amos Lester

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    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.5
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    Steven Jonas Bienstock

    Steven Jonas Bienstock

    5.02 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Family, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "Steve is amazing. He knows his job very well. I can say that he is the best lawyer I have ever worked with."
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    David Earl Williams

    David Earl Williams

    4.25 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: David E. Williams, Jr. is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University receiving a B.S. in Business Administration . Mr. Williams received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Mr. Williams formed the Law Off...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Jamar Raphael Brown

    Jamar Raphael Brown

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    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  8.5
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    Keith Barry Krissoff

    Keith Barry Krissoff

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    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Keith Krissoff has practiced law for over 36 years. A founding partner in the firm of Krohn & Krissoff, P.A., Keith recently opened Keith Krissoff, LLC with a primary office at 137 Mitchells Chance Road, Suite 300, Edgewater, MD 21037. Conferences...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Margaret Alice Teahan

    Margaret Alice Teahan

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    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Aggressive, effective and affordable. Evening and weekend appointments available. Ms. Teahan has tried hundreds of cases to verdict in Maryland courts. For over twenty years, she was a trial attorney with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Ruth Janet Vernet

    Ruth Janet Vernet

    5.01 review
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Military Law, Appeals, Civil Rights and more
    Review: "I have recommended Ms. Vernet to many of my clients who were in REAL trouble. You are in very good hands."
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    Susan Julie Land

    Susan Julie Land

    3.02 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Mediation and more
    Review: "I hired Susan to represent me in a very messy divorce and custody situation. Not only was she highly professional and cut through all of the rancor, she works amazingly with other attorneys such that the best and most sensible and equitable outcom..."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Craig Marshall Gendler

    Craig Marshall Gendler

    5.01 review
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Craig is a true professional and advocate, and a calm voice when the stakes are high. Craig handled a matter for me with the best outcome imaginable, and at a time when I most needed that result. While I don't want to need Craig again anytime in t..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Bernard William Semler II

    Bernard William Semler II

    5.01 review
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense, Child Support and more
    Review: "I had this lawyer for a difficult case in 2016. He was professional, communicated frequently & explained all of my options. Also very kind to someone who commited a felony which is very rare to find in lawyers. Highly recommend, if he still practi..."
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    Michael Charles Armstrong

    Michael Charles Armstrong

    5.01 review
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: My practice has been up and runninghere in Wheaton since 1996. I handle cases involving personal injury, motor vehicles, automobile accidents, criminal defense, serious traffic offenses, dui, dwi, etc. We're convenient fromSilver Spring, Aspen Hil...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Amanda Marie Schwartzkopf

    Amanda Marie Schwartzkopf

    5.01 review
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice
    Review: "Amanda is a very bright and helpful attorney. She understands the needs of our business and easily translates those needs into action in a litigation setting. She is also very good at developing litigation strategy, either on defense or on offense..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Paul Michael Polansky

    Paul Michael Polansky

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    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
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    Deborah Marsh

    Deborah Marsh

    3.97 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Immigration
    Bio: I am licensed in both Maryland and Florida. The Firm is first and foremost a litigation law firm. What that means is the firm is ready to go to trial to fight for the rights of our clients. This means the Firm is not going to advocate for the plea...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Thomas Glenn Axley

    Thomas Glenn Axley

    5.01 review
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more
    Review: "Mr. Axley has been our family attorney for over 3 decades, and is absolutely amazing! He has handled my divorce, family legal issues and many other items, with skill, professionalism and was undoubtedly, hands down, a bulldog in my Case's and issu..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Mark A. Van Bavel

    Mark A. Van Bavel

    5.04 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Mark Van Bavel has represented a few people in my family, including myself. I'm currently writing a book and including how he got me out on my own recognizance after being in Baltimore City Jail for 6 months with a $150k bail. It was back in the 9..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jay I Block

    Jay I Block

    5.01 review
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Motorcycle Accident, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "Jay and his staff did an excellent job with my case. I was informed of every step and what each step entailed. He and the staff were professional, courteous, and personable. He stuck with it through everything that went on, and of course we won. H..."
    Rating:  7.0
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