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    Maryland Has 2826 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 14902 Reviews

    Michael A. Taylor

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    Michael A. Taylor

    5.0254 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
    Review: "Mr. Taylor has represented me three times in minor criminal matters. In each case, he clearly explained alternatives and helped me to avoid conviction or potentially severe consequences of my poor judgment. Mr. Taylor evaluated my cases, communica..."
    Rating:  10
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    Jeremy Michael Eldridge

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    Jeremy Michael Eldridge

    5.0170 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals
    Persuaded prosecutor to dismiss case after client was wrongly accused!
    Rating:  10
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    Gabriel Joshua Christian

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    Gabriel Joshua Christian

    4.9308 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    We fight to obtain the best possible outcomes for our clients!
    Rating:  10
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    Brian Garrett Thompson

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    Brian Garrett Thompson

    4.947 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Charged with a criminal offense? If so, you NEED an aggressive, experienced criminal attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Thomas Edward Pyles

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    Thomas Edward Pyles

    5.0192 reviews
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    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    We Are There For You When Bad Things Happen. Call Now Free Consultation.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Henry Adam Shih

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    Henry Adam Shih

    5.042 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    No matter what you're charged with, Henry Shih is ready to defend your freedom
    Rating:  10
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    Lee Jay Eidelberg

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    Lee Jay Eidelberg

    5.0191 reviews
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    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Former Prosecutor with 40+ Years Experience Defending Traffic and Criminal Offenses
    Rating:  10
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    David Means McFadden

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    David Means McFadden

    5.0122 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Car Accidents and more
    Thoughtful. Aggressive. Zealous. Advocating for you. Free consult, call now.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Carl R Schlaich

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    Carl R Schlaich

    5.018 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: Every person accused of a crime deserves the best defense possible. I strive to provide all of my clients with the best possible legal representation. To do that I stay up to date on the criminal law, maintain contact with my clients, make certain...
    Rating:  10
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    Arya Saleh

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    Arya Saleh

    5.0536 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    **BEST REVIEWED DEFENSE LAWYER IN MD** The MOST ★★★★★ REVIEWS! READ NOW and learn what the buzz is about... CALL NOW and hear Arya tell it straight... HIRE NOW and let our ClientFirst™ system work for you... TRUST NOW that Arya will WIN your case...
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew David Alpert

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    Andrew David Alpert

    4.655 reviews
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    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Former Prosecutor 20+ Years Of Experience. Helped Thousands Of DUI Cases. Free Consult
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel J Wright

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    Daniel J Wright

    4.923 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Review: "He was very informative,he had explained me all my rights."
    Rating:  10
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    Hammad Shaikh Matin

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    Hammad Shaikh Matin

    5.012 reviews
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    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Hammad S. Matin is the founder and principal attorney at the Law Office of Hammad S. Matin, P.A., a La Plata law firm providing criminal defense in DUI/DWI, traffic violations, drug crimes, and other felony and misdemeanor cases in La Plata, Waldo...
    Rating:  10
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    David A Martella

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    David A Martella

    5.011 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Attorney Martella has been a premier criminal defense attorney since 1993. Free consult, call now.
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew Melchior Macdonald

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    Andrew Melchior Macdonald

    4.971 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Andrew MacDonald is a criminal defense attorney who represents clients in Salisbury and Ocean City.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Michael Mastracci

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    Michael Mastracci

    5.037 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
    Representing good people during bad times. Many of my clients have been jammed up in alcohol and drugs. Stuff happens. I have been assisting clients in improving their lives for three decades. I don't handle, murder, rape, armed robbbery or child ...
    Rating:  10
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    Raquel Melody Smith

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    Raquel Melody Smith

    5.037 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Aggressive defense attorney whose clients come first. Yo hablo español.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Gary S Bernstein

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    Gary S Bernstein

    5.091 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Former assistant state's attorney. Rated as Super Lawyer and Best Lawyers in America.
    Rating:  10
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    Stephanie Ann Shipley

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    Stephanie Ann Shipley

    5.023 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Premier criminal defense attorney helping Marylanders since 1996. Call today!
    Rating:  9.6
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    David Charles Harbin

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    David Charles Harbin

    5.022 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Hagerstown and Frederick, we are here for you. Charged with a criminal offense or a DUI in either county? Contact us and find out why we are different. We have merged the sophistication of a large law firm with the personal attention you would exp...
    Rating:  9.5
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