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Dist. of Columbia Has 1520 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6783 Reviews

Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business and more

Bio: Counsel of Record in over 2500 Bankruptcy cases in Maryland and DC. Supervisory counsel in hundreds or thousands more. Counsel of record in hundreds of civil, criminal and administrative cases before federal and state courts and agencies. Pro bono...

Rating: 8.5

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Child Custody and more

Bio: McLean Legal Group is a dedicated and compassionate law firm which will provide cost-effective, efficient and competent legal services.

Rating: 3.5

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Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

Review: "I had a decades old matter that needed resolution. I contacted Brian's office from Florida and he called me the next day. Brian was able to research my 37 year old case, locate the documentation and resolve the issue promptly and at a very reasona..."

Rating: 8.7

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury

Rating: 9.1

Call for a consultation(301) 409-5943

William C Brennan's Website

Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I met Rob while waiting for my disability hearing. Two other lawyers had refused to take my case as it was "unwinnable". Rob graciously took my case. My hearing was continued and four months later he represented me at my final hearing. In only 4 w..."

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I am an American by choice. Arrived in the US as a child and have lived in places spanning the spectrum...from New York City (Queens) to Hanford, Central California (yeah, try and find it on the map). I have travelled quite a bit and have visited ...

Rating: 9.0

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Bio: I have twenty-five years of experience in commercial, criminal, domestic, employement, personal injury and traffic law. Please call my office today at or email me at to schedule a free consultation!

Rating: 9.3

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Review: "A talented, empathetic, no-nonsense lawyer, Ofelia Calderon gets results! During the past five years, she skillfully shepherded our friend’s case through immigration hearings, deportation notices, detention, and written appeals. She won release fr..."

Rating: 10

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation

Rating: 8.7

Call for a consultation(703) 997-5487

Sara M Sakagami's Website

Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Brandon Sloane is a former prosecutor with over a decade of prosecution experience, and now proudly serving clients charged with criminal offenses throughout the Northern Virginia area. Charges handled include traffic offenses such as speeding and...

Rating: 8.1

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Contracts & Agreements

Review: "Ryan defines professionalism, combining years of legal experience with a perspicacious mind. I'd highly recommend Ryan as his temperate and measured approach will keep you balanced and focused during lawsuits and disputes."

Rating: 8.6

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more

Dedicated attorney serving Maryland for over 35+ years. Focused on Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation, Business & Bankruptcy. Call today!

Rating: 9.5

Call for a FREE consultation(301) 804-6007

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice

Bio: Christina M. Hughes is a skilled family law attorney in Rockville, as well as a partner at McGann, Del Pino & Hughes. Backed by years of experience, she practices all areas of domestic relations law including divorce, custody, child support, guard...

Rating: 10

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Review: "March 19, 2026 I had the privilege of being represented by Attorney Mark Nicewicz, and I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Before choosing him, I spoke with several lawyers about my case. I ultimately selected Mr..."

Rating: 8.5

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more

Bio: I see my role as counselor first and litigator second. My job is to present all options to the client, advise them on what I believe is in their best interest, and then to act according to their desires and wishes.

Rating: 9.2

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Corporate & Incorporation and more

Bio: The Pishevar Law Firm has been balancing the scales of justice since 1993. We are a full service law firm of experienced Lawyers providing legal services to serve your needs. The Firm was founded in 1993 to provide experienced and effective repres...

Rating: 10

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Admiralty & Maritime, Insurance and more

Rating: 9.4

Call for a consultation(301) 709-6475

Robert B Hetherington's Website

Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI and DWI

Review: "I was 16 years old when I first retained Mr. Monahan’s legal services and 12 years later he remains to be my lawyer. He has over 30 years of experience and has benefited me much more than the fees I have paid him. I have faced charges of driving o..."

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation

Review: "One of THE best decisions I have ever made was selecting Mr. Alvin Thomas to represent me in a case that could have negatively impacted my life and destroyed my family. I cannot thank Mr. Thomas enough for how he listened, prepared and impressivel..."

Rating: 7.7

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Review: "David is immediately responsive and knows the laws and legal options within the DMV very well. He outlines legal options based on the facts to clients clearly in easily understood language and provides hands on assistance from consultation thru th..."

Rating: 9.4

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