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    236 criminal defense lawyers serve Columbia, MD. Compare the best based on 1118+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Howard County are listed below.

    Columbia Has 236 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1118 Reviews

    Todd K Mohink

    PRO

    30 Corporate Center - 10440 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 900, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Valerie Floyd Portner

    PRO

    Portner & Shure, P.A.
    7226 Lee DeForest Drive, Suite 101, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Have you been injured in a car accident or suffered a personal injury? Call for a Free Consultation.

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    Criminal Defense

    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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    Jonathan N. Portner

    PRO

    Portner & Shure, P.A.
    7226 Lee DeForest Dr., Ste 101, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Workers Compensation and more
    Top rated criminal defense attorneys aggressively fight for the accused. We keep you out of jail.
    Jonathan Scott Smith

    PRO

    5.059 reviews
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    Jonathan Scott Smith , LLC
    10490 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 200, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Jonathan Scott Smith is a top-rated former prosecutor with over 35 years of experience in aggressively fighting and achieving successful results for his clients. We limit the cases we handle so that we can give you the personal attention you need ...
    Shapiro Zwanetz & Associates
    7226 Lee Deforest Drive, Suite 207, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: David Zwanetz, Owner and Co-Managing Partner, brings a passion for justice to each case he takes. He handles many of the firm’s criminal defense cases, helping clients to confidently protect their future. If you face legal concerns that require th...
    Jac E Knust

    PRO

    5.028 reviews
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    The Collaborative Law Group
    5513 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 220, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Mediation and more
    Helping you to manage the stress and tell your side in a way to obtain the best outcome for you.
    Shapiro Zwanetz & Lake
    7226 Lee Deforest Drive Suite 207, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Becoming Owner and Co-Managing Partner at Shapiro Zwanetz & Lake is the realization of a dream that began years ago. Justin first had the opportunity to work with Jason Shapiro and David Zwanetz as a law clerk while in his second year of law schoo...
    Law Office of Ryan J. Dymek, LLC
    5850 Waterloo Road, Suite 140, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and more
    Law Office of Colleen M. Kirby, Esq.
    5850 Waterloo Road, Suite 140, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware, where I majored in Criminal Justice and participated in the Honors Program. I later attended the University of Baltimore School of Law where my concentration was litigation and a...
    Jayson A Soobitsky

    PRO

    4.812 reviews
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    8850 Columbia 100 Parkway, Suite 303, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    For all Criminal, DWI/DUI/Traffic, and Drug Offenses call Howard County's premier law firm!
    FrizWoods LLC
    6304 Woodside Court, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: Max Frizalone is a DUI defense specialist and co-founder of FrizWoods LLC in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. A member of the National College for DUI Defense with NHTSA SFST and ARIDE certifications, Max has secured DUI acquittals by jury and judge acro...
    Sheri Hoidra Law Office, LLC
    7230 Lee Deforest Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Bio: Sheri B. Hoidra, Esq., received her J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law (UB Law), and her B.A. from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is admitted to practice in the State of Maryland. Prior to forming her law practice, ...
    FrizWoods, LLC
    6304 Woodside Court, Suite 110, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: Luke is a veteran felony trial attorney. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Reed College and a Juris Doctorate from Northwestern School of Law. After receiving his degrees, he served as a law clerk contracted with the Department of Justice...
    Owens & Kurz, LLC
    10400 Patuxent Parkway, Suite 290, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Experience listens. Be heard. 15 years experience, having served as both as a Prosecutor and Defense Attorney. Agressively represented thousands of clients. General Practice, representing clients across the State of Maryland, focusing on: Criminal...
    Richard S. Miller T.A.
    10440 Little Patuxent Parkway Third Floor, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: When seeking an attorney, there are several criteria that must be considered. The first is that they should have experience and a proven court record. As a former prosecutor, I have a full understanding of every aspect of the criminal justice syst...
    George Edwin Golomb

    PRO

    George E. Golomb Attorney at Law
    10440 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 300, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Kunka Law, LLC
    5501 Twin Knolls Rd, #102, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Matthew Kunka is a Owner and CEO at Kunka Law, LLC, he is a licensed member in good standing with Maryland's Bar and the United States Federal Bar. Mr. Kunka distinguished himself at Gettysburg College where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Poli...
    The Law Office of Jason Perash, LLC
    9520 Berger Road, Suite 212, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents
    Bio: When you face a challenging legal problem, you need an attorney who can explain your legal options, devise a plan to meet your goals, and execute the plan. That's what I do every day. The same attorney you talk to on the phone is usually the same ...
    Lilly Law Firm
    9861 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 100, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Greetings. I am the principal attorney for the Lilly Law Firm, a multi-service law practice located in Columbia, Howard County, Maryland. I've been practicing law for over 30 years and have extensive trial experience. I have successfully represent...
    Law Offices of Carol L. James
    9256 Bendix Road, Unit 102, Columbia, MD
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Mediation and more
    Bio: The focus of our firm for 33 years has been to develop and nurture trusted relationships with our clients in Maryland. We strive to understand our client's individual legal needs, in order to provide excellent benefits. Our philosophy is to serve ...
     
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