Top Rated Ellicott, MD Criminal Defense Lawyers

85 criminal defense lawyers serve Ellicott, MD. Compare the best based on 226+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Howard County are listed below.

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Ellicott Has 85 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 226 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Catonsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Bradley Shepherd, is the owner and Managing Attorney of BSS Law, LLC which has offices in Catonsville and Columbia. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association and is admitted to practice before all the State and Federal Courts of Marylan...

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Columbia)

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...

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Ellicott, MD

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Columbia)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and more

Review: "Mr. Dymek assisted me with the final stages of my divorce proceedings. He is a very professional gentleman who is well versed in the law, in my case, domestic law. Mr. Dymek explained my options regarding the divorce, reviewed all papers submitted..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Columbia)

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, ...

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Columbia)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more

Review: "George really surprised the attys from Cecil county! They are not used to someone of his caliber!! He’s the Best!!!"

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Columbia)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Caroline Norman Frost has quickly established herself as a leading criminal defense and DUI/DWI attorney in Annapolis, Maryland, known for her tenacious advocacy and strong results in high-stakes cases involving the risk of incarceration. As the f...

Rating: 7.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Columbia)

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...

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Columbia)

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...

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Columbia)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law, Violent Crime and more

Bio: After earning my bachelor's degree in public administration from Upper Iowa University, I went on to earn my master's degree in criminology from the University of Alabama. I completed my law degree at the University of Baltimore and went on to ear...

Rating: 7.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Ellicott City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

Review: "I would highly recommend this lawyer. He was Professional, well spoken and kept me out of jail!"

Rating: 6.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Columbia)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Review: "clarke is not only my lawer but a trusted friend we ride motercycles and go to bike rallys he old school howard county boy when he was a cop he even busted me one time back in the 70s but i forgive him . he has goten alot of my family out of trouble"

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Ellicott City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Over the past few years we have worked closely with David in matters ranging from past divorce concerns to our current case which is an automobile accident that took place some time ago. Mr. Titmanâ€™s advice has been very positive and very timely..."

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Columbia)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more

Review: "I would highly recommend MR Harry D Mac Knett Jr. I hire him for my son we both was very please with his services I think he is a great lawyer ..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Ellicott City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI and DWI

Review: "David took the time to reach out. I have difficulties talking to people and communicating and correspondence due to my anxiety but David made me feel alright the entire time. David also took the time to talk to me and my little family. he also too..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Ellicott City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

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

Review: "Robert Keehner is by far the most caring and intelligent lawyer that I have encountered. He has helped several friends as well as myself. In each case, he is always available to answer your phone calls at any given time. Most lawyers will not do t..."

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Catonsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Review: "For the first time in 12 years I had problems with the tenant who rent an apartment in my house. He was been Awesome in helping me solve the problem without the hassle of having to go to rent court. He is thoughtful, tells you the truth and not wh..."

Rating: 7.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Ellicott City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Litigation

Review: "A few months ago Victor Berger of the Berger & Burns law firm in Ellicott City was hired to defend me due to a concern between my ex and myself. Victor was very clear and concise with his advice and was not cold or uncomfortable like I have experi..."

Rating: 7.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Catonsville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "I will recommend this attorney he was very reliable understandable and work with me"

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Ellicott City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Construction & Development and more

Review: "Alan represented my wife in a divorce case a little while back. He obtained financial documents to get an understanding of what our finances were, and litigated until she had spent her half of the money on his legal fees. When he realized there wa..."

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Ellicott (Ellicott City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Speeding and Traffic Ticket

Review: "Summer 2014 I was in Baltimore, MD for an internship at Hopkins. Two weeks before I left for home, I was driving on a beautiful lush green hillside soaking up nature. Being a current resident of Los Angeles, CA I don't get much of mother nature, s..."

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in Ellicott, MD?

William S. Cooper 63 years licensed
John Twigg Willis 54 years licensed
Charles W Simms 53 years licensed
George Edwin Golomb 52 years licensed
James S Hanson 49 years licensed
Alan L Fishbein 49 years licensed
Harry Dorman McKnett Jr. 49 years licensed
Gary Wayne Wiessner 45 years licensed
Warren Litt 44 years licensed
Richard Irving Martel Jr. 42 years licensed

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Which Ellicott, MD Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

Reginald A. Jordan 3 years licensed
Norman Robin McNeal 4 years licensed
Sheridan Todd Yeary 5 years licensed
Matthew Cosgrove Speake 8 years licensed
Mohamed Miankanze Bamba 8 years licensed
Samantha Lynne Truman 9 years licensed
Candace Nadia Jaimes 9 years licensed
Samantha Nichole Ardinger 9 years licensed
Nathaniel Ervin Titman 10 years licensed
Opeyemi Alaba Glover 10 years licensed

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Ellicott, MD Criminal Defense Lawyers

Ellicott Has 85 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 226 Reviews

Bradley Scott Shepherd