Top Rated Ellicott City, MD Criminal Defense Lawyers

96 criminal defense lawyers serve Ellicott City, MD. Compare the best based on 233+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Howard County are listed below.

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Ellicott City Has 96 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 233 Reviews

The Law Office of Thomas J. Madden Jr.
8370 Court Ave, Ste 202, Ellicott City, MD

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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8335 Court Ave, Ellicott City, MD

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 Lawyers in Ellicott City, 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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Traffic Ticket Defense Center
9716 Riverside Cir, Ellicott City, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Litigation

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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8361 Court Ave, Ellicott City, MD

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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Berger & Burns, LLC
3701 Court House Dr, Ellicott City, MD

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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Fishbein & Fishbein Pa
8156 Main St, Ellicott City, MD

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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Gary W. Wiessner
9050 Fredrick Rd., Suite A, Ellicott City, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

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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The Justice Firm
3375 Ellicott Center Dr # 1343, Ellicott City, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business

Review: "My experience with Attorney Candace Jaimes was nothing short of exemplary. Atty Jaimes brought an impressive command of Maryland statutes, case law, and courtroom procedure to every stage of representation. Her meticulous preparation and thoughtfu..."

Rating: 6.1

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Terrence C. McAndrews
3300 North Ridge Road, Suite 245, Ellicott City, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Rating: 7.9

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3300 North Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation

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8642 Manahan Drive, Ellicott City, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Wills & Living Wills and more

Review: "Mr. Gilbert was retained as our attorney to provide support as we navigated an unpleasant dispute with a prior landlord. His knowledge, professionalism, and communication skills proved to be key in swiftly carrying our case to resolution without l..."

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Amos & Muffoletto, LLC
3300 N. Ridge Road #102, Ellicott City, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Commercial, Business

Review: "I highly recommend Mark Muffoletto. From the initial consultation through the end of my case, he was upfront, knowledgeable and honest. During the initial consultation, he was very attentive and spent a long time going through the details with me...."

Rating: 6.8

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Law Office of William C. Wood, LLC
8289 Main Street, Suite 204, Ellicott City, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Ellicott City Maryland attorney practicing criminal defense (assault, drug offenses, sex offenses, jury trials), DUI/DWI defense, consumer bankruptcy, and family law, including divorce, custody, child support, separation agreements, protective ord...

Rating: 7.3

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3320 Hibiscus Ct, Ellicott City, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Government, Criminal Defense

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Robert N. Keehner, Attorney At Law
Po Box 2105, Ellicott City, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

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9250 Judicial Way, Ellicott City, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Litigation

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States Attorneys Office
9250 Judicial Way, Ellicott City, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

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3545 Ellicott Mills Dr, The Law Office Of Dan Forrest Llc, Ellicott City, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense

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Glick, Hameroff '&' Litt, P.A.
3290 Pine Orchard Ln Ste 105, Ellicott City, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Willis Law Firm, P.A.
3300 North Ridge Road, Suite 245, Ellicott City, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, DUI and DWI, Criminal Defense and more

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in Ellicott City, 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 City, 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
Corey Ruben 6 years licensed
Matthew Cosgrove Speake 8 years licensed
Mohamed Miankanze Bamba 8 years licensed
Samantha Lynne Truman 9 years licensed
Samantha Nichole Ardinger 9 years licensed
Candace Nadia Jaimes 9 years licensed
Nathaniel Ervin Titman 10 years licensed

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Ellicott City, MD Criminal Defense Lawyers

Ellicott City Has 96 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 233 Reviews

Thomas James Madden