Top Rated Silver Spring, MD Criminal Defense Lawyers

872 criminal defense lawyers serve Silver Spring, MD. Compare the best based on 4696+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Montgomery County are listed below.

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Silver Spring Has 872 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 4696 Reviews

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Law Offices of Jezic & Moyse, LLC
2730 University Blvd W, #604, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime and more

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JAMES N. PAPIRMEISTER, ESQ.
8630 FENTON STREET, SUITE 320, SILVER SPRING, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Premier defense lawyer since 1986 helping Marylanders. Call now for a free consultation.

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Silver Spring, 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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Law Offices of Lonny Bramzon, LLC
8720 Georgia Avenue, #1002, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Feel free to call us if you are concerned about a legal matter or potential legal matter. We are pacient listeners and determined advocates. We will always give you the respect you deserve. The situation is often difficult to deal with. We are her...

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Law Offices of Jezic & Moyse, LLC, 2730 University Blvd W #604, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: Bilingual criminal attorney David H. Moyse began his legal career as an associate for a personal injury law firm, collaborating on several six-figure settlements and lengthy civil trials. Since forming Jezic, Krum & Moyse, LLC as a founding partne...

Rating: 9.9

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The Law Offices of Gerstenfield & Demirji, PC
8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 301, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Robert Demirji is Principal Attorney at the Law Offices of Gary H. Gerstenfield. Mr. Demirji is barred in Maryland and focuses his practice on serious criminal and traffic matters. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Demirji graduated from the Universi...

Rating: 9.4

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Azari Law LLC
804 Pershing Drive, Suite 5, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Lauren Kollecas is a Maryland criminal defense and family law attorney. For her undergraduate eduation, Lauren attended the University of Maryland, College Park where she received her BA in Russian History in 2010. From there, she attended law sch...

Rating: 9.7

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The Law Office of Matthew E. Bennett
Ste 701, 8720 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Bio: If your freedoms and future hinge on the outcome of a criminal case, you need the help of an experienced defense lawyer who will explore every avenue to protect your rights. Silver Spring, Maryland, lawyer Matthew E. Bennett offers his own unique ...

Rating: 8.7

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815 Pershing Dr Apt 506, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Elizabeth-Ann Thompson is the type of attorney you should keep in your contacts because she genuinely cares about her clients' legal outcome(s). Elizabeth-Ann Thompson was very professional knowlegeable in the subject of law and responsive to my e..."

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Hirsch and Cosca, P.C.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 210, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I grew up in Maryland and am proud to be a first generation lawyer in my family. I really enjoy helping people. The greatest part of my job is taking someone who is scared, distraught, and sometimes even desperate and helping to give them peace an...

Rating: 9.7

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Law Office of Maria Mena LLC
8720 Georgia Ave Ste 505, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Attorney Maria Mena is a private criminal defense attorney, divorce attorney, and personal injury attorney serving Maryland and Washington D.C. Her offices are located in Silver Spring & Tacoma Park, Maryland. For over 27 years she has protected t...

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Zipin Amster & Greenberg
8757 Georgia Avenue #400, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Review: "I was awarded unemployment benefits after being terminated by my employer. The employer filed an appeal, and I hired Mr Godfrey to represent me at the appeal hearing. He thoroughly reviewed the facts and laid out the defense strategy before the he..."

Rating: 9.7

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Montero Law Group, LLC
1738 Elton Road, Suite 105, Silver Spring, MD

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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DuBoff and Associates Chartered
1300 Spring Street., Suite. 120, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Trucking Accident and more

Bio: Joel DuBoff is an trusted and expereinced personal injury, auto accident, criminal defense, and DUI/DWI attorney in Silver Spring, MD.

Rating: 9.4

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Law Offices of Jezic & Moyse, LLC, 2730 University Blvd W #604, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Maryland criminal attorney Rand W. Lucey, a partner, primarily handles criminal cases in the state of Maryland. He represents clients facing a variety of criminal and serious traffic charges everyday in both Circuit and District Courts in Maryland...

Rating: 7.4

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8613 Cedar St, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Bio: For over 40 years, I have lived and worked right here in the DC and Maryland community. I take great pride in fighting for my clients, taking on tough and challenging cases, and winning. I am your partner all the way through and I am committed to ...

Rating: 7.8

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Burgos & Burgos Ste 204 11120 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more

Bio: Our firm represents accident victims who have been injured in automobile accidents, truck accidents, work place accidents, construction accidents, workers' compensation claims, medical negligence, defective products, and any accident that causes i...

Rating: 8.8

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Wampler & Souder, LLC
12114B Heritage Park Circle, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

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

Review: "Mr. Souder went above and beyond in our custody suit. He came down quickly and sternly against the other side and was able to get them to back down before even going to court. He made sure our family was kept together and he did it quickly. My hus..."

Rating: 8.6

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Law Offices of Jezic & Moyse, LLC
2730 University Blvd W, #604, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Bio: Prior to joining the firm as a criminal defense attorney, Andres (AJ) Heiney-Gonzalez served as a law clerk to the Honorable Marielsa A. Bernard in the Montgomery County Circuit Court. Upon completion of his clerkship, he was selected to be a Fell...

Rating: 7.4

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Butler & Simmons PA
12932 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more

Bio: My partner, Theresa M. Butler, is an experienced litigator with over 31 years of experience in family law, divorce, seperation agreements, guardianships, wills, estates, probate and other types of civil litigation including car accidents and other...

Rating: 7.7

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8630 Fenton St Ste 822, Silver Spring, MD

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I hired Mr. Kawior to handle my divorce. This was an emotional and confusing time for me. With Mr. Kawior, I felt safe, and I felt that my children were in good hands. Mr. Kawior thank you for all you did for me and my children. "

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

Lisa Manning 73 years licensed
Leonard Bloom 68 years licensed
Carol Garfiel Freeman 64 years licensed
Charles J Sullivan Jr 62 years licensed
Barry H Helfand 62 years licensed
David Ernest Aaronson 61 years licensed
Alan I Baron 59 years licensed
William E McDaniels 59 years licensed
A J D Schmidt 58 years licensed
Deane A Shure 58 years licensed

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

Sean H. Le 1 year licensed
Alexander Jiayu Zhong 3 years licensed
Graham Elias McMillan 3 years licensed
Reginald A. Jordan 3 years licensed
Samantha Ying-Ya Chan 4 years licensed
Paulette Pagan 5 years licensed
Claire Elizabeth Knowlton 5 years licensed
Kellyn Teresa Wilcox 5 years licensed
Mitterand De Landes Jean-Francois 5 years licensed
Thomas James Eiler 5 years licensed

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Who are the most reviewed Criminal Defense lawyers in Silver Spring, MD?

David Richard Waranch 270 reviews
Michael A. Taylor 251 reviews
Michael M Garagozlo 184 reviews
C. Sei-Hee Arii 178 reviews
Alexander Jiayu Zhong 156 reviews
Patrick Hanifin 131 reviews
Todd K Mohink 108 reviews
Matthew Anthony von Fricken 102 reviews
Kush Arora 94 reviews
Esteban Andres Gergely 86 reviews

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Silver Spring, MD Criminal Defense Lawyers

Silver Spring Has 872 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 4696 Reviews

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