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Washington Has 1522 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6812 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Silver Spring)

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...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Greenbelt)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury

Rating: 9.1

Call for a consultation(301) 409-5943

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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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Silver Spring)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Rockville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Fairfax)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Review: "Ofelia Calderon is an outstanding lawyer, from our first consultation they explained complex legal terms in a way I could easily understand. Throughout my case, they were communicative, diligent, and truly empathetic, to my situation. Their attent..."

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Alexandria)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation

Rating: 8.7

Call for a consultation(703) 997-5487

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Camp Springs)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Alexandria)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Sebastian M. Norton, Esq. is an accomplished and reputed Virginia and D.C. attorney specializing in estate planning as well as criminal, traffic and juvenile representation. Sebastian has provided countless Virginia and D.C. clients with necessary...

Rating: 9.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Oakton)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Rockville)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

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

Bio: For more than three decades I've concentrated my legal practice on the highly specialized legal services required of my unique group of special clients: Students, Youth, Children, Juveniles, Young Adults, and their parents. I am a fully licensed a...

Rating: 9.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Fairfax)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Rockville)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Alexandria)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation

Bio: Sam Moore has successfully litigated, at the trial level, misdemeanor and felony cases in a diverse range of matters. Mr. Moore’s practice is enhanced by his experience in the courtroom and a broad range of experiences outside the legal field. He ...

Rating: 9.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Sterling)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Fairfax)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Rockville)

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

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Arlington)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: As Senior Associate at Law Offices of Joseph M. Perez, PC, Rachael goes the extra mile for her clients and represents clients facing serious criminal charges. She has a sharp legal mind honed from her experience representing clients in a variety o...

Rating: 8.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Silver Spring)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Rockville)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Fort Washington)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 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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