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    Maryland Has 2825 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 15034 Reviews

    Mark W. Oakley

    Mark W. Oakley

    5.026 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mark W. Oakley is an established litigation attorney concentrating on personal injury, construction law, and criminal and traffic defense. He also advises business clients, negotiates and drafts contracts, and handles a variety of civil litigation...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Patrick Shane Preller

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    Patrick Shane Preller

    5.04 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    We provide dedicated defense against misdemeanor and felony charges.
    Rating:  10
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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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    Kush Arora

    Kush Arora

    5.094 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Kush Arora is anexperiencedMaryland Criminal Defense Attorney. Mr. Arora has practiced his entire career in Maryland. Mr. Arora fights tirelessly for his clients freedom. Please read Mr. Arora's reviews for what clients have to say.
    Rating:  10
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    Peter Stuart Fayne

    Peter Stuart Fayne

    5.06 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "i would recommend Peter to any one with ears that will listen. He is the best at what he does. You have to trust him and everything will turn out to the best of his ability. i can honestly say I would trust Peter with my life. I hope I don't have ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Scott Warner MacMullan

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    Scott Warner MacMullan

    5.07 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Experienced Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney "Local Knowledge You Can Trust"
    Rating:  10
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    James Ernest Crawford

    James Ernest Crawford

    4.554 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Since entering private practice in 1992 with the inception of his law office in Baltimore, James E. Crawford, Jr. has steadily built a distinguished legal career. His initial focus on criminal law has expanded, allowing him to establish JC Law: Th...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Richard John Brueckner

    Richard John Brueckner

    5.0481 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Richard Brueckner served as Senior Assistant State’s Attorney for nearly a decade. He has won over 80 jury trials and reached successful outcomes in thousands of other cases. Mr. Brueckner has formed relationships with prosecutors, judges, and cou...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Thomas J. Maronick

    Thomas J. Maronick

    4.5103 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Thomas Maronick Jr., Esq. is founder and senior partner at Maronick Law LLC The firm handles criminal defense, including DUIs, bankruptcies, family law, collection, wills, and business law, and litigation, as well as personal injury and accident c...
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew V Jezic

    Andrew V Jezic

    4.957 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: In 2022, 2023, and 2024, Superlawyers magazine voted Mr. Jezic as one the Top 10 Best Lawyers in all of Maryland (among 40,000 lawyers). Prior to entering private practice in 2003, DC criminal lawyer Andrew V. Jezic served as a Maryland prosecutor...
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph E Carey

    Joseph E Carey

    5.02 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: As a trial attorney with over 30 years of experience protecting Maryland residents, I have successfully handled thousands of criminal cases and personal injury matters before judges and juries. My firm, Carey Law Office, LLC, primarily handles DUI...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Richard A Finci

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    Richard A Finci

    5.013 reviews
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    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I am a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, Maryland and practice Criminal Defense law in the Federal and State Courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia. I am a very proud graduate of the University of Maryland and University of Baltimor...
    Rating:  10
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    Domenic R Iamele

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    Domenic R Iamele

    5.02 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Review: "I have used Domenic for a case a week ago and I was VERY satisfied with the outcome. All charges were dropped against me and they were expunged off my record! Domenic is a very nice man and pleasant to talk to. I recommend him to anyone who needs ..."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Stephen Patrick Shepard

    Stephen Patrick Shepard

    4.855 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: Stephen P. Shepard (who prefers to simply be called “Steve”) is best described as a criminal defense attorney who simultaneously helps ease the stress and discomfort of people who are accused of crimes while serving as an aggressive and passionate...
    Rating:  10
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    Jason G Miller

    Jason G Miller

    5.080 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Former prosecutor with over fifteen (15) years of criminal law experience. I have handled thousands of matters from DUI in the district court to homicide in circuit court. Dedicated to protecting your rights and helping you get the best possible o...
    Rating:  10
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    Brian Herbert Clark

    Brian Herbert Clark

    5.0107 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Attorney Brian H. Clark has over 25 years of professional experience serving clients. His tireless work ethic and customer oriented approach place a premium on attentive service and access. This level of service and responsiveness is unheard of in...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Evan Bennett

    Matthew Evan Bennett

    4.976 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    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:  10
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    Michael S. Rothman

    Michael S. Rothman

    5.030 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Internet and more
    Bio: I am a trial attorney located in Rockville, Maryland. My law firm is dedicated to the individual, and we take our commitment to our clients very personally. I am licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia, both in state and ...
    Rating:  10
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    Mandeep Singh Chhabra

    Mandeep Singh Chhabra

    5.0141 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mandeep S. Chhabra is the managing member of Cochran and Chhabra, LLC. He practices DUI/DWI defense, criminal defense and plaintiff’s personal injury law in the State of Maryland. Mr. Chhabra’s interest in law dates to his freshman year in high sc...
    Rating:  10
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    Kerri Bloom Cohen

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    Kerri Bloom Cohen

    5.021 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Tipping The Scales of Justice In Your Favor! Call for a Consultation - 410-657-2515
    Rating:  10
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    Sakhouy Lay

    Sakhouy Lay

    4.965 reviews
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Sakhouy Lay is an experienced family law and criminal law attorney committed to providing high quality and aggressive representation. She has been featured as a Rising Star Super Lawyer, awarded to 2.5% of lawyers with a high degree of peer recogn...
    Rating:  10
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