Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer
Being charged with a criminal offense can be a stressful and frightening ordeal. Whether you are facing only a few months in jail or up to a lifetime behind bars, you need a Maryland Criminal Lawyer with the knowledge and experience to handle your defense. A qualified, assertive criminal defense attorney will guide you through the criminal justice system, offering sound legal advice, upholding your rights, and protecting you from the avoidable consequences of a criminal conviction.
The attorneys with our law firm are dedicated to a successful outcome and will tailor an aggressive defense to your specific circumstances. Our defense attorneys pair affordable legal service with exceptional criminal defense for those charged with misdemeanor or felony offenses throughout the state.
Misdemeanor Criminal Defense in Maryland
Misdemeanor crimes are considered less serious than felonies, and as such, the penalties of conviction are not as severe. However, being a "less serious" offense means nothing to those charged with misdemeanors and facing incarceration. For the best chance of protecting oneself from a criminal conviction and associated consequences, a person charged with a misdemeanor would be well advised to contact a Maryland criminal lawyer who understands the major ramifications of even a minor crime.
Though some crimes may be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances of the case, offenses commonly charged as misdemeanors in Maryland include:
Misdemeanor offenses are crimes that carry the possibility of up to one year in jail as well as penalties including fines, probation, community service, driving restrictions, and more. In addition, conviction of a misdemeanor is a criminal conviction, the record of which can make it difficult to find or keep a job, get a loan, obtain housing, or gain college admission. Even though these legal consequences pale in comparison to years in prison or lifetime registration as a sex offender, they can have a profound negative impact on the life of the convicted.
Our Maryland criminal lawyers treat these cases with due diligence, exploring every avenue for the strongest possible defense.
Felony Criminal Defense in Maryland
Violent crimes, sex crimes, and other serious crimes are charged as felony offenses. The prison sentences resulting from a felony conviction can range from a suspended sentence to a lifetime of incarceration. For those released upon parole or completion of a sentence, probation can have stringent requirements for compliance and the probationary period can be quite lengthy-in the case of serious sex offenses, probation lasts a lifetime in the form of mandatory sex offender registration.
Our Maryland criminal lawyers have countless hours of trial experience and a proven record of successful defense against felony charges including:
Being convicted of a crime carries legal penalties and personal consequences that can have a lasting and destructive impact on your freedom, family, and finances. Protect yourself with qualified defense from a Maryland criminal lawyer dedicated to gaining the best possible outcome for your case. Do not try to handle your case alone; do not settle for substandard legal defense. Find a lawyer with a reputation for professionalism and success.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Maryland
Through their education, experience, and continuing commitment to excellence, our Maryland criminal attorneys demonstrate considerable ability when representing clients. For example, the firm's Maryland DUI lawyers are members of The National College of DUI Defense and have received specific training in the administration of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. For our Maryland criminal attorneys, this commitment to excellence extends beyond DUI law to every aspect of criminal defense.
Our seasoned defense attorneys have logged countless courtroom hours before judges and juries and have represented clients in Maryland District Courts across multiple jurisdictions:
Montgomery County -
Bethesda ,
Gaithersburg,
Potomac,
Rockville,
Silver Spring
Prince George's County -
Bowie,
College Park,
Greenbelt,
Hyattsville,
Laurel,
Upper Marlboro
Anne Arundel County -
Annapolis
Howard County-
Ellicott City
Worcester County -
Ocean City
Wicomico County -
Salisbury
If you have been charged with DUI, drug crimes, prostitution or solicitation, or other criminal offenses in Maryland, do not take the risk of attempting to proceed without the legal services of an aggressive Maryland criminal lawyer.
Submit the online contact form to schedule a free consultation with, or call (301) 761-4842 or (410) 734-2675.