Cottage City Criminal Lawyers

Thomas Maronick Jr is a Super Lawyers-rated attorney who has been practicing since 2008. A Baltimore native, Mr. Maronick is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Law Office of Thomas Maronick Jr, LLC. Mr. Maronick focuses his practice on criminal defense and DUI's, bankruptcy, family law, serious accident and personal injury cases. He also helps business owners with a variety of issues from debt and credit issues to restaurant and retail leases. He and the firm will also partner with other firms to take on serious medical malpractice cases. Since becoming a lawyer, Mr. Maronick has been...

Suraj Vyas has had legal training both in the United States as well as India. Being able to draft comprehensive memoranda for judges and letters to international clients explaining complex legal topics across oceans is what sets him apart from other attorneys. Mr. Vyas is the owner and principal attorney of The Law Offices of Suraj A. Vyas, LLC, a general law firm specializing in patent law with a focus on construction law and contract law serving clients in Maryland and Washington, D.C. He has represented numerous contractors, builders, engineers, architects, and multinational corporations. Shortly after earning his Juris Doctor...

I run a client centered practice handling cases in personal injury (worker's compensation and auto accidents) and criminal defense (crimes, serious traffic offenses) I take pride in the results that I provide with my clients, as well as the ongoing communication I maintain with my clients in order to better prepare their cases and claims.

I handle a variety of personal injury, automobile accident, workers' compensation cases, DUI's and DWI's as well as serious traffic (driving on a suspended license, driving without a license, driving without insurance, etc.), minor traffic, and criminal matters. I also handle MVA hearings on a regular basis. I have a perfect 10.0 rating on AVVO, am AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and am a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuter once again in 2025. I have outstanding reviews on both Google and AVVO. I have endorsements from 65 lawyers me on AVVO. I handle cases all over the State of Maryland...

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My experience as a former felony prosecutor in two (2) jurisdictions has shown me what can happen if you hire the wrong lawyer. By keeping a limited caseload, I can forge a truly personal relationship with each client, thereby strengthening the attorney-client relationship. I firmly believe that the most effective defense can only be effectuated when there is a strong foundation of trust between attorney and client. I do everything in my power to earn that trust.

A limited caseload also allows me to be aggressive, not merely encourage my client to take the first plea offer and resolve the...

ABOUT MIKE
Present or Past Member of:
2014 - Appointed to the Baltimore County Bar Association's Bench - Bar Committee
2013-2014 Appointed to The Maryland Court Process Committee of the Commission on Child Custody Decision Making.
Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, Maryland Association for Justice, Maryland Criminal Defense Association
Maryland Collaborative Law Association, Inc., International Association of Collaborative Professionals, Maryland Collaborative Practice Council, Howard County Collaborative Professionals, Inc., Baltimore Collaborative Divorce Professionals
Biography: Founder and President, The Child Access Center, 1998-1999
2010 President of the Maryland Collaborative Law Association
Author of Award Winning and Highly Acclaimed Book: Stop Fighting Over the Kids: Resolving Day-to-Day Custody Conflict in Divorce Situations
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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 champion against injustice. But at the end of the day, Steve sees himself as simply a person who is trying to make the world a better place by using a mix of his experience, skills, and knowledge.

I am a Personal Injury Attorney, Workers' Compensation Lawyer, and Criminal Defense Counselor with 30 years of experience. Throughout my career, I have handled thousands of cases related to accidental injuries, including hundreds of car accident cases where my clients suffered serious injuries, faced substantial medical expenses, lost wages, and endured both physical pain and mental anguish. I am proud to serve clients across Baltimore, particularly in the neighborhoods, including Canton, Federal Hill, Fells Point, Mount Vernon, Patterson Park, Harbor East, Inner Harbor, Hampden, Charles Village, Locust Point, Roland Park, Highlandtown, Upper Fells Point, Remington, Belair-Edison, Morrell Park, Westport,...

As a native of Anne Arundel County, Scott MacMullan is the owner and founder of Scott MacMullan Law, LLC. His connections to the local community, as well as his background working for two of the preeminent judges in Maryland, give him a unique perspective in court and puts his clients in a premier position as to the facts of their case. He focuses his practice on personal injury and criminal defense matters. He is passionate about helping his clients solve their problems and providing them with the maximum amount of compensation that they are entitled under the law. Call 443-494-9775...

Attorney James E. Crawford, Jr.
Founder and Managing Partner
As a Baltimore-native, Attorney James Crawford grew up watching his father interact with some of the best judges and prosecutors in the state, using forcefulness and grace to navigate complex legal situations. He learned that the power to change the life of even one client is worth more than any amount of money or prestige.
As one of the most capable and tenacious trial lawyers in Maryland, he has enjoyed an extraordinary amount of successes on behalf of clients, spending just about every day of his working career in a Maryland courtroom.
The Founding of...

Randolph Rice is a partner with Rice, Murtha & Psoras Trial Lawyers. Their firm provides experienced and trusted legal knowledge and advice to individuals and businesses in Maryland and Louisiana. Concentrating in the areas of Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, Injury Law, Medical Malpractice, and Wills & Estates.

Robert A. Siegel is a life-long Maryland resident having grown up in Montgomery County. Robert graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Soon thereafter, Robert passed the CPA exam and gained valuable experience working at a Fortune 500 Company. Not satisfied with a desk job, Robert went back to school to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a courtroom lawyer. In 1998, Robert graduated Cum Laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law and passed the Bar. The next year, Robert was admitted to practice in the...

Benjamin is licensed to practice in all Maryland state and federal jurisdictions, and accepts cases in every county and in Baltimore City. He has represented well over 1,000 clients in personal injury cases such as car accidents and criminal cases ranging from DUI to murder. Benjamin has extensive jury trial experience, and has secured large settlements and verdicts at trial for traffic, drug felonies and violent crimes punishable by life in prison. Benjamin will take on insurance companies and government prosecutors in any type of case including auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, drug crimes, firearm offenses, theft, assault,...

Lee J. Eidelberg is a former Assistant State's Attorney for Baltimore County with extensive experience in criminal and traffic court, having prosecuted many hundreds of cases during his tenure in public service, including serious felonies and misdemeanor violations. Since entering private practice more than 30 years ago, Lee has brought a unique combination of extensive trial skills, passion, and commitment to protecting his clients' rights, whether defending CDL holders charged with federal motor safety regulation violations, common motorists charged with DUI, or appearing on behalf of Maryland and out-of-state drivers charged with non-incarcerable moving violations. Lee also assertively pursues...

Devin Luqman is a native of Frederick, Maryland. He brings discipline, integrity, problem-solving, and creative thinking from past cases to his role as managing partner, focusing his practice on criminal law, immigration, and personal injury cases.

After graduating from the University of Baltimore School of Law and becoming licensed to practice law in the state of Maryland, Mr. Luqman served as an Assistant Public Defender in Maryland, receiving dozens of favorable trial verdicts before both judge and jury. As an Associate at Konare Law Immigration Law Firm, Devin litigated numerous removal proceedings, family-based adjustment applications, and oversaw several cases regarding human...

Patrick S. Preller is the managing partner of the firm with over twenty years of litigation experience in federal and state courts throughout the region. Mr. Preller is recognized as one of the most able trial lawyers in Maryland, and has enjoyed an extraordinary record of success.   In 1998, Mr. Preller graduated with honors from the University of Baltimore School of Law where he served as an associate editor on Law Review. Following graduation, Mr. Preller clerked for the Honorable Maurice W. Baldwin on the Circuit Court of Maryland for Harford County.  He then accepted an appointment as an...

Admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1996, William A. Stavros has over twenty years of courtroom trial experience and has represented thousands of people in court. He practices in both the State and Federal Courts and is dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of his clients through aggressive and personalized representation. Along with criminal, DUI/DWI and serious traffic matters, Mr. Stavros also accepts personal injury, legal and medical malpractice cases.

William A. Stavros graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 1989 with a B.A. in Philosophy. After serving as an intern for Judge John N....

Rick Schmidt has extensive experience in virtually all facets of personal injury law and has recovered literally millions of dollars for his clients. Mr. Schmidt holds BA and JD degrees from the University of Maryland and its School of Law. At Maryland Law, he won the American Jurisprudence Award for Equitable Remedies. In the 1980’s, Mr. Schmidt was chosen by Us Magazine as one of the 35 most promising Americans under the age of 35. Since then he has co-authored two books: How To Market Your Law Practice (Aspen Press) and Consumer Revenge (Putman’s). Mr. Schmidt has appeared on over...

Over 20 years of experience in criminal defense, white collar crime, employment law, business law and civil rights law. She is THE lawyer that is really on YOUR SIDE! Call her today!

In criminal defense, Pat has been zealously defending those charged with the full range of felonies and misdemeanors in Federal and State Courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Charges have included drug charges, white collar crime, manslaughter, murder, robbery, assault, possession of illegal weapons, and more.

If you have been charged with a crime and need an independent, experienced private attorney to represent you...

Andrew Norman is Of Counsel to the firm Silverman Thompson. Since joining Silverman Thompson, Mr. Norman has concentrated on the defense of clients in criminal matters. He represents clients in Federal Court and the various Courts of the State of Maryland. Mr. Norman has over thirty years of experience as a federal and state prosecutor.

The Honorable Judge Williams (retired) focuses his practice on complex civil litigation and federal criminal cases. With extensive experience presiding over thousands of complex civil litigation and federal criminal cases Judge Williams is the only practicing retired Federal Judge in Maryland to advise clients on these matters.

The Honorable Judge Alexander Williams, retired from the United States District Court for the District of Maryland on January 3, 2014. He has written over 7 volumes of published opinions and has presided over 6,000 complex civil and 1,000 federal criminal cases.

Prior to his appointment to the federal bench by President Clinton...

Attorney Bill Fanning has focused on family law in Maryland since 1993. He and the staff of Fanning Law, LLC understand the complexities associated with separation, divorce, custody, visitation, and other family law matters and will successfully help you and your family through these difficult issues. With over 20 years of experience handling family disputes, Bill Fanning has an in-depth understanding of the legal and emotional issues which affect you and your family. Looking to grow your family through adoption? Fanning Law, LLC can ably assist you and your family through the adoption process...

At the Law Office of Ryan C. Atwell, I strive to be the one attorney you will ever need to handle all of your legal matters.

Kevin was listed as one of the Best DUI Lawyers in Maryland on HubPages.com, 2012; National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Maryland, 2014 & 2015; National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, 2014 & 2015; Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2014 & 2015; and Accepted into National College of DUI Defense (NCDD), 2015; Avvo Clients' Choice, 2016; Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating, 2017.

Ms. McClernan is the first female recipient of the Leadership in Law Award, Generation JD from the Daily Record in Southern Maryland. She was recognized as a Top 100 Women in Maryland in 2018. She was also previously recognized as The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in 2014. She currently dedicates time as a member of the Board of Directors for the Community Mediation of St. Mary's County and sits on the Ethics Commission for St. Mary's County. Ms. McClernan can be found at lunchtime working with the students of Leonardtown High School for the Mock...

Aggressive, respected and affordable.
Evening and weekend appointments available.
I have over 20 years of experience as a trial lawyer, with hundreds of cases tried to verdict in Maryland courts. I will work tirelessly to secure a positive result for anyone I represent.
On four separate occasions, the Frederick legal community has nominated me to serve as a trial court judge. I will put my reputation to work for you.

Soubra Law Firm is founded on the principals of providing effective and affordable legal representation to their clients. The Firm specializes in all aspects of Family Law including divorce, custody and visitation, child abuse situations, child and spousal support determination, prenuptial agreements, and adoption. The practice areas also include Criminal Defense, DWI/DUI, Workers' Compensation, and Car Crashes.

My name is Imad Soubra, and I am the principal of Soubra Law Firm. I offer my clients individual and personal attention when I handle their cases. I make myself available to my clients to offer them the affordable and efficient legal service...

Justin W. Esworthy is the founding Member of Esworthy Law, LLC with extensive litigation experience, having tried over one thousand cases throughout the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Justin has obtained favorable results for both civil and criminal clients through both pre-suit representation as well as trial victories. Prior to law school, Justin studied in Buenos Aires, Argentina and obtained his B.B.A from Hofstra University. He earned his J.D. from Tulane University Law School and then began his law career in the courtroom as an Assistant Public Defender representing clients on charges...

Mr. Bronson, Esq. is a zealous advocate for Criminal Defendants. Mr. Bronson has assisted in defense, litigated and observed, hundreds of criminal cases ranging from first degree murder to possession of cds. Mr. Bronson strives to attain results in the best interests of clients. Mr. Bronson is one of a select few Attorneys who refuses to enter a plea rather than go to trial and fight for the rights of his clients. He will pursue defenses of cases to the full extent of the law, and Mr. Bronson will do everything possible to avoid de minimus results in adjudication for...

Kim Seabright has represented clients in a variety of matters throughout the state of Maryland. In addition to her criminal and traffic practice at Krum, Gergley & Oates, LLC, she has also secured wins for her clients in both personal injury and workers’ compensation trials. She has represented criminal clients all over the state at both the District and Circuit Court levels, handling hundreds of misdemeanor and felony matters. Kim has negotiated successful pleas and obtained favorable verdicts for her clients in 19 of Maryland’s 23 counties. Ms. Seabright was born and raised in Maryland, graduating from Hagerstown Community College with...

Mr. Smith is a seasoned trial attorney who has represented thousands of clients in State and Federal Court. Prior to his association with Silverman Thompson, Mr. Smith served as an Assistant Public Defender, Baltimore City, on the felony trial team. He was also an Associate at Schulman, Treem, Kaminkow, Gilden and Ravenell, P.A. in Baltimore.

Mr. Smith has tried hundreds of cases to verdict before a Judge or Jury. He is "legal encyclopedia" who is widely respected and sought out by his peers. His present practice is concentrated in the field of criminal defense law and civil forfeiture.