Arbutus Criminal Lawyers

Ben Middleton is a diligent and passionate criminal defense lawyer with a drive to represent individuals from all walks of life. Ben grew up in a multi-generational family of lawyers, but his passion fully bloomed while competing nationally with the University of Baltimore School of Law’s mock trial team.

He graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2015, where he specialized in litigation. Before starting at Price Benowitz, Ben worked as a litigation attorney in Lutherville, MD, where he represented defendants charged with assault, domestic violence, wire fraud, and a variety of other offenses.

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My firm excels at ending the torment a victim of domestic violence faces once and for all. We have represented many individuals who have filed protective orders or have been served with restraining orders. We are thorough and dedicated to our clients and know that they are facing one of the most difficult problems in their lives. We go to court in most counties in the State of Maryland. We also defend clients charged with assault and other criminal charges arising out of domestic or family situations.

Aindrea is a partner at Ethridge, Quinn, Kemp, Rowan & Hartinger. Aindrea has experience in all of the firm’s practice areas, but practices primarily in the areas of family law, civil litigation, and criminal defense. Aindrea joined the firm in 2011 after judicial clerkships with the Honorable Durke G. Thompson of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County and the Honorable Christopher B. Kehoe of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. Aindrea is licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland, in the District of Columbia and in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. Aindrea...

For a complete summary of Mr. Foster's credentials and experience, including 20 years as a Senior Assistant State's Attorney, and nearly 30 years of experience inside Maryland courtrooms, please go to his website at: www.alexfosterlaw.com

I represented lenders, venture capital funds, an insurance company and other businesses for nearly thirty years. Now, I represent individuals. My practice involved cases with $2 million to $5 million in controversy. Now, I am doing really serious work. I help people keep their freedom, escape crushing debt and resolve child custody matters. I used to commute in the worst traffic in the United States. Now I walk to work with my dog every day. I have tried cases in various places including Washington D.C., Northern Virginia, Chicago and even Purto Rico. Now I walk across the...

Kathryn Batey has spent the entirety of her legal career defending clients against the justice system. Kathryn graduated from American University’s Washington College of Law in 2012 and went to work immediately for the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, where she was eventually promoted to Deputy District Public Defender for Southern Maryland. In 2023, she left the office to build her own firm – Safe Harbor Criminal Defense, and is now proud to co-found Southern Maryland Criminal Defense. Kathryn is also barred in Virginia and has previously practiced criminal defense litigation in Virginia General District Court, Circuit Courts, and...

Christopher Moschkin is a highly regarded attorney specializing in DUI/DWI (Driving Under the Influence/Driving While Impaired) defense in Rockville, Maryland. He is known for his extensive knowledge of DUI law, his dedication to his clients, and his successful track record in handling these complex cases. His reputation has earned him recognition as a top-rated attorney in the field, including selection to the prestigious Super Lawyers list.   Moschkin's expertise lies specifically in navigating the intricacies of DUI/DWI law in Maryland. This involves a deep understanding of the state's statutes, regulations, and legal precedents related to impaired driving....

Paul F. Kemp has practiced law in Maryland since 1974 and in the District of Columbia since 1976 and is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the highest honor available to a trial lawyer. He has held an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell in excess of thirty years. Paul focuses his practice in litigation in the state and federal courts, primarily in the area of white-collar crime and general criminal practice. He also practices in civil litigation and in various professional licensure administrative hearings. Among numerous awards and citations, Paul was listed in The Best Lawyers in America for White-Collar...