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Eric Todd Kirk
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
(410) 591-2835
1001 N. Calvert
4th Flr. | Ste. 401
Baltimore, MD 21202
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Insurance Claims, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Albany Law School
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,...
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Michael A. Mastracci
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Baltimore School of Law
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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Mr. Randolph Rice Jr.
Glen Burnie, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and Loyola University New Orleans
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.
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James E Crawford Jr.
Linthicum, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Baltimore School of Law and University of Maryland - Baltimore
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...
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Andrew D. Alpert
Bowie, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
The George Washington University Law School
Andrew D. Alpert is a partner with Alpert Schreyer, LLC, a top rated law firm serving all of Maryland. A former prosecutor, Mr. Alpert has successfully represented thousands of individuals charged with Maryland DUI and other criminal offenses including but not limited to theft, weapons charges, drug crimes, assault, burglary and vehicular manslaughter. He is particular adept at representing repeat offenders. Mr. Alpert is also an experienced personal injury attorney who represents Maryland and DC residents injured and/or disabled due to car, truck and motorcycle accidents, boating incidents, and other types of personal injury events. He also...
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Robert Siegel
Glen Burnie, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of Baltimore School of Law
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...
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Andrew V Jezic
Annapolis, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 years of experience
(240) 292-7200
1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway
Suite 300
Annapolis, MD 21401
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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).
Mr. Jezic’s primary focus is winning - a Not Guilty verdict or a dismissal. Otherwise, his goal is to get a result that most would consider to be beyond expectations. To this end, Mr. Jezic has built an astonishing record of success in winning jury trials for his clients: 88% of all his jury trials as a defense attorney have resulted in some type of win for the client - a Not Guilty verdict, a dismissal in...
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Kush Arora
Bethesda, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
The Catholic University of America
Kush Arora is a Maryland criminal defense attorney who is dedicated to fighting for his client's rights. Mr. Arora handles cases in both Maryland district, as well as circuit court. Common types of criminal cases Mr. Aurora defends against include DUI charges, assault charges, theft charges, sex offense charges, as well as federal criminal charges to name a few. Before private practice, Mr. Arora served as an Assistant Public Defender in Montgomery County Maryland. Mr. Arora has received a perfect 10/10 rating from AVVO and has also AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell and has been named a Top 100 Trial...
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Benjamin Herbst
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law
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,...
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David Keith Felsen
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
American University Washington College of Law
Our lawyers take the time to make sure of Clients are well represented and represented well.
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Atchuthan Sriskandarajah
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer
(888) 437-7747
199 E Montgomery Ave
Suite 100, Room 211
Rockville, MD 20850
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Mr. "Sris," CEO of the Law Offices of Sris, P.C., established his firm in 1997, now with locations in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Colombia, and India. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, he holds law licenses across multiple states. With a background as a prosecutor, Mr. Sris brings strong negotiation and litigation skills to his practice, focusing on complex family law cases and defense against serious criminal charges. He holds IT certifications and boasts international business knowledge, enhancing his legal knowledge. Committed to justice, Mr. Sris actively engages in legislative initiatives and community outreach, offering consultations to Indian nationals in need. With...
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William R. Schmidt III
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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...
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Afshin Pishevar
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Business and DUI & DWI
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
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David Martella
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
American University Washington College of Law
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Patrick Shane Preller
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
(410) 539-0042
16 South Frederick Street
3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Animal, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of Baltimore School of Law
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...
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Patricia Ann Cresta-Savage
Glen Burnie, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(240) 260-4100
7678 Quarterfield Road
Suite 203A
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Employment and White Collar Crime
NVLS
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...
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Steven D. Silverman
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Alexander Williams Jr.
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, Civil Rights and White Collar Crime
University of Baltimore School of Law
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.
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Andrew Norman
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice and White Collar Crime
University of Baltimore School of Law
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.
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Brian G. Thompson
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Communications, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Barry H. Helfand
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 59 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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C. Sei-Hee Arii
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(240) 621-0007
401 East Jefferson Street
Suite 208
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
American University Washington College of Law
"Sei-Hee Arii: one in a million attorney; once in a lifetime individual"
"Her knowledge, expertise and professionalism saved my life."
My promise to you: I will look after your best interest; treat you like the individual that you are; and I will fight... for you.
I have successfully litigated criminal, serious traffic (DUI/DWI), and civil cases for over 20 years. From 2013 to 2024, I received AVVO's Superb 10.0 rating and its Clients' Choice Award. I am AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest level of professional excellence at which a firm can be ranked by its peers, and am a recipient...
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Kimberly M. Seabright
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Attorney
300 E Lombard Street
Suite 1440
Baltimore, MD 21202
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Pennsylvania State University
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...
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William Sinclair
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
University of Virginia School of Law
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Creston P. Smith
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Baltimore
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.
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Jeffrey J Sadri
Annapolis, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI and Employment
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Adam Habibi
West Friendship, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Immigration
Florida Coastal School of Law
At the Law Office of Adam Habibi, P.C. we handle many US immigration cases on behalf of clients throughout the United States and from around the world.
Our mission is to provide you with individual attention and professional service at every step on the path toward achieving your immigration goals. U.S. immigration law is extremely complex and the assistance of a professional guiding you throughout the process is absolutely essential.
We also offer affordable pricing and flat rates.
Since 2011 the Law Office of Adam Habibi, P.C., has served clients from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Reaching innumerable successes in-Court and...
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Joel DuBoff
Silver Spring, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Georgetown University Law Center
Joel DuBoff is an trusted and experienced injury and accident attorney in Silver Spring, MD.
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Justin K. Schwemmer
Ellicott City, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Entertainment & Sports
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Ardently serving Central Maryland with compassion, integrity, and insight. The Law Office of Justin K. Schwemmer, LLC, is committed to helping our clients; we go out of our way to understand your situation or business. With excellent legal skills and quality, client-focused service, you get more value for the dollar. Our Office will keep you up to date as we handle your problems, be they civil or criminal in nature, so we can deal with any unexpected changes together. The Law Office of Justin K. Schwemmer, LLC, is a general-practice law firm.
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Jamon Brandon Wiggs
Largo, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of Baltimore School of Law
I am an experienced and dedicated attorney at The Wiggs Law Group. I deliver tough, smart counsel to clients with criminal defense or personal injury needs. My practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury, and also drunk driving, motor vehicle accidents, and traffic tickets. I am passionate about securing justice for the people I represent. I am committed to fighting for my clients' rights.
I have a B.A. in Psychology from Hampton University and a M.B.A. from the University of Baltimore. I earned my J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law. I am a member of Prince Georges...
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Keith R. Siskind
Glen Burnie, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of Baltimore and University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Phillip J. Closius
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, Business and DUI & DWI
Columbia University
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Debra Saltz
Annapolis, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Baltimore School of Law
Debra Saltz understands the seriousness of your situation and wants to obtain the best possible outcome for you. With over 27 years of experience, she is dedicated to providing clients with aggressive legal representation in criminal and traffic cases and personal injury matters. She offers clients responsive, efficient and result oriented outcomes. She responds to each client's individual needs, promptly and efficiently, keeping the client fully informed at all stages of the case.
Whether your case involves mediation, litigation, or settlement, Debra Saltz brings a broad range of experience and knowledge, as well as personal attention, to each case. As a...
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Francis Jones
Upper Marlboro, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 38 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
George Mason University School of Law
Attorney Frank R. Jones is a partner at the firm of Sasscer, Clagett & Bucher.
Mr. Jones has successfully developed a practice concentrating in motor vehicle accidents and other complex personal injury litigation, criminal defense including DUI/DWI cases, insurance defense, utility defense, civil litigation, and medical malpractice.
In the criminal area, he’s an experienced defender of those accused of minor misdemeanors to major felonies, including homicide.
In civil litigation, he has had extensive experience in personal injury litigation, medical malpractice, fraudulent claims, and special investigations.
Mr. Jones is known by his colleagues as a sharp and gifted cross-examiner. He litigates a...
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John Joseph Pikulski IV
Upper Marlboro, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Being charged with a criminal offense can be a terrifying and intimidating experience for both you and your family. I am here to help. Whether you are facing jail time, probation or significant fines, I will guide you through the criminal justice system and develop an individualized defense strategy designed to help achieve your specific goals.
I am the only lawyer at my firm, meaning I will personally handle every aspect of your case from start to finish. When you visit my office, you will always meet with me, no one else. Similarly, when you have questions, I will answer...
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Edward N. Griffin
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
The George Washington University Law School
Edward N. Griffin is one of the founding principals of Adelphi LLP. His principal practice areas are criminal defense and civil litigation.
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Hugo Castro
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and Traffic Tickets
Universidad de Lima
I am an experienced and dedicated Attorney at the Law Offices of Hugo Castro LLC. My practice is focused on Immigration, Criminal, DUI/DWI and Traffic Law matters. I advocate for clients with immigration needs across the United States as well as in U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world. As an immigrant myself, I bring unique insight and understanding to the immigration process. I also defend clients facing a vast array of criminal charges in Maryland and Virginia.
I work to identify all of my clients' legal options and strongly advocate for their rights and interests. I am dedicated to...
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Nikoletta Mendrinos
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Baltimore School of Law
Nikoletta Mendrinos is an associate at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy who handles both civil and criminal matters. Contact her today to get an expert opinion on your case.
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Thomas Pavlinic
Annapolis, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
The George Washington University Law School
Tom was born and raised in Youngstown, OH. He graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, MD in 1969 and from George Washington Law School, Washington, DC in 1973. He was admitted to practice in Maryland by the Court of Appeals on December 27, 1973. Since his admission, he has never been the subject of any complaints or disciplinary proceedings. He has a completely unblemished record with the Bar.
After law school Tom clerked a year for the Hon. E. Mackall Childs in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, Maryland before spending two years as a staff attorney...
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Kathleen Hanlon Sinclair
Baltimore, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, Business and White Collar Crime
University of Virginia School of Law
Kate Sinclair’s practice involves criminal and civil litigation including business litigation, constitutional challenges, securities enforcement and government compliance, health care fraud defense, criminal defense, and civil and criminal appeals.
Ms. Sinclair’s experience covers a wide-range of civil and criminal matters in Federal and State trial and appellate courts, as well as disputes with government agencies over regulatory enforcement matters.