Whiteford Criminal Lawyers

Recognized as a Top 10 Maryland Lawyers (#3) by Super Lawyers; A Top Lawyer by Washingtonian Mag. since 2002; ranked by "Best Lawyers In America" in fields of white-collar defense and general criminal defense. I am a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. I am a criminal defense attorney with over 45 years of trial experience having served for 15 years as Deputy States Attorney (supervising 50 prosecutors) and Assistant States Attorney in Prince George's County and as an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorneys Office in Maryland (1974-1990). For the last...

Leonard Stamm is a nationally and locally recognized authority and lecturer in the area of drunk driving defense and Motor Vehicle Administration hearings. He authors Maryland DUI Law, and annually updates Maryland Evidence: State and Federal by Professor Lynn McLain, both published by West-Thomson-Reuters. He is also a Fellow (former Dean) of the National College for DUI Defense. He signed on to an amicus brief in Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts, and co-authored amicus briefs in Bullcoming v. New Mexico, Missouri v. McNeely, and Birchfield v. North Dakota. He is a former President of the Maryland Criminal Defense...

Andrew D. Alpert, a partner at Alpert Schreyer Criminal Defense Attorneys, is a renowned Maryland criminal defense and DUI attorney with over 30 years of experience. He is Maryland’s first and only attorney Board Certified in DUI Defense Law by the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD). A former prosecutor, Andrew has successfully defended thousands of DUI/DWI and criminal cases, earning a reputation as a tenacious advocate. His expertise has been recognized with accolades like an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a 10.0 Avvo rating, and repeated recognition in Super Lawyers for Maryland and Washington, D.C. He has also appeared on...

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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...

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...

I am the founder and principal of a boutique criminal defense law firm located in Rockville, Maryland. I am licensed to practice law in both federal and state courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Since 2011, I have been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine (a peer reviewed attorney publication) as among the top 5% of criminal defense lawyers practicing -- both in Maryland and the District of Columbia. My areas of practice and concentration include criminal defense, white collar criminal defense, dui/dwi defense, traffic matters, Internet crime and fraud, computer fraud, as well as governance and...

Amy Harber has a wealth of experience in both criminal and civil litigation and advocates smartly and effectively for her clients in criminal and traffic defense, personal injury plaintiff, and other limited civil litigation matters. Amy served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in the City of Hampton from 2008-2012 and Loudoun County from 2012-2020. In that time, she prosecuted cases ranging in severity from traffic tickets to murder and everything in between. In 2020, Amy joined Allstate Insurance Company’s Fairfax, Virginia legal office as a Senior Attorney and handled litigation involving bodily injury, property damage suits, automobile diminished value claims,...

Ms. Sharon T. Diamant has served as an attorney for more than twenty-five years. She began as a prosecutor in the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office in October 2000, left in 2002 to practice criminal law in Florida, then returned in 2004. She remained with the office until 2010, when she opened her own practice. During her tenure as a prosecutor, Ms. Diamant prosecuted a variety of cases—ranging from theft, assault, and traffic offenses to sexual abuse matters in the Juvenile Division. One of her high-profile juvenile cases led to the first legislation requiring juveniles charged with sexual offenses to register...

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...

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...

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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...

From the moment I embarked on my journey as a criminal defense attorney, I have committed myself to advocating for my clients and providing genuine, compassionate legal assistance. While other attorneys might attempt to intimidate, I focus on working diligently on your behalf. In my early career at a high-volume criminal defense firm, I was drawn to the types of cases that ignited my passion. As I handled more criminal defense cases, I discovered my calling in delivering solutions and peace of mind to my clients. Having spent 9 years as a prosecutor, I bring a distinctive perspective that can significantly...

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...

Dennis Murphy is the Senior Partner of the firm and a seasoned attorney with decades of legal experience across both federal and state courts. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 1982 and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1985. From 1986 to 1990, Mr. Murphy served as an officer in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps. During this time, he worked as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, handling a broad range of criminal cases in the United States District Courts for the...

Neveen Kurtom devotes all of her practice to family law matters.  With nearly 20 years of experience, Ms. Kurtom has assisted hundreds of clients in their divorces, child custody and visitation matters, as well as child support and alimony cases.  She has extensive experience in complex marital property matters, and she is also a trained mediator.  She is dedicated to her clients and works tirelessly to achieve their desired outcome in their cases. Ms. Kurtom believes each client and each case deserves time, attention, and an understanding of the unique case.  She will zealously represent her clients in court...

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...

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...

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.

Mallon Snyder has over 40 years of experience providing legal services to clients and their families, often representing multiple generations. His approach prioritizes thorough advocacy and meaningful client relationships, with many staying connected to his practice for life and referring family and friends. Mr. Snyder practices in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and several other Maryland counties, handling numerous jury trials and thousands of District Court cases. He has served as President of the Montgomery County Bar Association and Bar Foundation and on the Board of Governors for the Maryland State Bar Association. He remains active in several legal organizations, including...

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...