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MarylandCriminal Defense Lawyers in Saint Mary's County, Maryland

The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Saint Mary's County, Maryland, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Saint Mary's County, Maryland should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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Kevin Joseph McDevitt

Kevin Joseph McDevitt
Law Offices of Kevin J. McDevitt L.L.C.
22835 Washington Street P.O. Box 952
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Licensed for 20 years, Kevin Joseph McDevitt is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

David Wylie Densford

David Wylie Densford
The Law Office of David W. Densford, P.A.
41670 Courthouse Drive, P.O. Box 300
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Licensed for 40 years, David Wylie Densford is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

MCDAA promotes the study of criminal defense law, provides information and networking opportunities to assist its members, and promotes the fair administration of criminal justice.


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