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MarylandCriminal Defense Lawyers in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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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Charles B. Bailey

Charles B. Bailey
CHARLES BAILEY ATTY AT LAW LLC
111 W WASHINGTON ST
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Licensed for 28 years, Charles B. Bailey is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

John R Salvatore

John R Salvatore
Law Offices of John R. Salvatore
82 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Licensed for 52 years, John R Salvatore is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

David Charles Harbin

David Charles Harbin
Harbin & Cheeatow LLC
111 North Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Licensed for 20 years, David Charles Harbin is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

J. Gregory Hannigan

J. Gregory Hannigan
J. Gregory Hannigan, P.A.
5 Public Square Suite 311
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Licensed for 43 years, J. Gregory Hannigan is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Andrea Cheeatow

Andrea Cheeatow
Harbin & Cheeaatow, LLC
111 North Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Andrea Cheeatow is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Donald Benson Thompson

Donald Benson Thompson
Law Offices of John R. Salvatore
82 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Licensed for 21 years, Donald Benson Thompson is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Edward N Button

Edward N Button
20 West Washington Street Suite 501
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Edward N Button 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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