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With 25 years of Criminal trial experience, I work hard to protect my clients from the indignities and loss of personal liberty that can result from criminal charges.  I have represented thousands of clients charged with criminal offenses ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies.  I have tried over 100 jury trials and litigated countless pre-trial motions, with the vast majority ending in acquittals or dismissals.  I listen to my clients and treat them with respect. For a FREE consultation call.

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Veteran attorney John Friedman heads the Law Offices of John L. Friedman. He entered the legal field more than 30 years ago, and today, his passion for the law and getting the best outcome for his clients’ cases still remains strong.. Attorney Friedman is well-known in the Baltimore metro area for his dedication to quality legal representation, whether this entails collection accounts, personal injury cases, or complex criminal proceedings. Attorney Friedman simplifies your case with his multifaceted knowledge and approach to tackling any case you throw his way.

Tom Rafter is a veteran trial attorney with well over twenty years of experience in handling a wide range of both civil and criminal cases. Mr. Rafter has handled and tried criminal cases ranging from DUI/Drunk Driving cases to Homicide and complex white collar fraud cases. He has also handled and tried a wide array personal injury cases including an extensive number of car accidents, slip and falls, and wrongful death cases.. Mr. Rafter graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1993. He then joined the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State’s Attorney. For the better part of a decade, he prosecuted hundreds of DUI cases as well as having numerous felony jury trials involving narcotics cases and violent crimes including homicide.. Following his stint in the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office, Mr. Rafter accepted a position in the Homicide Unit of the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office. In his seven years as a homicide prosecutor, Mr. Rafter litigated a wide range of complex and high profile homicide cases.. In 2007 Mr. Rafter was offered a position in the Office of the Attorney General as an Assistant Attorney General in the in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). In the MFCU, Mr. Rafter directed investigations and successfully prosecuted numerous complex white-collar felony healthcare fraud cases. Mr. Rafter not only prosecuted criminal white-collar fraud cases but also negotiated and successfully] settled multiple large civil cases on behalf of the Attorney General’s Office. In addition to litigating cases in the District and Circuit Courts of Maryland, Mr. Rafter has also successfully argued cases before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.. In private practice, Mr. Rafter has brought his considerable trial skills and experience to assist individuals who have been seriously injured as the result of the negligence of others as well as those who have been charged with a crime ranging from DUI to white collar crimes and serious felonies.. Mr. Rafter’s skill as a trial attorney have been recognized on both a State and even national levels. Mr. Rafter has served as an instructor for the National College of District Attorneys teaching Trial Advocacy to prosecutors throughout the county. He has also been a lecturer for the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association. Mr. Rafter has also instructed police officers on search and seizure laws as well as the rules of evidence.

Throughout his impressive 21 years of service with a government agency and impeccable career as a defense practitioner, Larry recognized that before a case has even begun, hard work, dedication and due diligence play a critical role in handling any legal matter. Larry is the battle-tested, grizzled veteran litigator every client should want standing by their side.

The Law Firm of Andy Jaskulsky is a Maryland based criminal defense firm. Mrs. Jaskulsky, a former prosecutor, has been representing clients charged in various criminal matters since 2006. Mrs. Jaskulsky is committed to providing her clients the strongest defense possible. Her goal is to protect clients’ constitutional rights and freedom. She accomplishes this by maintaining a strong commitment to communication with each client so as to leave no stone unturned in the investigation and preparation of each case.

Terrence began his career as an Assistant State's Attorney for the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office. During his career, Terrence successfully prosecuted both felony and misdemeanor crimes including distribution, manufacturing, and possession of controlled dangerous substances; handgun use, possession, and other related crimes regarding regulated firearms; assaults, motor vehicle thefts, attempted arson, check fraud, DUI/DWI, serious traffic and other related cases in varying degrees and complexity.. After leaving the State's Attorney's Office, Terrence worked for a small, fast paced litigation firm concentrating in criminal defense, personal injury, and civil litigation. Terrence used the skills he learned as a prosecutor to help successfully defend people in cases ranging from Distribution and Importation of large quantities of narcotics and serious sex offenses to misdemeanor assaults, thefts, and DUI/DWI.  Terrence also helped secure settlements for those hurt in car accidents, slip and falls, and workers compensation cases.. Terrence’s depth of experience handling cases in and out of the courtroom will help you secure a positive outcome to any situation you may face.

Stuart H. Arnovits is an attorney at the Maryland law firm of Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. He specializes in personal injury, workers compensation, criminal defense, and litigation.

Singleton Mathews is a partner at Client First. While he specializes in criminal defense, he and his network of attorneys encompass all areas of law including:. Mr. Matthews has worked for the State's Attorney's Office for Baltimore City for over two years working in multiple departments assisting in the investigations and prosecution of offenses ranging from traffic offenses and minor narcotics cases to major narcotics and violent felonies. After law school, Mr. Matthews clerked for the Honorable Judge Colleen Cavanaugh in Baltimore County.. After his clerkship, Mr. Matthews became a member of Parler and Wobber, LLP where he assisted in the representation of insurance companies in tort litigation, insurance defense, as well as medical malrpractice and contract litigation.. Mr. Mathews currently serves in the Maryland Army National Guard where he has assisted the Judge Advocate General in administrative hearings. Mr. Mathews also serves in a counsel associate position at the following firms where he has handled matters from civil to criminal in almost every jurisdiction in the state of Maryland:. Singleton Mathews, is a dedicated advocate, successfully obtaining results for clients from Baltimore to the Eastern Shore in almost every jurisdiction in Maryland. He has developed a network of attorneys expanding the practice of ClientFirst so there is no matter we are not prepared to handle. We are dedicated to providing affordable representation with excellent results.

Quinton M. Herbert is a regionally renowned labor/employment attorney. Since 2014, Mr. Herbert has served as the chief negotiator for the City of Baltimore in its labor negotiations with all non-public safety labor unions. He is also an American Arbitration Association trained Arbitrator/Mediator on commercial and workplace issues and serves as a hearing examiner for the University of Maryland at College Park.  He has a broad array of experience in both traditional labor and employment law matters. He also has over a decade of experience in handling personal injury matters including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability cases, and catastrophic injury cases.. With respect to his employment law practice, Mr. Herbert regularly advises employers and employees on all matters relating to employment law, including:. ·               Discrimination, including race, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, family responsibilities, and religion. ·               Sexual harassment. ·               Retaliation and reprisal. ·               Drafting employee handbooks and providing on-site training sessions to managers and employees on employment law topics.. ·               The Equal Pay Act. ·               Wrongful discharge. ·               Employment contracts and restrictive covenants. ·               Wage and hour issues, and much more. Mr. Herbert has represented clients in state and federal courts, before the Office of Administrative Hearings, and in arbitrations, mediations and conciliations. He has handled numerous jury and bench trials, and has argued before the Court of Special Appeals. Mr. Herbert is also admitted to the United States District Court for Maryland and the 4th Circuit.. Mr. Herbert received his Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law where he was the Executive Editor of the Journal of Healthcare Law & Policy.

Peter Kandel is the sole stockholder of Kandel & Associates P.A., a Baltimore-based litigation firm practicing across the state.  Mr. Kandel concentrates in criminal defense, and the firm’s five other attorneys concentrate in litigation, personal injury, and workers compensation. Mr. Kandel’s extensive experience and ethical conduct has earned him an AV-rating by Martindale-Hubbell and fostered the continued growth of his firm, which is the successor to an entity established in 1957. He is a member of the Maryland, Washington D.C., and New York State bars, as well as several Federal bars. He is one of the Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Baltimore, MD and has been selected to Super Lawyers in 2009, 2011 - 2025, Marquis Who's Who In American Law and Marquis Who's Who In America.

Patrick S. Preller is the managing partner of the firm with over fifteen 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 Assistant State’s Attorney in Baltimore City, where he prosecuted thousands of felony narcotic, general felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases.  Since 2004, Mr. Preller has worked in private practice at the law firms of Rosen and Esterson and the Preller Glass Law Firm, LLC.. His principal areas of practice include complex civil as well as criminal litigation and appeals. As a prosecutor and in private practice, Mr. Preller has tried hundreds of criminal and civil cases.  He has not lost a jury trial in any criminal matter in over a decade.. Mr. Preller also teaches Fourth Amendment and Criminal Procedure as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Baltimore.

Natalie Finegar has more than 25 years of criminal defense. She can handle any kind of matter, and has been invoved in many of the highest profile cases in Baltimore City in recent years, including the release of over 100 people wrongly arrested during the Baltimore uprising. She brings her passion, energy, and experience to her representation of every client.

My name is Nedra Ayers and I am the owner of the Law Office of Nedra Ayers, LLC. I am an advocate trial attorney that specializes in criminal, traffic and personal injury law. If you need an attorney, then I am here to protect your rights and fight for justice. I offer free consultation and payment plains. So dont delay call me, Nedra Ayers at.

Ms. Lindsey has channeled her background in sports and boxing into competiveness in the courtroom. In addition to criminal law, Ms. Lindsey holds a strong passion for advocacy in the realm of social justice issues and human rights.

Mr. Eldridge knows not only how the State prepares for your trial, but how to defend you at trial. The state has its resources, but with Mr. Eldridge representing you, so do you. Mr. Eldridge is a good listener; he cares about you and your case. He believes your Maryland attorney should be your advocate and partner. Hiring a lawyer can be a frightening decision, but rest assured that Mr. Eldridge has the experience and legal acumen as a Maryland attorney, to make your encounter with the criminal justice system as painless as possible. Moreover, he speaks Spanish fluently, so he can communicate clearly with you if English is not your primary language.

Maryland and South Florida criminal defense lawyer who has represented adult and juvenile defendants in over 1,200 criminal cases ranging in severity from first degree murder to drug possession and DUI.  Has challanged the government in over 60 jury trials, and appeared on national television as a legal analyst for Face the Nation on CBS. Will fight to the finish on every case.  Born and raised in Baltimore County and attended Pikesville High School.  Received undergratuate education at The University of Michigan and then law degree at The University of Miami School of Law.

Kenneth W. Ravenell is a senior partner at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, where he oversees all criminal defense cases presented to the firm. He has defended numerous clients on charges ranging from securities fraud, bank fraud, healthcare fraud, money laundering, murder, and narcotics.. Noted for his dogged determination, incredible work ethic, and legal brilliance, he has earned an enviable track record in the courtroom, winning more than 250 jury trials throughout the country. Mr. Ravenell’s acquittal rate of close to 70% dwarfs the national average.. In 2005 Mr. Ravenell successfully defended Leeander Blake before the United States Supreme Court where Mr. Blake contended a statement of confession was taken from him in violation of his Miranda rights.. In United States v. Morrison (2009), Mr. Ravenell and his partner, Judge Billy Murphy, successfully represented Rodney Morrison, a multi-millionaire cigarette magnate, in a six-month trial where he was charged with RICO, RICO conspiracy, murder, arson, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. Morrison was ultimately convicted only on a charge of handgun possession and faced a maximum sentence of ten years as opposed to life without parole. Mr. Ravenell attributes the incredible success of the case to the impressive team of attorneys he worked with throughout the trial and stresses the importance of teamwork in complex matters.. Mr. Ravenell also represented well-known Baltimore-area priest, Maurice Blackwell, in State of Maryland v. Maurice Blackwell, a 2003 case that charged the priest in a sexual abuse scandal after he was shot by the man whom he allegedly molested years earlier. After a high-profile trial, all charges against Mr. Blackwell were dismissed.. In 2009, Mr. Ravenell was selected to join the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only organization that seeks to improve the standards of trial law. This is a distinguished honor achieved by less than 1% of the nation’s attorneys. Mr. Ravenell was also selected over all other Maryland attorneys to appear on the cover of the January 2012 issue of Maryland Super Lawyers.. After graduating cum laude from South Carolina State University in 1981, Mr. Ravenell pursued his J.D. at the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore, where he graduated in 1984.

Kelli Ann Prokop is an attorney at the Maryland law firm of  Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. She specializes in personal injury, criminal defense, workers compensation and has lititgation experience.

Keith was born and raised in Salisbury, Maryland. He earned his law degree in 2015 from the University of Baltimore School of Law, and has an undergraduate degree from Towson University.. Prior to law school, Keith worked as a law clerk with the Office of the Public Defender in Wicomico County. This time at the public defender’s office inspired him to be a criminal defense attorney, and his passion for criminal defense work lead him to obtain the highest grades in his class for Constitutional Law and Constitutional Criminal Procedure while in law school. During law school, Keith interned with the Honorable Sally D. Adkins of the Court of Appeals of Maryland, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office, and worked with Professor Bryon L. Warnken to update and revise Professor Warnken’s treatise Maryland Criminal Procedure. After graduating with honors from law school, Keith clerked for the Honorable Michael J. Finifter for the Circuit Court of Baltimore County.

Jeff Lippman attended Emory University in 1986 in order to gain his Bachelor's degree in Political Science adn Government. After graduating from Emory in 1990 Jeff went on to gain his J.D. from teh University of Maryland School of Law in 1993.. In 1995 Jeff worked at Weinstock, Friedman & Friedman, P.A. as an owner and he worked there for 18 consecutive years. Later, Jeff moved on to work as General Counsel for the Baltimore Area Community Health Services. Jeff has previously worked in litigation, construction law, estate planning, criminal law, and family law.. Jeff is also a member of the Board of Trustees for the University of Maryland School of Law Alumni Association. Jeff is also a Peer Review member for the Attorney Grievance Commission and holds multiple officer and committee positions for the Commercial Law League of America.

Jared Jaskot loves going to trial on behalf of his clients.  As an Assistant Public Defender from 2008-2012 in Baltimore, Maryland, Jared had over 300 trials and represented over 10,000 clients.. A born contrarian, Jared has a degree in Philosophy. After college, Jared spent two years working for the Peace Corps in El Salvador.   While there, he became fluent in Spanish.  He then attended law school at Georgetown University.  Jared comes from a family dedicated to small business starting with his Grandfather and carried on by his Father.. Jared loves watching his wife Emily (also a Peace Corps volunteer) work in her garden, walking his dogs in Patterson Park and betting on horse races.  Jared has a style all his own, from his bare ankles to his bowties to the hair on his head.  He permits some people to call him JJ, which is Jota Jota in Spanish.. Jared's firm has experienced lawyers in criminal law, federal practice, personal injury, and immigration.

In selecting a lawyer for your legal needs, it is of great importance that it be someone with a good reputation in the area, proven track record and who has obtained real results for their clients. Cal S. Stafilatos, a former Assistant State's Attorney for Baltimore County, who's dedicated to protecting your rights. When your freedom, injuries you or family have suffered, family issues are on the line, you need a partner that you can trust. Don't delay! Together we can build a strategy that enables you to obtain the path to success. My firm offers many benefits to you as a valued client including:COMPLEMENTARY LEGAL CONSULTATION ~ FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS ~ CONVENIENT OFFICE LOCATIONS ~ EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS ~ REASONABLE FEES ~DECADES OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE ~ TEL: (4357) ~ FAX: ~ E-MAIL: ~

In his over 35-year legal career, Mr. Nathans has successfully represented white-collar clients in grand jury investigations, trials and appeals, and has litigated cases in federal courts throughout the country and in almost all Maryland state courts. Mr. Nathans is a recognized authority on federal sentencing and is frequently engaged to represent individuals, co-counsel, and serve as a consultant to law firms in criminal proceedings. Mr. Nathans has also won numerous cases on behalf of clients accused of public corruption, attorneys before grievance panels, federal and state narcotics defendants, state post-conviction and federal habeas corpus clients, and individuals being investigated and/or charged with a variety of other federal and state felonies and misdemeanors. Mr. Nathans is a former Chief Assistant Federal Defender for Maryland and a former adjunct Trial Practice professor at the Catholic University School of Law.

I've helped people who are in trouble  for more than 10 years. Call me and I will speak to you.  As a former prosecutor and judical law clerk, I know how Maryland's legal system works.  I promise that I will work hard for you.