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Matthew was a Maryland public defender for over 15 years. During his tenure he represented thousands of individuals.  He represented people who were charged all kinds of criminal offenses including jailable traffic offenses, misdemeanors and serious felonies such as assault,  drug offenses and even murder.. He has been profiled in the Frederick News Post and been a featured guest on the season 3 premiere of the podcast "Members of the Jury.". Matthew knows what it's like to have a dirty hands type of job.  Before he became a lawyer, he was a specialty carpenter and a baggage handler for 2 major airlines.. Matthew knows how important your case is to you and will work hard to get you a positive result.

Matt lives in Frederick, Maryland with his wife, two children, and dog. Other than being a father, husband, and lawyer, he greatly enjoys hiking and being outdoors. As a former state prosecutor and volunteer firefighter, he understands the selfless dedication that our public safety officers deliver on a daily basis and strives to deliver this same level of commitment to his clients.. Professional ExperienceMatthew graduated from Georgetown University and The George Washington University Law School. After law school, he clerked for the Honorable David Boynton in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County. From there, he joined The State’s Attorney’s Office for Frederick County as an Assistant State’s Attorney, where he investigated and prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases.. In 2015, Matthew was hired as an associate attorney with Berman, Sobin & Gross. Since then, he has represented more than a thousand clients in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. Additionally, he has successfully argued several cases in the Maryland appellate courts winning victories for injured workers across the State. In 2021, he was honored with The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 recognition.. In January 2022, Matthew became a Partner with the Firm.. Call Matt at for a free consultation TODAY.

I have over 26 years experience in both DUI/DWI prosecution and defense, including many alcohol-related manslaughter cases.  I work hard to make sure that all possible defenses are explored.  I'm not a stranger to the Courtroom and have extensive Court and Jury Trial experience.  I am especially adept in resolving repeat offender cases where the client is facing a lot of jail time.. I believe that it is important to treat my clients the way I would want to be treated.  I am not just a number or a name on a docket and neither are my clients.  Like me, they have families and jobs and homes, and they need to put this chapter of their lives behind them and return to their lives.  As their lawyer, it's my job to help them do that as efficiently and painlessly as possible.  That means I'm available when they have questions about their cases - not just between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m Monday through Friday, like many lawyers.  My clients can contact me any time they need information about their case.

I have been practicing family law for over 40 years, and have helped over 3,000 people through this often difficult process.  I handle all aspects of separation and divorce, including mediation, negotiations and litigation of simple and complex cases.  I work on child custody, visitation and child support cases, divorces involving significant marital assets and division of property and pensions, alimony, and even pet visitation.  My approach is to work hard to solve your problems, but not necessarily to "punish" the other side.  I want you to finish the process knowing that the outcome was "fair" and you dealt with things "honorably".. My hourly rates are at the high end for Frederick County, because of my experience and reputation.  However, I also rely on less expensive associate attorneys (with "only"  5 - 7 years of experience) to "build" your case while I serve as the "architect" doing the planning and strategic work that my experience and knowledge bring to the table.    The bottom line is that my final bill is ususally much lower than the other attorney's is,   even though they may  charge less per hour than I do.

I have been in private practice concentrating in criminal defense and personal injury cases since 1972.

I graduated from the University of Virginia in 1980 with a degree in English. I then went to Chicago to attend Northwestern University Law School and the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management. While in law school, I was on the Editorial Board of the Journal of International Law and Business. I graduated from business school with a degree in finance.

Call the firm if you have sustained a personal injury from a car accident, truck accident, pedestrian accident, slip and fall injury or any other injury related case, or if you are in need of a quality criminal defense or DUI DWI defense lawyer to protect you, your family and your future.  We offer a FREE initial consultation, reasonable rates and payment plans for most cases.

Both inside and outside the office, I believe in following the golden rule.  Accordingly, I strive to provide each client with cost-effective, high-quality representation just as I would want to receive if I were in my client's shoes.

Arthur focuses his trialand litigation practice in Frederick, MD and the western Maryland region. Practice areas include vehicle accidents, workers' compensation, and personal injury.

All I do is family law, all day, every day. It's what I've done exclusively for over 20 years. Every family law attorney is a little bit different; choosing an attorney is intensely personal. You should be certain your attorney's personality and philosophy of family law are consistent with yours.At one point in my life, I was where you are now. When I divorced, I gave up a lot in the hope that my ex-husband and I would be able to move forward and co-parent our two children effectively in two households. Unfortunately, that was not to be. My ex-husband had no real interest in working with me as a co-parent. When the opportunity arose for us to resolve a difficult issue regarding our children, he chose to file in court rather than work with me.As a client, what I learned was that the court is not a good place for families. Judges don't care about your children. Heck, they don't even remember you once you leave their courtroom; I later appeared as an attorney before the judge who heard my case and I also delivered my annual holiday cookies to him, and he had no memory that he had seen me before or heard my case. My first attorney treated me as if I knew nothing and didn't care what I wanted for my family. My second attorney represented me ably and recognized that it was my life and I should be a partner in the decisions affecting me and my family. My case finally settled, but not before causing damage from that first hearing, the first attorney and to my child's mental health. I wish I could say my case was unusual, but it wasn't. It convinced me more than anything else that the courtroom should be the last resort for a family dispute.My philosophy is simple: it's not my life; it's yours. My job is to make sure that two things happen: first, that you clarify your vision for your life, post divorce or custody case; and second, that you choose the right process for your vision to become a reality. What that means for you is that we work together as a team, sharing information, brainstorming and problem solving. I provide you support, information and help you advocate for yourself and your family even as I am advocating for you. I help you decide whether mediation, collaborative divorce, traditional negotiation or litigation are the correct process for you and your family; and I support and guide you through whatever process you choose as right for you. You are never alone. I care what happens to you and your family.

Agressive, confident attorney in Thurmont, Frederick, Baltimore, and throughout Maryland.  Free case analysis.  Flexible fees.  Flexible hours. Flexible locations.  We make house calls.. Nick McDaniels is a small firm lawyer with small town roots and big city skills. He is practitioner in Maryland with a deep passion for assisting people in their times of need.  McDaniels Law, LLC was founded in 2016 to turn that passion into practice.  McDaniels Law, LLC merged with Lewis Law, LLC to form Lewis McDaniels, LLC - a full service litigation and transaction firm with its headquarters in Frederick, Maryland in 2019.. Mr. McDaniels spends his days teaching Law and Leadership to high school students in Baltimore City Public Schools and his evenings, weekends, and breaks providing legal services to his clients.  In addition to teaching Law and Leadership to Baltimore’s next generation of legal workers and providing excellent advice and representation to his legal clients, Mr. McDaniels is also the co-owner of The Kerr Team of ExecuHome Realty, a full-service real estate team.. Mr. McDaniels was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia and moved to Westminster, Maryland when he was young.  He is a proud product of Maryland Public Schools and a graduate of Westminster Senior High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English and Secondary Education from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his Master of Science in Education, Administration and Supervision from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in Baltimore, Maryland.. Mr. McDaniels is licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland.  He is a proud member of the National Lawyers Guild, Maryland State Bar Association, American Bar Association, National Association of Realtors, and the Baltimore Teachers Union.  Mr. McDaniels serves on the Board of Directors of CLIA (Community Law in Action).. Mr. McDaniels lives in Thurmont in Frederick County, Maryland with his wife and daughter.

A graduate of Boston University ’90 and University of Baltimore School of Law ’94, Ms. Martz is admitted to the Maryland Court of Appeals, the United States District Court of Maryland, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. Ms. Martz taught Criminal Law in the Criminal Justice Program at Frederick Community College for many years, was past Board Member and current member of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association, member of Frederick County Defense Attorney’s Association, past Frederick County recipient of the Outstanding Young Marylander Award and is most proud to have been involved in the release of several people who have been wrongfully convicted. She is a past recipient of the Hoffberger Prize for Professional Ethics. Ms. Martz was honored recently by the Lifer’s Group at the Maryland House of Corrections-Hagerstown for her willingness to lecture and provide pro bono advice to inmates on how to recognize legitimate issues and how to get their case heard. She was also invited to present at the Maryland Judicial Institute (Topic: Evidence in Criminal Law).. A native of Frederick County and actively involved in her community, Ms. Martz was privileged to be the first woman counsel to the Frederick County Agricultural Society, a position where she served for more than a decade and remains a Life Member. She is also a member of the Frederick Woman’s Civic Club, was a founding board member of Dottie Wilson Ministries and past board member of Frederick Advocates for Homeless Families.