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Justin A. Okezie, Esq. is an aggressive, creative, dedicated, and experienced attorney who represents clients in local and federal courts in the District of Columbia and Maryland (Montgomery and Prince George's Counties) who have been charged with criminal offenses or who have suffered serious personal injuries.. Mr. Okezie is honored to have earned an AV® Preeminent Rating - the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell, the leading independent attorney rating entity. An AV® Rating signifies that the lawyer has reached the heights of professional excellence; he or she has practiced law for a number of years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.. Mr. Okezie was selected by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state in the nation who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile.. Mr. Okezie received his Bachelor’s Degree (with High Honors)in History/Political Science from Rutgers University in 1996 and his Juris Doctorate (Cum Laude) from DukeUniversityLawSchool in 1999.. After graduating from law school, Mr. Okezie accepted a position as an associate at Covington & Burling, one of the most prestigious law firms in the United States, where he worked with renowned criminal defense attorneys in the field of “white collar” criminal defense. Mr. Okezie then worked at Brown, Goldstein & Levy, a boutique litigation law firm, where he worked on civil rights, criminal defense, and commercial civil litigation cases.. Mr. Okezie started his own law practice in 2002. He represents clients facing a variety of criminal charges, including murder, sexual assault, robbery, burglary, kidnapping, narcotics possession and distribution, gun possession, driving while intoxicated, and “white collar” criminal offenses such as Medicaid fraud and embezzlement. He also represents clients who need to be fairly compensated for their serious personal injuries.. Mr. Okezie is client-focused, in that he approaches each case individually, always focusing on each client’s personal needs and goals. He provides his clients with quality legal services in a cost-efficient manner in order to try to meet each client’s particular needs and goals.. Mr. Okezie is result-oriented, in that he searches for and considers a wide array of potential outcomes and ways to achieve them, whether this entails moving to suppress and exclude unlawfully-obtained evidence and statements, moving to dismiss a case at an early juncture, obtaining an agreement that substantially reduces the likely sentence that a client may face and that might ultimately result in dismissal of a case, or taking any other legal recourse that is appropriate based on the circumstances of a specific case.. Of course, when a trial is necessary to achieve a client’s interests, Mr. Okezie is prepared to proceed to trial and aggressively challenge the prosecution in open court. To accomplish this, Mr. Okezie utilizes an experienced criminal investigator, who helps him thoroughly investigate the actual facts that underlie the case (rather than merely accepting the police department’s often biased view of the facts), presents arguments to undermine the prosecutor’s evidence and, when appropriate, offers evidence and testimony, all in an effort to achieve a verdict of “not guilty” on behalf of his client.. Mr. Okezie has been lead defense counsel in over 100 criminal trials and has represented well over 1,000 clients facing criminal charges. He has also litigated numerous cases for clients who have suffered serious personal injuries in order obtain fair compensation for his clients.. Mr. Okezie is on the cutting-edge of new developments in the ever-changing field of criminal law, criminal procedure, and litigation strategy. He contributes to the legal community with his expertise and experience and has been invited to participate in numerous judicial committees, as well as legal education courses and seminars, where he has lectured Judges on recent legal developments in the criminal field and trained attorneys in trial practice, criminal law, and criminal procedure. Mr. Okezie is fluent in English and Spanish.

I am a post conviction and appellate criminal defense attorney.  My office is located in Greenbelt, but I practice throughout the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia.  I've been a licensed attorney for fourteen years.  Of course I believe in advocating zealously for my clients in the courtroom, but I also believe part of my job is to keep you well informed about what is going on in your case.  Being involved in a criminal case can be initimidating, dealing with your lawyer shouldn't be.  I won't always tell you what you want to hear.  I will be direct and honest.  I accept collect calls and consultations are free.

Robert Demirji is Principal Attorney at  the Law Offices of Gary H. Gerstenfield. Mr. Demirji is barred in Maryland and focuses his practice on serious criminal and traffic matters.. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Demirji graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law. During his time in law school, Mr. Demirji served as the Production Editor for the University of Baltimore Journal of International Law and was a Student Fellow for the Center for International and Comparative Law. Mr. Demirji earned his undergraduate degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice, and Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park.. Mr. Demirji has extensive knowledge in both criminal defense and traffic matters handling thousands of cases in the last eight years. Mr. Demirji is an amazingly effective and truly gifted litigator and advocate. There is no problem too great or dilemma too difficult that he cannot solve. But, what really distinguishes Mr. Demirji among the elite of trial lawyers is the warmth and compassion he brings in resolving the seemingly unsolvable legal issues that many his clients face.. Mr. Demirji is a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, Maryland. He speaks fluent Arabic and is of Lebanese descent. In his spare time, he plays basketball, soccer, and enjoys outdoor activities.

LAW OFFICES OF BRENDON KOK, LLC. Experience, honesty and results are three factors brought to every case. Brendon "Brad" Kok, Esq. ("Coke") is a member of the Maryland and Federal bars and has over ten (10) years of legal and litigation experience. As an experienced litigation attorney he handled over 400 hearings/trials in 2017 alone. With a tight knit team we work extremely hard to produce the best possible results for our clients- and whether you're one of the executives or professional atheletes we represent or anyother indvidual- we treat every client with the same respect and every client has Brad's cell phone for every day questions or emergencies.. Practice areas are in Criminal law (misdemeaner/felony, CDS/drug posession & distribution, DUI/DWI, assaults, theft/burglary, etc.), Family/Domestic law (divorces, custody suits, grandparents rights, wills & trusts, etc.), Civil/ Tort litigation (personal injury, real estate, medical malpractice) and Business law (risk management, contracts, leases, etc), and various other general practice litigation.. Our office strives to combine a hands on approach, so that clients know where their cases are each step of the way, with honest and candid advice. Many firms advertise similiar slogans but once you meet with us you'll understand that we mean it: honest representation and tangible results.. Call us today for free consultation at!

Attorney Joshua T. Ortega has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of others in the face of complicated legal situations. Mr. Ortega has experience in a wide range of criminal and civil matters - including criminal and civil defense, family law, and personal injury cases. Mr. Ortega's most valuable asset, which sets him apart as an attorney, is his dedication to the needs of his clients. As a zealous advocate, Mr. Ortega gives his clients a powerful voice both in and out of the courtroom.. Mr. Ortega actively coaches the University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law mock trial team. The mock trial team competes nationally against other law schools. As a coach for the mock trial team, Mr. Ortega teaches young lawyers how to conduct a trial, which includes making opening statements, direct- and cross-examinations, closing arguments, and understanding and arguing evidentiary objections.. Mr. Ortega graduated magna cum laude from Charlotte School of Law in Charlotte, North Carolina. While at Charlotte School of Law, he competed in national mock trial competitions in California, New York, North Carolina, and Tennessee. In addition, to finishing 10th in his class overall, Mr. Ortega was chosen by his peers to speak as commencement speaker during their law school graduation.

Annie Myers is an associate attorney with Cochran and Chhabra, LLC. Ms. Myers is licensed to practice law in Maryland.. Ms. Myers sparked an interest in the law while working as a Victim’s Advocate for the YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Domestic Violence Legal Services. During her 6 years at the YWCA, she formed lasting professional relationships with local law enforcement, commissioners, court staff, prosecutors, public defenders, private attorneys and judges. She then transitioned from the civil to the criminal arena, accepting a position with the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office as a Victim/Witness Specialist. In seven years with the State’s Attorney’s Office, Ms. Myers earned herself a reputation for diplomacy and strong advocacy, gaining extensive experience with the inner workings of the criminal justice process, both in the District and Circuit Courts.. Ms. Myers firmly believes that every person is entitled to a strong and persuasive defense. Once she completed law school and joined the bar, she made the decision to join a defense oriented firm. She knew she wanted to work for a firm that promises to fight hard for their clients, so she joined Cochran and Chhabra.. Ms. Myers earned her Bachelors of Art in Jurisprudence from the University of Baltimore. During her undergraduate years, she lived in London, England and Bangalore, India. She subsequently obtained her Masters of Art in Criminal Justice from the University of Massachusetts. While with the State’s Attorney’s Office, Ms. Myers was accepted to the University Of Baltimore School Of Law, where she attended law school at night while working full-time during the day.. Ms. Myers is an Anne Arundel County native. During her high school years, she traveled to La Ceiba, Honduras three times, where she worked on various community service projects. It was in Honduras that she became fluent in Spanish. Ms. Myers resides with her husband, Andrew, their three dogs, and a rotating cast of foster cats from BARCS Animal Shelter, where she has been an active volunteer since 2013. When she is not working, Ms. Myers enjoys hiking, camping, knitting and traveling.

I believe in going to court with a solution, not a problem.  What I do in my practice is try to understand why my clients got into trouble and determine how I can make a difference in their future.  Properly preparing a client and their case before court is the most important job I have;  it can make a difference in the success of their case.