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GLENN L. KLAVANS was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1978 and is also a member of the United States Bankruptcy Court – U.S. District Court Bar, the Bar of the 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, and the United States Tax Court.  He is an Honors graduate of Drew University and holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law.. Mr. Klavans is also a former Assistant State’s Attorney for Baltimore, having served ten years in the Felony Trial Division, Sexual Offense Task Force, Juvenile Division, and as that office’s first Special Assistant for Narcotics Investigations.  From 1988 to 1993 he was Senior Associate attorney with the law firm of Polovoy & McCoy, where he was primarily involved in complex civil litigation, criminal defense and bankruptcy matters.  In 1993 he began his own law firm, and has continued as the Law Offices of Glenn L. Klavans, LLC, providing a wide range of legal services.. Mr. Klavans is a volunteer “judge” for the Maryland State Bar Association’s Statewide High School Mock Trial Competition, and is a member of the Maryland State and Anne Arundel Bar Associations, as well as a former Board member of the James C. Cawood, Jr. American Inn of Court.  He currently serves as Chairperson of the Anne Arundel Bar Association’s Law School for the Public, which presents free legal seminars on various topics to citizens throughout the County.. Mr. Klavans is the proud recipient of the 2012 Anne Arundel Bar Association Trustees Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Bar Association and the Legal Profession.

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.

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.

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.

Daryl Jones was born and raised in Maryland. He attended University of Maryland for his undergraduated degree and then University of Baltimore School of Law for his Juris Doctor. Mr. Jones is extremely active in the community, previously serving as a county councilman in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and working with several organizations presently to protect and serve the Anne Arundel County, Maryland Community. Mr. Jones is a dedicated professional who wants to ensure the best possible outcome for his clients.

Criminal charges can have a serious impact on you and your family. Even without incarceration, a criminal conviction can have a devastating effect. It can affect your job, licensed professionals, and if you’re not a US citizen, your ability to remain in the country. Convictions of some sex related crimes would require you to register as a sex offender.It is important to hire an attorney early on in the process.. I will review your charges with you so that you understand them. I will explain what the state’s attorney needs to prove and what you should expect throughout the trial process. I have extensive experience in dealing with the various criminal charges, both juvenile court and adult court, District Court, Circuit Court,and Federal Court.

As a partner at Downs Collins, Jason handles civil litigation, criminal defense, and legal matters that involve an overlap in both civil and criminal proceedings. Jason honed his litigation skills at what is often recognized as the leading training ground for trial attorneys in the United States. He gained nearly a decade of experience working with the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS), serving as lead counsel on 26 felony jury trials against federal prosecutors. In that time, Jason maintained an astounding success rate in jury trials that was 282% higher than the average in the Superior Court. Jason has also successfully resolved cases without the necessity of a trial, including convincing federal prosecutors not to indict or subpoena the Chief Financial Officer of a company that was being investigated for violations of foreign importation statutes. In a different case, Jason persuaded federal prosecutors to dismiss a 17 count indictment. In yet another case, Jason successfully litigated an 8 level variance from the Federal Sentencing Guidelines in a case involving bribery of a public official. Jason has also successfully represented an NFL player in a contract dispute governed by the NFL Players Association. No stranger to high-profile litigation, Jason was a part of the litigation team that investigated and settled the Freddie Gray civil matter for $6.4 million.

Emily Levenson represents individuals and corporate clients in complex criminal and civil matters. Her practice includes federal and state criminal defense, employment matters, and disability rights cases representing persons with disabilities facing barriers to physical accessibility and access to technology. Emily is a passionate and persuasive advocate who focuses on obtaining the best possible result while serving her clients with compassion.. Emily has appeared frequently in federal and state courts and advocated vigorously for clients from the onset of prosecution through trial, appeal, and post-conviction matters. She recognizes that each client has a story to tell and works with them to do so while protecting their rights and ensuring the best outcome. Recognizing that trial is not always in the client’s interest, Emily has fought to obtain numerous favorable, pre-verdict outcomes for her clients, including dismissals of cases.. Emily’s civil practice has included high-impact public interest litigation representing persons with disabilities. She fights to remove the barriers that prevent her clients from participating equally in society. As one of the firm’s attorneys representing the National Federation of the Blind, she worked alongside the Department of Justice to obtain a consent decree against Miami University, which provided comprehensive relief under the ADA for students with disabilities. In another matter, she litigated against a high stakes test provider to ensure that her client was provided the exam in braille.. Prior to joining the firm, Emily served as a Fellow for the Appellate and Post-Conviction Advocacy Clinic at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where she represented incarcerated clients challenging criminal convictions in the Maryland trial courts, Court of Special Appeals, and Court of Appeals of Maryland.. Emily clerked for the Honorable Andre M. Davis on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and for the Honorable Susan K. Gauvey on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

For 15 years I have been serving the people of Maryland in criminal and serious traffic matters.  I handle everything from misdemeanors to murders and I handle each case the same:  as if it were the most important case in the world.  Because to you, my client, it is the most important case in the world.  In this technological age, even the most minor charge can have far-reaching consequences.  Employers, creditors, even people you want to date can find your records with just a few key strokes.  That's why now, more than ever, it is important to have an attorney that understands that a succesful outcome to a case means more than just what happens on your trial date--this is, after all, your life.  Don't skimp on your life.  Call an experienced and dedicated attorney.  Call Steve Beatty.. If you are arrested, don't talk to the police.  Tell them to call your lawyer.  Tell them to call Stephen Patrick Beatty.