Mechanicsville Domestic Violence Lawyers

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Lonny Bramzon
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Lonny Bramzon
Silver Spring, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(301) 699-7699 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 1002
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Domestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Mr. Bramzon is truly a counselor at law. Upon the gravest of circumstances, individuals have been seeking the counsel, help, and defense of Lonny Bramzon for years. He is a master of negotiations. He has a remarkable ability to communicate and connect with clients and adversaries alike. His understanding of the psychology of government agents and attorneys is bar none. He has been able to save the lives and liberty of countless individuals when the circumstances appeared hopeless. Despair does not exist in Lonny’s vocabulary. His ability to speak to a jury and eloquently present his legal issues to...
Allen Kruger
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Allen Kruger
Annapolis, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 52 years of experience
(410) 224-1332 127 Lubrano Drive
Suite 300
Annapolis, MD 21401
Domestic Violence, Appeals, Divorce and Family
Georgetown University Law Center
A Maryland family law attorney for over 40 years, Allen Kruger has earned an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale Hubbell, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry. He has also been recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and Best Lawyers in Maryland. Throughout the years, Mr. Kruger has acquired the litigation and mediation skills necessary to provide his clients with innovative solutions to satisfy their unique objectives.

Due to an emphasis on family law, as well as a considerable amount of experience in appellate cases, his expertise gives him the ability to handle a variety...
Rhon C. Reid
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Rhon C. Reid
Upper Marlboro, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer
14320 Old Marlboro Pike
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDomestic Violence, Business, Divorce and Family
Villanova University School of Law
Jonathan Alan  Gladstone
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Jonathan Alan Gladstone
Annapolis, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(410) 974-6903 700 Melvin Ave., Ste 6
Annapolis, MD 21401
Domestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Janelle Ryan-Colbert
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Janelle Ryan-Colbert
Upper Marlboro, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 21 years of experience
(301) 576-6200 9450 Marlboro Pike, Suite 5
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Family
Ronan Jay Gulstone
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Ronan Jay Gulstone
Upper Marlboro, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 19 years of experience
(301) 952-0763 14513 Main St.
Suite C
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Domestic Violence, Business, Criminal and Divorce
James Carmon
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James Carmon
Lanham, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(301) 577-1300 4500 Forbes Blvd
Suite 200
Lanham, MD 20706
Domestic Violence, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Traffic Tickets
University of Baltimore School of Law
Travis E. Hise
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Travis E. Hise
Silver Spring, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 4 years of experience
1100 Wayne Avenue
Suite 825
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Domestic Violence, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Baltimore
Bonnie Jean Montgomery
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Bonnie Jean Montgomery
Silver Spring, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 22 years of experience
(301) 681-9216 112 Williamsburg Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of Baltimore School of Law
Annie Hirsch
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Annie Hirsch
Silver Spring, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 18 years of experience
(800) 231-6137 8401 Colesville Road
Ste 630
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Darryl Kelley
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Darryl Kelley
Temple Hills, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 25 years of experience
(301) 449-6200 6944 Allentown Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
Domestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Kimberly Marie Glencer
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Kimberly Marie Glencer
Greenbelt, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 19 years of experience
(301) 220-2235 6305 Ivy Lane
Suite 408
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Domestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Nataly C Mendocilla
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Nataly C Mendocilla
Annapolis, MD Domestic Violence Attorney
(800) 806-8401 1997 Annapolis Exchange Pkwy
Suite 300
Annapolis, MD 21401
Domestic Violence, Divorce, Family and Immigration
Nicholas Exarhakis
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Nicholas Exarhakis
Annapolis, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 43 years of experience
(410) 224-7464 132 Holiday Court
Annapolis, MD 21401
Domestic Violence, Business, Divorce and Family
Georgetown University School of Law
Mondre Hopson Kornegay
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Mondre Hopson Kornegay
Temple Hills, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(240) 353-5511 7114 Westchester Dr
Temple Hills, MD 20748
Domestic Violence, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Josh Whitaker
Greenbelt, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer
(301) 513-5080 7474 Greenway Center Drive
Suite 550
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Domestic Violence, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal and Family
Stephen P. Shepard
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Stephen P. Shepard
Towson, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(410) 648-4008 303 W. Pennsylvania Avenue
Towson, MD 21204-4412
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal and DUI
Appalachian School of Law
Stephen P. Shepard (who prefers to simply be called “Steve”) is best described as a criminal defense attorney who simultaneously helps ease the stress and discomfort of people who are accused of crimes while serving as an aggressive and passionate champion against injustice. But at the end of the day, Steve sees himself as simply a person who is trying to make the world a better place by using a mix of his experience, skills, and knowledge.
David Keith Felsen
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David Keith Felsen
Rockville, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(301) 251-4010 600 Jefferson Plaza
#201
Rockville, MD 20852
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDomestic Violence, Business, Criminal and DUI
American University Washington College of Law
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Jac E. Knust
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Jac E. Knust
Columbia, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 51 years of experience
(410) 465-8900 5513 Twin Knolls Road
Suite 220
Columbia, MD 21045
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law and University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Jac E. Knust began his law practice in 1972 and practices primarily in the Central Maryland Metropolitan area. He has engaged in a general law practice for 50 years, with emphasis on family law, divorce, separation and property settlement agreements, elder law, estate planning, wills, probate, trusts, powers of attorney, health care advance directives, criminal matters, real estate, landlord/tenant, business planning, corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. He is a former Assistant State's Attorney for Howard County, a former Assistant Public Defender for Howard County. From 2014 to 2018 Jac E. Knust served as a Special Magistrate for the Circuit...
Atchuthan Sriskandarajah
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Atchuthan Sriskandarajah
Rockville, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer
(888) 437-7747 199 E Montgomery Ave
Suite 100, Room 211
Rockville, MD 20850
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDomestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Mr. "Sris," CEO of the Law Offices of Sris, P.C., established his firm in 1997, now with locations in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Colombia, and India. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, he holds law licenses across multiple states. With a background as a prosecutor, Mr. Sris brings strong negotiation and litigation skills to his practice, focusing on complex family law cases and defense against serious criminal charges. He holds IT certifications and boasts international business knowledge, enhancing his legal knowledge. Committed to justice, Mr. Sris actively engages in legislative initiatives and community outreach, offering consultations to Indian nationals in need. With...
Shelly Maynard Ingram
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Shelly Maynard Ingram
Fulton, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(301) 658-7354 8161 Maple Lawn Boulevard
Suite 330
Fulton, MD 20759
Domestic Violence, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Services - Divorce and Family Law. Shelly Ingram has represented Maryland divorce, child support, child custody, and domestic violence clients since 2004. At the Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram, we will listen to you and provide both legal and practical advice about the strengths and weaknesses of your unique family law case. Shelly understands that family transitions can be extremely difficult and information may be the key to unlocking your peace of mind. An experienced divorce lawyer, Shelly will work closely with you to develop an individualized strategy that meets the emotional...
Steven D. Silverman
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Steven D. Silverman
Baltimore, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 33 years of experience
(800) 385-2243 400 E Pratt St
Suite 900
Baltimore, MD 21202
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Appeals, Criminal and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
James E Crawford Jr.
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James E Crawford Jr.
Linthicum, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 31 years of experience
(443) 709-9999 999 Corporate Blvd. Suite 100
Linthicum, MD 21090
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law and University of Maryland - Baltimore
Attorney James E. Crawford, Jr.
Founder and Managing Partner
As a Baltimore-native, Attorney James Crawford grew up watching his father interact with some of the best judges and prosecutors in the state, using forcefulness and grace to navigate complex legal situations. He learned that the power to change the life of even one client is worth more than any amount of money or prestige.
As one of the most capable and tenacious trial lawyers in Maryland, he has enjoyed an extraordinary amount of successes on behalf of clients, spending just about every day of his working career in a Maryland courtroom.
The Founding of...
Thomas George Harrison
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Thomas George Harrison
Bel Air, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 27 years of experience
(410) 420-7888 30 E Pennsylvania Ave
Bel Air, MD 21014
Domestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Villa Julie College and Widener University Delaware School of Law
Graduate of Villa Julie College (now Stevenson University) in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in pre-law/paralegal studies. Graduated from Widener University of Law in Wilmington, Delaware in 1995. Admitted to the MD Bar and Fed. Bar for the U.S Federal Court for the District of MD in 1996. Employed as an associate attorney with the firm of Charles E. Chlan & Assoc. from 1988 until 2002. In 2002, left the firm and founded the firm of Law Offices of Thomas G. Harrison in Bel Air, MD. Primary areas of concentration are in family law, including divorce,...
David Bach
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David Bach
Rockville, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(301) 738-7655 1401 Rockville Pike
Suite 650
Rockville, MD 20852
Domestic Violence, Divorce, Education and Family
Hamline University School of Law
I have 23 years experience representing parties in divorce, custody, child support, visitation, paternity, and guardianship matters. My goal is to plan for trial from the initial client meeting forward, while at the same time attempting to construct a reasonable settlement for my clients either directly with the other party or through mediation. I was certified as a Collaborative Practitioner March 2011. In addition to representing clients locally, Mr. Bach has extensive experience representing clients involved in international family disputes including divorce, child custody, division of property and family assets, as well as retirement benefits. He has successfully handled...
Brian G. Thompson
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Brian G. Thompson
Baltimore, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 28 years of experience
(800) 385-2243 400 E Pratt St
Suite 900
Baltimore, MD 21202
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Communications, Criminal and DUI
University of Baltimore School of Law
Jonathan Scott Smith
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Jonathan Scott Smith
Columbia, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(410) 740-0101 10490 Little Patuxent Parkway
Ste 200
Columbia, MD 21044
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Legal Malpractice
University of Baltimore School of Law
Top rated former prosecutor with over 30 years experience aggressively fighting for people and achieving successful results. Many satisfied clients. Call now (410) 740-0101.
Thomas B Stahl
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Thomas B Stahl
Columbia, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer
(410) 696-4326 8850 Columbia 100 Parkway
Suite 402
Columbia, MD 21045
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDomestic Violence, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law and University of Aberdeen (Scotland)
Thomas B. Stahl is an accomplished family law and estate planning attorney in Columbia, Maryland. Mr. Stahl is the owner of the Law Offices of Thomas Stahl and represents clients throughout central Maryland and the Washington, D.C., area. He has vast experience with family law cases involving divorce and child support and custody and helping clients with estate administration, probate, trusts and wills. Mr. Stahl has over a decade of legal experience and is an established family law attorney. Prior to founding his firm, he served as a clerk for a judge on the bench of the Circuit Court for...
Geoffrey S. Platnick
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Geoffrey S. Platnick
Potomac, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(301) 617-0404 1201 Seven Locks Road
Suite 360-7A
Potomac, MD 20854
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDomestic Violence, Divorce and Family
SUNY Buffalo Law School
When it comes to achieving a positive outcome for his clients, Geoffrey Platnick is passionate. Often meeting him under emotionally devastating circumstances, clients rely on Geoff to assess their specific family circumstances and goals, and then formulate and execute a strategy to achieve a desirable outcome for them and their families. His experience and training provides him an insightful perspective into the field of family law and its complex needs. He presents clients with strategic, thoughtful and zealous representation, providing solutions for both their immediate and long-term concerns. Geoff is particularly adept at crafting settlement agreements which...
James V. Anthenelli
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James V. Anthenelli
Crisfield, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(410) 968-9200 517 West Main Street
Crisfield, MD 21817
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University of Baltimore School of Law and University of Maryland - College Park
James V. Anthenelli, one of the founders of Anthenelli, Phoebus & Hickman, LLC, died on May 26, 2015. He leaves a legacy of a career in litigation, focusing on criminal defense, that spanned 38 years and a dedication to serving his community, both professionally and through his work on local nonprofit boards. Attorney Anthenelli began his career more than 35 years ago as a prosecutor in Salisbury, Maryland and has maintained an office in Salisbury since 1977. After entering private practice, Attorney Anthenelli continued to handle all types of criminal cases and further enhanced his litigation and trial skills by representing...
Lee Eidelberg
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Lee Eidelberg
(410) 321-0600 Towson Commons
1 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 900
Towson, MD 21204
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfTowson, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University of Baltimore School of Law
Lee J. Eidelberg is a former Assistant State's Attorney for Baltimore County with extensive experience in criminal and traffic court, having prosecuted many hundreds of cases during his tenure in public service, including serious felonies and misdemeanor violations. Since entering private practice more than 30 years ago, Lee has brought a unique combination of extensive trial skills, passion, and commitment to protecting his clients' rights, whether defending CDL holders charged with federal motor safety regulation violations, common motorists charged with DUI, or appearing on behalf of Maryland and out-of-state drivers charged with non-incarcerable moving violations. Lee also assertively pursues...
David Martella
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David Martella
Rockville, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 31 years of experience
(301) 251-9001 110 N Washington St
#502
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Juvenile
American University Washington College of Law
Lynndolyn Tippins Mitchell
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Lynndolyn Tippins Mitchell
Rockville, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 36 years of experience
(301) 340-2541 199 East Montgomery Ave.
Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce, Education and Traffic Tickets
Antioch Law School
Lynndolyn Mitchell has represented clients in domestic, traffic and criminal litigation matters in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia for over two decades. Ms. Mitchell begin her legal career with Juvenile defenders in her hometown of Santa Ana California. Ms. Mitchell has recently expanded her practice to representing military members in Veterans benefits issues and representing special education students at Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings. Lynndolyn Mitchell served as a senior assistant public defender in Virginia Beach, Virginia and deputy public defender in Riverside, California. Ms. Mitchell represents individuals from all economic, social and cultural...
Creston P. Smith
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Creston P. Smith
Baltimore, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 30 years of experience
(800) 385-2243 400 E Pratt St
Suite 900
Baltimore, MD 21202
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Appeals, Criminal and DUI
University of Baltimore
Mr. Smith is a seasoned trial attorney who has represented thousands of clients in State and Federal Court. Prior to his association with Silverman Thompson, Mr. Smith served as an Assistant Public Defender, Baltimore City, on the felony trial team. He was also an Associate at Schulman, Treem, Kaminkow, Gilden and Ravenell, P.A. in Baltimore.

Mr. Smith has tried hundreds of cases to verdict before a Judge or Jury. He is "legal encyclopedia" who is widely respected and sought out by his peers. His present practice is concentrated in the field of criminal defense law and civil forfeiture.
Matthew J. Bronson
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Matthew J. Bronson
Montgomery Village, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 7 years of experience
(301) 569-2558 P.O. Box 2067
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDomestic Violence, Criminal and DUI
University of Baltimore School of Law
Mr. Bronson, Esq. is a zealous advocate for Criminal Defendants. Mr. Bronson has assisted in defense, litigated and observed, hundreds of criminal cases ranging from first degree murder to possession of cds. Mr. Bronson strives to attain results in the best interests of clients. Mr. Bronson is one of a select few Attorneys who refuses to enter a plea rather than go to trial and fight for the rights of his clients. He will pursue defenses of cases to the full extent of the law, and Mr. Bronson will do everything possible to avoid de minimus results in adjudication for...
Christy McFaul Saunders
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Christy McFaul Saunders
Westminster, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(443) 289-9235 231 E. Main St
Westminster, MD 21157
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce and Family
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Christy McFaul Saunders, a 1988 Graduate of the University of Maryland, began her career as a judicial law clerk in Baltimore and by 1990 was an Assistant State’s Attorney for Carroll County, serving the county for the next five years. In her role as ADA for Carroll County she tried a variety of cases to include DUI, child abuse, and homicide.

From 1995-1996, Christy served as the District Court Division Supervisor for Frederick County and was a member of the homicide team. In 1996, she joined Hickman, Ulsch & Honiker and quickly rose to partner in 1997 creating Ulsch, McFaul Saunders and...
Benjamin Herbst
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Benjamin Herbst
(410) 207-2598 400 E Pratt St
8th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Free ConsultationBaltimore, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 17 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Juvenile
University of Miami School of Law
Benjamin is licensed to practice in all Maryland state and federal jurisdictions, and accepts cases in every county and in Baltimore City. He has represented well over 1,000 clients in personal injury cases such as car accidents and criminal cases ranging from DUI to murder. Benjamin has extensive jury trial experience, and has secured large settlements and verdicts at trial for traffic, drug felonies and violent crimes punishable by life in prison. Benjamin will take on insurance companies and government prosecutors in any type of case including auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, drug crimes, firearm offenses, theft, assault,...
Kerri Bloom Cohen
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Kerri Bloom Cohen
Towson, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(410) 657-2515 606 Baltimore Avenue
Suite 407
Towson, MD 21204
Domestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
As a native of Baltimore, Maryland, Attorney Cohen has been practicing here for over 20 years. She established the Law Offices of Kerri Cohen after working for 11 years for the State of Maryland in Baltimore City at the Office of the Public Defender as an experienced criminal defense trial attorney. She represented clients charged with serious felonies such as homicide, rape, robbery and drug charges among other crimes. Attorney Cohen has tried hundreds of cases before Judges and Juries in the Circuit Court, District Court and Juvenile Courts. Attorney Cohen graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of...
Keith Schiszik
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Keith Schiszik
Fredrick, MD Domestic Violence Attorney with 51 years of experience
(240) 772-5200 50 Carroll Creek Way
Suite 340
Fredrick, MD 21701
Domestic Violence, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
American University School of Law
I have helped over 3,000 people through the divorce process in my career. I try to educate my clients so they understand the law and what a "reasonable settlement" looks like. Over 95% of my cases settle without having to do a trial because I work hard to reach creative solutions to these emotional issues.
Alexander K Anderson
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Alexander K Anderson
Rockville, MD Domestic Violence Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(301) 417-4093 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 735
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Appeals, Divorce and Family
American University Washington College of Law
At the Law Firm of Alexander K. Anderson nothing is more important than delivering results for you. From the outset, the firm will do everything possible to make you feel comfortable and confident with the status of your case. We understand that communication is key. We begin by having a conversation about your goals and expected results and begin to build a strategic plan to obtain those goals. It’s a one-on-one, very personal approach. Our promise is not just about the personal attention that the firm will provide, but also the strategic plan to obtain your...
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