Kathleen M. Kirchner Attorney At Law
“From the jump she is upfront, honest, professional, personable and aggressive in the court room!!”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Annapolis, MD
18 firms listed · all 18 in Annapolis · 7 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Drew Cochran, Attorney at Law
“His knowledge, professionalism and to be honest all help is a great peace of mind and number to hold on to.”
Cochran & Chhabra Law Group
“Just wanna think Suzanne for helping me out big time on short notice and getting my case taken care of definitely recommended”
Reinstein, Glackin, Herriott & Renart
“He was able to settle everything outside of court and was able to get me more than I was expecting from updating child support and also worked additional joint agreements.”
Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law
“Referred several cases to Matt Katz, all clients have reported back with great results.”
Law Office of William Cooke
“All the case he takes it personal, all my three conviction he gave the best results that is why I give 5 stars to my new friend.”
The 18 firms listed for Annapolis, MD defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Annapolis, MD
All 18 firms we list here are in Annapolis itself. We have 19 firms in Annapolis on file; this page shows the highest-rated 18. The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 940 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "results" and "knowledge". 7 are open around the clock and 7 are open on weekends. 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 7 offer urgent consultations and 3 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 18 of the firms on this page; 16 publish a contact page and 4 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are criminal law firms listed for Annapolis open on Saturdays or Sundays?
7 of the 18 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
Hartman Attorneys at Law
“I will absolutely utilize this firm in the future and I'm glad to have trusted his firm throughout this process leading to great results.”
Premier Defense Group
“You simply won't find a lawyer for defending against a sex crimes charge who has more experience, legal ability and success than Tom.”
Ellison Sadri
“He showed great compassion when working with an elderly family member of mine with their employment law concerns.”
Law Offices of Debra A. Saltz
“Not only did she help my family and I overcome obstacles but she made such a positive impact on the Muslim community in Maryland.”
The Donahue Law Firm
“Wise & Donahue are honest, hardworking,dependable spot on with accurate assistance in general.”
The Law Office of Sean E. Becker
“Sean put his time and effort into what was needed and also took personal time to take phone calls, text and emails on extra things for me.”
Attorney Richard A. Simmons
“With his previous experience as a Police Officer, he has extensive knowledge of every angle of the law and can anticipate every possible outcome you may face in court.”
Patterson Law
“Should I have the need for an attorney again, I would not consider calling anyone else other than Maria to handle my case and claim.”
Gregory P. Robinson J.D.
“I was immediately impressed with his compassion and willingness to listen, and also his straightforward and clear description of the legal process.”
Law Office of Eugene M. Whissel, II
“I can't say enough great things for this man .”
Law Offices of Jonathan Gladstone
“Gladstone was very helpful in our process and I would recommend others to use his services .”
Trainor, Billman, Bennett, Milko & Smith
“I've worked in the legal field my entire career and I was extremely impressed with Michelle's skills.”
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