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Hirsch & Cosca
- Outcome
- Understand
- Matter
“I had a really tough decision to make on my sons representation and she assured my from the very beginning that he would be very well taken care of and she absolutely told the truth.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Columbia, MD
24 firms listed · 6 in Columbia · 13 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Bississo Law
- Citation
- Ticket
- Understanding
“Omar he is a good lawyer he help me to get dismissed case means that a lawsuit is closed with no finding of in my case thanks a lot Mr omar for being by my side”
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Shapiro Zwanetz & Lake
- Expertise
- Team
- Law Firm
“As an attorney, I know firsthand that it truly takes exceptional talent to be both knowledgeable in the law and provide the highest levels of customer service.”
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Portner & Shure
- Kindness
- Insurance Company
- Paralegal
“I wouldn't recommend getting into a car accident, but I sure would recommend working with Portner & Shure if you're ever unlucky enough to get into one!”
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Salvado Law
- Labor
- Law Firm
- Court
“My wife and I were represented by Julio and Janet who were not just phenomenal in court, but great people that took the time to explain my case, explain how court proceedings would go, and prepared us for what was to happen.”
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The Ingram Firm
“I highly recommend using the ingram firm I used them for an auto accident and they were extremely helpful, professional & always answer questions in a timely manner.”
The 24 firms listed for Columbia, 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: Columbia, MD
6 of the 24 firms we list are based in Columbia; the other 18 serve Columbia from towns including Baltimore (15 mi), Glen Burnie (14 mi) and Silver Spring (16 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,300 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), responsiveness (84%) and quality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "expertise". 13 are open around the clock and 14 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (7), criminal defense (6), medical malpractice (5), domestic violence (3) and truck accidents (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 13 offer urgent consultations and 15 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are criminal law firms listed for Columbia open on Saturdays or Sundays?
14 of the 24 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.
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Law Offices of Tae H. Kim
- Prices
- Misdemeanor
- Stars
“I've used Mr Kim 5 times- once for a serious traffic matter, twice for criminal cases for my son (1 misdemeanor and 1 felony), for a personal injury case, and once for a landlord/tenant issue.”
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Smith Law Firm
- Documents
- Team
- Settlement
“I decided I needed to find a lawyer to help with the insurance companies and all the other hassles that come along with a car accident and that's when I found Jonathan.”
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Clarke F. Ahlers
“My case was probably small compared to the number of defense cases he comes across and I was recommended to him by another law firm and my aunt who worked as a paralegal for about 20 years in DC”
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Rice, Murtha & Psoras Trial Lawyers
- Insurance
- Legal Representation
- Court
“Anyone looking for an attorney that truly has his or her best interest at heart would be doing themselves a disservice if they do not choose George Psoras and his staff.”
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Law Offices of Allan Rombro P.A.
- Fees
- Phone
- Outcome
“On top of that this man actually came to the final session of this program and had all of my original sentence (2 years, 11 months) suspended and reduced to 6 months unsupervised probation.”
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Mitchell Greenberg Attorney at Law
- Charges
- Court
- Maurice r. Greenberg
“Mitch and his team helped me into vocational rehab with an excellent counselor so that I could find a new job and, at the end, we went to a hearing and got an excellent award for my permanent disability.”
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Greenberg Law Offices
- Sugar
- Maurice r. Greenberg
- Team
“When I needed additional information or just wanted to ask even a simple question, their quick response to phone calls and emails were very impressive.”
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Maryland Criminal Defense Law Group
- Phone
- Confident
- Result
“Oleg was very knowledgeable and always kept me a brisk of my case even during times of the pandemic his office staff was also professional and they all worked with me to get me successful results .”
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The Law Offices of Richard K. Scott
- Phone
- Jail
- Case
“Mr Scott went above and beyond for me I went in for my case didn't know what t expect but he helped me out so much I'll forever be grateful for that.”
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Law Offices Of Kevin M. Carr
- Criminal
- Job
- Outcome
“Everything I mean everything was dropped and I was so thankful because if I didn't find him I would've had to pay a huge sum of money and still get convicted.”
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Craig M. Kadish & Associates
- Lead
- Confidence
- Team
“Kadish and his staff (of the time) were very helpful in keeping me informed and looking into my case, keep in mind that this was all happening during COVID.”
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Jimeno & Gray
- Father
- Knowledge
- Questions
“Divorce is such an unpleasant process but she was very responsive and attentive to all my concerns, making the whole situation a little easier to handle.”
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The Law Office Of Marc J. Atas
- Legal Representation
- Call
- Team
“Mr Atas helped in my worker's comp case along side my attorney and from the first day he kept in touch by email and answered promptly with a response and with calls as well.”
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The Law Offices of Robinson & Associates
- Information
- Questions
- Team
“Robinson law firm has been the best from day 1 they have always kept me updated with everything that was going on with my case the whole firm was very nice definitely would recommend them”
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The Law Offices Of Fischer and Putzi
- Needs
- Meetings
- Court
“After we talked, instead of just getting the consultation, I was so impressed with his knowledge and expertise I went on to retain him immediately without a doubt in my mind.”
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Azari Law
- The Future
- Charges
- Court
“Very professional and helpful, couldnt have found a better law firm.”
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The Law Offices of Gerstenfield & Demirji
- Theft
- Falsely Accused
- Judge
“Speaks to you like a friend and even when he had not so positive news he always delivered the information with compassion and care that somehow calmed my nerves.”
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Diamant Gerstein
- Phone
- Case
- Knowledge
“She handles all of her cases with the utmost care and works hard to make sure her clients have a good experience during difficult situations, both inside and outside of the courtroom.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Columbia, MD Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1752
Maximum cost
$21023
National Average
$6424
Avg Per Hour Rates
$409
$4088
$7008
Fair price range is based on 366 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in and near Columbia
- “When the court date came, he was able to get my charges reduced and got me a great outcome.” — client of Law Offices of Allan Rombro P.A.
- “Through the diligence and professional efforts by Craig and his legal team, they were able to get all the charges dropped and allowed me to go back to my family and life.” — client of Craig M. Kadish & Associates
- “My experience with Mitchell "Mitch" Greenberg and his staff was extremely pleasant and professional.” — client of Mitchell Greenberg Attorney at Law
- “Magaly with Jimeno & Gray is pleasure to work with and an exceptional representative to have on your side.” — client of Jimeno & Gray
- “Very knowledgeable. Very aware of the judge and charges brought against you.” — client of Maryland Criminal Defense Law Group
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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