Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Ellicott City, MD

2 of these firms are based in Ellicott City; the others serve Ellicott City from towns including Baltimore (12 mi), Towson (14 mi) and Glen Burnie (15 mi).

15 open 24/7 · 15 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license

Data verified October 21, 2026

Maryland Criminal Defense Law Group

Maryland Criminal Defense Law Group

(46)
  • Result
  • Job
  • Probation
“I would have written same review even if I LOST my case because you want a lawyer who is a killer addicted to winning, but also compassionate, especially when you are facing serious criminal charges like my 3rd DUI/DWI situation.”
In Business Since 2011
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
5072 Dorsey Hall Dr #202b, Ellicott City, MD
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Robert N. Keehner,

Robert N. Keehner,

(2)
“I have litigated cases with him where I have been the attorney on the other side and he is a pleasure to work with.”
In Business Since 2010
8361 Court Ave, Ellicott City, MD
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Rice, Murtha & Psoras Trial Lawyers

Rice, Murtha & Psoras Trial Lawyers

(46)
  • Court
  • Settlement
  • Choice
“Great experience with Rice, Murtha & Psoras Law Office, they were very attentive to my case and provided great service The firm is very friendly as well as family oriented I am very satisfied with the firm services.”
In Business Since 2016
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
BBB Rating: A+
Timonium, MD · 17 mi from Ellicott City
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Seth Okin Criminal Defense Attorney

Seth Okin Criminal Defense Attorney

(49)
  • Speeding Ticket
  • Hiring
  • Expunged
“I've already written a review, Seth is helping me with 2 cases, all I can say is he really is the best lawyer around, he actually cares about your well being, and isn't just trying to chase money, he's the only lawyer I'd recommend, even though my 2...”
In Business Since 2007
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
Timonium, MD · 17 mi from Ellicott City
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Law Offices of Allan Rombro P.A.

Law Offices of Allan Rombro P.A.

(46)
  • Outcome
  • Legal Services
  • Confident
“Rombro page as I was googling I called his office I explained my situation he was honest with me upfront about everything and how the process works I was amazed and retained him to be my lawyer to represent me that same day fast forward to now and in...”
In Business Since 2000
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
BBB Rating: A+
Baltimore, MD · 12 mi from Ellicott City
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Mitchell Greenberg Attorney at Law

Mitchell Greenberg Attorney at Law

(49)
  • Maurice r. Greenberg
  • Workers Comp
  • Call
“They are responsive, take care of your needs, and I have had some immediate needs recently and in the past that they have taken care of for me very quickly and it's so nice to have someone there for you when you're going through something like this a...”
In Business Since 2018
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
Glen Burnie, MD · 15 mi from Ellicott City
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The 24 firms listed for Ellicott City, 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: Ellicott City, MD

The 24 firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 3,701 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (84%) and quality (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "expertise". 15 are open around the clock and 15 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are medical malpractice (4), personal injury (4), assault (3), car accidents (3) and criminal defense (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 15 offer urgent consultations; 11 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 23 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. 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.

Why are firms outside Ellicott City shown on this page?

2 of the 24 firms are based in Ellicott City; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.

Greenberg Law Offices

Greenberg Law Offices

(49)
  • Team
  • Calls
  • Case
“Larry and his associates are very helpful and care about their clients and their concerns, they do not sure we can do anything, and they are straight to the point which a lot of people can highly respect that I know I do I highly think this law firm ...”
In Business Since 2001
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
Baltimore, MD · 12 mi from Ellicott City
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The Law Offices of Richard K. Scott

The Law Offices of Richard K. Scott

(50)
  • Case
  • Legal Representation
  • Fine
“I was charged as assaulter by one lady and that was not true and i was feeling very nervous and upset about it than I was looking a lawyer and I found Mr Richard Scott and changed my mind and condition of life so I will great appreciate him about his...”
In Business Since 2006
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
Towson, MD · 14 mi from Ellicott City
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Law Offices Of Kevin M. Carr

Law Offices Of Kevin M. Carr

(49)
  • Outcome
  • Traffic
  • Confident
“Carr is a very attentive and knowledgeable attorney he will keep you updated about what is going on with your case I would recommend Kevin for any type of case civil or criminal he walks you thru every step of the way he works for his clients and fig...”
In Business Since 2012
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
Towson, MD · 14 mi from Ellicott City
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Jimeno & Gray

Jimeno & Gray

(48)
  • Questions
  • Result
  • Matter
“Aside from doing a great job with my parents' will and powers of attorney, they sold us only the packages they felt we needed - we actually assumed we needed more, and left with a much lower bill than we anticipated because they explained that we rea...”
In Business Since 2004
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Check
BBB Rating: A+
Glen Burnie, MD · 15 mi from Ellicott City
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The Law Office Of Marc J. Atas

The Law Office Of Marc J. Atas

(48)
  • Team
  • Questions
  • Matter
“The law office of Marc Atas is great they are very professional and respectful the secretary's are friendly and professional and the lawyers help me in every way possible to help Me get what I deserved after I was a victim of a very bad car accident!”
In Business Since 1984
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
Baltimore, MD · 12 mi from Ellicott City
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Craig M. Kadish & Associates

Craig M. Kadish & Associates

(48)
  • Team
  • Expunged
  • Felony
“Excellent lawyer excellent he was my lawyer 16 17 some years ago I was in Baltimore Maryland young 18 to 20 years old And was from South Carolina he didn't what he had to do got me to go home and I never had a report back to Baltimore Maryland and g...”
In Business Since 2006
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Baltimore, MD · 12 mi from Ellicott City
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The Law Offices of Robinson & Associates

The Law Offices of Robinson & Associates

(47)
  • Team
  • Law Firm
  • Company
“Well let me start off with just being honest with u I have been threw 3 law firms and had to fire all 3 when I came across law office of Robinson & associates with in not even a week they was putting in a claim in for me when other law firms was lost...”
In Business Since 2009
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
PMB #1720
Pikesville, MD · 9 mi from Ellicott City
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Leonard & McCliggott Law Group

Leonard & McCliggott Law Group

(49)
  • Case
  • Questions
  • Knowledge
“Leonard is a kind and courteous man that has done and will do the upmost for you in your case he helped me in more ways than I could ever explain And at the same time, gentle and honest with my current situation, he was able to work magic for my cour...”
In Business Since 2020
Emergency Services
Towson, MD · 14 mi from Ellicott City
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The Law Offices Of Fischer and Putzi

The Law Offices Of Fischer and Putzi

(30)
  • Court
  • Individual
  • Research
“Now my particular case was fairly minor, but if you've never worked with an attorney, you may not know that many will charge as much as $500 just to meet to discuss your case, and will even charge as much as $75 per phone call, email, or paperwork fi...”
In Business Since 1998
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
Glen Burnie, MD · 15 mi from Ellicott City
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Azari Law

Azari Law

(37)
  • Court
  • Ticket
  • Work
“The team was professional, knowledgeable, and highly responsive, ensuring that all my questions were answered and my concerns addressed.”
In Business Since 2013
Emergency Services
Accepts Cash, All Major Credit Cards
BBB Accredited
Laurel, MD · 13 mi from Ellicott City
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Levin Gann PA

Levin Gann PA

(9)
  • Case
  • Child
“I ended up in a sticky mess that involved a hit and run involving injury as well as other minor traffic violations and I was in a unique situations where most outcomes wouldn't be ideal unless the charges had been dropped all together.”
In Business Since 1951
Coupons & Offers
Towson, MD · 14 mi from Ellicott City
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Turnbull Brockmeyer Law Group

Turnbull Brockmeyer Law Group

(49)
  • Community
  • Facebook
  • Crime
“Nicest people you ever want to come across they have a Lotta knowledge ready to sit down and talk to you or you can call them over the phone fast getting back to you plus they give some nice merchandise away that's why they're my lawyer”
In Business Since 2018
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Towson, MD · 14 mi from Ellicott City
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Law Offices Alex Poberesky, P.A

Law Offices Alex Poberesky, P.A

(49)
  • Results
  • Compensation
  • Skills
“I recently had the opportunity to work with the Alex Pobereski law firm on a bodily injury case stemming from a car accident, and I could not have been more impressed with their professionalism and expertise.”
25+ Years Experience
Emergency Services
Pikesville, MD · 9 mi from Ellicott City
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Preller Law Firm

Preller Law Firm

(50)
  • Results
  • Questions
  • Needs
“I just hired him one day before my court date and he did something outtta this world I've never even had lawyers that will take a case the day before a court date not only did he take the case but he made exactly happen wat I needed he forever got my...”
In Business Since 2012
Baltimore, MD · 12 mi from Ellicott City
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Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA

Law Offices of Todd K. Mohink, PA

(46)
  • Outcome
  • Responsive
  • Work
“They understood how difficult, emotional and stressful my divorce was for me, and guided me through the entire process with the utmost care, kindness and expertise and made the entire process MUCH easier than it would've been had I done this on my ow...”
In Business Since 1999
Emergency Services
Glen Burnie, MD · 15 mi from Ellicott City
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Law Offices of Kerri Cohen

Law Offices of Kerri Cohen

(45)
  • Team
  • Custody
  • Compassionate
“Going through a divorce was tough already, however I just had a major surgery and dealing with the both was very stressful, Ms Kerri checked on me with my health and assured me that all work dealing with the case would be taken care of.”
In Business Since 2014
Se Habla Español
Towson, MD · 14 mi from Ellicott City
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The Law Office of Phillip Corey Levin

The Law Office of Phillip Corey Levin

(38)
  • Call
  • Know
  • Compassion
“I had been looking for a general practice attorney and I had made many calls did not hear what I needed to hear did not get the help that I was requesting until I called this office the attorney actually answered the phone he took his time with me he...”
In Business Since 1999
Emergency Services
Baltimore, MD · 12 mi from Ellicott City
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Law Offices of Charles L. Waechter

Law Offices of Charles L. Waechter

(43)
  • Case
  • Law Firm
  • Confidence
“Charlie did an excellent job he saved my livelihood I have a class A cdl which the state of MD was trying to disqualify for 120 days for 2 handheld devices in CT and a speeding ticket in NH he totally got it dismissed couldn't be Happier Thank you al...”
In Business Since 2005
Free Initial Consultation
Baltimore, MD · 12 mi from Ellicott City
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Ellicott City, MD Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1668
Maximum cost
$20014
National Average
$6116
Avg Per Hour Rates
$390
$3892
$6672
Fair price range is based on 446 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6116
Minimum cost $1668
Maximum cost $20014
Avg Per Hour Rates $390

Fair range $3892 to $6672 is based on 446 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms near Ellicott City

  • “Very knowledgeable. Very aware of the judge and charges brought against you.” — client of Maryland Criminal Defense Law Group
  • “Robbie is a pleasure to work with. Our case had multiple layers and Robbie handled it with ease all the while communicating in a timely fashion.” — client of Leonard & McCliggott Law Group
  • “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

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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