Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Gaithersburg, MD

3 of these firms are based in Gaithersburg; the others serve Gaithersburg from towns including Rockville (5 mi), Silver Spring (14 mi) and Wheaton (10 mi).

9 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Law Offices of Stephen F. Allen

Law Offices of Stephen F. Allen

(44)
  • Expunged
  • Gratitude
  • Feel
“Allen was quick to respond, friendly and honest about my situation and quick to give sound advice without any pressure to jump into anything head first.”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Debit, All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1993
301 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD
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Goodwin Weber

Goodwin Weber

(7)
  • Company
“David's knowledge of business contracts was immediately evident, and although our project became complicated, he was able to resolve all issues and produced the final results in a timely manner.”
Family Business
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2012
9841 Washingtonian Blvd #200, Gaithersburg, MD
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Gimmel, Weiman, Ersek, Blomberg & Lewis, PA

Gimmel, Weiman, Ersek, Blomberg & Lewis, PA

(6)
  • Estate
“Estate lawyers”
In Business Since 1993
4 Professional Dr STE 145, Gaithersburg, MD
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Kush Arora Criminal Defense Attorney

Kush Arora Criminal Defense Attorney

(50)
  • Trial
  • Texts
  • Email
“Told me from the 2nd consultation that he was aiming fir dismissal, when other lawyers told me i may need to settle for a few days up to a week in jail.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1998
Rockville, MD · 5 mi from Gaithersburg
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Rudolphi Law

Rudolphi Law

(50)
  • Judge
  • Ticket
  • Confident
“He was always very quick to respond to any questions I had, was clear on what needed to be accomplished, and I felt confident in his abilities at every step of the way.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2019
Mclean, VA · 13 mi from Gaithersburg
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Noorishad Law

Noorishad Law

(49)
  • Charges
  • Trial
  • Jail
“Mr Noorishad is a very good guy and lawyer he had helped me and my family out for years he deserves a billion stars never would go to anyone else he is a very good lawyer”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2011
Mclean, VA · 13 mi from Gaithersburg
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The 24 firms listed for Gaithersburg, 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: Gaithersburg, MD

The 24 firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,497 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 (98%), quality (81%) and responsiveness (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 9 are open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (10), criminal defense (8), family law (6), criminal law (4) and domestic violence (4). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 33 years. 9 offer urgent consultations; 10 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. 3 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 23 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 4 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 Gaithersburg shown on this page?

3 of the 24 firms are based in Gaithersburg; 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.

Paré & Associates

Paré & Associates

(43)
  • Legal Services
  • Judge
  • Understanding
“I wish I had felt relief and satisfaction with the judgement, but as I listened to the decision I was overwhelmed by sadness, for my daughter, and for the state of humankind in general”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 1999
Germantown, MD · 4 mi from Gaithersburg
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Law Office of Scott S. Ives

Law Office of Scott S. Ives

(48)
  • Employment
  • Settlement
  • Honest
“Ives was highly professional and walked us through every step of the process, reassuring us that he would work hard to get us the compensation we deserved.”
Se Habla Español
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2003
Sterling, VA · 14 mi from Gaithersburg
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The Law Offices of Krum, Gergely, & Oates

The Law Offices of Krum, Gergely, & Oates

(49)
  • Legal Advice
  • Job
  • Legal Representation
“Abbie guided me through the legal process and represented me during the final hearing, presenting my case to the judge with the strongest evidence possible.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2016
Rockville, MD · 5 mi from Gaithersburg
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Greenblatt & Veliev

Greenblatt & Veliev

(48)
  • Insurance
  • Patient
  • Job
“Whenever they needed something from me, the communication was quick, as well as their responses through phone calls and emails Always ready to help with whatever questions or concerns I had.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2011
Rockville, MD · 5 mi from Gaithersburg
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Law Offices of McKenzie and Tehrani

Law Offices of McKenzie and Tehrani

(47)
  • Prices
  • Call
  • Information
“If you want a professional, responsive and experienced law firm to help you through your time of need I strongly recommend Mc Kenzie, Tehrani Attorneys at Law.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2016
Rockville, MD · 5 mi from Gaithersburg
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Law Office Of Daniel Wright

Law Office Of Daniel Wright

(50)
  • Patient
  • Court
  • Divorce
“Daniel Wright's comprehensive understanding of legal matters, combined with a responsive and considerate approach, provided me with the clarity and guidance I needed.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2006
Rockville, MD · 5 mi from Gaithersburg
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The Law Offices of Gerstenfield & Demirji

The Law Offices of Gerstenfield & Demirji

(50)
  • Community Service
  • Assault
  • PBJ
“I've made a change in my life for the better, but if I ever get into trouble again, I won't hesitate to hire Robert Demirji as my defense attorney.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2024
Silver Spring, MD · 14 mi from Gaithersburg
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Diamant Gerstein

Diamant Gerstein

(45)
  • Court System
  • Responsive
  • Matter
“Sharon is a caring and very thoughtful and respectful person with a unique personality that has a calming effect when people become frightened due to the legal situation they are in.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2010
North Bethesda, MD · 8 mi from Gaithersburg
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Pels Law

Pels Law

(23)
  • Legal Services
  • Company
  • Confidence
“Fortunately their expertise avoided the need for my case to go to trial; however, I had utmost confidence the litigation superiority of The Pels Law Firm would have been successful.”
Emergency Services
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2000
Bethesda, MD · 11 mi from Gaithersburg
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Hirsch & Cosca

Hirsch & Cosca

(24)
  • Understand
  • Phone
  • Matter
“I have known Rebecca Cosca for years now and she has always given me more than a fighting chance in every court battle I've been through since I hired her in 2006.”
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2018
Silver Spring, MD · 14 mi from Gaithersburg
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Law Offices of James N. Papirmeister

Law Offices of James N. Papirmeister

(48)
  • DMV
  • Questions
  • Happy
“As an Orthopedic Surgeon, I have dealt with many fine “motor vehicle and liability accident attorneys” in Maryland, Virginia , and the District of Columbia .”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2010
Silver Spring, MD · 14 mi from Gaithersburg
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Duboff & Associates, Chartered

Duboff & Associates, Chartered

(48)
  • Call
  • Compassion
  • Legal Representation
“I was so impressed by his professionalism and how hard he fought for my son and his case, I knew he was just the person to represent me in my own case.”
Family Business
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2007
Silver Spring, MD · 14 mi from Gaithersburg
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Law Offices of Jezic & Moyse

Law Offices of Jezic & Moyse

(47)
  • Green Card
  • Licentiate
  • Traffic
“Big shout out to Cristina his assistant she was amazing always very detailed oriented she stayed in contact with my family and I they out the entire time.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2010
Wheaton, MD · 10 mi from Gaithersburg
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Law Offices of Campos & Associates

Law Offices of Campos & Associates

(45)
  • Price
  • Money
  • Migration
“They are attentive to our questions and doubts at all times and in advance they talk about the possibility or probability of the cases but above all with faith”
In Business Since 2013
Wheaton, MD · 10 mi from Gaithersburg
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Felsen and Sargent

Felsen and Sargent

(41)
  • State
  • Knowledge
  • Understanding
“He answered all of my questions with great detail and honesty, and he clearly showed that he cared about my situation/wanted to do what would be best for me.”
In Business Since 2000
Rockville, MD · 5 mi from Gaithersburg
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Law Offices of Michael A. Taylor

Law Offices of Michael A. Taylor

(50)
  • Courtroom
  • Expertise
  • Judge
“I was looking for a federal court attorney, but even though he doesn't work in federal court he referred me to an attorney that does, I ended up hiring that attorney.”
In Business Since 1996
Rockville, MD · 5 mi from Gaithersburg
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Gritz, Hanifin & Shih

Gritz, Hanifin & Shih

(50)
  • Responsive
  • Charges
  • Judge
“I had a very complicated and difficult case that I thought would end very badly but luckily for me a very good friend recommended me to reach out to Shawn Gritz.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1996
Rockville, MD · 5 mi from Gaithersburg
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Butler & Simmons

Butler & Simmons

(50)
  • Personality
  • Humor
  • Integrity
“Bill's brilliant legal skills had a remarkable impact in terms of the final outcome, and he was able to secure the best possible result in the circumstances.”
In Business Since 2007
Silver Spring, MD · 14 mi from Gaithersburg
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HomeCriminal Defense AttorneysMarylandGaithersburg, MD

Criminal Law Attorney Services in Gaithersburg, MD Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1649
Maximum cost
$19784
National Average
$6046
Avg Per Hour Rates
$385
$3847
$6595
Typical price range is based on 275 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6046
Minimum cost $1649
Maximum cost $19784
Avg Per Hour Rates $385

Typical range $3847 to $6595 is based on 275 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms near Gaithersburg

  • “Extremely knowledgeable and pleasant to speak with. Counselor Arora was very professional with my questions.” — client of Kush Arora Criminal Defense Attorney
  • “Mr. Hanifin is a great attorney, he is very well organized, knows all the details and laws, takes time to prep you, very pleasant, and professional.” — client of Gritz, Hanifin & Shih
  • “Despite the gravity of the charges against me, Andrew approached each aspect of my case with meticulous attention to detail and a strategic acumen that inspired confidence.” — client of Rudolphi Law
  • “I had the pleasure of working with Michael Taylor, who displayed an exceptional level of competence, dedication, and professionalism.” — client of Law Offices of Michael A. Taylor
  • “Their support staff are knowledgeable and very friendly and I am pleased and satisfied with all the services provided.” — client of Greenblatt & Veliev

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

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