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Criminal Defense Attorney in Maryland

When you are facing criminal charges of any type, or are under investigation you need someone who will protect your rights, as even a minor misdemeanor conviction can result in jail time, a substantial fine, loss of employment, deportation and other immigration consequences and the social stigma of being a convicted criminal. It is therefore extremely important to never underestimate the importance of hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney.

If the State or Federal Government has charged you with a crime, contact the Law Offices of James N. Papirmeister, Esq., located in Suitland and Silver Spring, Maryland, to schedule a free initial consultation. For over 21 years, James N. Papirmeister, a highly skilled criminal defense lawyer, has handled criminal cases, first as a prosecutor and then as a criminal defense lawyer. He has defended thousands of clients facing serious criminal charges.

With many years of experience as a criminal defense attorney, and as a prosecutor with the Office of the State's Attorney for Prince George's County, James Papirmeister understands what it takes to successfully defend our clients against felony and misdemeanor charges. In fact, as a former prosecutor, Mr. Papirmeister earned the reputation as the "Minute Man," for his ability to convince a jury of a defendant's guilt in just minutes. This same level of determined legal tenacity now helps our client's with all of their criminal defense needs. Our firm's clients include doctors, lawyers, psychologists, politicians, athletes, school teachers, musicians, accountants, plumbers, electricians, contractors, computer installers and programmers, as well as the average man, woman or child we have in the community. We also represent federal and state law enforcement agents, officers and employees.

Our Firm

We defend people charged with all types of misdemeanors, juvenile and felony offenses, including murder, child abuse, rape and sexual assault, child pornography, drug crimes, arson, armed robbery, burglary, extortion, handgun offenses, assaults, thefts and driving offenses, such as motor vehicle manslaughters, driving uninsured or revoked and suspended and DUIs, to name a few. This representation encompasses all stages of the criminal process, from the initial investigation to bond and detention hearings, preliminary hearings, initial appearances, pretrial motions and suppression hearings, trials, sentencings and new trial hearings, as well as appeals, expungements, post-sentencing modifications, coram nobis and other post-trial proceedings.

Over the years, our firm has represented countless clients involved in high profile cases. James N. Papirmeister has earned an AV-rating under Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system.* This means he has gained the respect of the state’s legal community for his skilled criminal defense representation. He has been selected in the 2007 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, limited to only the most distinguished law practices, receiving the highest rating for legal ability and the highest adherence to the professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence.

To speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney about a DUI, drug crime, violent crime or other felony, misdemeanor or juvenile case, contact the Law Offices of James N. Papirmeister, Esq., to schedule a free initial consultation. We defend people throughout Rockville, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Greenbelt, Bowie, College Park, Oxon Hill, Temple Hills, Prince George’s and Montgomery County. Please call 301-589-2100 during regular business hours or 301-367-6500 after hours.

*CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.

Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.