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Federal and State Felonies and Misdemeanors

Greater Baltimore, Maryland / Washington, D.C. Region Felony Defense Attorneys

Nathans & Biddle, LLP defends the rights of individuals investigated, arrested and accused of state and federal felonies, misdemeanors and serious traffic offenses. The firm's extensive trial experience, includes defending clients charged with conspiracy, kickbacks, insider trading, bribery, environmental violations, false statements, RICO, money laundering, theft and embezzlement, murder, possession and distribution of illegal drugs, internet sex offenses, assault, drunk driving and all types of fraud, including health care, mortgage/real estate/flipping, securities, bank, wire, mail, tax, immigration and insurance fraud.

For more information regarding our criminal defense practice or to schedule an appointment to discuss your case, contact the law office of Nathans & Biddle today.

Dismissals and Acquittals - Asserting and Defending Our Client's Rights

Successful representation by Nathans & Biddle attorneys has led to numerous trial acquittals, dismissed charges and decisions by federal and state prosecutors to decline bringing criminal indictments. As the result of our seasoned judgment and extensive preparation, we can often convince investigators or prosecutors that there simply isn't enough evidence or a compelling need to proceed against our client. If not, we employ our considerable trial skills in our tireless pursuit to win in court.

Defending Clients on Federal Felony Charges throughout the Country

Nathans & Biddle lawyers have represented clients charged with or under investigation by federal prosecutors in Baltimore, Greenbelt, the District of Columbia, Alexandria, Charlottesville, New York, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Cleveland, Akron, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tampa, Atlanta, Savannah, Nashville, Birmingham, Fayetteville, and Puerto Rico.

Our state practice includes representation in Baltimore City (North Avenue, Wabash, and Patapsco Avenue), Baltimore County (Towson, Catonsville, and Essex), Anne Arundel County (Annapolis and Glen Burnie), Howard County (Ellicott City), Harford County (Bel Air), Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro and Hyattsville), Montgomery County (Rockville), Carroll County (Westminster), Cecil County (Elkton), Frederick and St. Mary's County (Leonardtown) as well as other Maryland jurisdictions.

For more information regarding our felony defense practice, contact the law office of Nathans & Biddle, LLP today.
Recent Successes

Client's criminal charges dismissed and DSS investigation "Ruled Out" in Cecil County after Nathans & Biddle's investigation of case. The State's main complaining witness was subsequently charged with embezzlement and falsely accessing a computer related to client.

Larry Nathans and Booth Ripke gained an acquittal for a client in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court trial. The client had been previously convicted with other counsel based in large part on the testimony of two witnesses. After the main witness testified in the retrial, was cross-examined by Mr. Nathans, and the client was acquitted, false statement charges were brought against the main witness and she was subsequently found guilty.

9-3 verdict for acquittal in D.C. federal embezzlement trial. Decision by Federal Judge to not allow defense counsel for cooperating witnesses in the future, not to be in court when their client testifies, as the result of 2 day delay in testimony when witness refused to answer any more questions during Mr. Nathans cross-examination which exposed multiple areas of mortgage and tax fraud that the witness had not disclosed to prosecutors.

Successful resolution of many month federal death penalty case resulting in life sentence based upon Robert Biddle's presentation of multiple compelling mitigation witnesses.

Franchise owner’s Baltimore County felony embezzlement charges dismissed. Parent company subsequently paid settlement for money actually owed to client.

Dismissal of all felony charges against Baltimore county Detective client.

(See White Collar Criminal Defense, Public Corruption, Mortgage Fraud, Health Care Fraud, Appeal, Defense and Post-Conviction, and Federal Sentencing sections for other significant recent successes related to our federal and state felony representation)

Primary Office
120 East Baltimore Street
Suite 1800
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

410-783-0272 (Telephone)
410-783-0518 (Facsimile)

Additional Location
113 Ridgely Avenue
Annapolis, Maryland 21401

410-783-0272 (Telephone)
410-783-0518 (Facsimile)

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