Nathans & Biddle LLP is a Top-Tier Firm Devoted to Federal & White Collar Criminal Defense

Baltimore Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys

Advocating for Clients in Baltimore and Federal Courts Throughout the Country

Nathans & Biddle LLP is a litigation firm composed of elite trial and appellate lawyers devoted to criminal defense. Founded by Larry Allen Nathans, who was recognized by Best Lawyers® as Baltimore's Lawyer of the Year for White Collar Criminal Defense (2021) and Criminal Defense - General (2015), our team has nearly 100 years of combined trial experience. The attorneys at our firm provide skilled, uncompromising representation in all phases of federal and state white-collar grand jury investigations, felony and misdemeanor trials, federal sentencing, criminal appeals, post-conviction litigation, federal forfeiture and asset recovery, and administrative or regulatory proceedings, including defense of lawyers regarding allegations of professional wrongdoing.

The diversity of our clientele reflects the breadth and quality of our attorneys' experience. We regularly represent corporations, senior executives, politicians, attorneys, physicians, and other professionals in white-collar and federal investigations. Driven by a sense of commitment and loyalty to our clients, we often excel at achieving early victories outside the public eye.

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Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® for more than a Decade

Our Baltimore attorneys have a legacy of positive results and are leaders in the legal community. To benefit from our service, call a lawyer at Nathans & Biddle LLP, and schedule a confidential consultation.

  • Leadership Positions

    Members of our firm have held many leadership positions, including former Chair of the American Bar Association White Collar Subcommittee on Federal Sentencing, & the American Bar Association Subcommittee on Forfeiture.

  • Knowledge & Experience

    Nearly 100 years of combined experience and insights into complex federal and white collar criminal defense.

  • Honors & Accolades

    Larry Allen Nathans was recognized by Best Lawyers® as Baltimore' Lawyer of the Year for While-Collar Criminal Defense (2021) and Criminal Defense - General (2015) and as one of the Best Lawyers in America® in both While Collar and Criminal Defense - General (2008-2021).

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Real Results

View some of the victories the attorneys at Nathans & Biddle LLP have achieved for our clients.

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  • Sentenced To Time Served

    Five Year Minimum Mandatory Conviction Reversed

  • Sentenced To Time Served

    New Trial Granted In Insurance Arson Case

  • Client Freed From Jail

    Actual Innocence Petition Granted And Upheld On Appeal

  • Dismissed

    25 Year Old Walk Around Money Law Declared Unconstitutional

  • Overturned

    Conviction Overturned For Client Serving A Life Sentence

  • Conviction Reversed

    Felony Convictions Reversed On Appeal

  • Overturned

    Baltimore City Death Sentence Overturned

  • Motion To Reopen Granted

    New Trial Granted For First Degree Murder Case

  • Coram Nobis Petition Granted

    Coram Nobis Petition Granted And New Trial Ordered

  • No Charges Filed

    Negotiated No Charges Being Filed for Attorney Accused of Theft

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  • Accolades
    Nathans & Biddle Honored By U.S. News

    Nathans & Biddle, LLP has received a Top Tier 1 rating by U.S. News (2008-2020) as one of the premier White Collar Criminal Defense and Criminal Defense law firms in Maryland.

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    Larry Nathans Selected By Best Lawyers As Maryland Lawyer Of The Year In Criminal Defense

    Larry Nathans was selected by his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America for 2008-2021.

  • Accolades
    All Nathans & Biddle LLP Partners Chosen By Maryland Super Lawyers

    Larry Nathans and Robert Biddle were chosen for inclusion in the Maryland Super Lawyers for 2008-2020 in the area of White Collar Criminal Defense. Booth Ripke was selected for 2016-2018 and 2020 in the area of Criminal Law.

  • Accolades
    Larry Allen Nathans & Robert W. Biddle Awarded Martindale-Hubbell Highest AV Rating*

    For over 20 years in a row, Martindale Hubbell has given Larry Nathans and Robert Biddle its highest AV rating.

  • Accolades
    The Daily Record Recognized Larry Nathans With Leadership In Law Award

    Maryland legal publication the Daily Record presented Larry Nathans with the 2002 Leadership in Law Award.

  • Accolades
    Larry Nathans And Booth Ripke Elected As Fellows Of The Maryland Bar

    Larry Nathans (2003) and Booth Ripke (2007) received the honor of being elected as Fellows of the Maryland Bar Foundation, which is reserved for only 1% of the members of the state bar association.