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Criminal and Traffic Defense

Silver Spring, Maryland, Criminal Defense Lawyers

Our respected law firm has a decades-long history of protecting individual rights for people throughout Maryland and the Washington, D.C., metro area. We recognize that fundamentally good people make mistakes every day — and that this includes police and other law enforcement personnel who arrest the wrong person or overstep their authority.

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense, the outcome may well depend on your decision to seek quality counsel. We do not want you to give up the fight and sacrifice your freedom, privileges and future prospects unnecessarily. The office of Steven M. Cooper, Chartered, can help. Please contact us now for a frank discussion of your legal options and possible consequences.

Misdemeanor and Felony Defense

Our law firm has a strong understanding of criminal laws, deep familiarity with area courts, and excellent resources to build the best possible criminal defense case or negotiate with prosecutors on your behalf. We have the knowledge and experience to defend you against charges including:

  • Drug offenses including drug possession and distribution
  • Weapons offenses
  • Offenses against persons including assault, rape and related sexual crimes, robbery, kidnapping, child abuse, domestic violence
  • Property offenses including arson, burglary, trespassing, breaking and entering, and malicious destruction
  • Theft, motor vehicle theft, shoplifting and embezzlement
  • Fraud and related offenses including bad check writing, counterfeiting, receiving stolen property
  • Disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct, underage drinking and possession of alcohol, hate crimes, indecency, and obscenity

Across all our practice areas, our attorneys devote personal attention to our clients' unique situations. For those in need of criminal defense, we have the advantage of a full-time, licensed private investigator with prior experience as a homicide lieutenant and special assistant to a U.S. Marshall.

We will consider all aspects of your arrest, any evidence against you and other circumstances in order to identify the best approach for defending you in court or negotiating for reduced consequences.

Put a Qualified Lawyer to Work Protecting Your Future

Whether you are innocent and need help proving that, or want to acknowledge your guilt and avoid the harshest penalties, contact us now to schedule a consultation. We take great pride in our flexible, highly responsive client service and ability to deliver favorable results. If you communicate best in Spanish or another language, or have other special needs, just let us know when you call us toll-free at 866-405-0124.

Over 40 Years of Experience: Verdicts & Settlements
  • $7.5 million verdict against a public utility company for the electrocution death of a 13-year old girl.
  • $2.6 million structured settlement negotiated for child who was mauled by 3 dogs.
  • $1.6 million verdict against the District of Columbia for an assault of an inmate causing severe brain damage.
  • $1.1 million settlement for a Latino man left with permanent scarring and injuries after a car accident.
  • $1.35 million settlement for a man injured in a car accident 
  • $600,000 verdict against the District of Columbia police for the brutal assault of a minor.
  • $600,000 verdict against the District of Columbia for the stabbing an inmate.
  • $600,000 settlement received for a Latino youth who was injured in a car accident.
  • $550,000 verdict against the D.C. government for the thumb amputation of a child on a D.C. playground.
  • $520,000 verdict against an organization for a slip and fall injury on their premises because of a defective emergency door.