Maryland Criminal Defense Practice Areas

Criminal defense is all we do. Every case we take falls into one of the practice areas below, and each area links to a complete hub covering the charges, penalties, and defenses inside it. Start with the area that matches your charge, or call (877) 343-1031 and let us point you to the right place.

DUI & DWI Defense

First offense to repeat charges, breath and blood tests, MVA hearings, and the ignition interlock program.

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Assault & Domestic Violence

First and second degree assault, domestic assault, protective and peace orders, and homicide charges.

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Theft, Property & Fraud

Shoplifting to felony theft, burglary, robbery, trespass, malicious destruction, and white collar charges.

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Guns & Weapons

Wear/carry/transport, felon in possession, ghost guns, and firearm use in a crime of violence.

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Traffic Defense

Jailable offenses like driving suspended and flee and elude, plus points, speeding, and MVA problems.

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Drug Charges

CDS possession, possession with intent, distribution, and treatment-based outcomes like drug court.

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Juvenile Defense

DJS intake, delinquency hearings, transfer and waiver fights, and keeping kids out of adult court.

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Criminal Process & Rights

Arrest, bail, warrants, court outcomes like PBJ and STET, search and seizure, defenses, and expungement.

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Locations

Find your county or city: local court guides and defense lawyers for every jurisdiction we serve.

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Why One Firm for Every Charge?

Here at FrizWoods LLC, all we handle are criminal defense cases. Unlike many other firms that bill themselves as a jack of all trades, the FrizWoods attorneys focus on criminal law. Founding partners Max Frizalone and Luke Woods bring prosecution, public-defense, military, and trial backgrounds. Shane Nolan, a former Anne Arundel County Assistant State's Attorney and Coast Guard veteran, adds experience with misdemeanor and serious felony prosecutions.

Whether it's drunk driving, theft, drug charges, assault charges, or any other type of crime, we want the best possible result for your case. Luke Woods has been representing clients in Maryland for over 20 years in a wide array of criminal charges, from homicide to complicated drug cases.

We also handle the case types that cut across practice areas:

Felony defense and misdemeanor defense
Probation violations
Bench warrant defense
Motions to suppress: challenging illegally obtained evidence
Expungement: clearing eligible records after the case ends
Competency issues and mental health court
Public defender vs. private attorney: understanding your options

Contact Our Maryland Criminal Defense Team

We pride ourselves on being one of Maryland's most accessible law firms. Our 24 hour attorney line is always open; call to speak with a criminal defense attorney. We are more than happy to give you a free consultation and case review. Call us or fill out a contact form to request an appointment today.