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The Herbst Firm handles criminal defense and personal injury cases in all Maryland jurisdictions.  Benjamin Herbst is licensed to practice in state and federal court and will take on the government and the police in any type of criminal matter.  He has handled cases ranging from misdemeanor DUI and possession of marijuana all the way up to felonies such as armed robbery, assault, drug trafficking and murder.  Benjamin has represented clients in urban jurisdictions such as Baltimore City, Rockville, and Annapolis, and in smaller less densely populated areas such as Carroll County, Worcester County, Denton, Prince Frederick, and La Plata.  He has represented clients in every Maryland county and both main federal courthouses in Greenbelt and Baltimore City, and has the experience and skill the secure the best possible outcome in your case no matter what the charge or where the charges are filed.  Contact Benjamin anytime, 24/7 at 410-207-2598 or simply fill out the contact form on the website.  You may also email him directly at benjamin@mdtriallawyer.com.

Being charged with a crime is one of the most stressful and difficult experiences for a defendant and his or her family.  From the stress of dealing with police to the prospect of serving jail time there is simply nothing that compares to facing a criminal or serious traffic charge.  In addition, these cases often arise unexpectedly and carry an immediate financial burden.  Most people can ill afford to miss days of work and being charged with a crime can lead to loss of employment or inability for career advancement.  Paying fines and potentially losing your driver's license can also have severe financial impacts.  Benjamin understands the severity of being charged with a crime and is also sensitive to the unexpected nature in the way these cases arise.  As a result he is always willing to discuss potential payment plans to decrease the financial burden a defendant may face.  Prior to making a decision about retaining a lawyer Benjamin is available to explain all aspects of the case including defenses and potential consequences.  Do not hesitate to contact Benjamin even if you have a question that may seem trivial.

In addition to representing adults who are charged with criminal and traffic offenses, Benjamin is also an experienced juvenile criminal defense lawyer.  He is well aware how upsetting it is for a parent to find out that his or her child has been charged with a crime.  Benjamin fights tooth a nail to protect the futures of his juvenile clients, and will do whatever it takes to keep is younger clients free of a permanent criminal conviction or finding of delinquency.  He has successfully argued for the transfer of numerous juvenile cases from adult court to juvenile court and is standing by to assist you and your child.  Under Maryland law any child who is 16 or older that is charged with a gun crime or crime of violence must be charged as an adult.  If your child has been arrested Benjamin will immediately work on securing your child's release at a bail review, and will then begin negotiating for a transfer and dismissal of the case.  Benjamin handles juvenile criminal cases in every Maryland county and the federal courts in Greenbelt and Baltimore City.