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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Sex Crimes
Rape and sexual offense charges, child pornography, and the sex offender registry consequences that drive these cases.
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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.
Find your countyWhy 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, Max Frizalone and Luke Woods focus all of their expertise on criminal law. Max is a former prosecutor; Luke spent years as a public defender. Between them, they have seen your case from every side of the courtroom.
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 sex crimes to 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 and be directly connected with Max Frizalone or Luke Woods. 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.
Visit our Offices
Upper Marlboro Office
14513 Main Street, Ste B,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 720-1917
Columbia Office
6304 Woodside Court, Suite 110
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 346-9384
Severna Park Office
540 Ritchie Hwy Suite 301, Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 883-5667