Law Offices of Charles L. Waechter
Criminal Defense | Serving Bel Air, MD
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If you face criminal charges anywhere in the state of Maryland, an experienced and respected defense lawyer can help protect your rights, evaluate possible defenses, negotiate preferential plea bargains and use every facet of the law in your defense.
At the Law Offices of Charles L. Waechter, I bring more than 40 years of experience to the job of defending people accused of criminal charges ranging from federal and state Internet child pornography to sex crimes and serious traffic offenses. I am known as an aggressive and hard-hitting criminal defense lawyer who will fight hard to keep your record as clean as possible and to minimize the effect of an arrest on your life.
Contact me today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
Criminal Law
- Federal Internet Child Pornography
- State Internet Child Pornography
- Assault & Battery – Plaintiff
- College Sexual Misconduct Honor Board Hearings
- Child Sexual Abuse/Physical Child Abuse
- Child Support
- DUI/DWI
- Domestic Violence & Neglect
- Drug Violations
- Handgun Offenses
- Traffic Tickets & MVA Hearings
- Assault Crimes
- Employee Theft
- Sex Offenses
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Harassment
- Traffic Violations
- White Collar Crimes
As a lawyer, I believe in being straight with you about whether you can beat the charges or whether a favorable plea negotiation is your best option. I will be up-front about the consequences you will face for any guilty plea, which may include jail time, probation, sex offender registration or a criminal history that will make it harder for you to find work.
With offices in Baltimore, Annapolis, Ocean City and Bel Air, and South Florida, I offer five convenient locations for people who are charged with crimes in Maryland and Florida. Many of my clients come from throughout the state of Maryland and beyond, as well as South Florida.
No matter what type of law you are accused of violating and what kind of charges you face, I offer a free initial consultation by phone or in one of my offices. If you are incarcerated, I can also meet with you in jail.
Call Law Offices of Charles L. Waechter today at 410-886-7476 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Charles L. Waechter
Bar Admissions:
- Maryland, 1985
- U.S. District Court District of Maryland, 1988
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1997
Education:
- University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland, 1985
- J.D.
- University of Baltimore, 1982
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Preeminent 4.5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
- Maryland State Bar Association, Member, 1985
- Baltimore County Bar Association, Member, 1985
- Elks Lodge, Member, 2000
- Masonic Lodge, Member, 2005
- Shriners International, Member, 2006
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The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Charles L. Waechter
This attorney practices in Maryland and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2018 |