Criminal Defense Lawyer in Leonardtown, MD
Leonardtown is the county seat of St. Mary’s County and home to both the District Court and Circuit Court where criminal cases are heard. If you are facing criminal charges in Leonardtown or anywhere in St. Mary’s County, SoMD Criminal Defense regularly appears in these courtrooms and brings experienced, strategic defense to every case. Attorneys Jeremy Widder and Kathryn Batey defend clients charged with DUI, drug offenses, assault, firearms charges, felonies, protective order violations, and more. Call (301) 818-0389 for a free consultation.
Cases We Handle in Leonardtown
Our attorneys handle the full spectrum of criminal defense matters in Leonardtown’s District Court and Circuit Court, including DUI and DWI charges, drug offenses ranging from possession to distribution, domestic violence charges and protective order matters, firearms charges, assault and violent crime allegations, theft and fraud offenses, felony charges of all types, and expungement of criminal records.
Leonardtown Court System
The St. Mary’s County District Court and Circuit Court are both located in Leonardtown. The District Court handles misdemeanor cases, traffic offenses, and preliminary hearings. The Circuit Court handles felony trials, jury trials, and appeals from District Court. Our attorneys have extensive experience appearing in both courts and understand the local procedures, judges, and prosecutors who handle cases in this jurisdiction.
Communities We Serve
From our practice, we serve clients throughout the Leonardtown area including Leonardtown, Combs, Abell, Chaptico, and Bushwood, as well as clients from across St. Mary’s County who have cases in the Leonardtown courts.
Why Choose SoMD Criminal Defense
Jeremy Widder is a Georgetown Law graduate and former Assistant State’s Attorney who spent nine years prosecuting cases in Southern Maryland, including more than 60 jury trials. He is recognized on the Daily Record’s Criminal Law Power List 2024 and serves as an adjunct trial advocacy coach at Georgetown, American University, and Temple University law schools. Kathryn Batey is an American University Washington College of Law graduate, former Deputy District Public Defender, Super Lawyers 2025 honoree, and is admitted in both Maryland and Virginia. Together, they provide determined, knowledgeable defense from offices in White Plains (10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite 3117) and Oxon Hill (137 National Plaza, Suite 300).
Contact a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Leonardtown Today
If you are facing criminal charges in Leonardtown or St. Mary’s County, contact SoMD Criminal Defense today at (301) 818-0389 for a free consultation. We are ready to fight for your rights in the Leonardtown courts.
