Criminal Defense Lawyer in Lexington Park, MD
Lexington Park is the largest community in St. Mary’s County and home to many who work at Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS Pax River). If you are facing criminal charges in Lexington Park or anywhere in St. Mary’s County, SoMD Criminal Defense provides experienced, strategic defense from attorneys who regularly appear in the nearby Leonardtown courts. Attorneys Jeremy Widder and Kathryn Batey defend clients charged with DUI, drug offenses, assault, firearms charges, felonies, domestic violence, and more. Call (301) 818-0389 for a free consultation.
Criminal Charges and Career Consequences
Many Lexington Park residents are military personnel, government contractors, and civilian employees at NAS Patuxent River. For these individuals, criminal charges carry consequences that extend well beyond the courtroom. A criminal arrest or conviction can result in loss of security clearance, termination of employment, disqualification from future government work, and adverse military administrative action. When your career depends on maintaining a clean record, effective criminal defense is not just about avoiding jail — it is about protecting your livelihood and your family’s financial security.
Cases We Handle
Our attorneys handle the full range of criminal defense matters for Lexington Park residents, including DUI and DWI charges, drug offenses, domestic violence charges, firearms charges, assault and violent crimes, theft and fraud, felony charges, protective order hearings, and expungement.
Courts Serving Lexington Park
Criminal cases involving Lexington Park residents are heard in the St. Mary’s County District Court and Circuit Court in nearby Leonardtown. Our attorneys regularly appear in these courtrooms and have developed thorough familiarity with local procedures, judges, and prosecutors.
Communities We Serve
We serve clients throughout the Lexington Park area including Lexington Park, California, Great Mills, Park Hall, and Piney Point, as well as the broader St. Mary’s County community.
Why Choose SoMD Criminal Defense
Jeremy Widder is a Georgetown Law graduate and former Assistant State’s Attorney with nine years of prosecution experience and 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 admitted in both Maryland and Virginia. Our offices are located in White Plains (10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite 3117) and Oxon Hill (137 National Plaza, Suite 300).
Contact a Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving Lexington Park Today
If you are facing criminal charges in Lexington Park or St. Mary’s County, contact SoMD Criminal Defense today at (301) 818-0389 for a free consultation. We are ready to protect your rights and your future.
