Anne Arundel County, Maryland Criminal Defense, Family, and Construction Lawyers

Blackford & Flohr, LLC

513 Benfield Road
Suite 200
Severna Park, Maryland 21146
USA

(410) 647-6677

(410) 647-8007

www.bflawmd.com

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Blackford & Flohr, LLC is a full service law firm specializing in criminal defense but practicing a wide range of areas of law, including family law, wills and trusts, small business law, education law, construction law, and personal injury law. We are a law firm comprised of trial attorneys who passionately strive to advance our clients’ causes to the fullest extent allowed by law.

We take our jobs and responsibilities very seriously and strive to provide the most vigorous and professional service possible. We are active lawyers who practice and take pride in our craft. When you hire Blackford & Flohr, you hire partners who will be with you through every step of your case. We believe that each case is an opportunity. Many of our clients come to us with a case that is just the tip of the iceberg. We make every effort, particularly in Criminal and DUI cases, to incorporate the services of health professionals to ensure that we help our clients as people, not just as cases. A big win for us is not just to secure our clients a good result, but to help them make positive changes for the future of their companies or themselves.

We are not your typical law firm. We have found that our attorneys are able to provide better services when we allow them to cultivate their interests and stay passionate in their work. We also maintain a relaxed atmosphere in the office, as much for ourselves as due to repeated client requests. Consequently, on days when we are not scheduled for a court appearance, you will find us at your initial consultation wearing casual clothes and, frequently, you will find a dog or two laying about the office, just waiting for some attention.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Arrests & Investigations; Bail Hearings; Misdemeanors; Disorderly Conduct; Malicious Destruction; Kidnapping; Suspended License; Property Division; Mechanic’s Lien; Surety Law; Power Of Attorney & Appointment Of Health Care Proxy & Advance Directives.

Practice Areas Description

Blackford & Flohr, LLC offers legal representation on the following areas of practice:

- Criminal Defense

If you're in need of a Maryland criminal defense lawyer, the Blackford & Flohr law firm has many years of experience representing clients charged with criminal charges ranging in seriousness from a speeding ticket or shoplifting to robbery, child sexual abuse, and murder in Maryland and Federal Courts. Blackford & Flohr law firm provides a Baltimore or Maryland criminal defense attorney for you at a moment’s notice.

* Felonies

In Baltimore and MD, a felony is the most serious criminal law offense and it is punishable by fine, incarceration and/or death (in extreme cases). Felonies in Maryland and Baltimore are serious matters that are most likely to go to trial and include crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, battery, kidnapping, sex offenses, child abuse, theft, handgun possession and serious drug offenses (e.g., distribution, repeat offender, kingpin, etc.) In these criminal defense cases especially, your freedom and livelihood are on the line.

* Juvenile

When your son or daughter has been accused of committing an act which could result in a juvenile criminal record, juvenile detention or, worse, adult criminal charges in Baltimore or MD, your whole world gets turned upside down. The juvenile process is complex and emotionally taxing; you need to help of Maryland criminal attorneys experienced in the field and sensitive to your family’s needs. Blackford & Flohr, a criminal law firm, provides a Severna Park, Maryland lawyer who is committed to advocating for your child and vigorously fights against the State of Maryland's efforts to treat children like adults.

* Traffic & DUI/DWI

Blackford & Flohr’s Baltimore and Maryland criminal attorneys have extensive experience handling traffic related cases from speeding tickets to serious drunk driving charges (DUI/DWI). Our Maryland criminal defense lawyers have been able to successfully resolve all manner of tickets (both old and new citations). At times, we have provided successful defense of these cases without our out-of-state clients and even in-state clients having to attend court in Maryland.

* Federal Court

If you are charged with a Federal crime, you need defense by an experienced, passionate criminal defense lawyer who is familiar with the pattern and practice of Federal court. Nearly every U.S. Attorney has a reputation for fighting aggressively, if not myopically, to fine or imprison you. Here especially, a Blackford & Flohr criminal defense lawyer can help you navigate the difficult Federal practice and defense procedure and work toward ensuring your freedom.

- Family Law

Some clients believe that they cannot afford lawyers in Maryland; however, put simply, you cannot afford not to have experienced, skillful Maryland family lawyers. During this important time, you need the benefit of Maryland divorce and family lawyers who are knowledgeable, compassionate, experienced and understanding. Blackford & Flohr are Maryland family lawyers and divorce attorneys who are here to help you and your family through this difficult legal process and make your case as comfortable and quick as possible.

* Divorce

Filing for a limited or absolute divorce in Maryland is a serious matter. During the case, you will likely face issues concerning your family, including your children, pets and valuable property. As lawyers, we know that from a family law perspective, a divorce decree by a Maryland court effectively ends the legal bond of marriage and the legal benefits and responsibilities that come with it. This is a serious, important decision and process; Blackford & Flohr's Maryland family lawyers are here to help you through it.

* Property Division

Under Maryland law, you are entitled to your fair share of marital property and family rights after a divorce. Traditionally, “marital property” means property, however titled, that was acquired during the marriage but not gifts and inheritances. During the divorce process, a Baltimore or Maryland judge will make a decision about how the property is divided – this is sometimes called the “equitable distribution of property.” In these cases, it is essential to have Maryland legal counsel; the lawyers of Blackford & Flohr are here to help you receive the just result that you deserve and vindicate your rights.

* Child Custody

If you have a family, one of the most important concerns on your mind is “What will happen to my child(ren)?” As family members and parents ourselves, our Maryland family lawyers understand how terrifying that question is. In Maryland, Child custody is determined according to what a judge determines is in the best interest of the child and family. Here, again, you cannot afford not to have an experienced divorce lawyer. You need an experienced, passionate Maryland trial attorney to handle this delicate matter and help you and your children through this difficult aspect of divorce.

* Child Support

A Maryland child support payment from the non-custodial parent to the other for the monetary support of their children and family will usually be ordered by the court both during and after the divorce. The amount of child support is mandated by Maryland law. However, if your combined income exceeds $120,000, then a judge can make an individualized determination. To make sure your spouse is paying/receiving their fair share of family support owed, you can rely on our divorce attorneys’ experience.

* Spousal Support and Alimony

Either party in a family divorce may claim alimony, which is also called spousal support, from the other spouse. In Maryland, whether a spouse is entitled to such financial support is a decision that is based upon a great variety of factors, such as the relative, respective incomes of the parties as well as the needs and resources of the parties. The fact that one party is at fault in the Maryland family divorce case does not automatically preclude an award of alimony. Spousal support determinations are complex and an attorney’s help is important to make sure your rights are protected.

* Adoption

An adoption is “the legal and social process involving the transfer of rights over a child from a set of birth parents to a set of adoptive parents.” In Maryland, this family decision is an important and sometimes complicated process, but is one of the most joyous times in family law. Here, an Anne Arundel County attorney will help build a healthy family and marshal your case through the system as quickly as possible.

* Domestic Violence

Domestic abuse is a quiet epidemic in Maryland. Our experienced Maryland attorneys, with the help of your local Maryland police department, will help you achieve justice and, most importantly, safety. Together we can help prevent future attacks from occurring and keep abusers away from you and your family. Every member of your household has a fundamental and statutory right to be free from all types of domestic abuse (physical assault, sexual abuse, or threats regarding the same).

- Education/School Law

Has your child returned home from school with a letter that they are being suspended or expelled from school? What should you do? Who should you talk to and what should you say? These are difficult times in a family’s life and Blackford & Flohr's education lawyers are ready to help you and your child through it. Blackford & Flohr will provide an Anne Arundel County lawyer who is helpful in student discipline cases by providing the negotiating and advocacy skills necessary to protect all of your child’s rights. The timeline for most initial phases of a student discipline case is very short. Important decisions about investigation and presentation must be made quickly.

- Small Business Litigation & Support

As a small business itself, Blackford & Flohr provides a small business lawyer in Maryland who is sensitive to the multitude of responsibilities, both practical and legal, that your small business is expected to fulfill. Most importantly, you need to make sure that your small business has an advocate and lawyer in your corner to make sure that your small business is protected and legally healthy; equally important, you need a small business lawyer who is aware of your “bottom-line” and works with you to limit unnecessary or improvident legal costs.

- Construction Law & Homeowner Disputes

The construction industry is renowned for the number and variety of disputes that arise in the normal course of the construction business, and many issues should be represented by construction lawyers. A Blackford and Flohr construction attorney is well-versed on private and government and Maryland contractual matters, including Mechanics’ Lien claims, Bid protests, Miller Act claims, Little Miller Act claims, Prompt Payment claims, as well as contract claims before various State and Federal Boards of Contract Appeals.

- Wills & Trusts

When you or a loved one dies without a written will, families are left to pick up the pieces in a difficult and highly confusing field. Our attorneys are prepared to help you ensure your family is protected from dangers both outside the family as well as within. We are also available to assist your family and the personal representative of the estate through the difficult probate process and legal issues that arise during this difficult time. In certain circumstances, the use of trusts pursuant to Maryland and Federal law is essential to ensure your family is protected and will receive the most benefit of your work as possible.

- Personal Injury, Wrongful Death & Negligence

If you or a loved one has received a personal injury or been killed by someone else’s negligence in Washington, DC, Baltimore, or Maryland, then you deserve to be compensated or made whole. Unfortunately, our Maryland personal injury lawyers cannot repair the personal injury done to our clients, but our attorneys can fight to obtain monetary compensation from the negligent parties, and the sooner you a lawyer, the better. Blackford & Flohr is Severna Park, Maryland based law firm prepared to help you achieve justice in your DC, Baltimore or Maryland personal injury or wrongful death claim, no matter what the insurance companies throw at us.

* Medical Malpractice

If you live in DC, Baltimore, or Maryland and require a personal injury lawyer because you have received personal injury as the result of the conduct of a medical professional or facility, such as a doctor, nurse, hospital, or clinic, we can help. Blackford & Flohr is a full-service Maryland, Baltimore, and DC personal injury law firm providing you a personal injury lawyer with the experience, knowledge, and resources needed to help determine if your personal injury is the result of medical malpractice, and to seek appropriate compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering if negligence has resulted in personal injury.

* Workers’ Compensation

If you have received personal injury on the job, you need an attorney in Maryland to act quickly on your behalf to start the temporary total disability payment process and a Maryland lawyer who will help recover money for your medical expenses. The goal of a Blackford and Flohr attorney is to obtain as much compensation for your DC, Baltimore, or Maryland personal injury as possible for medical treatment, lost wages, and any permanent impairment that may result from an on-the-job injury.