Maryland Criminal Attorney

Colleen Kirby Attorney at Law

5052 Dorsey Hall Drive Suite 220 Ellicott City, Maryland 21042 USA

 (410) 441-5005

www.marylandcriminallawyer.net
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Colleen Kirby Attorney at Law is dedicated to providing quality legal representation to those charged with crimes in Maryland. Handling minor misdemeanors and complex felony cases, Colleen Kirby will treat your case with discretion and will diligently build the strongest defense possible.

From traffic offenses such as driving with a suspended license, driving without insurance or registration, and DUI to serious drug crimes and violent crimes including felony assault, Ms. Kirby handles each case with a focus on providing quality results.

Colleen Kirby’s office in Ellicott City, Maryland, is located conveniently near the Howard County District Court. As a Maryland criminal lawyer, Kirby defends not only clients charged in Howard County, but those charged in counties throughout central Maryland: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Harford County, Howard County, and, Prince George's County.

A committed legal professional, Ms. Kirby is a former prosecutor and a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Howard County Bar Association, and the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association. A dedicated advocate for defendants in Maryland criminal cases, she carefully evaluates each case to consider every possible defense strategy. Whether negotiating a reduced charge, arguing for dismissal, or aggressively fighting for an acquittal at trial, she handles each case with the passion and skill necessary to achieve a positive outcome.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Gun Charges; Suspended License; Uninsured Vehicle; Unregistered Vehicle; MVA Hearing; Security Clearance; Ignition Interlock Device.

Practice Areas Description

- Criminal Charges

Criminal attorney Colleen Kirby is dedicated to ensuring the best possible defense for her clients throughout Howard County and the surrounding area. Ms. Kirby diligently represents clients charged with: assault, theft, gun violations, DUI and DWI, drug crimes, and, traffic violations.

- DUI

If you are arrested and charged with a Maryland DUI, the first stone in building your defense should be to contact a Maryland DUI attorney with the experience and resources to proficiently handle your case. Your DUI defense lawyer will examine your case from all angles to find the best option for presenting your case in court. Whether disputing blood alcohol test analysis, challenging illegal police procedures, negotiating a reduced charge, or suggesting sentencing options such as probation and treatment, an experienced Maryland DUI lawyer will diligently represent your case to provide the best possible outcome.

- DWI

Prosecutors will not take your Maryland DWI charge lightly, and neither should you. If you are arrested and suspected of driving while impaired, call a qualified Maryland DWI lawyer as soon as possible. Your Maryland DWI attorney can advise you about your rights and options and help you avoid making costly mistakes that could jeopardize your case.

- Assault

Maryland law defines first degree assault as:
. Intentionally causing, or attempting to cause, serious physical injury to another
. Committing an assault with a firearm, including a handgun, antique firearm, rifle, shotgun, short-barreled shotgun, or short-barreled rifle

The law states that a person who is found “guilty of the felony of assault in the first degree . . . is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years.”

Second degree assault in Maryland is defined as: the intentional creation (with something other than words), of a reasonable fear in the mind of the victim that they are about to encounter bodily harm.

- Drug Charges

Colleen Kirby, an experienced Maryland criminal lawyer, has an office in Howard County and represents clients facing drug charges in the Baltimore Washington area. As a skilled Maryland drug attorney, she has the knowledge and resources to build a defense against all Maryland drug offenses, including misdemeanors such as first offense marijuana possession and felony drug crimes such as possession with intent to distribute, drug distribution, and manufacture of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS).

- Gun Charges

As a successful criminal defense lawyer, attorney Colleen Kirby is well-versed in representing Maryland clients charged with gun and weapons offenses. A veteran Maryland gun attorney, Ms. Kirby skillfully defends against all weapons charges, including:

. Possession of an unlicensed firearm;
. Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit;
. Carrying a gun on school property;
. Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

- Theft

It’s hard to say what the outcome of an accusation of theft will be. Many differences between cases affect both the process and outcome of your situation. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your case, Maryland theft attorney Colleen Kirby is prepared to assist you. It doesn’t matter if you are innocent of the charges, or feel ready to admit your mistake and ask for leniency – Ms. Kirby’s qualified professionals routinely provide aggressive defenses in a variety of case types. Their goal is to always get outstanding results for clients.

- Suspended License

When you are charged with driving on a suspended license, technically, you are being arrested. Many people don’t realize this because police can “discretionarily release” them back onto the road once the ticket is received. So, even though you are never put in handcuffs and taken to a police station, you’re still charged with a serious crime under Maryland license laws. You’re only released upon your promise to appear in court when notified to do so. Lawyer Colleen Kirby can provide you with a strong defense against such charges – contact her today.

- Uninsured Vehicle

Attorney Colleen Kirby is a criminal defense lawyer handling Maryland charges of driving while suspended, driving without insurance, and driving without registrations. These apparently minor traffic violations can have major repercussions. With representation from a skilled Maryland traffic lawyer, you can build a strong defense to minimize the impact a driving without insurance charge has on your life.

- Unregistered Vehicle

If you have been cited for driving without registration in Maryland, call a qualified Maryland traffic lawyer for an evaluation of your case. A traffic attorney in Maryland who has successfully represented clients cited for driving without registration has the experience and resources to help you fight the charge. Whether showing that an unregistered vehicle was driven without your knowledge, demonstrating a willingness to compensate for an accidental lapse, or helping you handle an outstanding warrant, a Maryland traffic lawyer can try and cast your case in a positive light for a more positive outcome.

- Ignition Interlock Device

If you’re considering participating in an Ignition Interlock Device program, or already participate, get a DUI attorney to help you understand its benefits and restrictions. This is the most appropriate way to comply with its requirements. Once you successfully complete the program, the device is removed, and you can drive independently on the road once again.

- Security Clearance

It seems more and more professions require security clearance with each passing year. It is a status demanded by the times we live in, people are more fearful for their safety in general. The result is increased security measures. When it comes to security and employment, it doesn’t matter if you’re considering joining the military, or looking for a job with the federal government- certain positions call for certain levels of clearance.

Unfortunately, getting such clearance is difficult in Maryland when criminal charges are on your record. Your security clearance can even be threatened by a DUI charge. But a criminal history doesn’t necessarily spell the end of your professional goals. A lawyer with experience in security clearance and Maryland criminal charges may be the key to achieving these goals.

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