Anne Arundel County Criminal Defense Lawyer

Q: Does Walsh-Little Law handle DUI cases in Anne Arundel County?

Yes. David Walsh-Little represents clients charged with DUI and DWI throughout Anne Arundel County in both District Court locations. If you were arrested for DUI in Anne Arundel County, a 10-day deadline runs from the date of arrest to request an MVA hearing. Missing that deadline can result in automatic license suspension. Contact Walsh-Little Law immediately after an arrest.

Q: Are there two District Courts in Anne Arundel County?

Yes. Anne Arundel County has two District Court locations: one in Annapolis serving the southern portion of the county, and one in Glen Burnie serving the northern portion. The court that handles your case depends on where the alleged offense occurred. Your attorney can confirm which location your case is assigned to.

Q: Can Walsh-Little Law handle both state and federal charges arising in Anne Arundel County?

Yes. David handles cases in Anne Arundel County's state courts and, where federal charges arise, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in Baltimore. His background as a former Assistant Federal Public Defender gives him direct experience in both systems.

Anne Arundel County is home to two distinct criminal court locations, serves a large and diverse population stretching from Annapolis to Glen Burnie, and sits at the intersection of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. commuting corridors. If you are facing criminal charges anywhere in the county, the courts, prosecutors, and local legal landscape are specific to Anne Arundel County. Walsh-Little Law represents clients facing criminal charges throughout the county in both state and federal court.

David Walsh-Little has spent his career in Maryland's courts, including over a decade with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender and more than four years as an Assistant Federal Public Defender. He practices in Anne Arundel County courts and brings direct familiarity with the county's Circuit Court in Annapolis and both District Court locations.

If you are facing charges anywhere in Anne Arundel County, contact Walsh-Little Law at 410-205-9337 for a free, confidential consultation.

Anne Arundel County Courts: Where Your Case Will Be Heard

Anne Arundel County Circuit Court

Felony charges and cases where a jury trial has been elected are heard in the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, located at 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401. The Circuit Court handles all felony matters, cases appealed from District Court, and serious misdemeanors. Annapolis is also Maryland's state capital, and the courthouse sits at the center of the city near the Maryland State House.

Anne Arundel County District Courts

Anne Arundel County has two District Court locations, serving different parts of the county:

Annapolis District Court: 251 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401, serving the southern portion of the county, including Annapolis, Arnold, Edgewater, and surrounding areas
Glen Burnie District Court: 7500 Governor Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, serving the northern portion of the county, including Glen Burnie, Linthicum, Brooklyn Park, Pasadena, and Severn

District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and preliminary hearings. Cases are decided by a judge alone. Defendants have the right to elect a jury trial in Circuit Court for cases where the potential sentence exceeds 90 days, which moves the case to Annapolis.

If you were arrested for DUI or DWI in Anne Arundel County, whether near Annapolis, Glen Burnie, or anywhere in between, the 10-day MVA hearing deadline begins running from the date of your arrest. Contact Walsh-Little Law immediately to preserve that deadline and protect your driving privileges.

Criminal Defense Practice Areas in Anne Arundel County

Walsh-Little Law handles criminal defense matters throughout Anne Arundel County's courts, including:

DUI and DWI

DUI and DWI charges are prosecuted throughout Anne Arundel County, from Route 2 corridor stops to I-97 traffic enforcement. The two District Court locations serve different parts of the county, so where your case is heard depends on where you were stopped. David examines every DUI case for defects in the stop, testing procedure challenges, and MVA hearing strategy.

Drug Charges

Anne Arundel County drug cases range from simple possession to felony distribution charges. The county sees both street-level drug enforcement and more complex distribution investigations. David examines every drug case for Fourth Amendment search issues, intent evidence challenges, and diversion program eligibility.

Gun Crimes

Maryland's strict firearms laws apply throughout Anne Arundel County. The presence of Route 2, Route 3, and I-97 corridors means traffic stops leading to firearm discoveries are common in the county. Many gun cases involve both state charges and potential federal exposure.

Violent Crimes and Assault

First and second degree assault, robbery, and related violent crime charges in Anne Arundel County are tried in the Circuit Court in Annapolis. These cases often involve disputed accounts of events, self-defense claims, and contested eyewitness identification.

Federal Charges

Federal criminal cases arising from conduct in Anne Arundel County are handled in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in Baltimore. David's experience as a former Assistant Federal Public Defender makes Walsh-Little Law well-placed to handle charges at both the federal and state levels.

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I recommend David's criminal defense and DWI defense services.

Baltimore criminal defense lawyer David Walsh-Little first came to my attention over 25 years ago, when I learned about his legal assistance to Plowshares activists. Since that time, I have occasionally communicated with him and then talked with David in depth on my podcast.

I can confidently recommend criminal defendants to David for Maryland matters for which I do not offer assistance.

Why Choose Walsh-Little Law for Your Anne Arundel County Defense

David Walsh-Little brings a combination of state and federal public defense experience to every criminal case he handles in Anne Arundel County:

Over a decade with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, including as Chief of the Felony Trial Division in Baltimore City
More than four years as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the District of Maryland
Regular practice in Maryland's Circuit Courts and District Courts across the Baltimore metropolitan area
Direct attorney representation throughout: you work with David personally, not a paralegal or junior associate
Free initial consultation to review your charges and explain your options

Areas Served in Anne Arundel County

Walsh-Little Law represents clients charged with criminal offenses throughout Anne Arundel County, including:

Annapolis (county seat)
Arnold
Brooklyn Park
Crofton
Edgewater
Gambrills
Glen Burnie
Hanover
Laurel (Anne Arundel portion)
Linthicum Heights
Odenton
Pasadena
Severn

Frequently Asked Questions: Criminal Defense in Anne Arundel County

Which court handles felony cases in Anne Arundel County?

Felony cases in Anne Arundel County are heard in the Circuit Court at 8 Church Circle in Annapolis. Misdemeanor cases and preliminary hearings are heard at one of two District Court locations: Annapolis (251 Rowe Boulevard) or Glen Burnie (7500 Governor Ritchie Highway), depending on which part of the county the alleged offense occurred in.

Does Walsh-Little Law handle DUI cases in Anne Arundel County?

Are there two District Courts in Anne Arundel County?

What is the difference between the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court and District Court?

The Circuit Court in Annapolis handles felonies, jury trials, and cases appealed from District Court. The two District Courts handle misdemeanors, traffic cases, and preliminary hearings. District Court cases are decided by a judge alone. If you are charged with a misdemeanor in District Court and want a jury trial, you can elect removal to Circuit Court for cases where the potential sentence exceeds 90 days.

Can Walsh-Little Law handle both state and federal charges arising in Anne Arundel County?

Contact an Anne Arundel County Criminal Defense Lawyer Today

If you are facing criminal charges in Anne Arundel County, having an attorney who knows the Annapolis Circuit Court and both District Court locations matters from day one.

Call Walsh-Little Law at 410-205-9337 for a free, confidential consultation.

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