Business Details
32 Years
experience
Criminal Defense Attorney in Catonsville, MD
Established in 1994, our law firm specializes in criminal defense, appellate litigation, and post-conviction advocacy. With over 20 years of experience, we provide comprehensive legal representation in state and federal courts, focusing on complex criminal appeals, actual innocence cases, and high-stakes litigation. Our founder, Lisa J. Sansone, graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law and has built a track record of success in challenging serious felony convictions. We combine rigorous legal analysis with personalized client advocacy, leveraging expertise in evidence law and forensic science to achieve favorable outcomes.Our practice includes representing clients in habeas corpus proceedings, class action lawsuits, and multi-million-dollar arbitrations against major law firms. We maintain active memberships in the Baltimore City Bar Association and Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association, upholding the highest standards of legal ethics and professional excellence.
Services
Criminal Appeals
Post Convictions
Actual Innocence Cases
Federal Habeas Corpus
Forensic Evidence Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in criminal appellate litigation.
- Our founder graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law.
- We have successfully overturned numerous wrongful convictions through actual innocence petitions.
- Our practice includes complex litigation against major national law firms.
- We provide personalized representation from initial appeal through federal habeas corpus proceedings.
What people say
Track record you can trust
Successful client freedom
Thorough investigation
Complex litigation experience
Personalized representation
Services
Criminal Appeals
We provide comprehensive appellate representation for criminal defendants, handling cases from notice of appeal through oral argument. Our practice includes filing dozens of appeals in state and federal courts, with extensive experience in the Court of Appeals, Court of Special Appeals, and Fourth Circuit. We focus on identifying reversible errors and developing strategic legal arguments to overturn unjust convictions.
Post Conviction Proceedings
Our firm offers complete representation in post-conviction matters, including motions to reopen proceedings and thorough case investigations. We systematically review trial transcripts, police records, and prosecution files to identify new evidence or procedural errors that could warrant relief. Our approach combines legal analysis with investigative rigor to challenge wrongful convictions.
Actual Innocence Cases
We specialize in proving actual innocence through newly discovered evidence, filing petitions for writs of actual innocence in state and federal courts. Our practice includes working with forensic experts to challenge flawed evidence and demonstrate factual innocence. We have successfully secured client releases from life sentences through this specialized legal process.
People
Lisa J. Sansone
Attorney at Law
Lisa J. Sansone has practiced criminal defense law since 1994, specializing in appellate litigation and post-conviction advocacy. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law and has successfully overturned numerous wrongful convictions through complex legal strategies and forensic evidence analysis.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on criminal appeals, post-conviction proceedings, and actual innocence cases in Maryland and federal courts.
How experienced is your firm in appellate litigation?
Our founder has argued dozens of appeals in the Court of Appeals, Court of Special Appeals, and Fourth Circuit since 1994.
Can you handle complex criminal cases?
Yes, we have experience with death penalty trials, federal habeas corpus petitions, and multi-million-dollar legal disputes against major law firms.
How do you approach post-conviction cases?
We conduct thorough investigations of trial records, police files, and prosecution evidence to identify grounds for overturning convictions.
What makes your firm different from other criminal defense attorneys?
Our unique combination of appellate expertise, forensic evidence analysis, and track record in actual innocence cases sets us apart in criminal defense representation.
