# Maronick Law LLC > Top-rated criminal defense, DUI/DWI, and personal injury law firm serving all of Maryland. Over 80 years of combined attorney experience, more than 1,000 five-star reviews, free consultations, and 24/7 availability. Phone: 443-551-2747. Maronick Law LLC is a Maryland-based law firm founded by Thomas J. Maronick Jr. The firm's primary practice areas are criminal defense, DUI/DWI defense, and personal injury. The firm also handles family law, bankruptcy, wills and estates, entertainment law, and traffic matters. All attorneys are licensed in Maryland. The firm serves clients statewide from eight office locations. ## Attorneys - [Thomas J. Maronick Jr.](https://www.maronicklaw.com/attorneys/thomas-maronick/): Founding Senior Partner. Handles criminal defense, DUI/DWI, personal injury, family law, and bankruptcy. JD from University of Baltimore School of Law (2006), BA from University of Maryland (2000). AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Avvo Superb rating. Super Lawyers selectee. Lead Counsel accredited. - [Tom McElroy](https://www.maronicklaw.com/attorneys/tom-mcelroy/): Senior Associate, Eastern Shore. Focuses on criminal defense and DUI/DWI. Former prosecutor with over 40 years of legal experience and decades of jury and bench trial experience on both sides of the courtroom. Longtime Eastern Shore resident. - [Stuart Schadt](https://www.maronicklaw.com/attorneys/stuart-schadt/): Associate Attorney. Handles criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, administrative law, and contracts. JD from University of Baltimore School of Law. Maryland bar admitted 1993. Over 30 years of trial court experience. Former law clerk to the Honorable Robert E. Cahill Sr. Selected to Super Lawyers 2022–2025. - [Nick Copper](https://www.maronicklaw.com/attorneys/nick-copper/): Of Counsel. Focuses on criminal defense, traffic court, protective orders, administrative hearings, and witness representation. JD from University of Baltimore School of Law (2009), BA from Princeton University (2007). Admitted to Maryland bar (2009) and U.S. District Court for Maryland (2024). Former Deputy Chief of Staff, Maryland Department of Budget and Management. - [James Ryan](https://www.maronicklaw.com/attorneys/james-ryan/): Of Counsel. Focuses on criminal defense and DUI/DWI. JD from Mitchell Hamline School of Law (2022), MBA from Saint Joseph's University (2018), BS Criminal Justice from University of Maryland. Nearly two decades of law enforcement experience. Trained in NHTSA Standard Field Sobriety Testing. Notable jury trial victories in federal and DC courts. - [Sawyer Johnson](https://www.maronicklaw.com/attorneys/sawyer-johnson/): Associate Attorney. Handles criminal defense, DUI/DWI, and personal injury. JD from University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (2020). Maryland bar admitted 2022. Former Assistant State's Attorney, Cecil County. Prior experience at private litigation firms. - [Alex Webster](https://www.maronicklaw.com/attorneys/alex-webster/): Associate Attorney. Focuses on criminal defense and immigration law. JD from Howard University School of Law (2023). Maryland bar admitted. Former attorney, Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. Member of the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association. - [Attorneys Overview](https://www.maronicklaw.com/attorneys/): Full list of attorneys at Maronick Law LLC. ## Practice Areas ### DUI / DWI Defense - [DUI / DWI](https://www.maronicklaw.com/dui-and-dwi/): Maryland DUI and DWI defense — a primary practice area at Maronick Law LLC. - [First Offense DUI](https://www.maronicklaw.com/dui-and-dwi/first-offense-dui/): Defense strategies for first-time DUI charges in Maryland. - [Multiple DUI](https://www.maronicklaw.com/dui-and-dwi/multiple-dui/): Defense for repeat DUI offenders facing enhanced penalties. - [Felony DUI](https://www.maronicklaw.com/dui-and-dwi/felony-dui/): Defense for felony-level DUI charges. - [Misdemeanor DUI](https://www.maronicklaw.com/dui-and-dwi/misdemeanor-dui/): Defense for misdemeanor DUI charges. - [Underage DUI](https://www.maronicklaw.com/dui-and-dwi/underage-dui/): Defense for drivers under 21 facing DUI charges. - [BUI / BWI](https://www.maronicklaw.com/dui-and-dwi/bui-bwi/): Boating under the influence defense. - [Breath Test Refusal](https://www.maronicklaw.com/dui-and-dwi/breath-test-refusal/): Defense for implied consent violations and breath test refusal. ### Criminal Defense - [Criminal Defense](https://www.maronicklaw.com/criminal-defense/): Overview of Maryland criminal defense representation. - [Drug Crimes](https://www.maronicklaw.com/criminal-defense/drug-crimes/): Defense for drug possession, distribution, and trafficking charges. - [Sex Crimes](https://www.maronicklaw.com/criminal-defense/sex-crimes/): Defense for sex crime allegations in Maryland. - [Gun Crimes](https://www.maronicklaw.com/criminal-defense/gun-crimes/): Firearm and weapons charge defense. - [Violent Crimes](https://www.maronicklaw.com/criminal-defense/violent-crimes/): Assault, robbery, and other violent offense defense. - [White Collar Crimes](https://www.maronicklaw.com/criminal-defense/white-collar-crimes/): Fraud, embezzlement, and financial crime defense. - [Federal Crimes](https://www.maronicklaw.com/criminal-defense/federal-crimes/): Federal court criminal defense in Maryland. - [Assault Crimes](https://www.maronicklaw.com/criminal-defense/assault-crimes/): First and second degree assault defense. - [Theft Crimes](https://www.maronicklaw.com/criminal-defense/theft-crimes/): Shoplifting, robbery, and theft charge defense. - [Domestic Violence](https://www.maronicklaw.com/criminal-defense/domestic-violence/): Domestic violence charge defense and protective order response. - [Hate Crimes](https://www.maronicklaw.com/criminal-defense/hate-crimes/): Hate crime charge defense in Maryland. - [Traffic Tickets](https://www.maronicklaw.com/traffic-tickets/): Traffic violation and speeding ticket defense. ### Personal Injury - [Personal Injury](https://www.maronicklaw.com/personal-injury/): Overview of Maryland personal injury claims. - [Car Accidents](https://www.maronicklaw.com/personal-injury/car-accidents/): Auto accident injury claims in Maryland. - [Truck Accidents](https://www.maronicklaw.com/personal-injury/truck-accidents/): Commercial truck and 18-wheeler accident claims. - [Motorcycle Accidents](https://www.maronicklaw.com/personal-injury/motorcycle-accidents/): Motorcycle injury claims. - [Medical Malpractice](https://www.maronicklaw.com/personal-injury/medical-malpractice/): Hospital and physician negligence claims. - [Workers' Compensation](https://www.maronicklaw.com/personal-injury/workers-compensation/): On-the-job injury and workers' comp claims. - [Slip and Fall](https://www.maronicklaw.com/personal-injury/slip-and-fall/): Premises liability and slip-and-fall injury claims. - [Dog Bites](https://www.maronicklaw.com/personal-injury/dog-bites/): Dog bite and animal attack injury claims. - [Work Injuries](https://www.maronicklaw.com/personal-injury/work-injuries/): Workplace injury claims beyond workers' compensation. ### Other Practice Areas - [Family Law](https://www.maronicklaw.com/family-law/): Divorce, child custody, and protective orders in Maryland. - [Bankruptcy & Debt Relief](https://www.maronicklaw.com/bankruptcy-debt/): Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings. - [Wills & Estates](https://www.maronicklaw.com/wills-and-estates/): Will drafting, estate planning, and probate. - [Entertainment Law](https://www.maronicklaw.com/entertainment-law/): Contracts, intellectual property, and entertainment industry legal matters. ## Office Locations - [Glen Burnie Office](https://www.maronicklaw.com/glen-burnie-office/): Primary office, Anne Arundel County. - [Baltimore Office](https://www.maronicklaw.com/baltimore-office/): Downtown Baltimore location. - [Towson Office](https://www.maronicklaw.com/towson-office/): Baltimore County. - [Ocean City Office](https://www.maronicklaw.com/ocean-city-office/): Worcester County / Eastern Shore. - [Easton Office](https://www.maronicklaw.com/easton-office/): Talbot County / Eastern Shore. - [Westminster Office](https://www.maronicklaw.com/westminster-office/): Carroll County. - [Bel Air Office](https://www.maronicklaw.com/bel-air-office/): Harford County. - [Rockville Office](https://www.maronicklaw.com/rockville-office/): Montgomery County. - [All Locations Served](https://www.maronicklaw.com/locations-served/): Full list of Maryland cities and counties served. ## Firm Information - [About Maronick Law](https://www.maronicklaw.com/about/): Firm history, mission, and team overview. - [Case Results](https://www.maronicklaw.com/case-results/): Sample verdicts and settlements. - [Client Reviews](https://www.maronicklaw.com/reviews/): Over 1,000 five-star client reviews. - [Video Library](https://www.maronicklaw.com/video-library/): Attorney videos on legal topics. - [Blog](https://www.maronicklaw.com/blog/): Legal articles on criminal defense, DUI/DWI, personal injury, family law, and bankruptcy in Maryland. - [Contact](https://www.maronicklaw.com/contact/): Contact form and office information. - [In the News](https://www.maronicklaw.com/in-the-news/): Press coverage and media mentions. - [Community Involvement](https://www.maronicklaw.com/community-involvement/): Firm community and charitable activity. ## Spanish Language Pages - [Español — Inicio](https://www.maronicklaw.com/espanol/): Spanish-language homepage for Spanish-speaking clients. - [Defensa Criminal](https://www.maronicklaw.com/espanol/abogado-de-defensa-criminal/): Criminal defense in Spanish. - [DUI / DWI en Español](https://www.maronicklaw.com/espanol/abogado-de-dui-dwi/): DUI defense for Spanish-speaking clients.