Poffenbarger and Craven, LLC - Frederick, MD

Decades of Dedicated Trial Advocacy in Frederick, Maryland

When facing criminal charges, serious traffic violations, or life-altering family transitions, having seasoned trial attorneys by your side is indispensable. Located at 210 West Patrick Street in historic downtown Frederick, Poffenbarger and Craven, LLC delivers relentless, client-centered legal representation across Frederick County and throughout Western Maryland. Partners William H. Poffenbarger and Jacob Craven combine deep institutional knowledge with aggressive courtroom strategies. William Poffenbarger, affectionately known throughout the Maryland bench and bar as Poff, has defended clients in Western Maryland courtrooms since 1978, while partner Jacob Craven brings rigorous trial acumen honed through years of prosecuting complex matters as an Assistant State Attorney in Frederick County. Together, the firm brings more than 60 years of combined legal practice to defend your liberty, driver license, and parental rights.

Comprehensive Criminal Defense and Traffic Representation

A criminal conviction or loss of driving privileges can threaten your livelihood, personal freedom, and long-term reputation. If you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer in Frederick who understands local court procedures, judicial expectations, and police investigation tactics, the firm provides strategic defense across a wide spectrum of offenses:

• DUI and DWI defense: Defending drivers against charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, administrative license suspensions, breath test refusals, and repeat offender penalties before the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
• Drug crime defense: Providing formidable defense against misdemeanor possession, possession with intent to distribute, prescription narcotics offenses, and federal trafficking indictments.
• Violent crime defense: Defending clients against charges of first-degree assault, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, weapons allegations, and armed robbery.
• Theft and burglary defense: Protecting the rights of individuals accused of shoplifting, employee theft, grand larceny, auto theft, identity fraud, and residential burglary.
• Traffic tickets and motor vehicle violations: Assisting motorists facing payable tickets, reckless driving citations, driving on suspended or revoked licenses, and mandatory court appearances.
• Domestic violence and protective orders: Representing respondents and petitioners in high-stakes protective order hearings, peace order petitions, and domestic assault allegations.

Compassionate Family Law and Child Custody Solutions

Family law conflicts are emotionally draining and financially perilous without skilled legal guidance. The firm helps individuals navigate the complexities of Maryland domestic relations law with practical problem-solving and aggressive representation. The firm protects parental relationships and economic security in both negotiation and courtroom litigation. Key family law services include handling contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, marital property division, alimony disputes, and formulating child custody and child support arrangements centered on the best interests of the children.

Practical Counsel, Reasonable Fees, and Free Consultations

At Poffenbarger and Craven, LLC, clients receive genuine dignity and respect. The firm takes pride in demystifying complex legal statutes, providing honest assessments, and developing clear, actionable defense plans. Known throughout the Frederick community for fair and transparent pricing, the firm offers initial consultations to discuss your case and explore realistic legal strategies. If you need to find an experienced attorney in Frederick to protect your future, contact the Patrick Street office today to schedule your consultation.