Waldorf Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Waldorf Criminal Lawyers Defending Clients Across Charles County, St. Mary’s & Calvert Counties

Facing criminal charges in Maryland or Washington, D.C., can be life-altering. At the Law Office of Robert Castro, we are committed to defending your rights and achieving the best possible outcome for your case. With over 50 years of combined experience, our team is prepared to tackle even the most complex cases with dedication and skill. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and secure strong legal representation.

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Your Trusted Criminal Defense Lawyer in Maryland and D.C.

The Law Office of Robert Castro is a trusted resource for individuals facing criminal charges in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Led by Robert Castro, a Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review-Rated lawyer, our firm has built a reputation for responsive, compassionate, and results-driven advocacy. Whether you face charges for assault, DUI, or federal crimes, we are here to fight for you.

We Get It – You’re Fighting For Your Life

Being accused of a crime is stressful and overwhelming. We understand the stakes involved and are here to help.

A criminal conviction can result in significant penalties, including incarceration, fines, and a permanent criminal record that can affect future opportunities. Every decision you make can have lasting consequences from the moment you are charged. Without proper legal representation, managing the complexities of the legal system can feel impossible.

Achieving the Best Possible Results

We will tirelessly protect your rights when you need a criminal defense attorney in Maryland or Washington, D.C.. Our team examines every detail of your case to build a strong defense.

Whether negotiating with prosecutors or taking your case to trial, we leverage our deep legal knowledge and extensive courtroom experience to protect your rights. Our commitment to communication ensures you are informed and confident at every stage of the process.

Putting You at Ease Every Step of the Way

We understand the difficulty of facing criminal charges, so we prioritize making the legal process as straightforward as possible for our clients. From our flexible appointment scheduling to our policy of returning calls within 24 hours, we are dedicated to being accessible and responsive.

Our dedication makes us the choice for those seeking a Maryland criminal attorney who prioritizes client needs. Our contingency fee basis for many cases further underscores our commitment to providing effective representation without adding financial strain.

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Boss Beats

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Great Law Office with quick results, my case wasn’t complex but it warranted professionals with unwavering expertise that counts when it matters the most. My case was dismissed and they even expunged my record for the same rate I was quoted. I highly recommend!

Cassidy Harris

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Best lawfirm around! If you want outstanding results and excellent customer service, this is the firm for you!

Ashley Weston

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I had a great experience with Castro Law group. They handled my PI case with excellent results and maintained great communication from start to finish. I especially want to highlight Lauren Grucela—she was professional, attentive, and truly on top of everything throughout my settlement! I highly recommend her and the entire team at Castro Law group!

Sharon Trest

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As a former client of Mr. Castro, I would highly recommend this lawfirm. If you want the best outcome, this is the firm to go to. Thanks Castro!

Danny Francis

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If I could give this firm a 10 star rating I would. From the moment you walk in you just feel welcomed. Mr. Castro and his team helped me with my accident case. Lauren at my settlement was so kind and professional. She made my entire day. If you need an attorney and want great customer service, call the Castro Law Group. I'm so glad I chose this lawfirm.

Devin Downing

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Jim McGee really helped out me and my friend Mr. Malpartida with a tenant that wouldn’t leave, highly recommended.

Holli Meyers

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Such an amazing place!!!! Would recommend to anyone! Everyone is so nice and it’s been such a pleasure to deal with them!

Osborne Spriggs

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Great attorney work and great office work. A great attorney to have and rely on. Would recommend.

Joshua Schrader

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Best law firm around. Hands down

Wayne Grier

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I would like to thank Mr. McGee for the outstanding work on my family case. He’s professionalism and customer service wassecond to none.

Tanganyika Millard

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Attorney Morales was knowledgeable and highly effective in all aspects of our family custody case. Her legal and process skills were top notch and her familiarity with Charles Co. Court majestrates, judges and lawyer colleagues proved to be invaluable.

Matthew Fullerton

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Jim handled my case and we were able to come to an amicable resolution with the other party. Very satisfied and will continue to use the Castro law firm!

rinaldo garnette

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There are few people in this world who not only do their job with excellence but also truly care about the people they serve. James K. McGee is one of those rare individuals. When my mother, Ramnarine, needed an attorney, we didn’t just find a lawyer—we found an unwavering protector, a fierce advocate, and a man who stands for what is right, no matter the odds.From the very beginning, Mr. McGee made it clear that this was more than just a case to him. He didn’t just represent my mother—he stood beside her, ensuring she was heard, valued, and empowered in a system that can often feel cold and overwhelming. He built a genuine relationship with her, making sure she felt confident and prepared at every step. He took the time to explain everything thoroughly, never leaving us in the dark, and always reminding us that we were not alone in this fight.But what truly sets him apart is his fearlessness. No matter how difficult or complex the situation became, he never wavered. He tackled every challenge head-on with precision, intelligence, and a relentless determination to seek justice. He did not back down. He did not flinch. He fought—because he knew it was the right thing to do.Beyond his legal brilliance, Mr. McGee is a truly exceptional human being. He is kind, approachable, and carries himself with an energy that instantly makes you feel safe and supported. He sees his clients as people, not just cases, and that makes all the difference.Together, my mother and I can say with absolute certainty—if you need an attorney who will fight for you, stand beside you, and make sure you never feel alone in your battle, James K. McGee is the one you want on your side. He is a force of nature in the courtroom and a man of honor, integrity, and compassion outside of it.Mr. McGee, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. For your dedication, for your strength, and for being the advocate my mother deserved. You are more than just an attorney—you are a fighter for justice, and we are forever grateful.

Brian B

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Office was professional, Joe was extremely helpful through the process.

E G

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Got there early morning. There were two lanes open. Was in out in less than 15 minutes. Attendant was professional and courteous.

Shane Wilson

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Great experience! Thankyou to all of those involved from the firm on my case! Professional, proficient, punctual! 10/10

Nadine White

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Jim McGee is amazing! I am and will forever be eternally grateful for him and his team. I was nervous in the beginning, however, Mr. McGee reassured me I had nothing to worry about. Mr. McGee answered all of my questions and was my spokesperson in court or whenever needed. This process was the longest year of my life and most heartbreaking. The law firm of Robert Castro will go above, and beyond!! I highly recommend….5 stars all across-the-board.

Imad Andari

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I received my settlement today for my personal injury's. Just want to thank you and your staff for work well done, especially Ms. Carla Springer "Paralegal" who I admire her work ethics and excellent representation, very kind, informative, knowledgeable, professional,and forward thinking. I greatly appreciate You, and Your Team for being kind and for treating people with respect and decency. I am forever greatful many Blessings to you and to your amazing team.

Wendy Bonilla-Lopez

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Mr. McGee was excellent, very knowledgeable was able to work with me giving me steps to follow to improve my case. He is vey reliable and very patient. Both my cases were successful.

Bryant Daniels

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This is a professional and productive law office. Not once did I feel that Mr. Castro and team would not deliver. They keep you informed on everything going on during the process.I recommend anyone in the state of Maryland or anywhere else to choose this office for representation.

Diane Dalessandro

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The law office of Robert Castro and their staff were just fantastic. I had an injury case and selected Mr Castro. From the first point of contact I knew his firm was the one. They listened, they always kept me updated on my case. We worked together and he listened to me and I would not hesitate to pick this lawfirm again in the future. Thanks again for everything you did for me. God bless you all.Diane D

Luz Selby

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I sincerely appreciate the service that Jessica Morales provides to me and the entire office at the Law Office of Robert Castro. She is consistently attentive and prompt in all communications. Thank you very much for your assistance.

Shane

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Lauren and Mr Sherry did a great job with my case I got the money I deserved I was very patient in knowing they were gonna get it done I recommend anybody who gets in an accident to go to Robert Castro they will get you back what you deserve and will keep fighting until the price is right

Paint N Style

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Thank you so much Mr. Robert Castro & Team! Great service and get the job done.Martina M.

Donnell Morris

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Robert castro is the best

Kelly

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I hired Brooke O’Connell to help me with a name change for my daughter. She went above and beyond for me. Her assistant Missy was a delight to talk to and she was very helpful. I would definitely recommend 10/10 Great attorneys and great staff

eric dorsey

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Jim Mcgee represented me through my divorce. At first, I tired to navigate divorce by myself as I thought it was simple giving the divorce was mutual consent. I was wrong!! As the divorce progressed through its motions and became more complicated, I hired Jim to represent me. This was one the best decisions I made through this process. Jim coached me through difficult legal language, worked with opposing attorney and helped to protect me from long term damage. I recommend hiring the Law Office of Robert Castro. Specifically, I recommend Jim Mcgee for any family court issues.

Jaime Castello

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I’m truly thankful for finding the law offices of R. Castro which led me to Jim McGee. Attorney McGee was transparent, well organized, and knowledgeable about my case. Jim mapped out the entire process beginning to end, and we stayed well within the total forecasted time. My partner and I plan to leverage R.Castro/JIm McGee in the near future to establish a will and other legal consulting services. Thanks again to Attorney McGee. .

ANGELA HAWKINS

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Great Help During My Time Of Need.Probate Court Can Be Murder id You Dint Know What Your Doing.Robert Castro Law Firm, KNOWS What They Are Doing. I Thank All The Lawyers And Support Staff. J. HOWARD X. PS Love Melissa Is Great!

Alfredo Zapanta

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My wife and I had a very big vehicle accident this year 2024 and she get the worst of it. Our SUV was totalled, both air bags deployed. We were rushed to the nearest hospital emergency room. They check us up, CT scan and all. I did not have any fractured bones but my wife had multiple fractured ribs, sternum and part of her spine. I was released from the hospital but they had to rushed my wife to the trauma center in Washington DC to the George Washington University hospital center. She was admitted to the ICU for two days and a day in a regular room. We took her home but she was still in excruciating pain even with three high performance prescribe pain medication plus oxycodone.I went online to look for a personal injury lawyer in our area. I found Robert R. Castro law firm in Waldorf Maryland. He has excellent reviews. I called him and he came to our house. He explained to us the intricate details when getting a lawyer in cases like ours. A lot of information was relayed to us. One very important detail that most people are not aware about. When you sue and get a monetary settlement from your case, Medicare and other medical insurance that paid for your medical bills wants their money back from your settlement funds. The party at fault of our accident was under insured. Thank God out of the kindness of Robert R. Castro took our case. My wife's hospital and medical bills exceeded the amount of the insurance coverage of the party at fault. That's why I am recommending Robert R. Castro law firm to anyone who needs a good and down to earth lawyer. He was able to get us some money even though the party at fault insurance coverage is not enough to cover my wife's medical bills. Mr. Robert R. Castro took care of us together with his staff like Sherri Southern (my case manager), together with Kelly Smith, and Lauren Grucela. Our case was settled in ten short months. Hopefully this review will help others like us who for the first time have to sue after an accident. God Bless 🙏🙏🙏 everyone and God Bless Robert R. Castro and his team.

Cindy Hunnell

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I retained Jessica Morales to represent me in my domestic case after my case was well in motion and I had been dealing with an attorney of a different firm. Jessica was hands down incredible!! I will be recommending her to everyone! She was so well organized, on top of every deadline, always communicated and made me feel assured I was well represented and prepared. I never had to try and track her down to get a call or email response, she was very responsive. I had a terrible experience with my first attorney and didn’t even realize all that should have been done in my case until Jessica stepped in. I am so incredibly thankful for her! She was able to negotiate a settlement that saved me thousands of dollars!!

kcoop

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Handled it quick and easy highly recommended!

Teresa Carpenter

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I am extremely satisfied with the level of the service I received from attorney Jim McGee. He patiently helped me through the process of my divorce. Mr. McGee promptly replied to my emails as well as phone calls and was effective at communicating during those interactions. He was pleasant to speak with and was patient with me when things were, at times, confusing. It was a comfort to have him as my legal counsel during the divorce hearing because I knew that I was being expertly represented. I am now in the process of retaining Mr. McGee for other legal matters because of my level of satisfaction. Definitely 5 stars!

Roque Canas

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Professionalism from start to end. Thank you for all your help!

Morgan Jackson

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Brooke and her assistant Melissa were absolutely amazing. We just wrapped up a year long divorce/custody dispute & Brooke was by my side every step of the way, answering all my questions, (no matter how many times I asked the same ones), and panicked emails all hours of the day/night. She gave me every piece of reassurance and guidance I needed through it all. Our situation was very high conflict at first but thanks to Brooke we reached an agreement (heavily in my favor!) she acted in the best interest of my family every single chance she had. I would HIGHLY recommend castro’s office, but of course, Brooke specifically.

Krystal Bonifacio

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I had the pleasure of working with this firm (Specifically Ms. O’Connell) over the last few years for a highly contested custody case. Ms. O’Connell is absolutely amazing! She is patient, understanding, fought tooth and nail, and really took the time to check on me, my daughter and really listened to our wants and needs! Everyone at this practice has been so helpful, kind and accommodating. I absolutely recommend and if ever needed again in the future I know 100% where I’ll be going back to!

Bruce Goodman

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Very Knowledgeable, very helpful. Mr. Castro and Ms. Southern are the best!!!

Salma Alam

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My experience with James K. McGee has been nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I reached out to them for help, I knew I was in capable hands. Jim worked tirelessly on my case, each bringing their unique expertise to the table, he is very dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome.He went above and beyond to ensure that my case was handled with the utmost care and professionalism, leaving no stone unturned. His dedication, knowledge, and support are instrumental in navigating through the complexities of the legal system and ultimately achieving a positive outcome. I highly recommend him.

M C

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I recently had the pleasure of working with Joseph and was thoroughly impressed by his professionalism. From the initial consultation to the final resolution of my case, him and his team demonstrated exceptional expertise and attention to detail. They communicated clearly, kept me informed at every step, and addressed all my concerns promptly. Their commitment to client service and ethical standards is evident, making them a trustworthy choice for legal assistance. Highly recommended!

Marquis Woolen

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excellent service they really care about there clients 100%

Jim McPartland

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Jim McGee was very response to all my questions through my divorce process. He quickly preformed all actions required either though the other side was stalling with thier responses.

Boss Beats

Cassidy Harris

Best lawfirm around! If you want outstanding results and excellent customer service, this is the firm for you!

Ashley Weston

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Criminal Defense Services

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Federal Crimes

Our firm has extensive experience defending clients against federal charges, including white-collar, drug-trafficking, and internet crimes. If you’re facing federal charges, a Maryland criminal lawyer with proficiency in federal cases is essential to your defense. Federal cases demand a deep understanding of complex statutes and strict procedural rules. We are equipped to handle these high-stakes cases precisely and carefully, protecting your rights.

Meet Our Criminal Defense Attorneys

Here are the attorneys at the Law Office of Robert Castro who focus on criminal defense:

Robert Castro:
As the firm’s founding attorney, Robert Castro has over 15 years of experience focusing on criminal defense and personal injury. He is a Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review-Rated lawyer and is highly regarded by Avvo. His entrepreneurial background allows him to assess risks accurately and provide clients with realistic assessments of their cases.

Joe Boyd:
Born and raised in Southern Maryland, Joe Boyd earned his Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and Criminology from the University of Maryland, College Park, followed by a Master’s degree and Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law. He served as a judicial clerk and later as a prosecutor in the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, where he became the lead prosecutor for vehicular homicides. His extensive experience in prosecution provides him with a unique perspective in criminal defense cases.

Jessica Morales:
A native of Southern Maryland, Jessica Morales graduated from Hood College with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She earned her Juris Doctor from Lincoln Memorial University-Duncan School of Law. During law school, she gained practical experience through internships and leadership roles, including working for the Honorable Shayne Sexton and leading the Mock Trial Team. She has clerked for St. Mary’s and Charles County Circuit Courts judges. Ms. Morales is admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. District Court of Maryland, and she is fluent in Spanish.

These attorneys bring a wealth of experience and dedication to defending clients facing criminal charges in Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Why Castro Law Group

Choosing the right defense lawyer can make all the difference. When you need a criminal defense lawyer, Waldorf, the Law Office of Robert Castro, P.A., delivers experienced and effective legal representation. At the Law Office of Robert Castro, P.A., we offer the following:

Over 50 years of collective legal experience
Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends
A contingency fee basis for many cases
A proven track record of favorable outcomes

Our dedication to client satisfaction is reflected in our numerous positive client reviews.

More Than Just Criminal Defense

In addition to criminal defense, our firm offers legal services in other areas, including:

We are here to provide comprehensive legal support for a variety of needs.

Our Commitment to Excellence

Contact Our Criminal Defense Team

If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, don’t wait. Contact the Law Office of Robert Castro, P.A., today. Our team is ready to provide the skilled and compassionate representation you deserve. Visit our contact page or call us to schedule your consultation.