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Murder Attorney Westminster
Facing murder charges can be a daunting experience, with consequences that could have serious and lasting impacts on your life, family, and freedoms. With such severe penalties at stake, it’s critical to contact a murder attorney as soon as possible. At Albers & Associates, we understand the complexity of violent crime cases and provide comprehensive legal representation to individuals accused of murder.
When you retain our firm’s representation, we will work diligently to analyze every detail surrounding your case, ensuring your rights are protected throughout the legal process. Our approach includes thorough investigation, strategic planning, and strong advocacy in and out of court to pursue the most favorable outcome possible for your situation.
There is too much at stake to wait. Call our firm at (443) 665-8030 to schedule a consultation with a murder lawyer.
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From start to finish, James was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about achieving the best outcome for me.
Andrew Boone
Y"Highly recommend Bart Sidle and the team"
Highly recommend Bart Sidle and the team at Albers & Associates.
Yanky Scheinfeld
K"They fight for you like hell."
They care, they are compassionate, they make you feel at home. I don't care the gravity of the case.
Kumba Gborie
C"A True Blessing to Work With"
Samantha Boylan has been a true blessing to work with and has gone above and beyond with helping with my custody case.
Cemaliye Nouri
C"A Pleasure to Work With!"
He was very professional, responsive, and truly cared—he explained everything clearly and achieved a great outcome.
Crystal Pitt
J"She helped me through a really difficult situation."
Samantha did a great job walking me through the process for what I was going through. She helped me through a really difficult situation.
J F
R"Amazing lawyer."
Amazing lawyer. Gave me hope when such was difficult to find.
R Vissers
M"Albert & Associates Have Been a Godsend"
Mr. Brown was our attorney and he was awesome. He was very professional, sincere, and trustworthy.
Michelle Hagy-Thomas
R"She truly works for you!"
She is extremely professional and exceeded any expectations I have had. She truly works for you!
Rachael Strasburger
B"Mr. McGuinn is absolutely an incredible attorney."
If you’re in need of a lawyer that listens, understands, and communicates with you AND has your best interest then he is the lawyer for you.
Billy Hill
B"His services have always been professional and exemplary!"
His services have always been professional and exemplary! He is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend anyone needing legal services.
Bruce Gordon
S"I couldn't be more pleased with the results."
Awesome experience with the representation I received from James McGuinn. I couldn't be more pleased with the results.
Shadrach Mintah
S"Very professional and understandable"
Very professional and understandable. Associates make you believe that you are in good hands.
Singh Singh
K"I am very pleased with the outcome"
I am very pleased with the outcome of representation from Joseph Tychostup.
Karen Case
M"Extremely Professional and Helpful"
Bart Sidle was extremely professional and helpful with amending a trust agreement.
M Berger
M"Clear, Thoughtful Legal Guidance"
Mr. Sidle provided clear, thoughtful legal guidance on a complex condominium matter.
Michael Fine
A"Call James McGuinn for the Win"
James McGuinn has been the best lawyer I ever could ask for. He answers every time I call, no matter what.
Anonymous
J"Granted the Expungement"
Joseph explained there was no guarantee. We went to court and I was granted the expungement.
Jerry
J"Highly Recommended!"
Albers & Associates was great to work with.
Jeff McDermott
N"Highly Recommended"
We have been satisfied clients on estate planning and business sides. Highly recommended.
Nick Sargent
B"Highly Recommend Albers & Associates"
Albers Team has always exceeded expectations.
Bill Malstrom
S"Impressed with Her Professionalism"
Her professionalism, precise communication, and attention to details impressed me.
Suzette Pollock
J"Excellent Communication"
Her communication is excellent. She is thorough and made me feel comfortable throughout the process.
Joanne Wigod
P"Exceptional from start to finish"
Samantha was professional, kind, and always ensured I understood what was happening.
Pedro Castanon
A"Achieved All Our Objectives"
Samantha Boylan achieved all our objectives, granting sole custody and securing assets.
Alex Firestone
B"Highly Recommend Albers & Associates"
Our attorney James McGuinn made us feel at ease. We highly recommend Albers & Associates.
Brooklynn Sulzer
H"Expert with a High EQ!"
Can't recommend Holly Musselman and her team any higher than expert with a high EQ!
Howard Longaker
D"An Excellent Experience"
She was honest, clear, and concise. She made herself available outside of work hours.
Demeris Brown
T"Highly Recommended!"
James was excellent in helping me through this process.
Tonya Pure Peace LLC-Dispensary
D"I have my daughter back"
Words cannot describe the joy and relief I feel to have her back home where she belongs.
Devin Couser
He was absolutely outstanding.
I worked with James from Albers & Associates for a traffic court case, and he was absolutely outstanding. From start to finish, James was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about achieving the best outcome for me. He explained everything clearly, made sure I understood my options, and always kept me informed throughout the process.
His calm and confident approach in court gave me real peace of mind, and the result exceeded my expectations. I can’t thank him enough for his dedication and expertise. If you ever need legal representation, I highly recommend James and the entire Albers & Associates team — they truly go above and beyond for their clients.
Andrew Boone
Highly recommend Bart Sidle and the team
Highly recommend Bart Sidle and the team at Albers & Associates. 10/10
Yanky Scheinfeld
They fight for you like hell.
Let me make a statement! Albers & Associates is the place to be. They do not care about your race, creed, or color. They fight for you like hell. They are not just about the money or fame. They care, they are compassionate, they make you feel at home. I don't care the gravity of the case.
This firm defines professionalism. Another thing that stood out for me in dealing with them is they will not give you false hope. No! Never. I cannot even remember how many times I asked about the outcome of my case. I had the same answer every time. That answer was always “we do not predict outcomes. We don’t want to lie to you, but we promise we will fight for you,” and I swear they will.
I want to extend my gratitude to this firm, especially James McGuinn. Thank you for your compassion, thank you for fighting for my family. I had so many recommendations. Many people told me my case was not going to be treated with the seriousness it deserves because, by their standards, “I am a minority in the wrong firm,” but my gut told me they were wrong and you proved it. My family and I are grateful.
You responded to all the stupid and miserable questions, even at odd hours. And the surprise bail 🤣🤣 I still don’t know how you did it, but I am grateful.
To anyone reading this, if you have any case ranging from traffic to murder, this is your place. I promise they will work it out. And they make payment plans that meet your needs. They will fight for you like they never have. I had an alleged child abuse case and it was thrown out of court. No questions asked, no cross-examination, nothing. They will move mountains for their clients.
Kumba Gborie
A True Blessing to Work With
Samantha Boylan has been a true blessing to work with and has gone above and beyond with helping with my custody case. She is extremely knowledgeable and also very personable. I will choose Samantha every time to represent me and highly recommend her to my family and friends! I feel extremely blessed and grateful!
Cemaliye Nouri
A Pleasure to Work With!
Joseph Tychostup was a pleasure to work with! He was very professional, responsive, and truly cared—he explained everything clearly and achieved a great outcome. Highly recommend!
Crystal Pitt
She helped me through a really difficult situation.
Samantha did a great job walking me through the process for what I was going through. She helped me through a really difficult situation and I am very grateful for that.
J F
Amazing lawyer.
Amazing lawyer. Gave me hope when such was difficult to find. Thank you, James, for everything!
R Vissers
Albert & Associates Have Been a Godsend
Albert & Associates have been a godsend to us. Mr. Brown was our attorney and he was awesome. He was very professional, sincere, and trustworthy. He and his business partners worked with us on a payment plan. The outcome of my husband's case couldn't have gone any better without them. We cannot thank them enough. We will never forget how they treated us with open hearts and open minds. Thank you so very much. The Thomas Family
Michelle Hagy-Thomas
She truly works for you!
I have had the pleasure of working with Samantha Boylan for almost a year now, and she has been extremely professional and exceeded any expectations I have had. She is always timely with her responses to any and all questions, and she truly works for you! She is a pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend anyone needing legal services to reach out! The entire Albers team has been supportive and helpful every step along the way.
Rachael Strasburger
Mr. McGuinn is absolutely an incredible attorney.
Mr. McGuinn is absolutely an incredible attorney. If you’re in need of a lawyer that listens, understands, and communicates with you AND has your best interest, then he is the lawyer for you. I couldn’t be more grateful and pleased with his service and outcome of my case.
Billy Hill
His services have always been professional and exemplary!
I have known Bart Sidle, attorney, for over 30+ years. He has assisted me in matters both on a personal level and professional level. His services have always been professional and exemplary! He is a pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend anyone needing legal services to reach out to him! AAAA++++
Bruce Gordon
I couldn't be more pleased with the results.
Awesome experience with the representation I received from James McGuinn. I am forever in debt to him. I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Thank you, James. So glad I chose Albers and Associates.
Shadrach Mintah
Very professional and understandable
Thanks Samantha Boylan and Dara Polakoff. Very professional and understandable. Associates make you believe that you are in good hands. Thanks 🙏
Singh Singh
I am very pleased with the outcome
I am very pleased with the outcome of representation from Joseph Tychostup.
Karen Case
Extremely Professional and Helpful
Bart Sidle was extremely professional and helpful with amending a trust agreement. He managed the process efficiently, making what could have been a complex situation feel simple and stress-free. I highly recommend his services.
M Berger
Clear, Thoughtful Legal Guidance
Mr. Sidle provided clear, thoughtful legal guidance on a complex condominium matter. His expertise and professionalism were evident from the start, and his advice gave us the clarity and direction we needed. We highly recommend Mr. Sidle to anyone seeking knowledgeable and trustworthy legal counsel.
Michael Fine
Call James McGuinn for the Win
I approve this message. My name is Blessn Lewis and James McGuinn has been the best lawyer I ever could ask for. He answers every time I call, no matter what it is. He's present and he's there. I thank him so much for all he has encountered and done. If you want a lawyer who is 100% for you and about you, call James McGuinn for the win.
Anonymous
Granted the Expungement
I am so grateful Joseph Tychostup took my case. I was told by several other attorneys that I couldn't get my felony expunged. I brought my case to Joseph, and he explained there was no guarantee with my case. We ended up taking the case to court, and I was granted the expungement. The price was fair; the service was great.
Jerry
Highly Recommended!
Albers & Associates was great to work with. Highly recommended!
Jeff McDermott
Highly Recommended
We have been satisfied clients for several years, both on the estate planning and business sides. Highly recommended.
Nick Sargent
Highly Recommend Albers & Associates
I've had the pleasure of working with the Albers Team on several occasions, both personally and professionally. Ross, Joe, Troy, and Holly have always exceeded expectations and been excellent to work with. In my most recent experience, I met Holly at their new HQ in Timonium, MD. They have taken over the entire 5th floor of 9515 Deereco (the Liberatore's building) with sleek new offices. Great view, great location! It definitely has a little of the Mad Men/Madison Ave. feel. If you or your business are in need of legal or title services, I highly recommend you give them a call.
Bill Malstrom
Impressed with Her Professionalism
Attorney Samantha Boylan represented me in my divorce case. I was impressed with her professionalism, precise communication skills, attention to details, and thorough understanding of family law. Thanks to Attorney Boylan, my case was handled efficiently and I received a great outcome.
Suzette Pollock
Excellent Communication
I love working with Holly Musselman. Her communication is excellent. She is thorough and made me feel comfortable throughout the process.
Joanne Wigod
Exceptional from start to finish
I had a wonderful experience working with Albers & Associates. Samantha Boylan was my attorney, and she was exceptional from start to finish. She was professional, kind, and always made sure I understood what was happening throughout the process. Her communication was clear and timely, and I always felt like I was in good hands. I truly appreciated her support and expertise, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Albers & Associates to anyone in need of legal help.
Pedro Castanon
Achieved All Our Objectives
Albers & Associates are top-notch professionals. Hands down. I cannot speak highly enough of this firm. I worked with attorney Samantha Boylan, who took my case on short notice, less than a month out from a court date for a very contentious and tragic divorce/custody trial. From my very first phone call with Samantha after I left a request for service, I was breathing easier. I would like to add that as soon as I picked up and said hello, Samantha was already using Maryland's case search to look up my case and get a rough idea of what I was facing (a confusing and frustrating case with a mentally unwell spouse). She immediately put me at ease, and after taking the case, I was literally able to sleep that night for the first time in days. I had called so many other firms and so many of those lawyers would talk in the consultation like they were asleep or had no interest in what you would say until they want to hear your response from their retainer spiel. That is not the case with Albers & Associates. After that, Samantha was very clear and concise in making a plan, keeping me informed of that plan, and letting me know what exactly she needed from me to build our case. As my daughter's safety was at stake, this was very reassuring. I had used another law firm at the start of this case and then dispensed with them during an almost year gap between important court dates. This was not a problem either for Samantha. I was very impressed with her ability to learn the case in and out. On the day of the trial (it was slated for two days), Samantha had a solid plan, well organized and detailed, and exercised what I would say in my layman's opinion was excellent courtroom decorum and maintained her composure when confronted with my ex's antics. I would like to add that myself and my family who were there were extremely impressed with her court performance and, more so, her compassion and understanding that my ex was not mentally well and was completely in agreement that an aggressive stance was not needed nor called for. I find that kind of humility and kindness to be very admirable for an attorney. Needless to say though, she achieved all of our objectives, including the granting of sole custody to myself of the daughter I share with my ex, the securing of financial assets and gaining me use and possession of my home. I would like to mention that the two-day trial was finished in about two hours thanks to Samantha's expertise, guidance, and strategy. I can't thank Samantha Boylan and Albers & Associates enough for such a professional treatment through such a trying time.
Alex Firestone
Highly Recommend Albers & Associates
Our attorney James McGuinn made us feel at ease during the whole process. We highly recommend Albers & Associates to anyone seeking to hire a lawyer. They respond in a timely manner and know their stuff!
Brooklynn Sulzer
Expert with a High EQ!
The personal and prompt attention to our needs were met as we got our Will and Estate Trust done. Can't recommend Holly Musselman and her team any higher than expert with a high EQ!
Howard Longaker
An Excellent Experience
I had an excellent experience with Samantha Boylan. She was honest, clear, and concise. She made herself available outside of work hours and communicated with me every step of the way. I would recommend to anyone!
Demeris Brown
Highly Recommended!
James was excellent in helping me through this process. Dealing with the MVA is a hassle anytime but going to see a judge made me nervous. He eased that anxiety by letting me know he listened to my story and put the pieces together perfectly to explain to the judge, OAH. He made a call to me the day before and the day of to make sure we were on the same page. Afterwards he helped lead me to another lawyer for my custody and divorce matter. Highly recommended!
Tonya Pure Peace LLC-Dispensary
I have my daughter back
I cannot express how grateful I am for the incredible team at Albers & Associates. As a single dad fighting to get my daughter back, I was facing the overwhelming challenge of a protective order that threatened to separate us for good. I was heartbroken and desperate for a solution, but from the moment I reached out to the firm, everything changed.
From the very first consultation, the attorneys at Albers & Associates were not only compassionate but also extremely attentive to every detail of my case. They listened to my concerns, explained the legal process clearly, and reassured me with counsel's direction we would get the most favorable outcome. I never felt like just another case to them—they genuinely cared about my situation, and that made all the difference.
Throughout the process, Lisa Goldblatt was diligent and thorough in gathering evidence, presenting our case in a short time frame, and making sure no stone was left unturned. She was diligent in answering my questions and providing me with the confidence I needed to stay strong.
Thanks to Lisa Goldblatt's expertise and dedication, I was able to successfully fight against the protective order. She was an absolute savage in the courtroom. More importantly, I have my daughter back in my life. Words cannot describe the joy and relief I feel to have her back home where she belongs.
If you’re looking for a law firm that will stand by you, fight for you, and deliver results, I wholeheartedly recommend Albers & Associates. They gave me the chance to rebuild my family, and for that, I will be forever grateful.
At Albers & Associates, we offer dedicated and compassionate legal services across Maryland, ensuring personalized strategies for each case. Our experienced trial attorneys guide you through various legal matters, from personal injury to estate planning, with a focus on achieving positive results.
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Meet Our Committed Albers & Associates Team
At Albers & Associates, we proudly serve the Maryland community, offering comprehensive legal assistance in personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and more. Our experienced trial attorneys are dedicated to understanding your unique needs, crafting tailored strategies to secure favorable outcomes. With multiple convenient locations, we provide easy access to personalized, client-focused representation, ensuring trust and transparency every step of the way. We offer free consultations for personal injury and criminal defense cases, easing financial concerns upfront. Whether guiding you through complex legal challenges or advocating vigorously in court, our team is here to support and protect your rights with compassion and professionalism.
A murder charge typically involves the unlawful killing of another person with intent or malice aforethought. It is distinguished from other forms of homicide by a deliberate intention to cause death or serious harm.
What are possible defenses in a murder case?
Possible defenses include self-defense, defense of others, lack of intent, insanity, and alibi. The specific defense strategy depends on the case facts, and a defense attorney can help determine the most appropriate defense for your situation.
What happens at a murder arraignment?
At a murder arraignment, the accused is formally charged and enters a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. The court may also address bail and appoint an attorney if necessary. It's a critical stage where legal representation is vital.
What penalties can result from a murder conviction?
Penalties for murder convictions vary based on jurisdiction but generally include lengthy prison sentences, including life without parole, or even the death penalty in some areas. The exact penalty depends on case specifics and prior criminal history.