Steven D. Silverman

Consistently named a top criminal defense attorney in the Mid-Atlantic, Mr. Silverman is the managing partner of the firm with thirty years of litigation experience in federal and state courts throughout the region. Mr. Silverman is recognized as one of the most able trial lawyers and negotiators in Maryland, and has enjoyed an extraordinary record of success. He has not lost a single criminal jury trial in over two decades.

Also named one of the Top 100 trial lawyers in Maryland by the American Trial Lawyers Association, Mr. Silverman began his criminal defense practice in 1991 when he was appointed to the position of Assistant Public Defender, Felony Narcotics Division in Baltimore City. He won acquittals for his clients in his first six jury trials. He continued to hone his trial skills by appearing in Circuit Court on a daily basis for the next four years.

Upon entering private practice in 1995 as a solo practitioner, Mr. Silverman has consistently represented state and national high-profile criminal defendants, while building a firm of twenty lawyers strong.

Some high-profile cases include:

• Representation of Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh in the United States District Court for fraud and tax evasion.
• Successful representation of former undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Riddick Bowe in numerous civil and criminal matters spanning a decade including a 2003 acquittal in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
• Successful representation of an ex-NBA basketball player and his wife in a federal criminal fraud investigation and prosecution in U.S. District Court, Greenbelt, Maryland. All fraud charges dismissed.
• Successful defense of a state campaign treasurer on theft and election law charges. The case was dismissed on the fourth day of trial by the State Prosecutor due to “inconsistent” testimony elicited by Mr. Silverman’s cross-examination of a Baltimore City Councilwoman.
• Successful representation of former One Mind Ministries cult member Ria Ramkissoon by obtaining a plea of probation in a case where Ms. Ramkissoon was charged with 1st degree murder for the alleged starvation of her one-year-old son. This case garnered significant media attention in the United States and abroad. It is believed to be the first case in the history of American jurisprudence to include a “resurrection clause” in the plea agreement.
• Successful representation in court resulting in the dismissal of all adult criminal charges, including attempted first-degree murder, of a 16 year old Baltimore boy accused of a racially motivated beating of an elderly fisherman. The case drew significant media coverage and was particularly challenging due to the widespread bias against Mr. Silverman’s client (2010). The case will be profiled on the primetime news magazine 20/20 in 2011.

Mr. Silverman has been recognized as a Maryland Super Lawyer for his defense for 15 consecutive years, appearing on the cover of Maryland Super Lawyers Magazine for 2024. He is also a been appointed to serve on an important legal commissions by two Governors and was named by the active Maryland Attorney General to serve on his transition team.