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Top 10 (#3) Criminal Lawyer (“Super Lawyers”)-“Best Lawyers in America”-Washingtonian Mag. Top Lawyer-45 yrs Trial Exp.-300+Jury Trials-former prosecutor-state and federal (1974-90); Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers; Md State Bar Assoc. Heeney Award for Lifetime Excellence in Criminal Law
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THE COURTS ARE SLOWLY RE-OPENING AND SOME HEARINGS ARE BEING CONDUCTED IN PERSON AND OTHERS STILL ARE BEING CONDUCTED REMOTELY VIA TELECONFERENCE OR VIDEO CONFERENCING. WE CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT OUR CLIENTS AT SUCH HEARINGS WHETHER BEING HELD REMOTELY OR IN PERSON.
CONSULTATIONS AND CLIENT CONFERENCES ARE BEING CONDUCTED BOTH REMOTELY AS WELL AS IN-PERSON. WE HAVE LARGE CONFERENCES ROOMS THAT PERMIT SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OUR CONFERENCES ROOMS ARE DISINFECTED AFTER EACH CONFERENCE
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF LEGAL SERVICES – PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL ON MY CELL (301-509-5100)
Robert C. Bonsib, Esq. has over 45 years of trial and legal experience as a criminal lawyer. Call him now to discuss your legal issues. Robert C. Bonsib, Esq. is experienced in all state and federal criminal defense trial and appellate matters including complex federal fraud and white-collar cases, state and federal violent crime and narcotics cases as well as DUI and misdemeanor cases. Recognized as a best Maryland criminal lawyer by numerous organizations, a reputation as a top criminal lawyer that was earned based upon his handling hundreds of federal and state cases in trial courtrooms and in courts of appeal. As a top Maryland criminal attorney he is experienced in representing individuals and organizations during the investigation stage as well as in the courtroom. Call Robert C. Bonsib, Esq. if you are in need of one of Maryland’s best criminal attorneys.
A NEW COURTROOM LOOK AS COURTS RE-OPEN
VIDEOS FROM THE PRINCE GEORGE’S CIRCUIT COURT AND UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SHOWING NEW COURTROOM PROCEDURES AND CONFIGURATIONS
Prince George’s Circuit Court Video
United States District Court for the District of Maryland Video
ROBERT C. BONSIB, ESQ. RECOGNITIONS
“Best Lawyers in America”: Top Criminal Defense Lawyer in Washington, D.C. Metro Area (2020)
“Washingtonian Magazine” Top Lawyers (2002-2019)
“2019, 2020, 2021 SuperLawyers” – Top 10 in Maryland – Top 100 in District of Columbia
Recent Cases & What Clients & Others Say About Robert C. Bonsib, Esq.
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State Dismisses Child Abuse Case Mid-trial After Robert C. Bonsib, Esq.’s Cross-examination of the Complaining WItness
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Leaving Baltimore City Circuit After Not Guilty Verdict in Murder Trial Where Shooting Captured on Video Tape
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ROBERT C. BONSIB, ESQ.’S CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS
Webinar on Opening Statements & Closing Agruments
During the time when most courts were essentiallly closed and most attorneys working from home – the Maryland State Bar Association Criminal Law Section presented a webinar. Robert C. Bonsib, Esq. participated by presenting a program on Opening Statements and Closing Arguments to approximately 250 attorneys who watched the online education program.
Watch the entire presentation on YouTube by clicking below.
Criminal Law Seminar Presented to St. Mary’s County Bar Association
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Presentation at Prince Geoge’s County Alan Goldstein Criminal Law Seminar
Judicial Institute – Maryland Judges Training Institute
“The Role Of A Criminal Defense Lawyer”
Presented To The Basic Criminal Investigators’ School
Robert C. Bonsib, Esq. Videos on YouTube (Click Here)
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A Battle Tested Criminal Defense Attorney
If you or a relative has been arrested for anything from murder to eating candy on the Metro, Maryland criminal lawyer Robert C. Bonsib Esq. can help. As a top Maryland criminal defense attorney with 40 years of experience as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Maryland and Washington, DC, Robert C. Bonsib, Esq. has been honored by Washingtonian Magazine in each of its last eight Best Lawyers’ editions as one of the top criminal lawyers in Maryland and the DC region and one who knows his way around the federal and state courtrooms of Maryland and the District of Columbia. He has been recognized by SuperLawyers as one of the top 100 lawyers in Maryland and as one of the top 100 lawyers in the District of Columbia. He is recognized by “Best Lawyers in America” as one of the best Maryland and District of Columbia lawyers in both white-collar and general criminal defense.
Robert C. Bonsib, Esq. is a permanent member of the Judicial Conference of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Case Results
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In Child Pornography Case
Federal Manslaughter
In Murder Case
In 11 Count Indictment, State Indictment, And 11 Count Federal Narcotics Conspiracy
In 1000kg Marijuana Conspiracy
In Court Of Special Appeals in Narcotics Case
In Civil Rights Case
Robert C. Bonsib, Esq.– An Experienced & Well-Respected Criminal Defense Lawyer – One of Maryland Best Criminal Attorneys
Located in Greenbelt, Maryland, Maryland criminal lawyer Robert C. Bonsib, Esq. has prosecuted and defended just about every type of criminal offense in over 45 years of experience as a trial lawyer. Battle-tested in courtrooms throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia, he has established a reputation as one of the region’s top criminal lawyers.
In addition to his trial experience, Robert C. Bonsib, Esq. is actively involved in bar and judicial committees and regular provides training to defense lawyers, prosecutors and law enforcement officials on criminal law and procedure subjects. Together with MarcusBonsib, LLC Senior Associate Megan E. Coleman, he writes a monthly article for the Prince George’s County Bar NewsLetter on current topics in the field of criminal law and procedures.

News & Events

RAP LYRICS – MARYLAND COA GIVES FINAL TURN TO KEY LOCKING IN 50 YEAR SENTENCE
By Robert C. Bonsib, Esq. MarcusBonsib, LLC In December, 2019 I posted a blog reviewing a decision of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals (“COSA”) in which the COSA affirmed the conviction of Lawrence Montague. At Montague’s trial, the prosecution…
A LOOK AT CAR SEARCHES – ON A “THREE-DIMENSIONAL FOURTH AMENDMENT VOYAGE” WITH JUDGE MOYLAN IN STATE V. WHITE
By Robert C. Bonsib, Esq. & Megan E. Coleman, Esq. As Judge Moylan begins the Court’s opinion in State v. White, No. 0891, SEPT.TERM, 2019, 2020 WL 5834924 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Oct. 1, 2020) he invites us to embark…
Find a Maryland criminal lawyer near you. Whether you are in need of an federal criminal defense lawyer in the federal courts in Baltimore, Greenbelt or the District of Columbia or a Maryland criminal defense attorney in Upper Marlboro, Hyattsville, Rockville, Silver Spring, La Plata, Prince Frederick, Leonardtown, Ellicott City, Annapolis or any Maryland County, contact Robert C. Bonsib, Esq. for representation by one of Maryland’s best criminal defense lawyers.