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Rene Sandler provides answers to tough questions for 6-year-old shooter in Virginia.

Super Lawyers Best Criminal Lawyer in Maryland

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A 6-year-old shooter raises tough questions for the criminal justice system : NPR
Attorney Rene Sandler talks to NPR's A Martinez about legal representation in criminal cases involving children, after a six-year-old is accused of shooting his teacher in Newport News, Va.

Bethesda Magazine Top Attorney 2021

Rene Sandler again named 2023 Top Criminal Attorney in Bethesda Magazine.

 

Super Lawyers Best Criminal Lawyer in MarylandRene Sandler named to 2024 SuperLawyers Top 50 Women Lawyers in Maryland, Top 100 Lawyers in Maryland, and is one of best criminal lawyers in the State.

Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler

MARYLAND ATTORNEY RENE SANDLER PROVIDES COMPLETE REPRESENTATION FOR THOSE IN NEED OF AN ATTORNEY FOR CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES ("CPS") INVESTIGATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS

Rockville, Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler stands alone in Maryland as the attorney most experienced in representing individuals in Maryland Child Protective Services investigations and appeals. Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler is available for the immediate needs of a client who finds themselves involved in a Maryland Child Protective Services ("CPS") case from the moment the person becomes aware that he or she is a target or a witness in a CPS investigation. Legal representation is critical for an individual to be properly advised of his or her rights during the investigative process and clients must completely understand the impact of the department's findings once an investigation is completed. Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler handles CPS cases from the earliest stages of an investigation through administrative appeal. If you have been contacted by CPS do not delay in contacting Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler.  Contact her now.

MARYLAND ATTORNEY RENE SANDLER KNOWS THE PROTECTIVE ORDER AND PEACE ORDER PROCESS

Maryland Criminal Defense AttorneyIf you are seeking protection against a spouse or partner or have been served with a Maryland Protective Order or Maryland Peace Order by your spouse, partner, child, relative or neighbor, you need a Maryland attorney who is familiar with the hybrid of laws which impact a protective or peace order. Rockville, Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler is an experienced, aggressive trial attorney who knows the Protective Order/Peace Order process and will prepare your case and be with you to prosecute or defend your rights throughout the process. Protective Orders and Peace Orders, while civil in nature, have criminal and other serious collateral consequences in the event of a violation or entry of the Order.

MARYLAND CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RENE SANDLER HAS VAST EXPERIENCE IN CRIMINAL, JUVENILE CRIME, TRAFFIC AND MVA HEARINGS

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney Rene Sandler has extensive trial experience in litigating the most serious and complicated criminal offenses including murder, manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, domestic violence, drug offenses (trafficking, possession, distribution, possession with intent to distribute, manufacturing, transporting), drunk driving, white collar crime, assault and weapons offenses, robbery, theft, carjacking, kidnapping, arson, child abuse, sexual offenses, molestation, indecent exposure, DNA cases, incompetency and not criminally responsible cases, juvenile crimes, serious traffic offenses, fraud, forgery, bad checks, credit card fraud, internet fraud, child pornography, and other felonies and misdemeanors. Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler has the knowledge and experience to challenge even the most cutting edge forensic evidence in a case. Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler understands all aspects of computer crimes and electronic communications and has successfully challenged the use of this evidence obtained unlawfully. Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler handles all aspects of traffic offenses from speeding citations to serious incarcerable traffic matters such as DUI, hit and run, or driving on a suspended license. Rockville Attorney Rene Sandler is experienced in and regularly handles Maryland MVA hearings and understands the collateral impact of Maryland traffic offenses on a person's license.

Child Protective Services Attorney

Rene Sandler has extensive experience in handling Child Protective Services or "CPS" cases in Maryland. Rene Sandler has helped many families successfully navigate through the CPS process.

Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler recognized as the only female on Bethesda Magazine’s 2019 Best Criminal Defense Attorneys list.
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Child Protective Services Attorney

MARYLAND ATTORNEY RENE SANDLER REGULARLY HANDLES UNDERAGE ALCOHOL AND FURNISHING CITATIONS

Any person who receives an underage alcohol or furnishing alcohol citation should obtain counsel for such an offense. Currently the penalty for these offenses are civil in nature punishable by a fine. Such a citation, if not handled properly in the criminal justice system, can negatively impact one's employment, scholarship and education, or other collateral consequences. Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler, Esq. regularly handles underage alcohol and furnishing citations. Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler, Esq. recently obtained a dismissal of all 128 charges on behalf of her clients in such a case after successfully challenging the conduct of the police alcohol task force in Montgomery County, Maryland. In that case, the Judge found that the alcohol task force members violated the constitutional rights of the homeowners who were Ms. Sandler's clients.

State dismisses all charges against Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler's clients after Judge finds police violated homeowners constitutional rights.

MARYLAND ATTORNEY RENE SANDLER IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR YOUR CRIMINAL AND CIVIL APPEALS, CORAM NOBIS AND POST CONVICTION MATTERS

What makes Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler stands out from the rest in handling appellate cases is Rene Sandler's vast experience at the trial level which naturally compliments the appellate process lacking in most appellate advocacy. The extensive knowledge of the trial process aids Rene Sandler to effectively and thoroughly review appellate, post conviction, and coram nobis cases with the trial lawyer's eye for cutting edge issues to be presented at oral argument and in written briefs filed with the appellate court.

WHEN RESULTS MATTER, CALL MARYLAND ATTORNEY RENE SANDLER

Why Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler?

  • Maryland AttorneyExperience. With experience in jury trials and complex litigation, Rockville, Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler is prepared to handle cases in both State and Federal Courts in Maryland. Rene Sandler has a genuine interest in the law and maintains knowledge of cutting edge issues and legal developments by attending continuing legal education courses, seminars and other training which ultimately benefits the firm's clients.
  • Cutting Edge. Rene Sandler is a skilled advocate and uses state of the art tools in investigations to afford clients the best possible defense. Rockville, Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler's knowledge and skills in the area of forensic evidence gives the firm's clients cutting edge knowledge for their case.
  • Zealous Advocacy.  The philosophy of the law firm is to provide zealous advocacy and personal attention to each client throughout the legal process.
  • Communication.  Rene Sandler regularly communicates with her clients to keep them up to date and informed about legal developments in their case.

Areas of practice for Rockville, Maryland Attorney Rene Sandler include criminal defense, protective orders and peace orders, DUI and traffic violations, appellate law, personal injury, MVA hearings and child protective services investigations (CPS).

 

Duncan Lemp Case and Maryland's Red Flag Law

Attorney Rene Sandler and Jonathan Fellner represent the family and girlfriend of 21 year-old Duncan Lemp, who was shot and killed on March 12, 2020 during an attempt by Montgomery County Police Department SWAT officers to execute a search warrant for his home at 4:30 a.m. in Maryland. The Duncan Lemp case has highlighted Maryland’s tough firearms laws including its Red-Flag Law

Judicial Watch files lawsuit against Montgomery County Police Department for release of body camera video.  Read Article

Sandler said Lemp's family appreciates Judicial Watch for "pursuing accountability and transparency of police conduct" during officers' entry of their home. Sandler has criticized the police department for refusing to release any videos of the shooting or even confirm whether such evidence exists.

"For five months after police killed Duncan Lemp in his own bedroom, police have said nothing, revealed nothing, and have refused the grieving Lemp family any information about his death," she wrote in an email Tuesday. Read Article

One Year Later: The Police Still Won't Come Clean on Duncan Lemp's Death. Read Article

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Bethesda Magazine Top Attorney 2021
Rene Sandler again named 2023 Top Criminal Attorney in Bethesda Magazine.

Top 30 Best Lawyers
“The family hired a new legal team, headed by Rene Sandler, a powerhouse attorney and constitutional crusader well known in D.C. circles as a tenacious thorn in the side of law enforcement, even though she herself is a former prosecutor.” 
~ When They Come For You, David Kirby

Top 30 Best Lawyers
Rene Sandler named to Washingtonian Magazine's TOP 30 BEST LAWYERS "SUPERSTARS" of the legal community.

Super Lawyers
Rene Sandler was named to Maryland SuperLawyers 2011-2024,
Top 50 Women
2011-2018, 2020-2024
Top 100 Lawyers
2011-2018, 2020-2024

Washingtonian Top Lawyers
Rene Sandler was named to Washingtonian Magazine's Top Lawyers list for 2015.
Ms. Sandler is the only female criminal defense attorney selected from Montgomery County, Maryland. Ms. Sandler was previously named to Washingtonian Magazine's Top 30 Superstar Attorneys in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Super Lawyers
Published in Maryland Super Lawyers 2014 - January 2014. The Humanizer
Criminal defense attorney Rene Sandler has one job: defend. View article

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