Westminster, MD Lawyers

Criminal Defense Law

16 N Court St, Westminster, MD 21157, USA

David M. McFadden is a criminal defense attorney and the founder of McFadden Law Offices in Westminster, Maryland. The firm operates from 16 North Court Street and represents clients in Maryland and Pennsylvania. McFadden earned his Juris Doctor at the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2012, following an earlier graduation from the university in 2007. His education also includes a certificate of completion in litigation and advocacy. His Super Lawyers profile lists Maryland licensure beginning in 2012. Before establishing his firm, McFadden held positions in government offices and private practice. He interned at the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office and worked as a mediator with the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. His pre-firm experience also included work as a law clerk in private practice. McFadden Law Offices lists criminal representation involving firearms, drug possession and distribution, burglary, theft, violent offenses and serious felonies. DUI and serious traffic offenses are also among its listed matters. Beyond criminal defense, the firm advertises family law and motor vehicle accident injury representation. The firm’s stated Maryland service area includes Baltimore City and Carroll, Frederick, Baltimore, Montgomery, Howard, Washington, Harford and Anne Arundel counties. In Pennsylvania, the firm identifies Adams, York and Cumberland counties as areas it serves. Its website describes representation in District Court, Circuit Court and Federal Court.

Family and Divorce Law

532 Baltimore Blvd, #301, Westminster, MD 21157

Sarah Jacobs joined the Ruben Law Firm staff, in the Spring of 2021. Prior to being admitted to the Maryland Bar, she worked for almost eleven years as a legal assistant and paralegal in various law fields, including but not limited to collections, bankruptcy, family law, medical malpractice, and personal injury. At Ruben Law Firm Sarah specializes in family law cases. Sarah is based out of our Westminster location, but is able to help clients throughout Maryland. Sarah grew up in Carroll County, MD, and has lived here her whole life. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and her two children. She also lives with her two cats and dog.

Intellectual Property Law

195 E. Main St., Westminster, MD 21157

Area of Practice: Technology Licensing and Commercialization; Startups; Business Wes Blakeslee is a lawyer, engineer and entrepreneur, Former Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins University technology transfer office, and founder of Blakeslee & Wallace, PC. Wes provides legal and consulting services to universities, startups, corporations, inventors and entrepreneurs in matters of technology transfer, operations, sponsored research, business formation, moving technology to market, and expert witness services in these and related areas. Wes also provides support to universities and corporations regarding policies, particularly intellectual property, conflicts of interest and commitment and sponsored research policies, as well as faculty dispute resolution services A former NASA engineer, and a lawyer (U. MD Law School), Wes joined the General Counsel's office at Johns Hopkins University, and in 2006, was appointed Executive Director of Johns Hopkins Technology Transfer. A Penn State Grad, Wes was named Engineering Alumnus of the Year for 2013.

Family and Divorce Law

532 Baltimore Boulevard, 301, Westminster, MD 21157

Sarah Jacobs joined the Ruben Law Firm staff, in the Spring of 2021. Prior to being admitted to the Maryland Bar, she worked for almost eleven years as a legal assistant and paralegal in various law fields, including but not limited to collections, bankruptcy, family law, medical malpractice, and personal injury. At Ruben Law Firm Sarah specializes in family law cases. Sarah is based out of our Westminster location, but is able to help clients throughout Maryland. Sarah grew up in Carroll County, MD, and has lived here her whole life. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and her two children. She also lives with her two cats and dog.