Our Baltimore Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers
Serving Baltimore, MD, Washington, D.C., & Federal Criminal Cases throughout the U.S.
At Nathans & Ripke LLP, our Baltimore criminal defense attorneys are litigators. We have built a reputation for helping many of our clients avoid criminal charges and for winning their cases at trial and in appellate courts. With nearly 100 years of combined trial experience, our attorneys have received numerous awards and honors, including U.S. News & World Report's highest Tier I rating in Criminal Defense and inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America list for White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense.
We provide strategic defense planning and advocacy to clients in Baltimore and the Washington, D.C. area. Our lawyers are licensed in Maryland, the District of Columbia, New York, Florida, New Jersey, and the United States Supreme Court, as well as numerous federal district and circuit courts.
Benefit from our top tier representation. Call (410) 783-0272 or contact our Baltimore federal criminal defense attorneys online to discuss your complex criminal matter.
Recent Unsolicited Client Testimonials
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“You have made a huge difference in the life of a young man and a I want you to know how grateful we all are to you.”
“Dear Larry: As both a father and a lawyer I am extremely grateful to you and appreciative of your successful efforts on behalf of (name). We are all extremely relieved that this matter is behind us and that it was so favorably resolved.”- Father of Former Client -
“I really appreciate the work and representation you gave me…”
“Larry, I just wanted to write you a note to say Thank You! I really appreciate the work and representation you gave me…”- Former Client -
“I recommend your firm to absolutely everyone.”
“Dear Mr. Nathans and Mr. Ripke, Thank you so much. I am very impressed with the outcome! I appreciate all of your time and hard work. I recommend your firm to absolutely everyone.”- Former Client -
“I am blessed to be at home this holiday approaching New Year. With no small thanks to you all!”
“Dear Larry, Our very best wishes to all of you at Nathans & Biddle. I am blessed to be at home this holiday approaching New Year. With no small thanks to you all! Thanks for everything. You’re a magician….”- Former Client -
“We are acutely aware that the outcome could have been very dire without your good work.”
“Dear Larry, I write for (names omitted) to say a heartfelt “thank you” for all your work on our behalf. We are acutely aware that the outcome could have been very dire without your good work.”- Wife of Former Attorney Client -
“I just want to thank you for being my friend.”
“Today I celebrate my 69th Birthday. Your support and efforts to effect my freedom has made this a great day for me. I just want to thank you for being my friend.”- Former Client -
“I cannot fully express how much your services, kindness and insight have meant to us throughout the process.”
“Larry, Thank you again. I cannot fully express how much your services, kindness and insight have meant to us throughout the process.”- Father of Former Client -
“Thank you again for everything you did for me during the investigation…”
“Dear Mr. Nathans: I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you again for everything you did for me during the investigation…”- Former Client
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Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® for the last Eighteen Years
Our Baltimore attorneys have a legacy of positive results and are leaders in the legal community. To benefit from our service, call a lawyer at Nathans & Ripke LLP, and schedule a confidential consultation.
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Leadership Positions
Members of our firm have held many leadership positions, including former Chair of the American Bar Association White Collar Subcommittee on Federal Sentencing, & the American Bar Association Subcommittee on Forfeiture.
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Knowledge & Experience
Nearly 100 years of combined experience and insights into complex federal and white collar criminal defense.
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Honors & Accolades
Larry Allen Nathans was recognized by Best Lawyers® as Baltimore' Lawyer of the Year for While-Collar Criminal Defense (2025 and 2021) and Criminal Defense - General (2015) and as one of the Best Lawyers in America® in both While Collar and Criminal Defense - General (2008-2025).
