Atty. Alison Brown Backus

Atty. Alison Brown Backus

Alison Brown Backus is a lawyer practicing family & juvenile law, criminal defense, landlord & tenant and 1 other area of law. Alison has been licensed for 18 years.

Baltimore Baltimore 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Alison Brown Backus at a glance

Alison Brown Backus is a criminal defense, dv defense, juvenile, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2008). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (JD, 2008). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Alison Brown Backus is a lawyer practicing family & juvenile law, criminal defense, landlord & tenant and 1 other area of law
  • Alison has been licensed for 18 years
  • Alison practices in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Alison Brown Backus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alison Brown Backus handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Domestic Violence Defense

Alison Brown Backus is one of 12,315 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense attorneys in Maryland →

Juvenile Law

Alison Brown Backus is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Maryland →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Alison Brown Backus is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Alison Brown Backus's law office located?
Alison Brown Backus's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alison Brown Backus handle?
Alison Brown Backus focuses on criminal defense, dv defense, juvenile, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Alison Brown Backus practiced law?
Alison Brown Backus has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Alison Brown Backus go to law school?
Alison Brown Backus earned their education at (JD, 2008).
How can I contact Alison Brown Backus for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Baltimore School of Law
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2008

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