Atty. Christine Murphy

Atty. Christine Murphy

Christine Murphy joined The Jaklitsch Law Group with more than a decade of trial experience. A native of Queens, NY, Christine has spent nearly 20 years in the Maryland/Washington, DC area.

Upper Marlboro Upper Marlboro 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Christine Murphy at a glance

Christine Murphy is an Attorney based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, practicing at The Jaklitsch Law Group. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, motorcycle, slip & fall, and pedestrian. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2005) and District of Columbia (2018). Educated at Washington College of Law (J.D., 2005) and American University (B.A., 2002). Active member of Maryland State Bar Association Prince George's County Bar Association Anne Arundel Bar Association Montgomery County Bar Association Maryland Association for Justice Women's Bar Association. Serands clients in Upper Marlboro, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christine Murphy joined The Jaklitsch Law Group with more than a decade of trial experience
  • A native of Queens, NY, Christine has spent nearly 20 years in the Maryland/Washington, DC area
  • She has tried more than 150 jury trials and nearly 50 bench trials in Prince George's County, including handling approximately 50 murder trials
  • She is known to be smart and tough and is ready to fight for the rights of people injured by the negligence of others
  • Unlike some attorneys who want to settle your case without going to court (and the insurance companies know who those attorneys are), Christine and the team at The Jaklitsch Law Group are ready, willing and able to take on any insurance company in the courtroom (and the insurance companies know that too)
  • Having the reputation for doing what needs to be done to get the best possible result for our clients makes us a formidable adversary when it comes to going toe to toe with insurance companies
  • Christine is a graduate of American University and the Washington College of Law
  • She is a fan of a team in the American League that shall not be named, but is also a Redskins fan.She handles a variety of personal injury cases including auto and truck crashes throughout Maryland

Practice Areas Explained

Christine Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Christine Murphy is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Maryland →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Christine Murphy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

Motorcycle Accidents

Christine Murphy is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Maryland →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Christine Murphy is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Maryland →

Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents

Christine Murphy is one of 4,194 pedestrian attorneys indexed nationally. Browse pedestrian 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 Upper Marlboro 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christine Murphy

Where is Christine Murphy's law office located?
Christine Murphy's law practice is located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The firm is The Jaklitsch Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christine Murphy handle?
Christine Murphy focuses on car accidents, personal injury, motorcycle, slip & fall, pedestrian. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Christine Murphy practiced law?
Christine Murphy has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Christine Murphy go to law school?
Christine Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Christine Murphy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law
- 2005
B.A.
American University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2005
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2018

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