Atty. Creston P. Smith
Creston P. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice.
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Creston P. Smith is a criminal defense attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Silverman Thompson Slutkin & White LLC. Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Creston P. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Creston P., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2022
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Creston P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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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