Atty. Dennis Murphy
Dennis graduated from the University of Baltimore School of law in 1985. He served as a prosecutor in the Federal Courts from 1986 until 1990 as a Special Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting a wide variety of criminal and traffic cases.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Ocean City, MD · 41+ Years Experience
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About Dennis Murphy at a Glance
Dennis Murphy is a Senior Partner based in Ocean City, Maryland, practicing at Law Offices of Murphy & Price LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Colorado New Mexico (1992). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Maryland Baltimore County (B.A., 1982). Serves clients in Ocean City, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dennis Murphy
- Dennis graduated from the University of Baltimore School of law in 1985
- He served as a prosecutor in the Federal Courts from 1986 until 1990 as a Special Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting a wide variety of criminal and traffic cases
- He has been using the skills he learned as a prosecutor to defend clients in the State and Federal courts in a variety of criminal and traffic cases, including serious felony cases
- Dennis Murphy, our Senior Partner, is a 1982 graduate of the University of Maryland Baltimore County as well as a 1985 graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law
- From 1986 through 1990, he served as an officer in the U.S
- Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps
- During that time, he served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting federal cases in the United States District Courts for the District of Maryland as well as for the Territory of Guam
- From 1988 through 1990, he served on the legal staff of the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy before entering private practice and founding our firm in 1990
- He is a Member of the bar of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, as well as the Court of Appeals of Maryland
- Past Employment Positions • U.S
- Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps, Officer • Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, Legal Staff, 1988 – 1990
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Dennis Murphy's Areas of Legal Practice
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DUI / DWI Defense in Ocean City
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Criminal Defense in Ocean City
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Federal Crimes in Ocean City
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White Collar Crimes in Ocean City
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Traffic Violations in Ocean City
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Ocean City
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 Ocean City 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 venue, 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.
Ocean City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Ocean City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Ocean City Choose Dennis Murphy
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Dennis Murphy's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and traffic.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Dennis Murphy brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and federal crimes, Dennis Murphy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Ocean City
A Ocean City-based practice means Dennis Murphy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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