Atty. Gretchen Franklin
Gretchen Franklin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense law. Gretchen received a B.A. degree from University of California in Berkeley in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Profile Summary
About Gretchen Franklin at a glance
Gretchen Franklin is a criminal defense attorney based in Silver Spring, Maryland. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988) and District of Columbia (1989). Educated at University of California in Berkeley (J.D., 1988) and University of California in Berkeley (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Silver Spring, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Gretchen Franklin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense law
- Gretchen received a B.A. degree from University of California in Berkeley in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Gretchen practices in Silver Spring, MD
Practice Areas Explained
Gretchen Franklin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gretchen Franklin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Gretchen Franklin is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Silver Spring 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.
Looking for additional Maryland attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Silver Spring or all attorneys in Maryland.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Gretchen Franklin
Where is Gretchen Franklin's law office located?
What practice areas does Gretchen Franklin handle?
How long has Gretchen Franklin practiced law?
Where did Gretchen Franklin go to law school?
How can I contact Gretchen Franklin for a consultation?
Practice Areas
Education
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.