Baltimore Victim's Rights Attorneys

Victims Rights Lawyer Handling Civil and Criminal Cases in Baltimore, MD

At Silverman Thompson, our firm is unique in our comprehensive approach to supporting the survivors of crime. We have assembled a dedicated, multi-faceted team to address every issue you may face as a survivor.

Types of Cases We Handle on Behalf of Survivors:

• Physical assaults, battery, shootings, robbery, and homicide
• Sexual assaults of adults
• Child abuse and child sexual assault
• Child exploitation (child pornography)
• Clergy abuse
• Criminal fraud
• Crimes at shopping centers, office buildings, apartments, hotels, banks, ATMs, and other businesses
• Drunk and impaired driving and boating
• Elder abuse
• Illegal videotaping
• Identity theft
• Police misconduct
• Robbery and home invasion
• Stalking

If you or a loved one has been victimized by crime, you are not alone. Many survivors experience overwhelming emotions that can make daily life feel impossible. Navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system can be daunting, and too often, survivors feel re-victimized by a system that prioritizes the state over the individual.

We are here to alleviate your burden, guiding you through every aspect of your case, from your first contact with law enforcement to the day your perpetrator is held accountable. Unlike many lawyers who focus solely on civil cases, we provide representation throughout both the criminal and civil processes, with an understanding that your healing is just as important as seeking justice.

Your "One-Stop Shop" for Criminal and Civil Cases

Recent advances in crime victim rights now allow private attorneys to represent victims in criminal cases. While you may not be a formal party to the criminal case, you have vital rights that are frequently overlooked by overburdened prosecutors and judges. We are recognized national leaders in defending these rights, and we will advocate fiercely on your behalf in the criminal process while also advising you on potential civil claims against the perpetrator and other responsible parties.

Our formidable team includes:

• Criminal Law Attorneys: Former state and federal prosecutors with decades of experience.
• Personal Injury Attorneys: Accomplished lawyers with a track record of securing substantial settlements for clients.
• Internet Law Advocates: Attorneys who can protect your privacy and prevent unwarranted access to your social media and personal data.

Understanding Criminal vs. Civil Cases

To fully grasp what sets us apart, it is important to recognize the distinctions between criminal and civil cases:

Media Reporting on Silverman Thompson's Significant Victim's Rights Cases

CBS News | Report: Lawsuit settled in Capital Gazette newsroom shooting

The National Registry of Exonerations | Umar Burley Exoneration and Lawsuit

The Baltimore Sun | Baltimore expected to pay $8 million to settle Gun Trace Task Force lawsuit, eclipsing amount in Freddie Gray case – Baltimore Sun

Town and Country Magazine | Chessy Prout Speaks Out After Settling Her Lawsuit With St. Paul's School

The Washington Post | Orthodox Jewish organizations reach $14.25 million settlement with victims of voyeur-rabbi Barry Freundel

Explore Our Resources on Victim's Rights

How We Can Help in a Criminal Case

How We Can Help in an Injury Case

Clergy Abuse/Sexual Abuse of Minors

Contact Our Baltimore, Maryland Victim's Rights Lawyers

As the founder and managing partner of Silverman Thompson, Steven D. Silverman leads our victim's rights practice group, bringing together the firm's resources and spearheading the staffing and execution of these unique and complex cases. Every victim's rights case we handle involves a team of plaintiff's, personal injury, criminal, and civil attorneys that is assembled for each individual matter.

We invite you to contact us for a complimentary consultation by calling 410-385-2225. Let us show you how we can make a meaningful difference in your journey toward justice and healing. Contact our Baltimore civil and criminal law attorneys today.