Robert A. Thornton Jr.

118 Market Street
Denton, MD 21629
Telephone: 410-479-2570
Fax: 410-479-2571

11618 Seaward Rd.
Ocean City, MD 21842
Telephone: 410-723-0700
Fax: 410-479-2571

Criminal Defense

Protect Your Rights With an Experienced Lawyer

Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney in Caroline County

Being charged with a crime is a stressful and serious situation. For clients who are not from the Denton area, however, an arrest can be considerably more difficult because they do not know where to turn for an adequate defense. At the law offices of Robert A. Thornton, Jr., we handle criminal defense for juveniles and adults in cases of misdemeanors and felonies. We routinely help people from out of state, out of town, and students from local colleges or universities.

There are many reasons why you need a competent, experienced attorney in these difficult situations. At our firm, our courtroom experience and our familiarity with prosecutors and court procedures allow us to practice criminal defense with confidence.

Call an attorney as soon as possible after you are charged with a crime, and do not talk to anyone except to your attorney. Contact our firm at 410-479-2570 or 410-723-0700.

Criminal Defense Cases

At the law offices of Robert A. Thornton, Jr., we handle the following types of criminal defense cases:

  • Drug possession, including possession of marijuana and cocaine
  • Alcohol-related offenses, including underage drinking and consumption
  • Domestic violence
  • Assault
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  • Malicious destruction
  • Theft and shoplifting
  • Disorderly conduct
  • Writing bad checks
  • Disturbance of the peace
  • Trespassing
  • Sexual offenses, including rape
  • Gun and firearm offenses
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    Contact the law offices of Robert A. Thornton, Jr. if you or a loved one has been charged with a crime in Denton, Maryland, or the surrounding area. You need immediate representation that will protect your rights. At our firm, our experience and knowledge of Maryland state law will allow you to feel comfortable that you are getting the representation you deserve.

    The law offices of Robert A. Thornton, Jr. located in Denton and Ocean City, Maryland represent clients in criminal law, traffic offenses, personal injury and real estate throughout the Eastern Shore and the Ocean City corridor, including the towns and courts of Denton, Ocean City, Salisbury, Easton, Cambridge, Centreville, Chestertown, Snow Hill and Princess Anne; as well as all the Maryland Counties east of the Chesapeake Bay, including the counties of Dorchester, Talbot, Caroline, Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Queen Anne's and Kent.

    The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.