Michael Bereston has been in practice for the past 30 years, with extensive trial experience. Michael is a former Assistant Attorney General for the state of Maryland. He is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University (B.A.) and the University of Baltimore Law School (J.D.). Michael has achieved the highest rating of 10 by AVVO, representing “superb” in the fields of birth injury and medical malpractice.

Alexander S. Berman is a top-rated attorney practicing in the Annapolis, Maryland area. Providing legal representation in Maryland for a variety of different issues, Alexander Berman was selected to Rising Stars for 2024 - 2025. He is admitted to practice before the courts in Maryland. After completing undergraduate studies, Alexander S. Berman attended law school. Alexander Berman was enrolled at University of Baltimore School of Law. He earned a juris doctor degree in 2021. Alexander Berman was admitted to the practice of law in 2022. Attorneys like Alexander S. Berman are recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession. Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their clients allow them to stand out among other attorneys in the field. Alexander Berman represents clients with Business / Corporate issues.

With over a decade of experience representing more than 10,000 defendants, Mr. O’Brien brings a wealth of courtroom expertise to each client. He has successfully defended hundreds of individuals in criminal trials across Maryland’s District and Circuit courts. His deep knowledge of criminal law allows him to handle complex cases with precision, ensuring every client receives skilled representation. Mr. O’Brien’s legal career began at the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he excelled academically and gained invaluable experience in criminal law. He clerked for one of Maryland’s leading criminal law experts, Professor Byron L. Warnken, and participated in the Appellate Practice Clinic, where he argued a criminal appeal before the Appellate Court of Maryland. These early experiences sharpened his ability to navigate the intricacies of criminal defense. After passing the bar in 2010, Mr. O’Brien served as an attorney with the Office of the Public Defender, where he handled a heavy caseload with professionalism and skill. Over the years, he has developed defense strategies for a wide range of criminal charges, such as criminal law, sex crimes, harassment, and weapons crimes, consistently striving to achieve the best outcomes for his clients. To schedule your free consultation with the Towson, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer, please call our office at 858-523-8423.

Steve, originally from Baltimore, holds a JD and an MBA in Finance from the University of Maryland. In addition to advanced degrees, Steve has completed several training programs on representing taxpayers before the IRS including earning the NTPI Tax Fellow® and Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS) designations. Before becoming the Managing Partner of Cromwell & Company, Steve was the Controller for NFR Security, Inc. As a key member of the management team, he contributed to the success of completing the sale of NFR Security to Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd., (Ticker CHKP) and the post-integration support of the two companies. Prior to that, he held controller positions with other high tech firms in the Baltimore Washington corridor and a senior analyst position in the treasury department of ICMA Retirement Corporation in downtown DC. Steve has significant experience in tax preparation, representing clients before the IRS, auditing, business valuation, and investment advisory. Occasionally when time permits, Steve has taught accounting courses at local universities and community colleges in the DC Metro area. In his free time, Steve enjoys being outdoors running, hiking, and biking. On Saturday afternoons in the fall, you can find Steve at University of Maryland football games cheering on the Maryland Terrapins.

Attorney Michael Berman is dedicated to helping wrongfully injured clients with various legal concerns, especially those dealing with personal injury law and workers’ compensation. Mr. Berman previously worked as a prosecutor with the State’s Attorney’s Office for Anne Arundel County, though he has ample experience in many different areas of the law. He has continually taken on challenging positions throughout his legal career, each of which has added to his legal knowledge and supported his ability to successfully represent his clients. Born and raised in Maryland, Attorney Berman attended DeMatha Catholic High School before he went on to University of Maryland College Park. Attorney Berman then earned his JD from the University of Baltimore School of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Concentration in Litigation and Advocacy. While in law school, Attorney Berman served as an Associate Comments Editor on the University of Baltimore Law Review, where he honed his legal writing skills. Mr. Berman also represented clients in civil commitment proceedings as a student attorney with the Disability Law Clinic, before going on to work as a Certified Mediator for the Health Advocacy Unit in the Office of the Attorney General. Attorney Berman was hired as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable J. Michael Wachs in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County after he graduated law school. While working in that position, he frequently reviewed motions, conducted legal research, and assisted Judge Wachs with the preparation of various court rulings. During his time as an Assistant State’s Attorney, in addition to his sizeable caseload, Mr. Berman was responsible for screening DUI cases, sifting through hospital records, conducting competency hearings, and training colleagues on DUI case law. He started on the District Court team, before being promoted to the Circuit Court, and ultimately to the Auto-Manslaughter Trial Team. Attorney Berman’s extensive trial and litigation experience qualify him to take on complex and challenging injury cases. Having handled thousands of serious traffic cases, Mr. Berman knows precisely how to help injured clients fight for their rights after serious car accidents, pedestrian accidents, and other similar cases. If you need legal representation, Mr. Berman is prepared to help.

James “Jim” P. DeLorenzo joined the firm as an associate in 1999 and was named partner in 2001. Mr. DeLorenzo received his B.A. from the Pennsylvania State University in 1991 and his J.D. from the University of Baltimore in 1994. Mr. DeLorenzo is admitted to practice in the State of Maryland and in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. His over three decades of legal practice have taken him before virtually every jurisdiction in the State, including the Court of Special Appeals. Mr. DeLorenzo represents clients in domestic relations, criminal defense and personal injury matters. In the domestic relations area of his practice, Mr. DeLorenzo assists clients in drafting/negotiating Separation Agreements, obtaining divorces and litigating custody/visitation. Additionally, he is often appointed by the Court to represent children whose parents are involved in litigation related to their custody and/or visitation. Jim also served as the co-chair of the family law section of the Bar Association of Frederick County. Mr. DeLorenzo resides in Frederick County, Maryland with his children.

Christopher “Chris” M. Rolle is the founder and managing partner of our firm. As a seasoned trial lawyer he has appeared in no fewer than 14 different jurisdictions in the State and Federal courts of Maryland, including cases taken to the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and the Maryland Court of Appeals. He has been practicing law since 1988, so he has the experience to handle each matter effectively. Having received a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. Rolle is uniquely qualified to assist clients in complex business and financial matters. He also is a licensed Maryland real estate broker. After graduating from the University of Richmond in 1985 with a B.S. in business administration, Mr. Rolle earned his law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1988. From 1988 to 1991 he worked as a staff attorney in the Division of Enforcement of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission where he was responsible for investigating cases involving insider trading, complex financial fraud and market manipulation. In 1993, he earned his M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. While in law school, Mr. Rolle served as Editor in Chief of the Maryland Journal of International Law & Trade. He was also a member of the Moot Court Board. Mr. Rolle has taught classes on business, divorce and administrative law, and has been voted one of the top lawyers in Frederick by Frederick Magazine. He is admitted to practice in Maryland District, Circuit and appellate courts and in the United States Federal Court. Mr. Rolle is married and has four sons.

Michael “Mike” J. Dempsher joined the firm as an associate in 2013 and is now a partner. Mr. Dempsher received his B.S. from Towson University in 2004 and his J.D. from the University of Baltimore in 2007. Mr. Dempsher is admitted to practice in the State of Maryland. A Washington County native, Mr. Dempsher began his career as a judicial law clerk from 2007 through 2009 in Hagerstown. While serving as a Law Clerk, he had the privilege of working for multiple Washington County Circuit Court Judges on a variety of criminal and civil matters. Mr. Dempsher left Washington County in 2009 when he began serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Frederick County until 2013. During his tenure as a Frederick County prosecutor, Mr. Dempsher handled a wide variety of cases from misdemeanor traffic matters to serious complex felonies. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Dempsher has extensive experience in motor vehicle, drug, firearm and domestic violence cases. Mr. Dempsher represents clients in all areas of criminal law, personal injury, and domestic relations. In addition, as a partner at Rolle & Delorenzo, Mr. Dempsher handles divorce and custody/visitation cases as well as commercial, residential landlord tenant, and business legal matters. Mr. Dempsher resides in Washington County, Maryland with his wife and children.

Bel Air Criminal Defense Law Firm If you face criminal charges, an experienced and respected defense lawyer can help protect your rights, evaluate possible defenses, negotiate preferential plea bargains and use every facet of the law in your defense. At the Law Offices of Charles L. Waechter, Attorney at Law, I have more than 30 years of experience defending people accused of all types of criminal charges, ranging from DWI and DUI to sex offenses and murder. I'm known as an aggressive and hard-hitting defense lawyer who will fight hard to keep your record as clean as possible and to minimize the effect of an arrest on your life. With offices in Baltimore, Annapolis, Ocean City and Bel Air, I offer four convenient locations for people who are charged with crimes in Maryland. No matter what kind of charges you face, I offer free initial consultation by phone or in one of my offices. If you are incarcerated, I can also meet with you in jail. A Serious Lawyer for Serious Charges I have the experience and knowledge to defend you against the most serious criminal charges such as Federal and State internet child pornography, sex offenses, DUI and DWI, drug offenses, solicitation and prostitution, assault and battery, and general traffic tickets, which can have a devastating effect on your life. I will review the documents charging you with a crime, investigate the circumstances of your arrest and determine if any evidence should be suppressed. For example, if the police violated your Fourth Amendment constitutional rights against unreasonable search and seizure, I will seek to have the charges dismissed.

James E. Farmer is the managing partner of Farmer & Klopfer and a highly respected personal injury and criminal defense attorney serving Waldorf and communities throughout Southern Maryland. Following in the footsteps of his father, firm founder James F. Farmer, he has expanded the family legacy by handling hundreds of complex cases involving serious accidents, wrongful death, DUI charges, violent crimes, drug offenses, traffic violations, and other high-stakes legal matters. Mr. Farmer earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law, with additional studies at the University of Cambridge and the University of Aberdeen. Admitted to practice in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, he has secured numerous substantial settlements and verdicts for injured clients. His achievements have earned recognition from Super Lawyers®, Elite Lawyer, America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, the National Trial Lawyers, and other respected organizations. He is also actively involved in the community and has been honored for his professionalism, integrity, civility, and pro bono service.