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If you are facing criminal charges, it is imperative to begin building your defense right away. Navigating the criminal justice system can be daunting and complicated, which is why you need a seasoned criminal defense lawyer on your side. At William R. Hall, P.A., we understand the challenges you face.
We can provide comprehensive legal support and build a defense strategy that is tailored to your situation. We will assess every aspect of your case, develop a strong defense, and protect your rights at every turn. We recognize the impact criminal charges can have on your life and will work diligently to obtain the most favorable outcome possible.
There’s too much at stake to delay. Call our firm at (410) 205-1684 to see how a criminal defense attorney can help.
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M"Mr. Hall Is an Amazing Attorney"
He was extremely helpful with my girlfriend and me during the entire legal process.
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J"Extremely Capable and Professional Attorney"
He is knowledgeable of the law and the local court system and always provides excellent results.
Jim Hillman
D"Outstanding, Professional, and Honest"
He clearly explained every step of the process and fought hard for the best possible outcome.
David Wood
T"William R. Hall fought for me to receive justice and he won."
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After contacting Attorney Hall, he immediately calmed our fears and began helping us navigate through the situation.
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J"Absolutely well deserving of his 5 stars"
This dude is absolutely well deserving of his 5 stars and not only does he get the job done, he's funny too.
Jay Heath
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R"Comfortable, Confident, and Safe"
William R. Hall made me feel comfortable, confident, and safe throughout my trial.
Robert Mantilla
K"Amazing ability to provide comfort"
Beyond his experience, legal acumen, and tenacity, he's just a stand-up guy!
Kyle Cusick
A"Case Dropped by the Board of Ed"
Mr. Hall was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. We walked out of the courtroom with the case being dropped.
Allen Daniel
M"The BEST attorney on the shore!"
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B"Outstanding assistance from Mr. Hall"
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A"Absolute BEST lawyer you could ever have"
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Scott Wiens
Mr. William Hall is an amazing attorney
Mr. William Hall is an amazing attorney. He knows exactly what to do when it comes to criminal/traffic law. I highly recommend using him if you get in any legal trouble.
Brandon Hodge
Mr. Hall Is an Amazing Attorney
Mr. Hall is an amazing attorney, he was extremely helpful with my girlfriend and me during the entire legal process, he is super patient, honest, and great to work with. I most definitely recommend his services.
Maceo Zelenka
Extremely Capable and Professional Attorney
William Hall is an extremely capable and professional attorney that I have used to handle several court cases over the years. He is knowledgeable of the law and the local court system and always provides excellent results. He is very personable and accessible and I recommend him wholeheartedly for anyone needing legal representation.
Jim Hillman
Outstanding, Professional, and Honest
Mr. Hall is an outstanding attorney—professional, knowledgeable, and honest. He clearly explained every step of the process and fought hard for the best possible outcome. I felt confident and supported the entire time. Highly recommend.
David Wood
William R. Hall fought for me to receive justice and he won.
Mr. Hall is a great attorney with years of experience. He is honest, trustworthy, and will fight tenaciously as he helps navigate you through the legal process. Having Mr. Hall be my legal counsel has proven to be an excellent decision for me. His track record speaks for itself, he is an outstanding attorney and he delivered a most highly favorable outcome in my case. Mr. William R. Hall fought for me to receive justice and he won. I highly recommend him to all. For no matter what race, color, or gender you are, Mr. Hall will support and push for you until the end. I am very grateful for his services and thankful for his expertise as he supported me through an emotionally challenging time.
Trevon Williams
He immediately calmed our fears
My 18-year-old daughter had an issue with a fellow student which led to wrongful charges filed against her. As you can imagine, it was extremely scary and stressful. After contacting Attorney Hall, he immediately calmed our fears and began helping us navigate through the situation. The charges have since been dropped and he is now working on expungement. I encourage anyone looking for an attorney that cares to consider Attorney Hall. He truly has been a pleasure to work with.
Rebecca Weng
Absolutely well deserving of his 5 stars
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Jay Heath
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Attorney Hall was amazing! From the start, he made me feel safe and comfortable sharing my situation. He was able to keep my case out of court and charges dropped! Not to mention his wonderful sense of humor and making me laugh each time we talked. His office secretary was wonderful as well, as she was always willing to help answer my questions and make me feel confident during what was a very stressful situation. I am extremely grateful and would recommend Attorney Hall to anyone!
Kristie Hurley
Comfortable, Confident, and Safe
William R. Hall made me feel comfortable, confident, and safe throughout my trial. I recommend him to everyone.
Robert Mantilla
Amazing ability to provide comfort
William has been my go-to defense attorney since 2012 and the only one I trust to ensure the best possible outcome, no matter the situation. When the chips are down and an uncertain future lies in front of you, this is the man you want in your corner! Beyond his decades of experience, legal acumen, and tenacity, he's just a stand-up guy! He has an amazing ability to provide a sense of comfort and cautious optimism to his clients in their darkest hour, and he does it all with a smile on his face. So, if you need help, and you want someone who's actually going to stand up and fight, don't hesitate, call him today!
Kyle Cusick
Case Dropped by the Board of Ed
Mr. Hall was very knowledgeable of the law and answered all my questions, and we walked out of the courtroom with the case being dropped from the Board of Ed. I will use him for any case I may have in the future and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a defense lawyer. Also, on the day I was inquiring about using his firm, I called, and within an hour tops, he personally called me back and went through the charges with me. He spent at least an hour on the phone reviewing my case and getting all the information, letting me know what he was going to need from me, and, in my opinion, his pricing was very fair.
Allen Daniel
The BEST attorney on the shore!
Hands down the BEST attorney on the shore! A must-have. Worth every penny!
Marcus Sita
Outstanding assistance from Mr. Hall
Mr. Hall was outstanding. He was able to assist me with my case and I received favorable results. Mr. Hall is very knowledgeable and understanding. I would recommend him in the future.
Bo Helmick
Absolute BEST lawyer you could ever have
I’m using an alias to maintain anonymity, but please understand that this is the absolute BEST lawyer you could ever have. He is professional, experienced, and efficient. This man absolutely turned my case around, and maintained a positive attitude while doing so. Attentive, smart as hell, the absolute best!
Anna Thomas
Mr. Hall is a fantastic man.
Mr. Hall is a fantastic man and amazing at what he does. If you ever find yourself in a sticky situation, William R. Hall is the man for you! No need to stress with him on your side!
A former police officer was charged with Driving Under the Influence and related charges. She had been to a local bar ...
Not GuiltyDUI
Does Maryland have a “shelter defense” or “parked while intoxicated defense” when it comes to drinking and driving? ...
No ChargesSex Crime
Salisbury University student contacted me because he was sure that a young lady that he had consensual sex with had ...
Civil SettlementSex Crime
Prior client’s family contacted me in regards to their son and a possible cause of action against a private company that ...
Charges DismissedSex Crime
The client contacted me and he was very upset and scared and for good reason: A Criminal Indictment was about to be ...
Charges DismissedTheft Crime
Client charged with Home Invasion; Armed Robbery; First Degree Burglary; First Degree Assault; along with 10 other ...
Not Guilty VerdictDUI
A former police officer was charged with Driving Under the Influence and related charges. She had been to a local bar and had two drinks over a period of three hours while with friends. She was pulled over not far from the bar and she admitted that she had consumed a few drinks but was fine to drive. She refused the breath test but did perform the field sobriety tests. The arresting officer said that she “failed” the field sobriety tests and placed her under arrest. Once she was placed under arrest, he searched her purse and found some pills and she was also arrested for possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS). The case was tried in one of local District Courts with a judge that has a very difficult time saying “Not Guilty”. Because she was a former police officer from the area, the prosecution was very aggressive in pursuing the case. If you listened to the arresting officer’s testimony the case sounded horrible. I knew there was a video of the client performing the tests and obtained a copy of it. I told the judge to pay careful attention to her feet and legs in the video because unlike the testimony, she was steady and never lost her balance. The judge agreed and found her not guilty and also dismissed the CDS charges because we provided a valid prescription for the pills.
Not GuiltyDUI
Does Maryland have a “shelter defense” or “parked while intoxicated defense” when it comes to drinking and driving? Maryland’s top court in Atkinson v. State, 627 A.2d 1019 (1993) addressed this issue and focused on the definition of “actual physical control” of a vehicle. The Court looks at the following factors:
Whether or not the vehicle’s engine is running, or the ignition on;
Where and in what position the person is found in the vehicle;
Whether the person is awake or asleep;
Where the vehicle’s ignition key is located;
Whether the vehicle’s headlights are on;
Whether the vehicle is located in the roadway or is legally parked.
Recently I had such a case in the District Court for Wicomico County where the police responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle driving around a residential neighborhood around 3 am. When officers arrived they found a car parked in the roadway; interior lights on with the radio playing; and the driver behind the wheel asleep. It took both officers numerous attempts to wake the sole occupant of the vehicle. Once awake the driver was given the usual standardized filed sobriety tests (SFSTs) which he failed and was placed under arrest. The officers also found open containers of twisted tea and a bottle of tequila on the passenger seat. Upon my cross examination of the officer, it was revealed that the engine was off but in the auxiliary mode and the key is a push button; the officers had a hard time waking the defendant behind the driver’s wheel; the key was in his pocket; headlights/exterior lights not on; and the neighborhood street did not have any shoulders to pull off on. The Court in arriving at its decision noted that there was not any testimony from the officer if the car that was mentioned in the call matched the description of the defendant’s car; there was no testimony if the bottle of tequila had been consumed or if it was open; no testimony if twisted tea has alcohol; and most critical, was there any evidence that the car had “recently been driven” and from where and what distance. Rember it is always the State’s burden to prove the elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. The Court noted that the officers could have felt the car’s hood to see if it was warm to the touch on that January night to show that it had recently been driven, no such testimony existed. The Court mentioned Gore v. State, 536 A.2d 735 (1988) where the facts supported a conviction where it was shown that the defendant had driven his car “shortly” before the officer’s arrival. In my case, no such evidence was presented at trial. Once the officer was excused from the stand and the State rested, the Defense rested as well because I knew critical elements were missing and I did not want the defendant taking the stand in order to fill in the blanks for the prosecution. The client was found not guilty on all counts.
No ChargesSex Crime
Salisbury University student contacted me because he was sure that a young lady that he had consensual sex with had called the police with a false allegation of rape. After having consensual sex with my client, the young lady basically accused my client of taking advantage of her because she had been drinking. But this did not stop her from having my client over to her apartment a week later. My client's suspicions were correct; he was contacted by a Salisbury Police Detective in order to tell "his side of the story" (watch out for that trap!). Thank goodness he contacted me first and I had the opportunity to speak with him first along with his parents. I was hired to represent him and we went to work immediately. The end result, no charges were filed. my client's future saved!
If you think that charges will be files, your instincts are usually correct. In this case, my client did the right thing and contacted me right away. The process was not inexpensive, but the result speaks for itself.
Civil SettlementSex Crime
Prior client’s family contacted me in regards to their son and a possible cause of action against a private company that “places” children in foster care for the State. The client had been molested by his foster family that he was placed with. He was not the only one that was victimized by this foster family. The agency that placed him in foster care had a duty to supervise and monitor the foster family and the client to make sure everything was ok. Not only were random interviews not being conducted, the client was never asked how things were going with the foster family. The case was settled for an impressive amount and the client finally has the resources for counseling and is doing well. The foster father was prosecuted and is currently serving a 30 year jail sentence.
Charges DismissedSex Crime
The client contacted me and he was very upset and scared and for good reason: A Criminal Indictment was about to be filed for Rape; Child Abuse; Incest; and First Degree Sexual Offense. He was absolute in his denial of the allegations and I had him meet with me that weekend because he received a call from the police wanting to question him. Thank God he had the good sense to call me first! I met with my client and I knew he was innocent because the family member making the allegations had no credibility and also had a motive to lie about the charges. My team of experts went to work: My polygraph examiner found that he was telling the truth and my detective obtained information that the family member could not be believed. I presented this information to the State’s Attorney and the Criminal Indictment was dismissed.
Charges DismissedTheft Crime
Client charged with Home Invasion; Armed Robbery; First Degree Burglary; First Degree Assault; along with 10 other related charges. Her family contacted me immediately and I met with her at the jail and advised her to remain silent and not discuss the case. Bond was posted and we immediately started our investigation and asked questions to the witnesses that were not asked by the police. We also found other eye witnesses that were never interviewed by the police. Once I put all of the information together and presented it to the State’s Attorney, he conducted his own investigation and agreed to dismiss ALL of the charges. My client works in the medical field and had she been convicted of any charge her job would have been terminated. She kept her job and the charges were expunged in order to keep her good name.
Why Choose William R. Hall, P.A.
At William R. Hall, P.A., I bring over 20 years of trial experience to every case I handle in Salisbury and Maryland's Eastern Shore. My dedication to justice and deep local connections help me deliver knowledgeable and strategic legal counsel, whether you're facing criminal charges or need a committed advocate for a personal injury claim.
Why Choose Me:
Over 4,000 criminal cases handled with proven results
Former Assistant State’s Attorney insight for stronger defense
AV Preeminent® Rated for ethical standards and legal skill
Local roots and personalized knowledge of the court system
Trusted by clients across the Eastern Shore
Commitment to thorough case preparation and diligent advocacy
4,000+ Criminal Cases Handled With Care
Proven, courtroom-tested defense for misdemeanor and felony charges.
Insider Knowledge From Former Prosecutor
Strategic advocacy using firsthand experience in Maryland prosecution.
Eastern Shore Local, Nationally Recognized
Trusted legal defense shaped by deep local roots and expertise.
AV Preeminent® Rated For Excellence
Awarded top rating for legal skill and ethical standards.
Legal Insights for the Injured
How can I schedule a consultation?
To schedule a consultation, you can call us directly or fill out the contact form on our website. We provide consultations to discuss the details of your case and outline potential defense strategies. Our team is here to offer guidance and answer your questions.
When should I contact a defense attorney?
Contact a defense attorney as soon as you are aware of an investigation or charges against you. The earlier an attorney is involved, the better they can prepare your defense. Early involvement also helps protect your rights during investigations and hearings.
What are my rights if I am arrested?
If you are arrested, you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. It is important to clearly state your desire for legal counsel and to refrain from answering questions without an attorney present. These rights are designed to protect you during legal proceedings.
What should I bring to my first meeting?
Bring any relevant documents such as police reports, court notices, bail papers, and correspondence related to your case. It's also helpful to write down your recollection of events and any questions you have. This information aids us in understanding your case and designing a defense plan.
