Law Firm Overview

The Law Offices of Richard P. Arnold provides veteran defense of criminal, juvenile and traffic offenses. Whether your case is before a state or federal court, or a state administrative agency, we aim to provide our clients the best in legal service. Our decades of hard work have enabled us to build effective defense across the spectrum of criminal charges.

Whether you have been charged with drunk driving, possession of drugs, rape, a traffic violation, shoplifting, or juvenile charges, we provide the strong representation required. The best defense protects your constitutional rights and gets the best possible outcome for your circumstances.

Richard P. Arnold is recognized in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register for Preeminent Lawyers. Mr. Arnold spent more than 14 years as a Maryland state prosecutor, and has intimate knowledge of how criminal cases are investigated and pursued by state authorities. His reputation as a skilled legal practitioner has earned him the respect of the Maryland legal community. With over three decades of experience in the prosecution and defense of criminal offenses, Mr. Arnold not only provides aggressive representation, but you can be confident that your case is being handled with the utmost care.

Paula Mattson-Sarli joined the Law Offices of Richard P. Arnold in 2005 as an associate attorney, after working for the firm for more than 3 years as a paralegal. She is a certified mediator, and handles some of the firm’s misdemeanor defense cases, while also assisting Mr. Arnold in preparing all cases and researching criminal trial appeals.

Our courteous and knowledgeable staff is dedicated to providing you the best possible legal counsel. We offer a free initial consultation, as well as evening and weekend appointments, at our offices in Greenbelt, Upper Marlboro, Rockville and Annapolis. Contact a Maryland criminal law firm with the experience and dedication to protect your rights.

The Law Offices of Richard P. Arnold provide criminal defense to citizens throughout Maryland. We have offices in Prince George’s County (Greenbelt and Upper Marlboro), Montgomery County (Rockville), and Ann Arundel County (Annapolis). We welcome residents of Charles, Frederick, Queen Anne, Worchester, Howard, and Baltimore counties, and all Maryland, including Bethesda, Hyattsville, Silver Spring, Glen Burnie, Ellicott City, La Plata, and Baltimore.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Defense
• DUI/DWI
• Traffic Violations
• Estate Planning
• Probate & Estate Administration
• Trusts
• Wills

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Traffic Violations, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, Probate & Estate Administration