Peter defends those accused of crimes in DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas. He accepts all types of criminal cases including assault, domestic violence, robbery, murder, motor vehicle offenses, drug possession and distribution, child abuse, theft, fraud, forgery, crimes involving sexual misconduct, and offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Penalties in criminal cases can be severe—life-changing in some cases. Even a simple misdemeanor assault in Washington DC could potentially send the accused to jail for 180 days and result in a fine of $1,000. More serious felonies may result in harsh prison terms, stiff fines, or lengthy terms on probation or parole.  Add to these the potential damage to reputation, loss of livelihood, and threat to family stability that routinely arise from a criminal conviction.

A trained and experienced criminal lawyer can make the difference between a good result and a bad one in the criminal courtroom. Please take a moment to read the About Peter Odom page in this website.