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 Richard Winelander is a trial and appellate defense lawyer who practices in the State and Federal Courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia. He is listed in the current edition of Who’s Who in American Law and he developed and teaches a course in Cyber Law at Towson University. Over the years he has been sought out for TV and radio commentaries.Mr. Winelander is also a Captain in the Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) providing volunteer legal services to the Maryland Military Department (MMD) and the Maryland National Guard (MDNG).
Richard Winelander has also received nationwide exposure for his representation of Super Psychic Uri Geller. In a recent interview Mr. Geller had this to say about Mr. Winelander:
"I have known Richard both professionally and as a friend for many years. At the lowest point in one of my legal affairs Richard came into my life with his brilliant strategy and pulled me through a difficult legal dilemma. In all these years he has handled my cases brilliantly. I can not think of anyone else in the legal field who is as intuitive, perceptive and open minded. These qualities give him the talent and ability to handle any case with astounding results..."
Uri Geller
London, England
August 4, 2000
Mr. Winelander has substantial experience in defending state and federal criminal cases. He is skilled in all aspects of criminal defense, including pre-indictment investigations, bail hearings, motions practice, plea bargain negotiations, jury trials, sentencing hearings, and appeals. He has handled hundreds of cases in the District, Circuit, and Federal Courts.
Mr. Winelander has represented numerous individuals and companies; including employees, attorneys, doctors, entertainers, police officers, law students, psychics, college students and juveniles.
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Court of Appeals of Maryland 5/24/79
- U.S. Customs Court 5/30/79
- Baltimore City Bar 6/12/79
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland (Bar #00045) 8/8/79
- U.S. Court of International Trade 5/1/81
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit 7/20/81
- Supreme Court of the United States of America 8/20/82
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals (Bar #420697) 10/17/89
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit 4/9/90
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia 3/1/93
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit 8/10/93
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 4/14/94
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