Howard R. Cheris

Howard Cheris joined the firm in 2007 after 17 years as a private practitioner concentrating in civil and criminal litigation. He is known as one of the finest litigators in the Metro area. Mr. Cheris was raised in New York and attended Emory University before studying law at American University. Having a vast array of experience with both civil and criminal litigation, Mr. Cheris now dedicates his representation to the criminally accused. While equally adept with civil litigation, his focus is in the area of criminal defense and clients with special situations. He has had extensive jury experience and has represented persons charged with murder, violent felonies and all ranges of criminal and traffic misdemeanors. He has appeared before Maryland's highest court--the Court of Appeals--and successfully argued matters before juries, bench matters, and all forums of criminal litigation. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Howard R. Cheris included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Howard R. Cheris Included on the 2026Maryland Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2019 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2018 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2017 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2016 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2015 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2014 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2013 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2012 Maryland Super Lawyers list

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• Spanish

• Maryland, 1991
• District of Columbia, 1992
• U.S. District Court District of Maryland, 1993
• U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia, 1994
• U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1997
• New York, 1999