The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer, LLCAttorney Near California, MD

Legal Help for California, MD

California is one of the busiest parts of St. Mary’s County, set along Route 235 between Lexington Park and Hollywood. It is the county’s main shopping and dining corridor, with heavy traffic, big stores, and many people working near the Patuxent River Naval Air Station nearby.

At The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer, we help California residents handle it. We explain your options in plain words and help you take a smart next step.

What We Help California Residents With

• Criminal defense. Arrests, misdemeanors, felonies, drug charges, retail theft, and assault.
• DUI and traffic. Drunk driving charges, speeding tickets on Route 235, and a suspended license.
• Personal injury. Car crashes on Route 235, slip and fall claims at stores, and wrongful death cases.
• Estate planning. Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and plans for your home and family.
• Probate and estates. Help for families after a loved one passes away.
• Civil disputes and collections. Contract fights, unpaid debts, and protective orders.

Attorney Insights

“California has the busiest stores in the county, so I see a lot of shoplifting and retail theft charges here. People think a small-dollar case is no big deal. It still goes on your record, and a store ban or a theft charge can follow you for years. Call us before you talk to loss prevention or police.”

Jonathan L. Haskell, Esq., The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer

Where Your California Case Is Heard

Your case is handled in Leonardtown, the county seat, about 15 minutes northwest of California. Traffic tickets, DUI charges, and most misdemeanors go to the District Court at the courthouse complex on Courthouse Drive. Felonies, jury trials, larger civil cases, and probate go to the Circuit Court at the same Leonardtown complex.

Questions California Neighbors Ask Us

Where will my court date be if I live in California?
In Leonardtown, about 15 minutes northwest, at either the District Court or the Circuit Court on Courthouse Drive.

I was accused of shoplifting at a store on Route 235. Can you help?
Yes. Retail theft and shoplifting cases are a regular part of our work, and we can step in before you say anything you regret.

Is the first call free?
Yes. The first call is free, and we will be honest about whether you need a lawyer.

How fast can I reach a lawyer?
Call 301-627-5844 during the day or our 24/7 line at 240-687-0179 any time, including nights and weekends.

Need help now? Call 301-627-5844 or our 24/7 line at 240-687-0179, or send us a message. We are ready when you are.