Maryland criminal defense.Preparation starts early.

Kim & Grillo represents clients facing criminal and serious traffic matters throughout Maryland. The defense begins with understanding the allegation, the evidence, the court process, and what is actually at stake for the client.

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Criminal Defense Services

Start with the charge or issue you are facing.

Each matter requires its own factual and legal review. These pages explain the types of evidence, practical concerns, and questions that may be relevant when preparing a defense.

DUI / DWI

A DUI or DWI charge can create immediate concerns about court, driving privileges, work, and reputation. Kim & Grillo represents Maryland clients facing impaired-driving allegations and related traffic matters.

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Traffic Offenses

Traffic cases can be more consequential than a routine ticket, particularly when driving privileges, employment, insurance, or a driving record may be affected.

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Assault

Assault allegations often depend heavily on context: what happened, who was present, what each person says occurred, and what physical or digital evidence exists.

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Drug Charges

Drug cases can turn on where evidence was found, who had access to it, how police obtained it, what statements were made, and how the alleged substance is identified.

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Theft

Theft allegations can create concerns about criminal exposure, employment, licensing, reputation, and future background checks. The facts and alleged intent require careful review.

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Expungement

A past court record can continue to affect employment, housing, licensing, reputation, and background checks. Maryland expungement eligibility depends on the specific record and outcome.

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Case Preparation

A disciplined defense process.

Understand the Charge

Start with the charging documents, court dates, and the client's account of what happened.

Preserve the Evidence

Identify records, video, messages, witnesses, documents, or other evidence that may become important.

Evaluate the Options

Review the factual and procedural issues before major decisions are made.

Prepare for Court

Build the case with the possibility of contested hearings or trial in mind.

Attorney

Criminal defense representation by Tae H. Kim.

Tae H. Kim has practiced in Maryland since 1999 and regularly appears in Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Frederick County, and Baltimore County. His criminal practice includes courtroom representation in state and federal matters.

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Before a Consultation

Gather the records you already have.

Charging documents, citations, hearing notices, release papers, photographs, messages, and other case-related records can help the firm understand the matter more efficiently.

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