Maria K. Caruso

Originally from upstate New York, Maria Caruso attended Syracuse University, graduating in 1986. From there, she went on to attend law school at the University of Baltimore, graduating in 1989.

During her time in law school, Ms. Caruso clerked for various law firms and government agencies, including the Federal Government and Felony Division for the Office of the Public Defender for Baltimore City. She was admitted to the bar in December 1989.

Decades of Experience in the Courts

In 1990, Maria Caruso became an assistant public defender with the Office of the Public Defender for Harford County in the District Court of Maryland, where she gained a great deal of experience handling misdemeanors in District court and quickly promoted to practicing for the Felony Division in the Circuit Court of Harford County.

There, she handled the most serious cases including murder, drug charges, aggravated assault, and more. Ms. Caruso built an outstanding reputation by NEVER LOSING a jury trial where she was lead counsel.

Private Practice Founded in 1999

In May of 1999, Ms. Caruso left the office of pubic defender opened her private practice, focusing on Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, as well as all aspects of Family Law: Divorce, Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Protective orders, and more.

Maria Caruso has also acted as a "best interest" attorney who focuses on the interests of the children stuck in a custody battle. Whichever area of family law she is assisting you with, she will do it with compassion.

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