About Our Criminal Defense Team Our law firm was founded by attorneys Joseph A Molina and Todd S. Baldwin in 1993 with an exclusive focus on criminal defense work. Attorney Henry A. Escoto joined us in 1996. We work collaboratively as a team to provide our clients with aggressive, results-driven defense in criminal cases ranging from shoplifting to murder. All three of our attorneys are certified by the Criminal Justice Act Panel in the District of Columbia. Contact us now to arrange an appointment, or call (202) 898-4700 for free phone consultation.

We Know How to Try Criminal Cases, Large or Small

Effective criminal defense begins with an extensive review of the facts of your case, including an independent investigation. It requires strategy and experienced advocacy from beginning to final resolution.

At Baldwin, Molina & Escoto, we are committed to providing our clients with results-driven criminal defense to protect your rights and avoid or minimize any criminal penalties. We defend the accused in Washington D.C. and Virginia courts and in federal courts in the District, Virginia and Maryland.

Our team of experienced criminal defense lawyers is dedicated to fighting for every client in every criminal defense case. When you risk a criminal record, significant fines, loss of your civil liberties or jail time, contact a defense team you can trust. Contact us by e-mail or call (202) 898-4700 for a free phone consultation.

Washington D.C., Virginia and Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers Who Care

We understand how stressful a criminal charge can be. We know that you need to know what is going on in your case and what to expect.

We provide straightforward legal and tactical advice. We will be direct and honest with you about the potential outcomes in your case. You can trust that, at every stage, you will be in the hands of experienced, trustworthy advocates who have your best interests as our goal.

We handle a broad range of state and federal crimes, including grand jury cases and juvenile offenses. Each of our attorneys has extensive experience handling cases including:

• Traffic and driving offenses: DUI/DWI, traffic and speeding tickets, and criminal traffic offenses
• D.C., Virginia or federal drug offenses including drug possession, possession with intent to sell, distribution, drug manufacture, cultivation, trafficking and conspiracy
• Theft and property crimes ranging from shoplifting to burglary, robbery and armed robbery
• Bank robbery
• White collar crimes: forgery, embezzlement, bribery, public corruption, environmental crimes, fraud — including mortgage fraud — and a variety of other financial crimes
• Violent crimes: such as domestic violence, child abuse, manslaughter, vehicular homicide and murder
• Gun and firearm offenses
• Sex crimes: pornography, rape, statutory rape, crimes against children and other sexual assaults
  Parole, probation and sex offender registration violations
• Post-conviction matters: criminal appeals and deportation defense

Contact Baldwin, Molina & Escoto to arrange a free phone consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer serving the Washington D.C. metro area.

We are conveniently located across from the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and off-site, evening and weekend appointments are available. We can also meet with you in jail.

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		Baldwin, Molina & Escoto Attorneys at Law 806 Seventh Street NW, Suite 301 Washington, DC 20001-3868 Map and Directions Phone: (202) 898-4700 | Fax: (202) 898-1112
The Washington, D.C. criminal defense lawyers of Baldwin, Molina & Escoto represent clients in Virginia, D.C. and federal courts. Our clients come from the District of Columbia and greater D.C. metro area communities such as College Park, Bethesda, College Park, Upper Marlboro and Silver Spring, Maryland, and Alexandria, Vienna, Falls Church, Arlington, McLean and Annandale, Virginia. Arlington County | Alexandria County | Fairfax County | Montgomery County | Prince George's County