Christian Hartman

Christian Hartman is a prominent criminal defense attorney. He represents clients charged with any criminal offense, with a speciality on driving under the influence, drug possession/distribution, assaults, and cyber crimes.

Born into a family of attorneys, Mr. Hartman was drawn to the law from an early age. He started out his career as a prosecutor, and quickly became proficient with misdemeanor cases, even where he was the go-to prosecutor for all DUI questions and cases. His true calling was, however, to defend those who had been accused. When he began working as a defense attorney, he found his time as a prosecutor gave him a unique edge. He is known for his aggressive approach and willingness to fight.

Mr. Hartman is proud to help clients from all walks of life. He knows that each case he takes on tends to be the most important thing in the client’s life at the time. The gravity of this responsibility drives him to put his all into building a strong defense. When you hire Mr. Hartman, you are hiring an experienced defense attorney who truly cares about your life and well-being. He always keeps a door open and phone charged to answer your questions.

When Mr. Hartman takes on a case, the very first thing he does is speak to the client in a strictly private and confidential conversation. No one knows more about what happened than the accused, and there may be information that could work to the client’s benefit.

Mr. Hartman has a three prong attack on all cases. First - Fight the law. The fight on the law includes attacks on illegal traffic stops, unsubstantiated warrants, unlawful arrests, and more. This is the first approach and where Mr. Hartman’s strong Fourth Amendment expertise is best used. Second - Fight the facts. In every case, there are going to be facts that we don’t like. So we counter them or explain them away, or sometimes just ignore them all together. Knowing how to deal with bad facts and how to highlight good facts can make all the difference. Third - Mitigation. Sometimes, the State simply has enough. Mr. Hartman uses all at his disposal, including a well mitigated client to avoid jail or other punishment when the State the proof.

While Mr. Hartman is a highly litigious and aggressive lawyer, he also makes sure the client understands all the options available to them. This empowers them to make well-informed decisions about the direction of their case.

Mr. Hartman grew up in the Annapolis area, attending school at Indian Creek and Severn. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mississippi State University, and his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. In his free time, he enjoys sailing, golfing, playing tennis, and spending time with his wife and children.

Practice Areas:

• DUI
• Drug Possession/Distribution
• Assaults
• Misdemeanors
• Felonies
• Cyber Crimes
• General Traffic Law

Education:

• University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D.
• Mississippi State University, B.A. in Business Administration

Professional Memberships:

• Anne Arundel Bar Association
• Maryland State Bar Association

Bar Admissions:

• Maryland, 2017

Other Notable Mentions:

• Certification of Completion: Cannabis Intoxication Impaired Driving Lab
• Top 100 Lawyers, 2022
• ARIDE Certified
• NHTSA Certified