Amal Amelie Bertrand, Appellate Attorney in Silver Spring, Maryland

Amal concentrates on appellate, criminal defense, and dui/dwi. Each area below outlines the kind of case Amal handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Criminal Defense

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• DUI/DWI

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Amal's primary office is at 2730 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD, 20902. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Amal usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Amal discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Amal for a appellate case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Amal walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Amal offer a free consultation?

  Amal charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Amal's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Amal's current terms during booking.

• How long do appellate cases in Maryland typically take?

  Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Amal gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Amal take my case if I'm outside Silver Spring?

  Amal is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Amal will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Amal?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Amal will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Amal accepting new appellate clients right now?

  Amal's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.