Janna Alysse Sakla, Criminal Defense Attorney in North Bethesda, Maryland

Janna concentrates on criminal defense, family law, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Janna handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Criminal Defense

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Janna's primary office is at 915 Meeting St Ste 600, North Bethesda, MD, 20852-2380. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Janna for a criminal defense case?

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

• Does Janna offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do criminal defense cases in Maryland typically take?

  Simple criminal defense 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. Janna gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Janna take my case if I'm outside North Bethesda?

  Janna 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 — Janna 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 Janna?

  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. Janna will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Janna accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

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