Craig M Kadish

Craig M. Kadish is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney located in Baltimore, Maryland. He focuses on defending clients accused of serious state and federal offenses, including production, possession, distribution, and receipt of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), homicide, drug conspiracy, rape, sexual offenses, and other complex criminal matters. His practice is marked by a deep understanding of both state and federal court systems.

Mr. Kadish is known for his strategic approach to high-stakes cases, providing personal attention to each matter and meticulously crafting defense strategies aimed at safeguarding constitutional rights and achieving the best possible outcomes. He is recognized for his compassionate treatment of clients during challenging times, ensuring they are supported with empathy and dignity.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts from The George Washington University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Maryland.

Beyond his courtroom achievements, Mr. Kadish is active in teaching and professional leadership. He regularly lectures on criminal law at continuing legal education seminars and acts as a mock trial judge at the University of Baltimore School of Law. In 2024, he authored a comprehensive course on federal defense strategies for CSAM cases.

Mr. Kadish has also served as a law professor, where he trained and mentored young attorneys, teaching courses in constitutional law and criminal trial practice and procedure. His career reflects a deep commitment to rigorous advocacy, ethical practice, and the education of both clients and the legal community.