Andrew D. "Andy" Levy, Appellate Attorney in Baltimore, Maryland
focused on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense
Baltimore, MD
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Andrew D. "Andy" Levy is an attorney based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense.
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- Baltimore, MARYLAND
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- Appellate · Civil Rights · Criminal Defense
- Handles Appellate, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense matters from Baltimore, MARYLAND.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Civil Rights Law (Baltimore) (2025).
About Andrew D. "Andy" Levy: Andrew D. "Andy" Levy is an attorney based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Andrew D. "Andy" Levy
Andrew concentrates on appellate, civil rights, criminal defense, estate litigation, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Andrew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Civil Rights
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Criminal Defense
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Estate Litigation
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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White Collar
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Class Action
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Employment
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Real Estate
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Appellate cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Andrew takes appellate matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.
Civil Rights cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Andrew takes civil rights matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.
Criminal Defense cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Andrew takes criminal defense matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.
Estate Litigation cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Andrew takes estate litigation matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Andrew takes litigation matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Andrew D. "Andy" Levy — Attorney of Maryland appellate experience
Andrew D. "Andy" Levy is an attorney based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense.
Andy Levy is widely regarded as one of Maryland’s premier trial and appellate lawyers, equally comfortable in civil and criminal courtrooms, before a jury, judge, or arbitrator. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, one of the few lawyers in the country to have been inducted as a Fellow of both organizations. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America in nine categories: Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense – General, Criminal Defense – White-Collar, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Labor & Employment Litigation, and Real Estate Litigation.
Andy’s practice includes most kinds of civil and criminal litigation. His civil practice focuses on commercial, employment, and real estate litigation of all kinds, as well as personal injury and professional malpractice cases. Andy also has significant experience representing senior executives in employment-related matters, health care providers and other professionals in administrative licensure proceedings, and students and faculty members in academic disciplinary matters. His criminal defense practice is similarly diverse, involving everything from the federal death penalty and fraud cases to representation of witnesses and potential defendants during grand jury investigations to state felonies and serious traffic matters such as DWI.
The diversity of Andy’s law practice is reflected in the variety of courses he has taught as a long-time member of the University of Maryland School of Law’s adjunct faculty, including Torts, Criminal Law, Evidence, Civil Procedure, Trial Practice, and Appellate Advocacy. Andy has been voted Outstanding Adjunct Teacher of the Year three times: the 2007–2008 term (during which he taught Criminal Law), and the 2008–2009 and 2009–2010 terms (when he taught Torts). He has also taught Constitutional Law at Stevenson University. Andy is also a member of the adjunct faculty of the University of Baltimore School of Law and a faculty member of the Judicial College of Maryland, where he lectures on legal issues to Maryland judges.
Some of the work of which Andy is most proud is his advocacy for fair housing. Through the years, Andy has acted as counsel in efforts to establish group homes for persons with disabilities in the face of active community resistance. He was lead counsel in the landmark Potomac Group Home case, which led directly to the elimination of state and local laws requiring neighbor notification and public hearings prior to the opening of such homes. He obtained the first judgment in the country under the design & construction requirements of the Fair Housing Amendments Act in the Baltimore Neighborhoods v. Rommel Builders and LOB, Inc. series of cases.
Andy was selected twice by the Maryland Bar Foundation for a Professional Legal Excellence Award – in 2000, for “The Advancement of the Rights of the Disadvantaged,” and in 2012, for “The Advancement of Public Understanding of the Law.”
Andy is a former Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association Criminal Law Section, the 2011 winner of The Daily Record‘s Leadership in Law Award, and among Maryland’s Top 10 Super Lawyers.
How Andrew handles appellate matters
Andy Levy is widely regarded as one of Maryland’s premier trial and appellate lawyers, equally comfortable in civil and criminal courtrooms, before a jury, judge, or arbitrator. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, one of the few lawyers in the country to have been inducted as a Fellow of both organizations. He is listed in…
Who Andrew represents
Andrew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, civil rights, and criminal defense matters in Baltimore and the surrounding Maryland area.
Credentials
Andrew D. "Andy" Levy's legal education and bar admissions
University of Maryland
J.D. · 1982
Indiana University Bloomington
BA · 1978
Jurisdictions
Andrew's state bar admissions
Maryland, Maryland S
ACTIVE
Andrew studied at J.D. in University of Maryland and BA in Indiana University Bloomington.
Law school and academic background
Andrew completed J.D. in University of Maryland and BA in Indiana University Bloomington. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Andrew runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Andrew D. "Andy" Levy
Andrew has received 45 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Civil Rights Law (Baltimore)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Baltimore)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Baltimore)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Baltimore)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Baltimore)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Baltimore)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Baltimore)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Non-White-Collar Criminal Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — White-Collar Criminal Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Maryland Office of the Public Defender “Champion of Justice”
2026
Best Lawyers in America — University of Maryland School of Law Alumni Association, “Benjamin L. Cardin Pro Bono Service Award” (2002)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Volunteers for Medical Engineering, “Robert Dole Award” (2003)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Arc of Baltimore, “Stanley S. Herr Advocacy Leadership Award” (2006)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Maryland Legal Aid “Human Rights and Justice Champion” (2011)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Daily Record
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ’s Leadership in Law Award (2011)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mosaic Community Services “Visionary Award” (2015)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Disability Rights Maryland
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Lorraine Sheehan Lifetime Achievement Award”
2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2020)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Maryland State Bar Association Criminal Law & Practice Robert C. Heeney Award (2020)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — for twenty years.
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected as one of
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide
2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2019 & 2020)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — for Litigation: General Commercial in Maryland, 2021
2026
Best Lawyers in America — for Litigation: Appellate and Litigation: General Commercial in Maryland, 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon
2026
Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment and Civil Rights Lawyers,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Lawyers in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2023
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Civil Rights Law (Baltimore) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Baltimore) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Baltimore) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Baltimore) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Baltimore) (2017). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Baltimore) (2015).
Locations
Andrew D. "Andy" Levy's office in Baltimore
Andrew's primary office is at 120 East Baltimore Street, Suite 2500, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Andrew D. "Andy" Levy — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Andrew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Andrew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Andrew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Baltimore, Maryland
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Andrew
Andrew 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.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Andrew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Andrew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Andrew D. "Andy" Levy
How much does it cost to hire Andrew for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Andrew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Andrew offer a free consultation?
Andrew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Andrew'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. Andrew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Andrew take my case if I'm outside Baltimore?
Andrew 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 — Andrew 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 Andrew?
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. Andrew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Andrew accepting new appellate clients right now?
Andrew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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