About P. Paul Cocoros · Glen Burnie
Law Offices of P. Paul Cocoros is a Baltimore-area personal injury and criminal defense firm that has been serving Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, and Harford County for over 40 years. Founded and led by managing attorney P. Paul Cocoros — a former Baltimore City felony assistant state attorney — the firm operates four offices across the region and staffs a team that handles both civil and criminal cases in Maryland and federal courts. The practice is best known for its car accident and personal injury work on a no-recovery, no-fee basis, while also taking on workers' compensation, medical malpractice, DUI/traffic, and criminal defense matters.
Law Offices of P. Paul Cocoros is a multi-office Maryland law practice built around the personal injury and criminal defense work of its founder and managing attorney, P. Paul Cocoros. According to the firm's official website, Mr. Cocoros is a former assistant state attorney with extensive courtroom experience, and he has spent more than 40 years in active trial practice in Maryland courts and the U.S. Federal Courts. He attended Baltimore City College, earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, and received his law degree from the University of Baltimore, with additional training through the National College of District Attorneys. The firm operates four convenient locations: the Anne Arundel County office at 6301 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie, MD; a Dundalk/Essex office at 7222 Holabird Avenue in Dundalk, MD; an Edgewood office at 2009 Pulaski Highway in Edgewood, MD; and the Baltimore City office referenced in third-party directories at 1605 St Paul Street. The firm advertises free initial consultations and a 'No Recovery, No Fee' policy for personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice claims. It emphasizes personalized, empathetic guidance for clients dealing with serious injury, criminal charges, or insurance disputes, and notes that home and hospital visits are available for injured clients. The Glen Burnie office, which serves as one of the firm's main hubs, handles the full slate of practice areas advertised across the site — personal injury/car accidents, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, criminal defense (misdemeanors, felonies, drug charges, domestic offenses, sex offenses), DUI and traffic violations, and other general legal services. Attorney John J. Hammann, who joined the firm in 1989, runs the Criminal and Traffic Violations department and brings experience in Circuit Court, District Court, and the Office of Administrative Hearings; he is a Loyola College of Maryland graduate who also earned his law degree from the University of Baltimore.
- In business
- Over 40 years (per official site)
- Owner
- P. Paul Cocoros, Managing Attorney (former Baltimore City felony assistant state attorney)
- Serves
- Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Harford County, and the surrounding Maryland counties
- Rating
- 4.5 (24 Google reviews per TrustAnalytica) / 4.1 (28 reviews per CGS Lawyer summary) / 4.1 Lawyers.com (2 client reviews)
About the Firm
Law Offices of P. Paul Cocoros is a Baltimore-area trial firm that has been serving clients for over 40 years, according to its official site. The practice operates four convenient office locations — Glen Burnie/Brooklyn, Baltimore City, Dundalk/Essex, and Edgewood — and takes a hands-on approach in which the managing attorney remains an active participant in every case. The firm's messaging emphasizes empathetic, attentive legal guidance, free initial consultations, and a 'No Recovery, No Fee' structure for personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice claims. Home and hospital visits are available for clients who cannot easily travel to an office.
- Four office locations across the Baltimore region
- Free initial consultation
- No recovery / no fee on personal injury, workers' comp, and medical malpractice
- Home and hospital visits available for injured clients
Our Attorneys
The firm's named attorneys are profiled on the 'Our Attorneys' page of ppaul4u.com.
- P. Paul Cocoros — Managing Attorney; over 40 years of legal experience; former assistant state attorney in Baltimore City felony division; Baltimore City College alumnus; undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland; J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law; additional training with the National College of District Attorneys; practice spans Maryland and U.S. Federal Courts.
- John J. Hammann — Attorney running the Criminal and Traffic Violations department; joined the firm in 1989; experience in Circuit Court, District Court, and the Office of Administrative Hearings; graduate of Loyola College of Maryland; J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law.
Practice Areas
The firm's website groups its work into a handful of core practice areas, each supported by its own service page.
Personal Injury & Car Accidents
Personal injury — and especially car accident representation — is positioned as the firm's flagship offering. The site states the firm 'has recovered millions of dollars for our client's personal injury cases, throughout the state' and works on a contingency / 'No Recovery, No Fee' basis for these matters.
- Car accident cases
- Motorcycle accident cases
- Other personal injury matters
- Contingency fee: no recovery, no fee
Criminal Defense
Drawing on P. Paul Cocoros's background as a former assistant state attorney, the firm's criminal defense practice covers the full range of state criminal charges. The criminal-law page describes the team as experienced and aggressive, with backgrounds in criminal law and a willingness to take cases to jury or bench trial.
- All misdemeanors
- All felonies
- Domestic offenses
- Drug charges
- Sex offenses
DUI and Traffic Law
The firm represents clients charged with drunk driving and other traffic violations, with messaging focused on protecting both the client's record and their right to drive.
- DUI/DWI defense
- Traffic violations
- License-related concerns
Workers' Compensation
Workers' compensation is one of the three practice areas covered by the firm's no-recovery, no-fee promise, alongside personal injury and medical malpractice.
- Workplace injury claims
- Contingency fee arrangement
Medical Malpractice
The medical malpractice page positions the firm to help victims of medical negligence recover compensation for pain and suffering, with free initial consultations offered.
- Medical negligence claims
- Pain and suffering damages
- Free initial consultation
Office Locations
The firm lists three physical offices on its site, with the Glen Burnie office serving as the Anne Arundel County hub referenced in the Catholic directory entry.
- Anne Arundel County — 6301 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 — Main (410) 636-8004 — Fax (410) 636-8007
- Dundalk/Essex — 7222 Holabird Avenue, Dundalk, MD 21222 — Main (410) 576-0700
- Edgewood — 2009 Pulaski Highway, Edgewood, MD 21040 — Main (410) 679-3232 — Fax (410) 679-3262
- Baltimore City office referenced at 1605 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21202 in third-party directories
Reviews & Reputation
Third-party directories report strong but mixed ratings for the firm. TrustAnalytica lists a 4.5-star average across 24 Google reviews, while a CGS Lawyer summary cites a 4.1 average across 28 user reviews. Lawyers.com shows a 4.1 overall rating from two client reviews and notes two awards received in 2021. Reviews frequently praise fast, professional, and client-focused service — particularly from attorney John (Hammann) and staff member Cindy on personal injury cases — though some clients have reported communication gaps and dissatisfaction with outcomes.
- 4.5 stars / 24 Google reviews (TrustAnalytica)
- 4.1 stars / 28 user reviews (CGS Lawyer summary)
- 4.1 Lawyers.com overall rating across 2 client reviews; 2 awards listed for 2021
- Common praise: quick settlements, professional staff, personalized attention, experienced attorneys
- Common concerns: communication delays, fee reduction disputes
Contact & Initial Consultation
Prospective clients are invited to call the office nearest them for a free initial consultation. The site highlights a 'No Recovery, No Fee' policy across personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice matters, and offers home and hospital visits for clients unable to travel to an office.
- Free initial consultation on all matters
- No recovery / no fee on personal injury, workers' comp, and medical malpractice
- Home and hospital visits available
- Email: ppaul@ppaul4u.com (P. Paul Cocoros), John@ppaul4u.com (John J. Hammann)