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Biography
Max Frizalone is a founding partner of FrizWoods LLC and a Maryland criminal defense attorney with experience on both sides of the courtroom. A former Prince George's County prosecutor and Maryland Public Defender, Max has represented hundreds of individuals charged with serious criminal offenses, from first-time DUI to armed felonies, in District and Circuit Courts across the state. He has been selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2024 to 2026 and recognized by What's Up Annapolis as an Up and Coming Lawyer in Criminal Defense for 2025 - 2026.
Since launching FrizWoods, Max has led the firm to remarkable success, overseeing the defense of more than 800 clients in District and Circuit Court. Under his leadership, the firm has:
These outcomes reflect not only Max's litigation skills but his deep commitment to proactive, personalized defense strategies. Every case is prepared for trial, whether it resolves through negotiation or verdict.
Max's trial and litigation record spans serious felony and misdemeanor charges across Maryland. Below are selected results that highlight his approach to criminal defense. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
For a full list of case outcomes from both Max and Luke Woods, visit our Notable Case Results page.
Education
- National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) â Member. The NCDD is a professional organization dedicated to the improvement of the criminal defense bar and its focus on DUI defense. Membership reflects a commitment to staying current on the science
- law
- and trial techniques unique to impaired driving cases. National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) attorney profile University of Miami School of Law
- Juris Doctorate University of Miami
- Bachelor of Arts & Sciences