Serving and Educating Clients with Experience, Skill, and Professionalism

At the law firm of Trainor, Billman, Bennett, Milko & Smith, LLP, our Annapolis family law and criminal defense attorneys have been providing excellent family law and criminal defense legal services to the clients for a combined total of over 150 years. We are a small firm of dedicated attorneys and staff who enjoy our work with clients and are committed to providing exceptional representation to those dealing with difficult legal issues. From our central location in historic Annapolis, only steps from the State Capitol, we proudly serve clients throughout the state of Maryland.

Top-Rated Lawyers Minimizing Risks for Clients

Our law firm and attorneys have been recognized by a number of respected lawyer rating organizations, including Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell and Best Lawyers in America. Our attorneys are so well regarded in the professional community that they are routinely sought after as educators to Judges and fellow attorneys, as well as advisors on burgeoning areas of the law and relevant legislative changes.

Excellence in Family Law and Criminal Defense

Our practice is entirely dedicated to family law and criminal defense, and we have extensive experience in both of these areas. Our highly skilled attorneys have guided clients through a wide variety of legal labyrinths, and they continue to enjoy the challenges.

Our Down-To-Earth Approach

Family law and criminal defense cases can be among the most stressful legal matters, with a great deal at stake for our clients. Our attorneys are dedicated to taking a calm, compassionate, and practical approach to these cases so we can help clients make informed decisions about their legal options.

Our Expertise and Experience have Won Us Clients Throughout Maryland

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Michelle Smith has been testifying throughout this legislative session before the House and Senate of the Maryland General Assembly on family l aw and juvenile law bills as the Co-Chair of the legislative division of the Family & Juvenile Law Section Council of the Maryland State Bar Association. Michelle has also been teaching as an adjunct professor of the University of Baltimore in the post JD certificate program in Family law. Michelle was recently selected by her peers as a 2022 Super Lawyer, 2022 AV Preeminent Rating Judicial Edition by Martindale-Hubble and by public vote to the 2022 Leading Lawyers for Annapolis & Central Maryland list in the area of Domestic Violence Law by What’s Up Media and to the Top Attorneys in Maryland list by Baltimore Magazine.


Jim Milko recently presented a training on recent changes to Child Support laws during the Maryland State Bar Association’s Legal Excellence Week seminars. Jim was recently selected by public vote to the 2022 Leading Lawyers for Annapolis & Central Maryland list in the area of Family Law Mediation Services by What’s Up Media and to the Top Attorneys in Maryland list by Baltimore Magazine.


Leslie Billman has been awarded the distinct peer designation of being in the 2022 Top 10 of all Maryland Super Lawyers and the 2022 Top 50 of Women Super Lawyers and the 2022 AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubble.


Todd Bennett has been selected by his peers as a 2022 Super Lawyer, and awarded the 2022 AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubble and named to the 2022 Best Lawyers in America list.


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Contact Our Top-Rated Maryland Family Law and Criminal Defense Attorneys Today

For help with child custody, support, property division, alimony/spousal support, drug charges, white collar crimes, and other matters related to divorce or criminal defense, complete the form below or call 410-280-1700 to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your case. The law offices of Trainor, Billman, Bennett, Milko & Smith are located in downtown Annapolis, Anne Arundel.

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Serving and Educating Clients with Experience, Skill, and Professionalism

At the law firm of Trainor, Billman, Bennett, Milko & Smith, LLP, our attorneys have been providing excellent family law and criminal defense legal services to clients for a combined total of over 150 years. We are a small firm of dedicated attorneys and staff who enjoy our work with clients and are committed to providing exceptional representation to those dealing with difficult legal issues. From our central location in historic Annapolis, only steps from the State Capitol, we proudly serve clients throughout the state of Maryland.

Top-Rated Lawyers Minimizing Risks for Clients

Our law firm and attorneys have been recognized by a number of respected lawyer rating organizations, including Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell and Best Lawyers in America. Our attorneys are so well regarded in the professional community that they are routinely sought after as educators to Judges and fellow attorneys, as well as advisors on burgeoning areas of the law and relevant legislative changes.

Excellence in Family Law and Criminal Defense

Our practice is entirely dedicated to family law and criminal defense, and we have extensive experience in both of these areas. Our highly skilled attorneys have guided clients through a wide variety of legal labyrinths, and they continue to enjoy the challenges.

Our Down-To-Earth Approach

Family law and criminal defense cases can be among the most stressful legal matters, with a great deal at stake for our clients. Our attorneys are dedicated to taking a calm, compassionate, and practical approach to these cases so we can help clients make informed decisions about their legal options.

Our Expertise and Experience have Won Us Clients Throughout Maryland

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Leslie Billman will be a presenter at the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Family Law 202 webinar being held on March 26. She has been selected to the 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers list. Leslie is teaching The Business of Practicing Family Law at the University of Baltimore.


Todd Bennett has been selected to both the 2021 list of SuperLawyers and Best Lawyers again.


Michelle Smith has been testifying throughout this legislative session before the House and Senate of the Maryland General Assembly on family law and juvenile bills as a member of the Family and Juvenile Law Section Council for the Maryland State Bar Association. She also became an adjunct professor for the University of Baltimore teaching in the post-JD certificate program in Family Law.


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Contact Our Top-Rated Maryland Family Law and Criminal Defense Attorneys Today

For help with child custody, support, property division, alimony/spousal support, drug charges, white collar crimes, and other matters related to divorce or criminal defense, complete the form below or call 410-280-1700 to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your case. The law offices of Trainor, Billman, Bennett, Milko & Smith are located in downtown Annapolis, Anne Arundel.

How Can We Help You?

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