About Robert Benjamin
Robert Benjamin Middleton is an attorney at Price Benowitz. He works within the firm’s practice that handles criminal matters and related litigation. Colleagues describe him as steady in court and methodical in preparation.
Middleton completed his legal training before entering private practice. Over the course of his career he has taken on courtroom work and client counseling. He has practiced in matters that require attention to procedure, evidence and negotiation, and he has handled both pretrial and trial phases of cases.
He maintains professional memberships that connect him to Maryland’s criminal defense community. He holds current membership in the Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer Association and belongs to other professional groups. Those memberships keep him engaged with developments in criminal law and provide regular contact with peers who handle similar matters.
In practice, Middleton’s work centers on defending individuals accused of crimes. He represents clients through arraignment, discovery, plea discussions and trial when required. He handles motions practice and evidentiary hearings and works to present factual narratives and legal arguments relevant to his clients’ situations. He also advises clients about procedural options and potential outcomes as cases move through the system.
Clients and colleagues say he pays careful attention to case details and to the mechanics of litigation. He prepares witness statements, reviews police reports and crafts arguments designed to test prosecution theories. Outside the courtroom he negotiates with prosecutors and evaluates offers of resolution against the risks and benefits of continuing to trial.
At Price Benowitz, Middleton is part of a team that responds to a steady docket of criminal matters. He participates in case strategy meetings and contributes to the firm’s litigation files. In recent years he has continued to expand his practical experience in criminal defense and remains active in bar-related programming and continuing legal education.
He continues to practice criminal defense at Price Benowitz and represents clients in trials, hearings and plea negotiations.
