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Stephen Snyder leaves the federal courthouse in Baltimore on April 2, 2025, after being sentenced for attempted extortion and related charges. (The Daily Record/Ian Round)
Dec 18, 2025

DOJ argues former med-mal attorney Stephen Snyder was competent to represent himself

Federal prosecutors argued Stephen Snyder fully understood the risks of representing himself at his attempted extortion trial.

Stephen Snyder leaves the federal courthouse in Baltimore on April 2, 2025, after being sentenced for attempted extortion and related charges. (The Daily Record/Ian Round)
Aug 27, 2025

Former med-mal attorney Stephen Snyder appeals conviction

Stephen Snyder, the prominent former medical malpractice lawyer, says he was not competent to represent himself at his criminal trial last fall because of a combined diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and dementia.

Erek Barron
May 12, 2025

Erek Barron joins new law firm after tenure as US attorney for MD

Former U.S. Attorney Erek Barron joined Mintz's white collar and investigations team after serving as Maryland’s U.S. attorney.

Stephen Snyder leaves the federal courthouse in Baltimore alongside ex-wife Julie Snyder on April 2, 2025, after being sentenced for attempted extortion and related charges. (The Daily Record/Ian Round)
Apr 2, 2025

Prominent med mal attorney Stephen Snyder avoids prison for attempted extortion

Stephen Snyder, one of Maryland’s most prominent medical malpractice attorneys, was sentenced for attempting to extort $25 million from UMMS.

Stephen Snyder leaves the federal courthouse in Baltimore on Nov. 22, 2024, after being found guilty of attempted extortion and related charges. (The Daily Record/Ian Round)
Apr 1, 2025

Judge rejects med mal lawyer Stephen Snyder’s motion for acquittal or new trial

A judge rejected medical malpractice lawyer Stephen Snyder’s motion for acquittal or a new trial, days before his scheduled sentencing.

Stephen Snyder leaves the federal courthouse in Baltimore on Nov. 22, 2024, after being found guilty of attempted extortion and related charges. (The Daily Record/Ian Round)
Mar 24, 2025

Prosecutors seek 3-year prison sentence for med mal attorney Stephen Snyder

Federal prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence for Stephen Snyder, the prominent medical malpractice attorney who was convicted of attempted extortion.

Stephen Snyder leaves the federal courthouse in Baltimore on Nov. 22, 2024, after being found guilty of attempted extortion and related charges. (The Daily Record/Ian Round)
Jan 28, 2025

MD high court temporarily suspends Stephen Snyder’s law license

The Maryland Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Stephen Snyder’s law license in the state.

Veteran medical malpractice attorney Stephen Snyder represented himself in his federal trial on attempted extortion charges. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Dec 17, 2024

Judge says Stephen Snyder is ‘financially unable to obtain counsel’

Stephen Snyder, one of Maryland’s most successful attorneys, was described as “financially unable to obtain counsel” in a Dec. 12 order.

Stephen Snyder leaves the federal courthouse in Baltimore on Nov. 22, 2024, after being found guilty of attempted extortion and related charges. (The Daily Record/Ian Round)
Dec 12, 2024

Stephen Snyder must continue to represent himself, as judge rules his request ‘not sincere’

Stephen Snyder must continue to serve as his own lawyer, U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy Sullivan ruled.

Stephen Snyder leaves the federal courthouse in Baltimore on Nov. 22, 2024, after being found guilty of attempted extortion and related charges. (The Daily Record/Ian Round)
Dec 10, 2024

Stephen Snyder asks to interview jurors, worried they knew he was jailed for contempt

Stephen Snyder, who was convicted of attempted extortion last month, filed a request to interview the jurors.

Stephen Snyder leaves the federal courthouse in Baltimore on Nov. 22, 2024, after being found guilty of attempted extortion and related charges. (The Daily Record/Ian Round)
Dec 6, 2024

Stephen Snyder asks for standby lawyer to take over case after conviction

Stephen Snyder, who was convicted of attempted extortion after representing himself, has asked his standby counsel to take over ahead of his sentencing.

Stephen Snyder leaves the federal courthouse in Baltimore on Nov. 22, 2024, after being found guilty of attempted extortion and related charges. (The Daily Record/Ian Round)
Nov 22, 2024

Stephen Snyder found guilty of attempted extortion

Stephen Snyder, one of Maryland’s most prominent attorneys, was found guilty of attempted extortion and related charges.