John A Barber

John A Barber

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 24 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Wilmington, DE
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Juvenile

24B Trolley Square, Wilmington, DE

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

100% Criminal Defense, including but not limited to: DUI and Traffic offenses, Misdemeanors, Domestic Violence, Juvenile charges, Sex offenses, Drug cases, and all Felony offenses.

11 years

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

11 years

25%
Juvenile Law 25%

11 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Delaware for 24 years

State: Delaware

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

John A. Barber, Esq.

24B Trolley Square, Wilmington, DE, 19806

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John A Barber's Reviews

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25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kenny | October 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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John Barber is an Amazing Lawyer!

John Barber not only helped me and my family in a tremendous way, but he also helped us to feel confident and comfortable every step of the way. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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Empathetic and Understanding

I contacted John Barber because my son, a college student, had made some poor decisions ending in an arrest and misdemeanor charges. Never in a million years did I think I would be in the position to need a lawyer to defend my son. I reached out to John on a weekend day in a panicked state and he g...ot back to me within an hour. John really eased my son and my fears immediately with his calm approach and explanation of steps forward in a very clear manner. John provided us with advice towards the best approach given all the circumstances and made sure we were comfortable with his recommendations before proceeding. I am very relieved and happy to say, John was able to reduce the charges to a fine and my son will not have a record. Strongly recommend John Barber should you find yourself in a situation requiring a competent and understanding lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | May 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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John Barber

John was a pleasure to work with and extremely knowledge and was able to get my son's case dismissed! Would highly recommend John's services!

Posted by Emily | March 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and Efficient. Highly recommend!

I found myself in a stressful situation when I received a mandatory court appearance for reckless driving and excessive speeding. Pleading guilty without any legal guidance, I would’ve lost my license over this mistake. I came across John Barber’s practice online and was impressed by his background a...nd reviews. I reached out and quickly received a call back from John himself for a free consultation. He listened to my situation, asked me some follow up questions and clearly explained to me exactly how he would handle this case and what he could offer in terms of legal advice and representation. He clearly explained the payment process so I knew exactly what to expect, no caveats or surprises. Before my arraignment/trial day, he gave me another call to confirm I was ready, and explain to me exactly what would happen. I was left with no questions and feeling very confident after he explained every detail (from what the process was to where I could park). On that day, John found me and met with me to discuss my options. I got a favorable result in court. He was professional and knowledgeable and the entire time he helped to assure me that he would do his very best to get me my desired outcome. I am so grateful for his dedication to representing me and I would very highly recommend John Barber to anyone else needing attorney representation. I hope I won’t find myself in a similar situation again… but if I do, I would definitely know who to call. Thank you John Barber!

Posted by Miranda | February 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Representation

While driving through DE with an out-of-state license plate, I unfortunately got pulled over by a state trooper and was handed a traffic citation that required a court appearance. I called Mr. Barber because I liked his website - no flashy videos, just a personal narrative describing his military ser...vice (which impressed me) as well as his legal career. I left a voicemail and my call was returned a few minutes later by Mr. Barber himself - not his paralegal, not his secretary, not his filing clerk. After thoroughly going over the facts and charges listed on the citation, Mr. Barber explained what his strategy would be if I were to retain him, what his flat fee would be, and answered all my questions. He also asked me how I discovered him and when I told him that the words on his website seemed so genuine that they set him apart from the crowd, he told me that indeed, he had written it all himself - not a marketing company. I breathed a sigh of relief after hiring Mr. Barber because I trusted that his prior experience as a prosecutor and his current relationships with prosecutors would help me achieve a better result than I would have achieved on my own and I was 100% right. With his representation, I ended up with the best possible result. No points on my drivers' record! I'm a lawyer myself (not in the criminal courts, they're another world) so I know there's a vast difference between lawyers who just go through the motions and exceptional lawyers like Mr. Barber that are a step above the rest. So trust me when I say that if you find the State of DE coming after you for any reason, don't punish yourself. Do yourself a solid and call Mr. Barber right away. You will be so grateful that you did:)

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Top Lawyer, Delaware Today

2020

Top Lawyer, Delaware Today

2019

Top Lawyer, Delaware Today

2018

Top Lawyer, Delaware Today

2017

Top Lawyer, Delaware Today

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Law Office of John A. Barber

2001 - 2010

Deputy Attorney General, Delaware Dept. of Justice

Associations

Delaware State Bar Association

Member

Delaware Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

N/A

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Arizona State University

Languages

English

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