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.

25 years

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

25 years

25%
Juvenile Law 25%

25 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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5.0 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent lawyer

I highly recommend John Barber as your lawyer. He has extensive experience with various situations therefore is able to simply the process and doesn't take up your time unnecessarily. He was able to get the prosecutor to drop the case.

Posted by Erin | March 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

This is Your Guy!

I got handed a really bad deal in terms of a ticket on the highway and had a potential reckless driving/license suspension looming over my head, even with a clean license and no prior tickets. Needless to say, I was STRESSED. I knew that I needed someone to represent me and went on a search to find... the best. After speaking with a few other attorneys that I just felt "ehhh" about, I connected with John and knew he was the one. John instantly made me feel at ease and seemed genuinely interested in what I had to say and in the story of what had happened. He provided great feedback and told me just what he would do if he were in my situation and why it made sense to do that. His fee was extremely reasonable, he sent me over the paperwork the following morning and he then helped me prepare for my court date. He was always very quick to respond to questions/emails and also provided the "why" behind the answers to help eliminate any confusion on my part. He went with me to court and represented me extremely well-I walked away with an extremely favorable outcome and that would not have been possible without his help. I would highly, highly recommend John to anyone-he is top notch when it comes to professionalism and respect.

Posted by Emily | March 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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:)

Posted by Nick | April 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Couldn’t ask for a better attorney.

John was the upmost best attorney I could’ve hired. I was facing two felony charges and a misdemeanor charge. John was able to get both of the felonies plead down. I only ended up with misdemeanor probation. Even after all this, John was again able to assist by helping me get permission to travel on ...a pre-planned out of the country trip, despite my probation. If you are searching for an attorney who will go above and beyond your expectations, John Barber is your guy. Do not hesitate to hire him.

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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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