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

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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 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 anonymous | May 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 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 anonymous | September 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best!

I hired Mr. Barber the day before my preliminary hearing was scheduled. He was up front and honest with me and gave me very realistic real life expectations on various ways my case could go. He read over the paperwork with me and explained everything to me in detail in words that made sense to me. He... made me feel as comfortable as possible given the circumstances. Within 20 minutes he came back to me and said that he made a call and had the charges dropped against me. I was so relieved I bounced in my chair 3 times. I would highly recommend John Barber if you’re looking for a criminal defense attorney. He’s professional, honest, courteous, realistic, and kind but above all he gets the job done. If you’re having a doubt about whether or not he’s worth it, take my word from my first hand experience he’s worth it. Thank you Mr. Barber for helping me when I needed it the most. Your services will not soon be forgotten. And I’m going to be a client for life and will recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney.

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Great service

Mr. Barber provided excellent legal services. He was very timely in answering questions. He was able to articulate the process in a way that was easy to understand.

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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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