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John Louis Machado
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Biography
I am an attorney who focuses almost entirely in Criminal Defense and Criminal Appeals. I practice regularly in D.C. Superior Court and in U.S. District Court for noth the District of Columbia and Virginia. I have also argued before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the U.S. Circuit Court for the Fourth Circuit. I am also a member of the United States Supreme Court.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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- Check
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2001
Licensed in Virginia for 32 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1993
Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
Location
Law Offices of John Louis Machado
Law Office of John Machado, 503 D St NW Ste 310, Washington, DC, 200012728
John L. Machado
503 D Street Northwest Suite 310, Washington, DC, 20001
Law Office of John Machado
503 D Street, NW, Suite 310, Washington, DC, 20001
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John Louis Machado's Reviews
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Posted by Eric | April 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Eric Clark J6 defendant
I was given John as my council by the courts initially but ended up going pro se and using Mr. Machado as my stand by and hired him for the sentencing hearing. John is a great man and personally changed my mom and about attorneys in general. Even after I was pardoned John went above and beyond to sec...
Posted by Eric | November 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
DOJ shill
John Machado is not looking to actually represent you he just wants to coerce you to take a plea deal and get a quick payday. He will not even bother to take it return a single phone call or email if you hire this BAR clown.
John Louis Machado's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known John Machado and watched him work for over 20 years. He is not only a top- notch criminal defense litigator, he cares greatly for his clients. I endorse this lawyer in the highest possible degree."
"I have known Mr. Machado for many years and he has always impressed with his fine, upstanding character and his knowledge of the law. He is highly respected by the judges and the legal community as a whole. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Macho is a smart lawyer and is highly experienced. His work-ethic is well-known in the legal community because of his strong devotion to his many clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is experience, knowledgeable and dedicated to protecting his clients interests."
"I endorse Mr. Machado without hesitation. He is a fearless trial attorney and a tireless advocate for every single one of his clients."
"Great lawyer! Have worked with Mr. Machado in the past. He is professional, courteous and knowledgeable in all aspects of criminal defense. Excellent trial attorney."
"Great lawyer!!!"
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mr. Machado since 1993. John has always been a deft professional. He works very hard and is in the D.C. Superior Court just about every day. He is very busy because he is a good lawyer and his clients are served well by him. I have worked with Mr. Machado both in the same firm when we were Associates in a medium-sized firm and as co-counsel with our own firms throughout the years. John is an excellent, knowledgeable legal resource and is highly ethical in a every way. I give him a soaring endorsement."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2001.
Informal Admonition issued in DC, 2001
updated on 05/24/2012An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2004
Hispanic Heritage Legal Community Award, Community Outreach Recognition and Opportunity (CORO)
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Owner, Law Office of John L. Machado
Associations
2003 - Present
District of Columbia Superior Court Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia
Sample of Legal Cases
United States v. Ali et al.
Affirmed.
United States v. Min et al., 704 F.3d 314 (4th Cir. 2013)
Affirmed (established new Fourth Circuit precedent)
Ramirez v. United States, 49 A.3d 1246 (D.C. 2012)
Affirmed
Lopez v. United States, 30 A.3d 190 (2011)
Affirmed (established new D.C. precedent)
Valdez v. United States, 906 A.2d 284 (D.C. 2006)
Reversal (in our favor)
Education
1992
Notre Dame Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of Miami
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
SCTLA Afternoon CLE Series
Jury or Non-jury Trial and Immigration Issues
2015
HNBF Future Latino Leaders Law Camp
Trial Process and Procedures
2015
DC Superior Court Criminal Division
DC Superior Court Spanish Duty Day Attorney Program
2014
HNBF Future Latino Leaders Law Camp
Trial Procedures and Objections
2013
SCTLA Afternoon CLE Series
Arraignment and Pretrial Detention
2013
HNBF Future Latino Leaders Law Camp
Trial Process and Procedures
2012
HNBF Future Latino Leaders Law Camp
Opening and Closing Statements
2012
Grace Presbyterian Church Financial Series
Wills and Living Wills
2012
D.C. Superior Court Judicial Conference
Contempt in Criminal Protection Orders
2011
Legal and Financial Series for Adults
Co-Instructor
2011
HNBF Future Latino Leaders Law Camp
Opening and Closing Statements
2010
HNBF Future Latino Leaders Law Camp
Direct and Cross Examination
2010
HBA-DC How to Start Your Own Law Practice
Moderator
2010
D.C. Superior Court Judicial Conference
Representation of Domestic Violence Defendants
2005
"Metro Talk with Jerry Phillips"
Panelist
2002
CJA Investigator Training Program
Defense Theories
2001
SCTLA Afternoon CLE Series
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
2001
Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia Continuing Legal Education
Ethics and the Immigrant Client
2000
District of Columbia Central Detention Facility
Civil and Criminal Rights for Hispanic Inmates
1998
D.C. Correctional Dept. Facility
District of Columbia Criminal Legal System
1997
American Legal Institutions LL.M. Course
American Criminal Trial Practice
1992
Basic FOIA Training
Freedom of Information Act
Publications
2000
"Shark Tales"
Contributing Author
2000
Virginia Lawyer (Virginia State Bar)
"Necisita su Cliente un Interprete?: Does Your Client Need and Interpreter?"
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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