Todd Stewart Baldwin

Todd Stewart Baldwin

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

503 D St., NW, Suite #120, Washington, DC

About Todd

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

I have devoted my whole career to representing people charged with crimes. My work is my passion and I truly care about my clients and providing them with the best representation. I have handled cases ranging from first offense shoplifting cases to high profile multiple murder cases, and everything in between.My clients have always been my first priority and I have achieved a high degree of success in the field. I work with people for flexible payment plans and my rates are reasonable.

36 years

50%
DUI and DWI 30%

I have many ways to fight a DWi case.

35 years

30%
Violent Crime 10%

35 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 30 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 32 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1993

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 34 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1991

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1991

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Todd S. Baldwin

503 D St., NW, Suite #120, Washington, DC, 20001

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Todd Stewart Baldwin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

75 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Ryan | April 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Ryan Stevens Defense

Todd Baldwin represented me for my DUI case and is great. On time, professional, and posses great relationships in the DC court. Todd’s years of experience helps with my defense.

Posted by Verrazano Porter ( CHEF-V ) | March 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Lincoln Lawyer …(G.O.A.T)

Todd is truly the greatest of all time I am so grateful that I was introduced to him and decided to go with him for a very high profile case in which he took first degree felony offense and diminished them completely he is a Bull and never gave up on me all the way to the end he fought and he belie...ved in me and stood by my side every step of the way even down to after getting charges reduced to much lower offenses he did the impossible never done before in court history during my sentencing he was still fighting and had charges dropped there yes it’s true during sentencing he still managed to come through and I never spent a day in jail no one with the charges I was facing fought them off the streets but Todd made that happen he is the best lawyer and person I could have ever met and I am forever in debt with him for helping get my life back .. also I may owe him a couple more bills for his therapy sessions he help me through because that was a very very terrible and stressful situation that’s what makes him stand all the way apart from the rest he became a huge asset to my life outside of the courtroom a great friend and mentor and he changed my life forever.. thank you TODD BALDWIN for choosing the career you have chosen and for being the all around person that you are as long as I’m living dinner for you and your family is on the house ..please anyone and everyone that’s in need of the best legal advisor contact TODD BALDWIN you will not be disappointed at all ..thank you again TODD you are awesome

Posted by Michael | March 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Compassionate Advocate

The American criminal justice system can be a frightening experience. Don’t expect “understanding” from law enforcement, prosecutors and judges. Instead, once you are in the system you’re treated as a number to be processed. It can be overwhelming. Into this maelstrom stepped attorney Todd Baldwin wh...o defended my children. Above all Mr. Baldwin is a compassionate advocate! While many attorneys have their eyes on the clock, Todd Baldwin went above and beyond and took the time to see our case through to a successful conclusion. 35 5-star AVVO reviews are a testament to his ability and character. He should run for office and work to improve a system that is desperately in need of reform.

Posted by James | October 22, 2020 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Quick and concise

Mr. Baldwin provided an email summary regarding the DC photo enforcement tickets which provided the answer I needed to set my mind at ease. I very much appreciate his taking the time to do so, even at the cost of my retaining his services.

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Defense Attorney

Todd Baldwin was honestly a gift sent from heaven. He worked extremely hard and was dedicated to give me the best result possible for my criminal case. I honestly do no not think I would have had the same outcome if I went with a different lawyer. He is well connected and has many years of experience... as a defense attorney. I’ve hired him twice, once for a criminal case and another for a traffic violation and I am extremely 100% happy with my results. He can make the impossible, possible for you! He’s given me a second chance in life and I am forever grateful!

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Todd Stewart Baldwin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sean Sherlock

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Todd is an excellent attorney. He is diligent, zealous in his advocacy, efficient, and always laser focused on reaching the best possible resolution for his clients. Todd also has that rare ability to be forceful in his advocacy while not causing needless escalation. Simply put: he's a pro."

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Bernard Crane

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It has been my pleasure to have known Todd Baldwin and worked side by side with him on criminal cases for many years. I have observed first-hand the excellence of his work, and how well he advocates for his clients. I have also observed how he interacts with his clients on a personal level. Mr. Baldwin is an attorney who treats each and every client as a respected equal, and a partner in his or her own defense. He has the respect of all the players when he enters the courtroom, including judges and prosecutors. He has earned it."

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Daniel Bishop

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Machado

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Todd is an excellent attorney and is well respected in the criminal defense community. Besides being a very able and knowledgeable attorney, he also genuinely cares about his clients and does his best to fight for them. I wholeheartedly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

President, District of Columbia Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

1989

Student Body President, George Washington School of Law

1985

University Class Marshall - Best all around student, Syracuse University

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Senior Partner, Law Offices of Todd S. Baldwin

Associations

2016 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

1992 - Present

Mount Olivet United Methodist Church

Sunday School Teacher and Youth counselor

1992 - Present

District of Columbia Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. v Hawkins

Not Guilty on all counts

Commonwealth of Virginia vs. Griffen

Conviction reversed

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Education

1990

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Syracuse University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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