L. Barrett Boss

L. Barrett Boss

also known as Barry Boss

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime

The Army and Navy Building, 1627 I Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC

About L.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

39 years | 700 cases

50%
Federal Crime 25%

39 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 575-695 per hour

Pro bono

5 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 30 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 39 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1986

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1985

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Cozen & O'Connor

The Army and Navy Building, 1627 I Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC, 20006

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L. Barrett Boss's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
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Posted by James | May 30, 2013

Semi-retired

20 years ago (1994) Barry saved my job at Georgetown University. I was since promoted and received several employee commendations. I retired from the university in 2003 and as a result of the staff benefits package, my son who was 5 years old at the time, received the dependent tuition. He graduated... this month from the University of Maryland with honors. Although I have not spoken to Barry in over twenty years, I credit his wisdom, intelligence and fortitude for making this all possible for me, my wife Faith and Zach. We will be forever greatful. Which is why I have no problem with leaving my name.

Posted by anonymous | April 3, 2009

Barry saved my son's life.

Barry helped me to save my son's life. He so well represented him in our legal case; but, that was only a part of his excellence. He helped my son to survive with his knowlege of psychology , his compassion, caring and support, so my son did not act on his suicide thoughts. Barry helped him to m...aintain his drug sobriety through an incredibly difficult and painful legal case. My son was suicidal from the angst of this case which required my son to look back at his years of child abuse and then into his past drug addiction. Barry worked with my son, my son's psychologist and with me to get through this ordeal. Barry followed through perfectly and quickly on any matter that needed attention. I never had to wait for a response in those difficult months which spanned well over a year. Quite an accomplishment! He developed positive relationships with the prosecution and kept things on as even keel as possible. I highly recommend Barry and am grateful to have found him.

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L. Barrett Boss's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Katz

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"For years, I have known Barry as a highly skilled, highly knowledgable devoted criminal defense lawyer. I have appreciated his ego-less demeanor in talking with me about criminal defense. Barry is among those lawyers I would not hesitate to recommend to other criminal defendants when I have a conflict due to co-defendants in a case."

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Jon Norris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barry wrote the book on Federal Criminal Practice. He is one of the best."

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Jeff Ifrah

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2006

Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award, The George Washington University Law School

2000

R. Kenneth Mundy Lawyer of the Year, District of Columbia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Member, Cozen O'Connor

2000 - Present

Adjunct Professor, The George Washington University Law School

2000 - 2004

Partner, Asbill Moffitt & Boss

1995 - 2000

Public Defender, Federal Public Defender's Office

1992 - 1995

Partner, Asbill Junkin & Myers

1986 - 1991

Associate, Asbill Junkin Myers & Buffone

Associations

2006 - Present

American Board of Criminal Lawyers

Fellow

2006 - Present

American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section Sentencing Committee

Co-Chair

2004 - 2006

American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section Corrections and Sentencing Committee

Co-Chair

2000 - 2002

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member, Money Laundering Task Force

2000 - 2004

Co-chair

1994 - 1995

Programs Committee, DC Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Chairman

Education

1985

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor with High Honors

1982

Bates College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2007

Aviation and Space Law Litigation

Criminalization of Aviation Accidents

2007

16th Annual National Federal Sentencing Guidelines Seminar

Plea Bargaining In the Post-Booker Era

2006

Government Investigations Seminar

What Every In-House Counsel Should Know Once a Government Investigation Commences

2005

Complex Litigation Seminar

Plea Negotiations in Complex Cases

2005

14th Annual National Seminar on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

Plea Bargaining in the Post Booker Era

2004

Continuing Legal Education Program

How to Avoid Criminal and Civil Pitfalls for Charitable and Non-profit Entities

Publications

2008

Federal Criminal Practice (Book)

2008

The Champion magazine Money Laundering Defense After Santos and Regalado Cuellar

2007

Washington Post Where Victims' Rights Go Wrong

2006

Criminal Justice Magazine Negotiating Federal Plea Agreements in the Post-Booker World: "Same As It Ever Was"

2006

Inside the Minds: Best Practices for White Collar LItigation White Collar Criminal Defense in the Post-Enron Era: An Overview

2000

Federal Sentencing Reporter Time Does Not Heal All Wounds

1998

the Champion magazine Downward Departures in Money Laundering Cases: The Punishment Should Fit the Real Crime

1997

Federal Sentencing Reporter Do We Need to Increase The Sentences in White Collar Cases? A view from the trenches

1995

Champion magazine Sentencing Manipulation and Entrapment as Defenses

Languages

English

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