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Biography
I am a former attorney for the District of Columbia government. I defended the D.C. government in a range of legal matters including: general civil litigation, personal injury, negligence, police misconduct, employment, medical malpractice and landlord-tenant.
I have been in private practice since 1995. I primarily am engaged in civil litigation in the District of Columbia and Maryland. My practice areas include: personal injury, employment, real estate litigation and criminal defense. I represent clients at all levels from administrative hearings to trials and appeals.
I have served as Chairperson of the District of Columbia Board of Appeals and Review. This was an independent appellate body which handled various administrative appeals.
I am a graduate of Howard University and the George Washington University National Law Center. I am a nationally published legal author and a former adjunct professor.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
38 years | 500 cases
Personal Injury
20%
38 years | 400 cases
Employment and Labor
15%
38 years | 200 cases
Real Estate
10%
33 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-200 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Maryland for 25 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 41 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John F Pressley Jr.
Ste 412, 7600 Georgia Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20012
Law Office of John F. Pressley, Jr.
7600 Georgia Avenue N. W., Suite 412, Washington, DC, 20012
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Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
I-N-T-E-G-R-I-T-Y.
NO smoke and mirrors. NOT motivated by $. IF there is ANY fleeting chance that Mr. Pressley Jr. will take you case, you would likely be well advised to heed his advice and direction... A wonderful human being. Great guy. Great person. Great legal consultant. Great litigator. Perfect pitch. He assiste...
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Experience
Honors
1981
Outstanding Young Men of America, National Organization
1975
Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, Association of College Honor Societies
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Attorney and Counsel at Law, Law Office of John F. Pressley, Jr.
1988 - 1995
Assistant Corporation, District of Columbia Office of the Corporation Counsel
Associations
Washington Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Education
1983
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
George Washington University
MA - Masters
1972
Howard University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
1983
The Hatch Act and Its Implications for Federal Workers
The Hatch Act and Infringement of Fundamental Political Rights: A Continuing Controversy
Publications
2001
National Bar Association Magazine
Litigating Police Cases
1993
The Practical Litigator
Defense of Civil Rights Cases
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can federal employees file wrongful termination/defamation cases in state court? Can I sue federal employees as individuals?
22 Aug 2013
Q&A
Can I subpoena a witness living at 150 miles from the court of Howard county Maryland?
21 Aug 2013