About Caeb
Mr. Colravy grew up in Piper City, Illinois and Tampa, Florida. He has lived in the Washington, DC metropolitan area since 1999. Mr. Colravy received his undergraduate education at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.
Mr. Colravy attended law school at the Washington College of Law at American University in Washington, DC. He graduated from law school with cum laude honors and was selected as the “Outstanding Graduate” by the law school faculty. He represented his first clients while still a student attorney in the criminal justice clinic and the human rights impact litigation clinic, and won his first jury trial before graduating law school. He was also the research assistant to Prof. Michael E. Tigar, former chair of the American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation. He worked with Prof. Tigar to plan a 10-day training program for Texas attorneys defending clients facing the death penalty.
Following law school he was selected to be a law clerk for a judge in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland. Following his judicial clerkship, he became a trial lawyer in the Maryland Office of the Public Defender in Montgomery County, where he aggressively represented thousands of clients. As a public defender, he received excellent professional training and gained extensive trial experience. Mr. Colravy has successfully tried hundreds of cases at both the District Court and Circuit Court levels.
After years of service in the public defender’s office, Mr. Colravy entered into private practice at a small Rockville law firm, where he continued to practice criminal defense, in addition to civil litigation (including personal injury, divorce, child custody, and general civil matters).
Mr. Colravy is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association; the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland; the District of Columbia Bar; and the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association.
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 60%
17 years, 2,500 cases
- DUI and DWI: 20%
17 years, 1,000 cases
- Juvenile law: 10%
Juvenile delinquency.
17 years, 350 cases
- Immigration: 10%
Family-based petitions. Criminal-Immigration issues.
Languages spoken
English
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC | Active | 2004 | 10/14/2017 |
| MD | Active | 2002 | 08/07/2019 |
| Legal answers | 7 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Graduate | Washington College of Law | 2002 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Adjunct Professor | American University, Washington College Of Law | 2015 - Present |
| Attorney at Law | Colravy Law Firm, PLLC | 2008 - Present |
| Associate Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice Clinic | American University, Washington College Of Law | 2008 - 2009 |
| Associate Trial Attorney | Kamkari Law Firm | 2007 - 2008 |
| Trial Attorney | Maryland Office Of The Public Defender | 2003 - 2007 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | Circuit Court For Montgomery County, Maryland | 2002 - 2003 |
|---|
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association | Member | N/A |
| District of Columbia Bar | Member | N/A |
| Bar Association of Montgomery County | Member | N/A |
| Maryland State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| American University, Washington College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
Wonderful lawyer! Goes above and beyond the call of duty!!
Posted by Paige
Tue Aug 02 2011
Great Defense Attorney
Posted by anonymous
Fri Jul 29 2011
Attorney endorsements
(13)Somair Alam, General practice Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
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I'm pleased to endorse Caeb. He is a top-notch immigration lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. A highly recommended attorney.
Scott Lemanski, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 7, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Alison Warden, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I had the opportunity to work with Caeb several years ago when we were both students in our law school's criminal defense clinic. I can attest that he has been achieving excellent results for his clients since his first days as a lawyer. He is an extremely bright, capable and effective advocate, as well as an assuring and comforting presence in any difficult situation. I highly recommend Caeb.
David Felsen, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Colravy for many years. He is an attorney of superior skill and intelligence. He is known in the community for handling difficult cases n a professional and efficient manner. We have consulted with each other on numerous occasions and I have seen him in trial. Mr. Colravy is an excellent attorney.
Herbert Ellis, Car accident Attorney on Dec 31, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Louis Leibowitz, Litigation Attorney on Jan 20, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I have known and worked with Caeb for nearly ten years. His dedication to his clients is second to none. Caeb works hard and fights hard on every case. He is a top-notch lawyer.
Michael Rothman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 10, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Caeb is a very responsive, capable, and smart criminal defense attorney. I would not hesitate to use him with a difficult criminal defense matter.
Neil Tyra, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 16, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I fully support Caeb Colravy as an experienced criminal defense attorney in Montgomery County, MD and am happy to refer such clients to him.
Esteban Gergely, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 12, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. He is a fantastic trial attorney and understands the law as good as anyone. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a criminal defense attorney.
David Lucas, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 24, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Caeb and I both clerked for judges in Montgomery County during the same time period. This experience gave Caeb knowledge of the inner workings of the court system that are invaluable for his clients. I would strongly endorse him for anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney.
Mark Kosko, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 11, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Caeb Colravy is an excellent lawyer. I have already referred clients to him in the past because I know he has a reputation of doing well for his clients by fully preparing the cases for trial, maintaining communication with his clients and conducting himself with integrity in and outside of the courtroom.
Kush Arora, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 28, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Caeb for over six years and find him to be an extremely professional, competent and aggressive criminal lawyer. Whether he is representing clients before a judge or jury, his creative thinking and intense knowledge of criminal procedure afford his clients the best possible outcome no matter how serious their charges.
Emily Livingston, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 12, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Caeb Colravy is experienced, tenacious, and a tireless advocate for his clients. He is well-known and well-respected in the legal community and many lawyers, myself included, frequently seek his advice on their own cases. Caeb is one of the finest lawyers I know.
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