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John P. Flannery II
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Biography
John P. Flannery, featured in "Who's Who in America," is renowned for his comprehensive legal expertise and media appearances on legal and political topics. His career as a federal prosecutor in New York involved high-profile cases like organized crime and securities fraud. In private practice, John played a pivotal role in key negotiations such as the Air Traffic Controllers Strike. On Capitol Hill, he served as Special Counsel, handling investigations from labor union influence to President Clinton's impeachment. As Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, John advanced legislative initiatives.
Currently at Campbell Casto Clark, P.C., he focuses on civil, criminal, and appellate litigation, particularly white-collar defense, and chronic pain cases, which informed his book "Pain in America." John's academic credentials include degrees from Fordham, Columbia, and George Washington University.
We have been handling criminal and civil cases for more than fifty years; we fight for our clients.
We know the accused is often unfairly treated, and overcharged; we fight for the accused's rights.
We are advocates in complex and simpler but important civil litigation in federal and state courts.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
52 years
White Collar Crime
30%
Litigation
10%
47 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-600 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in West Virginia for 16 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 42 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 42 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 53 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Location
CAMPBELL FLANNERY
(202) 365-5060
Fax
(202) 902-8212
Mobile
1602 Village Market Blvd #225, Leesburg, VA, 20175
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Online Presence
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Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Top-Tier Criminal Defense Lawyer, Dedicated To The Best Interest of His Client!
Consummate professional in every aspect. John knows the law from both sides of the aisle from his decades of experience at the local, state and federal level, as both a Prosecutor and Defense Attorney. John's a local attorney with a respected national reputation. He has a deep familiarity with the...
Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Timely, Reliable and Thoughtful Counsel
Mr. Flannery has reviewed and improved my business agreements and has provided strategic advice related to my business plan and planned alliances. I find his education in engineering and business experience to be extremely helpful supplements to his extensive knowledge of the law.
Posted by Paul | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Client
John is an excellent advocate. When he takes your case, he is passionate and thorough. My personal feeling is that older, smart counsel is worth the money especially when, like John, they are in physically great condition. The wisdom a lawyer gains from many years of practice is invaluable.
Posted by Gary | March 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense
When only the best will do, John is your man. You can be confident with John in your corner !
As a former client who was unjustly prosecuted by over zealous LEO, I can state that John is the very best defense attorney you could want. He gets personally involved and his vast knowledge of the law and procedure saved the day for me as well as expose the corruption on the side of those sworn to u...
John P. Flannery II's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known John for decades who has earned a reputation as a tireless, tenacious advocate for his client. I can recall of one case that John was involved in Loudoun Circuit in which the Pretrial Motions took more than a month based on their complexity and volume of material; this is unheard in state court. With his background of a federal prosecutor, John should be on anyone's short list for defense in federal court."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Commemorate Service in Litigation, Loudoun County Democratic Committee
1996
Marshall Stern Award, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1983
Commemoration of Service - Special Counsel, U.S. Senate Labor Committee
1979
SPECIAL COMMENDATION - for OUTSTANDING SERVICE, US Department of Justice
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Principal, Campbell Flannery
1998 - 2001
Special Counsel/Chief of Staff, U.S. Congress, House Of Representatives
1997 - 1998
Special Counsel, U.S. Congress, House of Representatives, Education & Workforce Committee
1996 - 1997
Special Counsel, U.S. Congress, House of Representatives, U. S. House Judiciary Committee
1985 - 1986
Assistant District Attorney, Bronx County DA’s Office
1984 - 1996
Principal, John P. Flannery, Esq., P.C.
1984 - 1984
Democratic Nominee, U.S. Congressional Nominee, 10th Congressional District, Virginia
1982 - 1983
Special Counsel, U.S. Congress, U.S. Senate Labor Committee
1982 - 1982
Special Counsel, U.S. Congress, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
1979 - 1982
Senior Associate, Poletti Freidin Prashker Feldman & Gartner
1974 - 1979
Assistant U.S. Attorney, U. S. Attorney, Southern District of NY
1972 - 1974
Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, apptd by Judge Paul Hays
Associations
1985 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember/former Member Board of Directors
1979 - Present
US Attorney Robert Fiske Association.Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Florida v. Richard Paey
Full and complete pardon
Education
2002
GW Graduate School
MSIS
1972
Columbia University School of Law
JD
1969
Columbia Engineering
BS - Bachelor of Science
1969
Fordham College
BS
Speaking Engagements
2017
Rust Library
"VOTING RIGHTS"
Publications
2008
George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal
“Students Died at Virginia Tech Because Our Government Failed to Act,” 18 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY CIVIL RIGHTS LAW JOURNAL 285 (Spring 2008)
2007
Ithaca Manor Press LLC
PAIN IN AMERICA – AND HOW OUR GOVERNMENT MAKES IT WORSE!
2007
US Congress, House Judiciary Committee
Congressional Testimony, on “THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISISTRATION’S REGULATION OF MEDICINE,” before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, July 12, 2007
1995
Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law
, “Governor Allen’s No-Parole Plan: A Billion Dollar Wasteland of Prisons,” 1995 VIRGINIA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL POLICY AND THE LAW 379 (Spring 1995).
1983
US Congress, Labor Committee
THE TIMELINESS AND COMPLETENESS OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION’S DISCLOSURES TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE IN THE CONFIRMATION OF LABOR SECRETARY RAYMOND J. DONOVAN, U.S. Congress, 98th Congress, 1st Session (1983)
1982
US Congress Report, Senate Judiciary Committee
THE UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION OF ROBERT L. VESCO’S ALLEGED ATTEMPTS TO REVERSE A STATE DEPARTMENT BAN PREVENTING THE EXPORT OF PLANES TO LIBYA, U.S. Congress, 97th Congress, 2d Session, (September 15, 1982)
1975
Brooklyn Law Review
“The Misunderstood Pro Se Litigant: More than a Pawn in the Game, 41 BROOKLYN LAW REVIEW 769 (w/ Ira Robbins)(1975)
1973
St. John's Law Review
“Habeas Corpus Bores a Hole in Prisoners’ Civil Rights Actions – an Analysis of Preiser v. Rodriquez,” 48 ST. JOHN’S LAW REVIEW 104
1972
Columbia Human Rights Law Review
“Commercial Information Brokers” 4 COLUMBIA HUMAN RIGHTS LAW REVIEW 203
Languages
English
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