Kevin J McDevitt

Kevin J McDevitt

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Leonardtown, MD
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Social Security

22835 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD

About Kevin

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 21 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2004

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No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Kevin J Mcdevitt LLC

22835 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD, 20650

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Kevin J McDevitt's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

231 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 84 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Top Defense Attorney

Kevin is a great guy and highly skilled attorney. He kept me out of jail (possibly prison) and even made it so I did not have to appear in court. A diligent lawyer that has a detailed knowledge of the local legal system. I am very grateful for Mr. McDevitt's services and it was money well spent.

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

Long long story short I got multiple citations including a DUI a DWI in a car accident that totaled my car. Also I perform poorly on the field sobriety test and I refuse to do a breathalyzer so I called Kevin the next day and at first I had concerns and was worried what I was facing jail time and pos...sibly losing my career so who wouldn't be. The six citations got knocked down to just one traffic violation and the refusal of the breathalyzer was going to have my license suspended. But Kevin found a way to take of that as well...once it was all said and done I hired a lawyer for a very serious situation and only got a minor traffic violation, guess you can say the lawyer did what he was hired to do

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI in Leonardtown, MD

When I was pulled over for a DUI in April of 2018 the first thing that came to mind was, "my career is over." I did decided not to take the breathalyzer and did very poorly in my field sobriety test. Through the recommendation of my cousin who is a lawyer in Kansas I gave Mr. Kevin J. McDevitt a call... and from the moment we set up an appointment my nerves were calmed. He was very upfront with my situation. He never gave me any false hopes just to gain my business. He immediately began to educate me on the whole legal process that was ahead of me. Through his ability to get to know me and understand my situation as well as his expertise not only in the legal system but in all the elements (to include field sobriety testing) that were being used to build a case against me he really prepared me for my court date. Through his knowledge and expertise I received no charges and EVERYTHING was dropped in the case. If you want the best results CALL Kevin J. McDevitt.

Posted by Andy | August 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

A great lawyer

I was wrongly acused of multiple second degree assault charges and hired Mr McDevitt. He worked with me almost weekly helping me to prepare for my case and when the time came he was able to get the charges dropped. I was very satified with Mr McDevitt and would highly recommend him to anyone who ne...eds a good lawyer

Posted by Dennis | August 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

5th driving on revoked and many other traffic offenses

Once again Kevin did and exceptional job with his professional knowledge and aggressive gunslinging defensive mannerism that anyone would want for there defense in a courtroom trial. He has never been the plea bargain type of lawyer that is the normal procedure in saint marys county these days. Kevi...n has been my choice for a lawyer because of his aggressive style. No matter the case, anything from narcotics, domestic problems,dwi,assault,or driving violations. If the states attorney does not offer a plea deal that is to good to pass up then he is always willing to do his homework and prepare to square off in a trial, which unless you have truly been through a trial you must know it is stressful and there are no guarantees just as in the winner of a football game no matter the odds. So I have chosen to use him for these reasons most all my representations by him usually go to trial,once I have provided him with my versions of the incident and evidence I may have I leave the rest to him. He will pick apart the states attorney and police officer to the point that it comes to light that the police lie, decieve, and manipulate most times,and the states attorney is usually coaching the officers and helping them hide and deseve or destroy evidence.as sad as it may sound you are guilty until proven innocent. Unlike what you are supposed to be the opposite. Until you are put into one of these positions no matter how good a person you are how much money you make or your profession you could easily find yourself in trouble one day and think you are going to get preferential treatment because you have never been in trouble a day in your life.Thats going to be your glad you choose Kevin to represent you. Today this was proven again when we ended a 6 hour trial in aquital fory 5th driving on revoked. Ian never proud to get in trouble with the law but in America you have rights unfortunatly it takes a top gun lawyer like Kevin to help you preserve these rights. Q. 11

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Kevin J McDevitt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Berman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. McDevitt is an extremely sharp legal mind. I routinely reach out to him to discuss cutting edge legal issues and tactics. He is diligent, highly competent, and he knows St. Mary's County like the back of his hand. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Mark Riley

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse attorney Kevin McDevitt. Over the last 4 years, I have collaborated and consulted with him on scores of DUI/DWI and criminal matters. He is an experienced and competent advocate who zealously represents and works in the best interests of his clients. Notably, he is particularly sensitive to the adverse impact that an alcohol-related or criminal charge could have on the career of a military service member or federal government employee who holds a security clearance -- and he acts accordingly. Mr. McDevitt always represents his client in a manner that will afford him the best chance of retaining his security clearance. Having myself practiced in the field of National Security Law for the last 18 years, I must note that that Mr. McDevitt's sensitivity to and knowledge of the potential impact of DUI/DWI or criminal charges on a security clearance holder -- and how to handle such situations -- clearly distinguish him from most other attorneys."

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Kathleen Werner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Philip Dorsey

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer is one of the finest DWI attorneys in the State. In addition he is highly professional and agressive"

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Richard Kodzis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure to have known and observed Attorney McDevitt for several years. I am very impressed with his skill and knowledge in the areas of DUI and criminal defense. He works hard to maintain the expertise needed to competently represent the citizen accused."

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Fernando Guerra

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Troy Hansen

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Best criminal defense attorney! Works very hard for his clients."

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Leonard Stamm

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Accepted for National College of DUI Defense (NCDD), National College of DUI Defense (NCDD)

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Best DUI Lawyers in Maryland, HubPages.com

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Law Offices Of Kevin J. McDevitt, LLC

2005 - 2008

Assistant State's Attorney, St. Mary's County State's State's Attorney's Office

2004 - 2005

Assistant State's Attorney, Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2011 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Member

2005 - Present

St. Mary's County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State Of Maryland v. John Edison Jr.

Not Guilty on all charges

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Education

2003

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Salisbury University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

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