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

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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 21 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2004

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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 26 - 30 of 54 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Tammy | January 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Truly a God send

Kevin is truly amazing. This was my second DUI offense and I was scared to death and was looking at at least a year. He was by my side the entire process and put me at ease. I didn't doubt him for a minute and he asked for and got the least possible sentence of just 10 days at home with my family. He... is extremely intelligent and knowledgable in every aspect of the law and we highly recommend him to family and friends.

Posted by Bethany | December 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

Amazing attorney

We hired Kevin to handle a legal matter in Maryland as we lived in Virginia. He took the case Friday night and was prepared by the time we arrived to Maryland on Monday. We could tell right off the bat he was wicked smart and knew his stuff. He met us at court on Tuesday and even though he had the fl...u, he was ready to go. He made several attempts at mediation and when that failed, he represented us at the hearing and he was AMAZING. You could tell he knew his stuff backwards and forward, he's a consummate professional and an amazing attorney. We cannot recommend him enough.

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

Best Lawyer!

I was charged with fishing rule violation in St. Mary’s County MD. I hired attorney Kevin McDevitt to help me resolving the ticket. I am so glad that I made the right choice. Mr. McDevitt is the best. His great understanding of my case and keen observation and constant exploration of the case really ...amazed me. He was always on top of the case. He called me periodically to update me about the case development. He communicated with me in such a way that was concise, and free of either sugar-coating or fear tactics. He went to the court with me and spoke on behalf of me. The case was set free without me even speaking a word in the court. I cannot recommend Mr. McDevitt highly enough, not only for his knowledge, but also for his best-in-class customer service.

Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Please Read

If you are reading this, then you are probably feeling many emotions right now: Anger, Anxiety, Depression, and Sorrow. I've been there. Wondering what's going to happen to your career, family, and assets. It's a daunting feeling, and unfortunately I seem to be a trouble magnet. I've been represented... by many lawyers in our tri-county region of Southern Maryland. I decided to call Kevin because of his unprecedented reputation in our area. I was arrested for drinking and driving, and no this wasn't in our backyard. This was many hours from home. I was kept overnight and had to pay bail to get out. I didn't know what bail was until this incident. I drove straight to Kevin's office the next day when we shook hands. Many months have passed and Kevin has remained by my side. I have NEVER been represented or even heard of another lawyer who is so persistent, energetic, and motivated. We have met at least a dozen of times in person and at least once a week on the phone. From day one, he knew exactly what plea offers were going to be presented to me and what I could expect. The Judge we were facing is notorious for sentencing people to jail and by the book sentences. The local attorneys advised that we do not attempt a bench trial because he does not care how innocent you are. Kevin has experience as a prosecutor and an attorney. He understands how the courtroom operates and is a subject matter expert. He was able to negotiate with multiple states attorneys a plea deal that I could live with. When we got to court for my 3rd hearing, Kevin was able to negotiate again with the 3rd states attorney a no contest plea bargain. The judge didn't even flinch. On top of that, he reduced the sentence from multiple months in the offending county to just a week at our local Southern Maryland facility. Kevin has the knowledge and energy to get you the outcome you desire. I did not have the heart to go to jury trial, but if I did, I wouldn't hesitate asking Kevin to counsel me. He was able to get me a better plea deal than we both expected. Not only that, but we beat the MVA in multiple hearings. It truly is unbelievable. Keep your head up. Kevin will help you.

Posted by David | December 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Emergency protective order

Kevin is awesome lawyer very knowledgeable in his field. The bottom line is any female can go down to the courthouse and put false documents on somebody because they're mad and vindictive person.And Kevin gets to the bottom of it. The case was dropped waiting to get my guns back. After that day in co...urt I need a well-deserved relaxing day out in the woods. Thanks again for all you do.

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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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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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