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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

231 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 39 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Alcohol related charges

Attorney At Law, Kevin J. McDevitt (Leonardtown, Maryland), did an excellent job representing me when I was charged with alcohol related driving violations. Kevin is an honest, straightforward man and understands the local government’s practices. From the moment I met Kevin, I knew that he was going... to work hard to help me understand the confusing judicial landscape. Kevin would go out of his way to guide me towards the voluntary yet important steps I would need to take in order to receive the best result. Kevin has worked on the prosecuting side and is now on the defenses side. Because of this, Kevin has a boundless familiarity with what is going on in the mind of prosecutors. Kevin will do everything in his power to help represent his client to the best of his ability. If you are facing a difficult situation, I highly recommend scheduling a meeting with Kevin and you will see for yourself what it is like to be represented by an excellent attorney.

Posted by Brian Tarleton | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Listen to this Man

Due to a poor life choice I found myself charged with dui/dwi. I had previously engaged the services of Kevin Mc Devitt for other business and knowing this as an area of his expertise sought his counsel. He thoroughly educated me on the judicial process I was about to go through. Kevin immediately ar...ranged for an MVA hearing and had me enroll in an alcohol counseling class. Due to several postponements my MVA hearings came before my trial. Kevin skillfully navigated two MVA hearings and I was able to retain my full license with no restrictions. My trial was postponed seven times over the course of six months: at times I was considering accepting pleas just to put this mistake behind me. Kevin however, even after all this time remained focused on what was most important the best possible outcome for his client. Kevin's knowledge, persistence and professionalism all led to my case being nolle prosequi in part because of the alcohol counseling class he had me attend at the very beginning of this long drawn out process. The outcome of my case was very fortunate. I would strongly courage anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation to contact Mr Kevin McDevitt and heed his advice.

Posted by Katie | April 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Current Day Perry Mason

Without a doubt, Mr. McDeviitt is the 2017 version of defense attorney Perry Mason. Just as Perry Mason defends dozens of falsely accused people and he manages to clear each and every one of them, so does Kevin J. McDevitt, Esquire. I have hired Mr. McDevitt several times for several different types... of cases and each and every time he was SUCCESSFUL and I left the courtroom 100% vindicated!!! Not only was Mr. McDevitt successful in defending me against these false accusations, but he also guided me in the process of getting my record EXPUNGED from the false charges!! In my latest case, Mr. McDevitt had the plaintiff stammering so badly because they didn't even know how to respond to Mr. McDevitt!! Mr. McDevitt is absolutely BRILLIANT. He thinks very quickly on his feet; he is extremely articulate; he knows the law inside and out; and guaranteed he will give you the BEST legal representation that money can buy! God forbid I ever find myself (or any of my friends or family for that matter) in legal trouble again you can believe that we will be calling Mr. McDevitt. If you want to win your case you need to hire Mr. McDevitt asap!!!!

Posted by m | January 05, 2017 | DUI & DWI

acoholic

A little faith and a Badass Rave Reviews ok heres one I went too Mr. KEVIN with 5 charges alcohol related.... I watch Mr. KEVIN do his thing.... Paperwork correct..... Ear to the ground.... Seek Find Weakness.... I watch Mr. Kevin "put in work" .....AWESOME Outcome I had 1 charge N...O JAIL TIME...........RAVE!!! YEA Much Love to Mr.Kevin.....A good Lawyer and becomes a friend. Marshall

Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

MVA FAVROBAL HEARING

Best attorney in Leonardtown, Maryland. Very knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt response when you call. Went to MVA hearing Kevin identified all the issues with the police report resulting in favorable MVA hearing for me.

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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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