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
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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 36 - 40 of 63 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent attorney

Kevin helped our family with a difficult situation our daughter was involved in. He was very professional and explained all the possible outcomes of our case. Upon hiring him, he went right to work for us. He kept us well informed on any updates with the case. About 48 hours after hiring him, he was ...able to get the charges dropped. If you ever find yourself in need of a defense attorney, he would be the first person I would call.

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

At the beginning of December 2016 I was involved in an accident and charged with not only a DUI but three counts of life threatening injury while under the influence. I went to district court and was found guilty of everything and sentenced to three years in jail. I appealed my trial and immediately ...seeked new representation and spoke to McDevitt. He was an outstanding lawyer and regularly called me to inform me of everything going on or met with me almost weekly to keep me on the same page as him. At circuit court he managed to get all the life threatening charges dropped and was able to get me a DUI per se plea. McDevitt was by far the best lawyer to choose for representation. He invests quite a bit of his personal time into his cases to make sure his clients get the best possible result because he genuinely cares about his clients. I would recommend Mr. McDevitt to anyone for any type of legal matter.

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

Best Lawyer in the County

Late last year I had an unforntuate run in with the law. I was pulled over while talking a friend home from a local bar. I was given a breathalizer and field sobriety test, which resulted in a free ride in a cop car. I knew I couldn't fight a DUI charge own my own. I needed a lawyer and a good on...e. Through word of mouth, I was referred to Kevin J. McDevitt. After our first meeting, I had a good feeling about this man. He was professional, insightful, and made me feel like my case was his top priority. He explained my charges and the court system in a way that was easy for me to understand. His coaching prepared me for my day in court. When that day finally arrived, Kevin was on time, and dressed in a suit. He took me to a side room, reviewed the details of my case, and discussed our plan to include the best case scenario all the way to the worst. When the State's Attorney offered a plea deal, Kevin took me aside to discuss what the deal meant and what the consequences would be. We decided to counter. This went back and forth multiple times and with no resolution in sight, Kevin and I were prepared to go to trial. What seemed like the last minute, the State Attorney accepted our counter. Once in front of the Judge, I plead guilty to reckless driving, 6 points on my license, and 40 hours of community service. The Judge ultimately gave me a PBJ for the reckless driving which waived the points. I walked out of court a happy and free man. I could not have down this own my own. Kevin worked his magic and got a 0.15 DUI reduced to reckless driving. My recommendation to anyone in need of a lawyer is: dress professional for court, be confident yet humble, and hire Kevin K. McDevitt!

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 Eric | April 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best attorney

Kevin is a hell of an attorney. In Dec 2017 I was charged with a DUI/DWI. I called Kevin the next day and hired him immediately. He walked me through the entire process from the beginning to the end and even when I was really stressing from all the possible scenarios, he assured me to the best of his... knowledge of all the things, good and bad, that can or could happen. While in the process of prepping for court he took his time and dug deep in to all the information from the police report to my information given and the body cam video. He read and saw the the tiniest things that I didn't notice. When the day for court came, he kept me informed of every little thing that was going on. I can't thank Kevin enough for helping me get all my charges dropped down to just a reckless driving charge. Now I can finally get my career and life back on track.

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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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