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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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 21 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2004

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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 54 reviews | General Knowledge

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.

Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Truly great Lawyer, and Great human being too.

Never needed a lawyer before in my life. So when I was in an accident and couldn't remember hardly anything before hand, only the horrible aftermath. I was scared and didn't know what to do. I talked to a few lawyers before I hired Kevin, and they all seemed like good lawyers. But Kevin was the only ...one who seemed like a great lawyer and an understanding person. He understood from the beginning how hard it was hitting me, and knew the severity of what charges I could possibly be facing. He helped put my mind at rest, was genuinely worried about me from the ptsd I was going through, and his expertise in the law helped greatly in allowing me to focus on starting to get my life back on track. There is no perfect outcome from the accident I was, but Kevin helped greatly in getting the best possible outcome I could've hoped for. Regardless of what anyone could be needing a lawyer for, I'd recommend Kevin to anyone. You cannot find a better lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Delivers!

My son was facing criminal charges in two counties as a result of his drug addiction. He had a total of eight charges with one being a DUI and another that carried the weight of a four year sentence and $25k fine. Mr. McDevitt was very knowledgeable about the disease of addiction and explained the ...law in a way that was easy to understand. He also explained the most important thing was seeking treatment because preserving life was obviously more important than any legal case. My son did go to treatment and Mr. McDevitt was able to get all of my sons charges reduced to four payable fines. Through the entire process he knew every detail of the law and kept my son informed of every potential outcome and the pros and cons of each. It is very apparent that Mr. Mcdevitt is not only great at what he does, but practices with much enthusiasm because he loves what he does and it is very evident that he cares about his clients.

Posted by Chris | September 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A good call made...

Recently I found myself in need of assistance from someone with experience and knowledge of the law. Having not been in this position before I researched several appropriate web pages. I soon determined the name that consistently appeared, and had the highest ratings, was Kevin McDevitt. I contact...ed Mr. McDevitt and he immediately set up a meeting. Over the next several weeks we met a few times to discuss my case. Mr. McDevitt was quite thorough in explaining the law as it pertained to me, and what the possible consequences were. He stopped often to verify that I understood everything, and stressed that if I had questions to let him know. He also showed concern for my personal well-being both physically and mentally and gave me phone numbers for professionals in other arenas in case I felt the need to contact them. In court Mr. McDevitt was astute and efficient. He coordinated with the State’s Attorney and worked out a recommendation that was far better than anything I expected. The judge agreed to it and I will be forever grateful. Mr. McDevitt was worth every penny. Hopefully I will not need his assistance again, but should I find myself in another legal quagmire, Mr. McDevitt will be the first one I call!

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.

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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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