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For over twenty-five years, attorney Darlene Wright Powell has been serving the needs of clients in Prince George's County and surrounding areas. Attorney Powell started her own practice with the goal of better serving her clients by tailoring her practice to fit the specific needs of each client.
To enable her to better serve her clients, she is committed to personally taking the time to meet with her clients to discuss their goals. Attorney Powell's first job as your lawyer is to listen. With an understanding of your situation, she can begin to work with you to fulfill your needs. Attorney Powell is licensed to practice law in both the State of Maryland and in the District of Columbia.
Lawyer and Community Member
Attorney Powell understands that becoming a successful, experienced lawyer requires more than just legal skills. She has been an active participant in public and private community organizations and activities, including the Citizen's Review Board and Prince George's County Management Oversight Panel. Attorney Powell has drawn on her experiences in these activities to become more in tune with the needs and concerns of the community.
Working for the Client
Attorney Powell prides herself on providing a clear picture of the options available to her clients under the law. She strives to help her clients understand the practical consequences of their choices. Whether your case has the potential to involve monetary issues or the possibility of affecting a personal relationship, she can help to provide a better picture of your rights within the law and how each choice will shape your life.
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Chat withState: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1987
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
16701 Melford Blvd, Suite 400, Bowie, MD, 20715
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Posted by Denise | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Darlene Powell is an amazing attorney. Her professionalism, commitment to obtaining favorable outcomes, and solid reputation among my family and friends make her the number one choice for all my legal matters. Over the years, Darlene has represented me in family law (divorce and child custody), per...
Posted by Marie | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney
There is no one I know who will fight harder for her clients with full knowledge of how the system works than Mrs. Powell. She is an excellent lawyer, with unquestioned integrity and drive on behalf of her clients. I would highly recommend her services to anyone who finds themselves in an unfortunate...
Posted by Kevin | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I have been a client of The Law Offices of Darlene Wright Powell, P.A. for over 17 years for representation in several different legal matters. Darlene is of the highest caliber and an absolute joy to work with. She has handled everything from obtaining a large settlement for me in an automobile acci...
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Powell is very knowledgeable and extremely professional. It was a pleasure working with her on a domestic legal matter. Further, her client was very satisfied with the attention and level of competency displayed by Attorney Powell."
"I recently worked with Ms. Powell in a custody/child support matter. Ms. Powell was very professional, and very knowledgeable in the area of family law."
"I highly recommend Ms. Powell. She is highly competent, friendly and accessible. She is a credit to her profession."
"Darlene has been fighting for her clients for over 25 years. She has provided mentorship and guidance to many young attorneys along the way. I'm proud to be one! She practices primarily in Prince George's County and is well known in the legal community. Choosing her to be your advocate is a wise decision!"
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2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
5.0 of 5.0 Overall Client Rating, Lawyers.com
2018
5.0 of 5.0 Overall Client Rating, Lawyers.com
2017
5.0 of 5.0 Overall Client Rating, Lawyers.com
2016
5.0 of 5.0 Overall Client Rating, Lawyers.com
2015
Mock Trial- Judge, Bar Association
2015
Principiante II, Academia De Espanol Nicoya
2015
5.0 of 5.0 Overall Client Rating, Lawyers.com
2014
5.0 of 5.0 Overall Client Rating, Lawyers.com
2013
5.0 of 5.0 Overall Client Rating, Lawyers.com
2006
Mock Trial Coach, Eleanor Roosevelt High School
2003
Member of Citizens' Review Board, Appointed by Governor Ehrlich
2002
Member Prince George's County Management Oversight Panel, Appointed by Governor Glendening
1990
Trustee for Maryland Public Defender System, Appointed by Governor Schaefer
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Commencement Speaker, Everest College
1994 - Present
Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Darlene Wright Powell, P.A.
1989 - 1994
Managing Attorney, Law Firm of Powell and Powell, P.A.
1989 - 1990
Contract Attorney, Maryland OPD
1987 - 1988
Associate Regional Counsel, Kaiser Permanente
1986 - 1987
Associate General Counsel, M-NCPPC
1986 - 1986
Attorney, Fidelity and Deposit Company
1986 - 1986
Lecturer (Summer 1986), University of Maryland School of Law
1984 - 1984
Legal Methods Assistant (Fall 1984), University Of Maryland School Of Law
2002 - Present
Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador NetworkMember
1995 - Present
American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America)Member
Member
Former Member
Former Member
Former Member- Publications Committee
Former Member- Public Service Committee
Former Member- Public Service Committee
2014 - 2016
Community Crisis Services, Inc.Member of Board of Directors
2003 - 2006
Citizens' Review Board for ChildrenMember
2002 - 2014
Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador NetworkChair
2002 - 2002
Management Oversight PanelMember
1998 - 2002
Mission of Love, Inc.Advisor/Board of Directors Member
1997 - 1998
Mission of Love, Inc.Chairperson, Board of Directors
1990 - 1992
Maryland Public Defender SystemMember of Board of Trustees
Case won resulting in IRS making nationwide changes in how it gathered change of address information for taxpayers.
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BS - Bachelor of Science
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Certificate
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Certificate
2019
Wills and Estate Planning (Wills, Living Wills, Financial and Healthcare Powers of Attorney)
2015
Family Law
2015
Mock Trial Judge
2014
Family Law
2013
Know Your Courthouse
2012
Litigation
1986
Bar Exam Preparation Course
1985
1984
1983
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