Gabriel Joshua Christian

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Gabriel Joshua Christian

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at Bowie, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

3060 Mitchellville Rd, Ste 216, Bowie, MD

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About Gabriel

Biography

Community - Competence - Compassion - Success.

We fight to obtain the best possible outcomes for our clients!

We obtain outstanding results for our family law clients!

We zealously pursue compensation for our clients!

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 34%

34%
Criminal Defense 33%

33%
Personal Injury 33%

33%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

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Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 34 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gabriel J. Christian & Associates, LLC

3060 Mitchellville Rd, Ste 216, Bowie, MD, 20716-1397

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Gabriel Joshua Christian's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

308 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | 3 stars

Posted by StillStanding | January 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Too Busy

The Judicial culture I cant say I understand 100%. For some odd reason I feel like my case was thrown. You ever seen sporting events when looking from the stands things just don't look right and certain things should have never been allowed to occur. I feel like I was left out in deep water to suffer... worngfully. At one point I saw the fight in Mr. Christian leave completly. Not probing anyone and allowing false statements to go unchallenged. At one point mid hearing it was almost like he had enough, dropped his shoulders and accepted defeat. Disregarding purpose and my future. I believe Mr. Christian is a very good attorney and want the best for his clients. I believe if Mr Christian wasn't so assumptive towards my case and pulled various records and had the time to understand what he was fighting for Im convinced a totaly different outcome would have been produced. What is the backup plan when a judge doesn't allow key elements and evidence to be presented? What is plan B? What is plan C? Mr. Christian is really In need of urgent support. The way my case went should have never went the why it did considering the facts that was never I mean not once defended nor presented. If you want someone to just stand with you and have a presence OK he's your guy. If you want your case to be handle with extreme attention and care he's your guy only and I mean only if he's not Too Busy. If you notice that youre being rushed or time isnt given to your case leave ASAP. Its too risky to just move in a perception of winning without any sort of honest and true preparation. Although a client may not show well on the stands at least in my misunderstanding of the Judicial Culture, I thought your Attorney was there to hold a particular etiquette, and walk a outsider through a complex system making any client presence heard and received.

Gabriel Christian

Replied last January 29, 2019

Dear Sir, Thanks for the feedback. At the first trial in your matter, we won your case and you were rightly proud of our outstanding work. Remember, it was our good preparation and our holding your hand through the complex maze of trial requirements which made for our early success. However, your wife appealed as was her right. She was now in the Circuit Court with a new judge who looked at the facts differently., We fought a terrific fight and lost. The sensitive nature of your case makes it such that many judges err on the side of extreme caution to avoid any loss of life or limb that can be later laid at their door. However, in an effort to accord our persuasive argument value, the judge denied the opposition's request for support payments from you and disallowed the one-year stay-away order sought against you. The stay-away order was abbreviated. We are thankful for the opportunity to have served you which we did well. While it is true that I am busy, you always had access to my office and the result of a new trial at appeal had nothing to do with how busy we are. Our clients have our time. We wish you all the best and you shall overcome this moment, with our help if possible.

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Gabriel Joshua Christian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sahmra Stevenson

Family lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"A pleasure to work with. Professional, polite and a great trial attorney."

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Martin Oliverio

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Although Mr. Christian and I have been on opposing sides of matters, he is always professional. He works amicably with other counsel to reach a good result acceptable to both sides. He always comports himself in a congenial and collegial manner with members of the Bar."

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Christopher Martin

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Christian is a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is dedicated to the advancement of his client's cause and always seeks just compensation for his clients."

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Evann O'Donnell

General practice lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Gabriel Christian is an experienced trial litigator and masterful orator. He passionately advocates on behalf of his clients and cares deeply about their cases. I consult with him on my most challenging matters and have won many victories with the help of his innovative strategies."

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Edward Leyden

Personal injury lawyer

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Evann O'Donnell

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Ethiopian Star, HIH Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie Haile Selassie – President of the Ethiopian Crown Council

2016

Top 100 Attorney, National Black Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Attorney, National Black Lawyers

2015

Judicial Commissioner, Maryland Court of Appeals

2015

Caribbean Community Leader Award, Trinidad Working Women Association

2014

Judicial Commissioner, Maryland Court of Appeals

2013

Judicial Commissioner, Maryland Court of Appeals

2012

Judicial Commissioner, Maryland Court of Appeals

2011

Judicial Commissioner, Maryland Court of Appeals

2010

Judicial Commissioner, Maryland Court of Appeals

2009

Judicial Commissioner, Maryland Court of Appeals

2008

Judicial Commissioner, Maryland Court of Appeals

2007

Judicial Commissioner, Maryland Court of Appeals

1994

Attorney Public Service Award/Doctor Lawyer Partnership, Prince George’s County, Maryland School Board

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Gabriel J. Christian & Associates, LLC

Associations

2019 - Present

National Bar Association

Co-Chair Special Projects Capital Campaign

1991 - Present

J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Prince George's County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2012

Governor's Commission on Carribean Affairs

Commissioner

2009 - 2014

East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.

Historian and Parliamentarian

Sample of Legal Cases

Civilian Victim of Police Assault Gets Justice

All criminal charges against Cunningham were entered Nolle Prosequi. A settlement on damages was reached with Cunningham.

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Education

1991

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of the District of Columbia

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2019

Sexual Harassment Seminar to Church Leadership and Contractors

Protecting The Sanctuary from Sexual Predators and Sexual Harassment Claims

Publications

2010

MAMO! Is the riveting biography by Gabriel J. Christian of Dame Mary Eugenia Charles, a pioneering female attorney of color who becomes Prime Minister of Dominica and the first female head of state in the modern era. Mamo! The Life & Times of Mary Eugenia Charles

Languages

English

French

Spanish

Activity

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