Abraham Fernando Carpio-Gonzalez

Abraham Fernando Carpio-Gonzalez

also known as Abraham Fernando Carpio

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Hyattsville, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

Prince George's Professional Park, 3311 Toledo Terrace, Suite B 201, Hyattsville, MD

About Abraham

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

Mr. Carpio started working as an Assistant Public Defender in Baltimore City, and then was Commissioned as an Army JAG Officer. He tried scores of Court Martials in Korea, and then became an Appellate Prosecutor. Since leaving the Army in 2006, Mr. Carpio became an Assistant Attorney General for Criminal Appeals, and an Assistant State's Attorney. Mr. Carpio has ample experience at all levels of criminal litigation. Mr. Carpio currently works as a criminal defense attorney in Maryland.

28 years | 300 cases

70%
Personal Injury 15%

Since joining private practice in 2009, Mr. Carpio has been handling complex civil cases involving personal injury, including a wrongful death case and a malpractice action.

17 years

15%
Appeals 5%

While a JAG Corps Captain, Mr. Carpio argued several precendent setting cases before the Army Criminal Appeals DIvision and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. After leaving the Army, then Joe Curran, the Maryland Attorney General appointed Mr. Carpio as an Assistant Attorney General for Criminal Appeals. As an AAG, Mr. Carpio drafted dozens of briefs and argued several cases before the Court of Special Appeals. Mr. Carpio handles appeals and postconviction cases in private practice.

20 years | 150 cases

5%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

Mr. Carpio worked as a trial Attorney for the prestigious Contract Appeals Division of the United State's Army, litigating several multi-million dollar contract disputes and appeals before the Government Accountability Office against national law firms.

18 years

5%
Immigration 5%

Mr. Carpio worked for Catholic Charities and Casa De Maryland assiting attorneys with pro bono immigration cases. Since joining his current law firm, Mr. Carpio has handled asylum, deportation, voluntary departure and family reunification cases under U.S. immigration law.

17 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 27 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Carpio Law Firm, LLC

Prince George's Professional Park, 3311 Toledo Terrace, Suite B 201, Hyattsville, MD, 20782

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Abraham Fernando Carpio-Gonzalez's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Cesar | March 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent lawyer

He is an excellent lawyer. He helped me remove the charges I had and win the case.

Posted by Jason | November 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best and kind lawyer

Great lawyer. Got my serious case dismissed.  He spoke to witnesses and prepared a strong defense before the trial. The prosecutor had no choice but to drop the case.  Even the judge mentioned his “tremendous experience” after the case got dropped.

Posted by Lorena Perez | September 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody Case

Really recommend him, he is the absolute best. Won my case. Now I have full custody of my kids.

Posted by Josue Melendez | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration prevention

My father was to be deported to El salvador, so we hired abraham to help. With his advice and methods, we won the case. Thanls to him not only did my dad get a visa, he got citizenship. Abraham Fernando Carpio is one hell of a laywer.

Posted by Josue melendez | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

The best lawyer

Abraham is a great lawyer, he understands your situation and does everything he can to help you. He is the best lawyer I could have asked for. I would definitely recommend him to everyone.

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Abraham Fernando Carpio-Gonzalez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm pleased to endorse Abraham. He is a top-notch immigration lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. A highly recommended attorney."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Pikulski

Immigration lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lonny Bramzon

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I would actually endorse Fernando in all areas of law. His breadth and scope of legal knowledge is astounding. He is also a fierce advocate for his clients as I've seen it first hand. We worked together on a few matters and all I was thinking was, "I'm glad he's on my side." I very highly recommend his services in Criminal Defense, Civil litigation, Immigration, and Personal Injury"

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cecilia Deza

Family lawyer

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Lonny Bramzon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Vital D'Carpio

Criminal defense lawyer

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State, local, and municipal law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2006

Meritorious Service Medal (1), U.S. Army

2002

Army Commendation Medal (2), U.S. Army

2001

Army Achievement Medal (2), United States Army

1997

University Of Maryland Public Service Award, University of Maryland School of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Principal, Carpio Law Office, LLC

2009 - 2012

Associate, Law Office of Ivan M. Waldman

2007 - 2009

Felony Prosecutor, Office of the State's Attorney for Prince George's County

2006 - 2007

Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Maryland Attorney General

2000 - 2006

Major, JAG Officer, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps

1998 - 2000

Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Maryland Public Defender

1997 - 1998

Law Clerk, Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Hon. Gary Strausberg

Associations

2010 - Present

Hispanic National Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Member

2009 - Present

Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland

Peer Review Committee Member

2008 - 2009

Maryland Real Estate Commission

Commissioner

2007 - 2009

Coke Inn of Appellate Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Maryland v. Hernandez-Orellana

Case dismissed after filing of Writ of Habeas Corpus

State v. Torres

Acquittal

United States v. Bess

Acquittal of felony charges

United States v. Black

Dismissal of life sentence charges

Maryland v. Ramirez

Acquittal

Maryland v. Calix

Favorable (Not Guilty)

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Education

2000

The Judge Advocate General's School

Certificate

1997

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2008

Presented testimony before Maryland Legislators concerning anti-immigrant bills

Testimony before Maryland Legislators

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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