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Alexander Jiayu Zhong
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Biography
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钟家钰律师，清华94级学生，拥有三个硕士学位及法学博士学位；游览过十二个国家；完成过七个半程马拉松比赛和两个马拉松比赛并且半马破二；持有马里兰律师执照和四类保险执照。钟家钰现在主业是做车祸索赔，各种人身伤害索赔和各类保险索赔，以及帮助华人和顶尖的律师对接。钟家钰业余时间喜欢做些有趣有益的事情，包括写科普文章发公众号“华人索赔专家”。微信号码7827707（七八二七七零七）。
Mr. Alexander Jiayu Zhong (in Chinese, 钟家钰律师) is a skilled attorney licensed to practice law in Maryland, with a focus on personal injury and criminal defense largely for Chinese-speaking clients. He currently works at Alexander Zhong Law Firm, where he devotes most of his time to helping clients in personal injury cases.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Zhong spent over five years as a paralegal contractor working alongside excellent attorneys in the field of personal injury in Maryland and Virginia. During his time in law school at the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, he worked as a legal intern in a law firm in Maryland, where he assisted around 30 victims of car accidents. He received law clerk training in a top law firms in Maryland, and then worked as an attorney for 20 months. During this period, he brought over 200 clients into the law firms and served these clients in the field of personal injury and criminal defense. He received over 36 five-star reviews from clients during this period.
Mr. Zhong has an impressive academic background. He earned his bachelor’s degree in science from Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, and his Master of Science from both Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the University of Connecticut. He also worked as an actuarial analyst for GEICO for five years and obtained four different categories of insurance licenses, giving him a comprehensive understanding of insurance.
In 2012, Mr. Zhong authored a book titled “Risk Management for Driving in the USA” (in Chinese, 《美国行车宝典》), in which he explains how to purchase suitable and cost-efficient car insurance to protect drivers and passengers, and how to protect oneself, to the best extent, after accidents happen. This 300-page book contains 100,000 Chinese characters and about 10 illustrations.
As a native Chinese speaker, Mr. Zhong is sensitive to his clients’ language and cultural differences. Mr. Zhong’s accurate understanding of his clients helps them to effectively present the accident's sequence of events. Additionally, his accurate and concise explanation of legal concepts helps Chinese speakers to understand the strategy employed by top attorneys, facilitating their cooperation and maximizing the likelihood of favorable outcomes. He is a zealous advocate for his clients' rights, and his exceptional service has earned him many five-star reviews from satisfied clients.
Outside of the legal world, Mr. Zhong has traveled to over 12 countries and is an avid marathon runner.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
60%
5 years | 400 cases
Criminal Defense
20%
4 years | 40 cases
Contracts and Agreements
5%
4 years | 3 cases
Medical Malpractice
5%
4 years | 3 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 330-400 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 1 year
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2024
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Licensed in Maryland for 3 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Location
Alexander Zhong Law Firm
133 Rollins Avenue, Suite 6A, Rockville, MD, 20852
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Alexander Jiayu Zhong's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2026 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
选律师很重要
三年前在DC的K街联合车站后面下桥的地方被人追尾，当时找了几个律师，可都表示不愿意受理DC的案子，我挺不理解的，后来找到了钟家钰律师，接触后的感受就是人很专业很耐心，并且能给予你很多额外的帮助，最终在他的努力之下事情得到了完美的解决！
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
专业的服务，安心与信赖
钟家钰律师在为我提供法律服务期间所展现出的高度，专业精神，责任心以及卓越能力表示衷心的感谢与诚挚的表扬，钟律师能够站在客户的角度思考问题，及时回应疑问清淅的说明法律风险与应对策略，既严谨又真诚，这种专业能力与服务态度不仅帮助我顺利推进相关事业，让我深刻体会到他的坚持与高标准高品质！使我感到安心与信赖。
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful lawyer for car accident
Wonderful lawyer for car accident! Mr. Zhong is very knowledgeable and always very helpful!
Posted by Emily | January 18, 2026 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
钟律师很敬业，很耐心解答问题
钟家钰律师很敬业，很为客户着想，强烈推荐。我在车祸中受伤了，但是当时非常忙，所以只做了两次治疗。这给后来的索赔带来了巨大的困难，但是钟家钰律师一直不放弃，总是尽力帮我争取公平的赔偿。最后付了医疗费和律师费之后，仍然有几千美元的剩余。非常感谢他！向大家强烈推荐。
Posted by Yvette | January 16, 2026 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Recommended attorney
I highly recommend Mr. Alexander Zhong as he works professionally and passionately with patience and experience and is a very skilled attorney.
Alexander Jiayu Zhong's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Alex is a talented lawyer who is doggedly determined to provide top- notch results for his clients."
"Attorney Zhong treats each of his clients with respect and care. He is thoughtful, responsive, and genuinely attentive to the people he represents. He regularly checks in, makes sure questions are answered, and takes the time to explain things in a way that feels reassuring rather than rushed. It’s clear he takes his clients’ concerns seriously and approaches each case with real integrity. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who truly shows up for their clients."
"I am a trial lawyer throughout Maryland and have frequently had the opportunity to work with Mr. Zhong. He is a fine lawyer who puts his clients first, cares about their results, and has reasonable fees. I highly recommend him and his firm."
"Alex is an excellent lawyer in his community and does a great job building the right team for the right case, whether in Maryland or out-of-state. He effectively speaks with clients and helps them understand the strengths of difficulties of their case so that they can make the right decision. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for counsel in a personal injury case."
"I highly endorse this Alex. He's an excellent lawyer who is great with clients. I have worked with him on several matters and he is exceptional. I highly recommend."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Alex on criminal cases and referrals. I have found him to be hard-working, professional, knowledgeable and caring. He even helped us with translation. I highly recommend hiring Alex Zhong"
"Alex is an excellent attorney who cares for his clients and has a great intuition on how to attack and win cases. I have worked with Alex on cases directly in the past. He is excellent, responsive and organized. I highly recommend hiring Alex."
"Having served as a prosecutor in a major prosecutorial office as well as practiced as a defense attorney for over forty-five years, I realize how important it is to have excellent support staff in criminal defense cases. This is particularly true when handling cases involving foreign nationals whose English is limited and whose witnesses speak little or no English. I highly recommend Alex to other attorneys who are dealing with cases involving Chinese nationals who have difficulty understanding the English language and, in many cases, may speak little, if any, English."
"Alex is thorough and understands the intricacies of Personal Injury law. We have worked on many matters together and I look forward to his dedication and passion on future matters. I recommend Alex for anyone who is interested in utilizing the assistance of a hard working personal injury lawyer!"
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2025
Client's Choice, AVVO
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Attorney, Alexander Zhong Law Firm
2014 - Present
Paralegal Contractor and Public Adjuster, Self Employed
2022 - 2024
Attorney, Jezic & Moyse
2021 - 2022
Law Clerk, Jezic & Moyse
2020 - 2021
Law Clerk, Ashcraft & Gerel
2009 - 2014
Actuarial analyst, Geico Insurance Company
Associations
2023 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Got settlements of >$1,500,000
Settlements of >$1,500,000 after filing in the court.
Saved over $25,000 for a restaurant
My client got the outcome which was better than what they expected.
got over $30,000 for a creditor
My client got the outcome which was better than what she had expected.
Recovered over $190,000 for a family
The outcome was better than what the top attorney and the client had expected.
recovered $275,000 for a Personal injury case in Arkansas
The client got the settlement of $275,000 which was much better than what she had expected.
recovered $182,500 for a Personal injury case in New Jersey
The client got the settlement of $182,500 which was better than what she had expected.
Criminal defense, 2 counts of misdemeanor ended up to STET
My client got the outcome which was better than what she had expected.
recovered $550,000 for personal injury in one car accident.
The client got the outcome settlement of $550,000 which was much better than what she had expected.
Saved a business which got a big claim of $95,000
Settled for $22,500.
recovered $650,000 for personal injury cases of one accident
Their total settlements are $650,000.
saved a restaurant sued for $2,000,000
I helped the restaurant to get the case dismissed.
Education
2022
Univerity of Arizona, College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
University of Connecticut
MS - Master of Science
2008
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
MS - Master of Science
2001
Chinese Academy of Sciences
MS - Master of Science
1998
Tsinghua University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2023
PTA seminars
Driving safety: how to reduce risk of car accident and injury?
2023
CAPA-NoVA seminars
Contract Law and Car Insurance
2023
CAAGW seminars
Torts Law and Evidence Concerning Motor Vehicle Accidents
Publications
2014
Book in Chinese
Risk Management on Driving in the USA
Languages
English
Mandarin
Cantonese
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