Alexander Jiayu Zhong

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Alexander Jiayu Zhong

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 3 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death ... +3 more

133 Rollins Avenue, Suite 6A, Rockville, MD

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About Alexander

Biography

free consultation. accepting clients across the USA. Personal injury. Medical malpractice. Workers' compensation. Car accidents. Truck accidents. Pedestrian accidents. Wrongful death. Criminal defense. Contract/agreement. Speaking Chinese/Mandarin/Cantonese/English. Maryland. DC.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 60%

5 years | 400 cases

60%
Criminal Defense 20%

4 years | 40 cases

20%
Animal and Dog Bites 5%

3 years | 10 cases

5%
Medical Malpractice 5%

4 years | 3 cases

5%
Workers Compensation 5%

4 years | 5 cases

5%
Wrongful Death 5%

4 years | 5 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 330-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025 2024
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+ 1

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 1 year

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 3 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2022

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Alexander Zhong Law Firm

133 Rollins Avenue, Suite 6A, Rockville, MD, 20852

azhonglaw.com/

Online Presence

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Alexander Jiayu Zhong's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

158 Client Reviews

Showing 91 - 95 of 158 reviews

Posted by Nopi | December 04, 2024 | Car Accidents

Exceptional Car Legal Support - Highly Recommended

My friend recommended me to Attorney Alex Zhong after my car was totaled in an accident. I was very frustrated and not knowing what to do since this is my first major accident. Alex provided me his invaluable critical advice on the best course of action for my case with the insurance after patiently ...listening to the situation and detailedly checking the documents I provided, ensuring every detail was throughly examined. I am so glad that he was by my side when all these were happening, giving me the confidence I desperately needed. His trustworthy, expertise, and professionalism is what makes me wanting to recommend him to anyone who is in need of auto-related legal advice!

Posted by Frank | November 30, 2024 | Car Accidents

best attorney.

After my car's accident, a friend of mine recommended him, that start my journey with attorney Zhong. He find us a nice group in north Carolina, help us in every aspects for the case, I will definitely recommended him for everyone.

Posted by Karen | November 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Engineer

2023年四月初,我经历了一次严重的车祸。虽然没有骨折,但是我浑身真的很疼。车祸以后我觉得人都变傻了,也不知道该干嘛,就像木偶一样被动做体检,看医生。过了一段时间,我告诉我的保险中介,我们是十几年的朋友了。她马上告诉我一定要去找钟家钰律师帮忙索赔。那个时候,实际上我忙着很多事情,不想麻烦;但是架不住我的朋友热烈推荐。我抱着试试看的心态就联系了钟家钰律师。刚刚跟钟家钰律师说三句话,他就非常确定地跟我说,一定要向对方索赔,这个案子价值很大。其实,我当时真的是没有概念。他联系一位顶尖的律师合作处理我的索赔案子。我本来没有积极地治疗,就吃止疼片;钟家钰律师建议我去做更多的体检,而体检医生又都说我的情况是...软组织损伤中很严重的类型,开处方推荐我做理疗。所以我就开始做治疗了。一年多以后我才完全康复,这期间没有人催我付理疗费。2024年8月,我得到了赔偿的数字,超出我的预料之外。这期间有什么疑问,我就问钟律师,他一般都回复的很快,让我感觉有人照顾我。特别感恩我的保险中介,特别感恩钟家钰律师。

Posted by Frank | November 21, 2024 | Landlord & Tenant

Recommendation and thanks letter for Alex

We were recently facing a challenging situation with a renter who, due to financial difficulties likely linked to a gambling habit, attempted to avoid paying rent. When we kindly asked her to move out, the situation escalated as she began making false accusations to portray herself as financially str...uggling and try to extort money from us. Seeking expert legal advice, we consulted Mr. Zhang. From the moment he was informed of the case, he demonstrated professionalism and expertise in our situation. Mr. Zhang is a highly trustworthy and dedicated attorney who genuinely cares about achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients. His guidance was invaluable, and we felt confident in his approach every step of the way. I highly recommend Mr. Zhang to anyone in need of reliable and effective legal counsel.

Posted by Angelina | November 19, 2024 | Personal Injury

Great help with my case.

I was very frustrated and not knowing what to do when I was involved in an accident back in 2020, my car was at total and I was left with sort of neck and head injury. I was so lucky to get to know attorney Zhong through a friend and he handled my case. I know the waiting period of getting the case d...one is not easy, but fortunately he helped me recoup my lost, with his great knowledge and passion to win this case. I would recommend to any of my friends if they are in need.

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Alexander Jiayu Zhong's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Kelly

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alex has been an amazing co-counsel in several serious claims that we have worked together in the Phoenix area. Not only is he competent, he is kind, and a very diligent attorney who cares deeply for his clients. I would highly recommend him."

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Andrew Jezic

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Alex is available at all hours. He fights tirelessly for his clients. He is never satisfied with anything less than the best result possible in his view. He is very smart about the attorneys with whom he chooses to partner. He is extremely intelligent and has a lot of life experience. He cares deeply for fighting for his clients. Andrew Jezic"

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James Abate

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Alex on behalf of our mutual clients. I highly recommend him to all potential clients. He is extremely honorable and a great communicator."

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Justin Minton

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. We co-counseled on a case in AR, and he is a very strong advocate for his clients."

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Edward Susolik

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Alex Is an Great Attorney, I Strongly Endorse Him Alex is an excellent attorney and I highly recommend him to all potential clients. He is extremely honorable and always puts his clients first. He is a great communicator and he will return your emails and text messages right away. He is also very experienced and knowledgeable and obtains great results in his cases and for his clients."

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Darin Colucci

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Alex is a talented lawyer who is doggedly determined to provide top- notch results for his clients."

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Jessica Sauber

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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William Heyman

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Timothy Howard

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jordan Wagner

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Chelsea Nicholson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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"

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Jonathan Oates

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Joseph Amendola

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Zachary Lipp

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Jordan Wagner

Personal injury lawyer

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Timothy Howard

Personal injury lawyer

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Chelsea Nicholson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Amendola

Criminal defense lawyer

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Zachary Lipp

Car accident lawyer

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Peter Holland

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2026

Client's Choice, AVVO

2025

Client's Choice, AVVO

2024

Outstanding Leadership Award, AACE

2024

Client's Choice, AVVO

2023

Client's Choice, AVVO

2019

Dean’s Achievement Award Scholarship (full tuition), James E. Rogers College of Law

2019

TechLaw Fellowship, James E. Rogers College of Law

2017

Outstanding Service Award, Hubei Fellowship Association in DC

2016

Outstanding Service to Chinese-American Community, ACM Group

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Pro Bono Legal Counsel, CCCAA

2024 - Present

Attorney, Alexander Zhong Law Firm

2024 - Present

Pro Bono Legal Counsel, CAAGW

2024 - Present

Pro Bono Legal Counsel, THUAA at GW

2014 - Present

Public Adjuster, Claimant Expert Information Services, LLC

2022 - 2024

Attorney, Jezic & Moyse

2022 - 2022

Title Insurance Producer, Signature Home Realty

2021 - 2022

Law Clerk, Jezic & Moyse

2020 - 2021

Legal Intern, James E. Rogers College of Law, IP clinic

2020 - 2021

Law Clerk, Ashcraft & Gerel

2014 - 2019

Paralegal Contractor, Claimant Expert Information Services, LLC

2009 - 2014

Actuarial analyst, Geico Insurance Company

Associations

2024 - Present

DC Bar

Member

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.

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Education

2024

AAJ Annual Convention in Austin, TX

2024

Personal Injury Workshop in Maryland

2022

Univerity of Arizona, College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2022

Training on Title Insurance

License of Title Insurance Producer

2017

Training on Marketing and Sales

Marketing Director

2014

Training on Life Insurance and Health Insurance

License of Insurance Producer

2014

Training on Working as a Public Adjuster

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

2024

CCCAA Free Seminar

Contract Law and Interpreting Car Insurance Policy

2024

CAAGW Free Seminar

How to get key evidence at the accident scene

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

2026

articles in Chinese for WeChat Public subscribers Of Unfreezing e-Commerce Banking Accounts with Amazon when there is a Product Liability Claim

2025

articles in Chinese for WeChat Public subscribers Of Timing of Bailing Out

2025

articles in Chinese for WeChat Public subscribers FBI Warning of a New Scam Targeting Chinese-Speaking Community

2024

articles in Chinese for WeChat Public subscribers An Important Clarification about Traffic Rule

2024

articles in Chinese for WeChat Public subscribers How to Get Evidence at the Accident Scene

2024

articles in Chinese for WeChat Public subscribers How to protect business owner from liability claims?

2024

articles in Chinese for WeChat Public subscribers How to protect us from harassment claims

2024

articles in Chinese for WeChat Public subscribers what to do when you receive a peace order or relevant complaints

2024

articles in Chinese for WeChat Public subscribers Constitution Law Analysis about a New Florida Law Blocking Chinese Students from Academic Labs

2023

articles in Chinese for WeChat Public subscribers Understanding Bail in the USA: Bail, Bail Bonds, and how to Secure a Bail Bond at a Lower Cost

2023

articles in Chinese for WeChat Public subscribers Phishing, a Scam We Need to Know how to Avoid

2014

Book in Chinese Risk Management on Driving in the USA

Languages

English

Mandarin

Cantonese

Activity

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