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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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

156 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Xiuyuan | March 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

最专业的律师

在我遭遇车祸的第一时间,我就在当晚咨询了钟家钰律师。钟律师从一开始就非常专业的帮助我处理这个案子,并且在整个案子的过程中经常向我跟进,体现了极高的专业性。在后续的过程中, 钟律师更是提出要帮我提高我应获得的赔偿,安抚我的同时也使我得到了应得的赔偿。同时,在案件过程中钟律师会随时回答我的问题,十分值得信赖。最后案件顺利解决离不开钟律师的能力和细心,实在是万分感谢!推荐给所有有需求的朋友们!

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2026 | Hired 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 15, 2026 | Car Accidents

He’s the lawyer you are looking for

Alexander is very professional in motor vehicle accident claims. With his keen eye for details, he often finds highly appropriate grounds for compensation claims on behalf of clients. He is also kind and warm-hearted through his engagement with community service.

Posted by Jason | December 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

I cannot recommend Alexander Zhong highly enough.

From the very beginning, Alexander was extremely professional, patient, and attentive. He put in an incredible amount of effort into my car accident case and consistently made sure I understood every step of the process. During what was a very stressful time for me, he was always responsive, thoughtf...ul, and genuinely cared about my situation. What truly stands out is his dedication and persistence. He worked very hard on my case and ultimately helped secure a settlement that I am very grateful for. This outcome would not have been possible without his expertise and strong advocacy. Alexander is an attorney you can truly trust. I am deeply thankful for all the work he did for me, and I would confidently recommend him to anyone in need of legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

致谢信

致谢信: 致我最敬重的钟家钰律师,您是我权益最坚实的守护者。 回想起两年前那场突如其来的交通事故,那段日子无疑是我妻子人生中最灰暗最无助的时光,身体的疼痛,对未来的迷茫,与责任方沟通的疲惫以及对赔偿问题的焦虑,像一座座大山压得我喘不过气,在人生地不熟且完全陌生的法律程序面前,我仿佛一个在暴风雨中迷失方向的旅人。 是您,钟家钰律师,向一位沉稳的向导为我带来了一束光。 最初咨询时,你没有急于承诺,而是耐心,细致的听我讲述了事情的每一个细节您用专业的知识,为我梳理了事故的责任归属,法律关系和我的各项合法权益,您清晰的话语,瞬间驱散了我心头的迷雾,让我第一次对这件事情有了全局的,理性...的认识。那一刻,我知道,我找到了就值得信赖的依靠。 在整个案件处理过程中,您的专业与敬业令我深深折服。 您的专业让我安心,您的执着让我感动,您的共情让我温暖。 最终,在您的全力帮助下,我们赢得了远超我最初预期的,公正合理的赔偿。 这场胜利,完全属于您精湛的专业能力与高度的责任感,您维护的不仅仅是我的合法权益,更是法律应有的尊严和温度。 感谢您在我人生至暗时刻伸出的援手,您是我权益最坚实的守护者,祝愿您事业蒸蒸日上,帮助更多需要帮助的人,用法治的阳光,照亮每一个角落! 你最忠实的委托人 2025年12月12日

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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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