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John T Riely

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

15752 Crabbs Branch Way., 2nd Floor, Rockville, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 40 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1985

Suspended - Discipline

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 41 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1985

Suspended - Disciplinary

No misconduct found

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Law Office of John T Riely

15752 Crabbs Branch Way., 2nd Floor, Rockville, MD, 20855

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John T Riely's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

74 Client Reviews

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Posted by Betty | July 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

One of the best

I have known John T Riely for 15 years as a result of handling my immigration cases and I can comfortably say that it was a great representation. John does not judge but listens to you carefully and at the end of a Consultation give you all your available options. He would then let you arrive at the... option you want to pursue independently and then navigate the immigration system on your behalf. I had a complicated immigration case and as a result of John’s dedication and service, I had a successful outcome. He does not only file the documents and follow up when there is delay in receiving a response. In addition to that , he also shows up for any interview scheduled. I have called on him on multiple occasions and the outcomes have all been successful. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Atinuke | July 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

The best immigration lawyer ever, he deserves 10 stars.

Mr Riely is the best lawyer ever, a friend introduced Mr Riely to me due to my husband's deportation order and asylum case.My husband's case was so complicated and God used Mr Riely to solve our problem, my husband was locked up in immigration detention and Mr Riely won my husband's asylum case and h...e was released from jail. He is a lawyer you can trust,my husband was in Maryland detention and i live in California, i can't travel to Maryland and i only talk to him over the phone but he handled my husband's case perfectly with good result.He won my husband's asylum case. He is honestly the best lawyer ever and i will recommend him to anyone that wants to hire him and i believe you will be satisfied with him.

Posted by eddie awuro | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

GREAT SERVICES AND COST FRIENDLY

I have known Mr Riely now for the last 15 years. was referred to him by a child hood friend whom he assisted in changing his wife immigration status from student to legal stay/ green card. At that time i had just invited my mother in-law in the US. Mr Riely assisted us ( my self and wife) in chang...ing my mother-inlaw status from visiting to permanent resident and also assisted in filling for her six children in 2011. In 2015, he helped my mother in-law again acquired her US citizen. In addition, when my mother-law's children papers were approved in 20017, he filled the necessary paper work they needed to carry to the consulate office in Yaounde, Cameroon, and February this year, four of my mother in-law's children joined us in the US. During our time, i have referred friends and families to him which he has provided them an impeccable services base on their feed backs . Overall, i will continue to recommend him to family and friends because he is that good at what he does. Thanks Mr Reily for all you have done to my family you are the best.

Posted by Priscilla | June 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer Ever!

I don't know how to thank him enough. Mr. Riely worked my case with the utmost professionalism. His advise has always been sound. His expertise is truly unmatched. He worked hard for my case and at the end we received the best desirable outcome. Thank you Mr. Riely!

Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A SEVEN Stars Lawyer (5 stars in not fair)

He is the MOST professional and empathic attorney. I decided to hire him to help me to GET OUT of an abusive marriage without affecting my immigration status. He asked me all the facts about my marriage, the last physical abuse incident, and he got me ready for trial. He has the ability to engender a... sense of reassurance and calm confidence for clients who might be experiencing personal distress while facing life altering legal challenges. He has incredible communication skills. It was outstanding the answers that he got from my narcissist husband. Mr. Riely made evident that my husband was lying under oath. Now I have a protective order against this abuser, and soon I will be divorced. Somehow my family got involved in the incident and Mr. Riely represented them in court. I can't be more grateful for having an advocate attorney fighting for me. Mr. Riely is without doubt one of the greatest attorneys in the area.

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John T Riely's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Yates

Immigration lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"John's clients are well prepared and ready for whatever happens. He does an excellent job making sure they understand what is happening, what options are available, and the consequences of any actions."

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Daniel Donnelly

Immigration lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a tireless advocate for his clients. He is experienced and caring. He is ethically and morally sound. I would recommend John to any of my colleagues or clients."

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W Smitson

Immigration lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I enthusiastically endorse Mr. Riely. He is a tireless advocate for his clients and knows more about the law than most law professors. He is an expert in the fields of immigration and criminal law and understands the complex intersection of these areas of law. He is well respected by judges as an honest and ethical attorney who works hard for his clients. He is the first attorney I turn to for advice whenever I am faced with a new or complex immigration or criminal law case. In addition to knowing the law, he pays close attention to the factual details of each case in order to obtain the best result for his clients. He is the attorney I would hire if any member of my family needed an immigration or criminal law attorney because I trust that he would achieve the very best resolution."

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Afshin Pishevar

Immigration lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse John T. Riely without hesitation. We collaborate almost on a daily basis. I trust him inherently, both personally and professionally. He is a lawyer and a person of the highest work ethic, skill and integrity. I trust his judgement and rely on him assuredly. We met 20 years ago as opposing counsel in matrimonial case with complex immigration undertones and consequences. He is the consummate "straight-shooter" and will never lead anyone astray if he does not truly believe a particular course of action is warranted and meritorious. I cannot possibly say enough to justify a full description of how highly I think of this of John Riely. If you meet him about your case, you will learn why I say this rather quickly..."

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J. Ortins

General practice lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a determined and zealous advocate well-versed in the law. He will do his best to help you reach your legal objective."

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Thomas Tousley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer very highly. I have worked with John in criminal and immigration cases. You will not find a harder working attorney. He has decades of experience in criminal law, immigration law, personal injury law, and commercial litigation. He is very approachable and always willing to go the extra mile for his clients. His knowledge, experience, work ethic, and personality make him one of the best attorneys that you can find."

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Paul Zukerberg

Immigration lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"If you have an immigration issue, John is the man will all the answers. He knows immigration and was able to get a wonderful result for the client I referred to him. I endorse this lawyer 100%"

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Stephen Bou

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Education

1984

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Notre Dame

A.B.

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