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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 Sassan | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great personal service and care

John was a professional and caring lawyer who went out of his way to ensure our immigration case was handled well and followed our case every step of the way. John made sure our family were kept in touch all the time and each time we made contact he was available to us almost immeditaley whcih was ve...ry reassuring and comforting from our point of view. Nothing is more important than to know someone is taking care of your case and keep you informed all the time. I have huge respect and compliment for John T Riely who helped our family manage its case. Huge comfort and satisfaction.

Posted by Charles | July 29, 2015 | Litigation

Excellent attorney

I have done covering work for John Riely for the last few years. Every time, he has made sure that the client and I know what is going on, what the legal arguments are, and what to expect. He makes sure everyone is prepared. Yesterday I saw him present a case that made the Judge realize they h...ad been misinterpreting the documents presented by the Trial attorneys. He is that good.

Posted by Elif | July 25, 2015 | Business

Outstanding Attorney

I was referred to Mr. Riely upon receiving unsatisfactory services from a well known law firm and being turned down by another. Spending considerable amount of time and money without a resolution was discouraging. That all changed when I met Mr. Riely. His innate ability to make his clients feel at ...ease led to my sharing even the most challenging details with him without difficulty. His outstanding knowledge of law and experience were instrumental in grasping all the significant aspects of my case immediately. His good communication skills streamlined a complicated matter for all the parties involved including myself. His reputation as a highly respected attorney is well deserved because as a result of o his proactive approach in addressing the problems and his skills in law combined with his diligent work on my case, we were successful in achieving the most favorable outcome in timely manner without costing a fortune. I have worked with many attorneys in different fields due to the nature of my business and my personal cases. I know that the legal system can sometimes be beyond frustrating and that having an attorney like Mr. Riely on your side can make all the difference. I am compelled to write a review for this honest, hard-working, compassionate attorney who can represent you or can be a great advisor in any matter involving law. I recommend him without any reservation.

Posted by Steve Gardner | January 30, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A really good attorney can be your best friend.

Mr. Riely is very high integrity, seasoned, and experienced. Very skilled in the art of synthesizing: (1) sticking to the truth, while (2) guiding his clients through the strategies of getting their story across for (3) the best outcome in dealing with all the complications of the legal system. He ...kept me very well informed of all my options along the way, and was instrumental in steering me away from the bad choices that I was, at times, leaning towards. It was an intense chapter in my life. His work was very helpful with my personal development in going through the ordeal of a frivolous civil lawsuit filed against me, which was evidently how the judge came to see it. A very caring man. I give him a strong A+.

Posted by Kumar | September 20, 2013 | Immigration

Uber-Professional and a down to earth veteran attorney

Mr. Riely had been my immigration attorney for more than 10 years. Since 2002, Mr. Reily had successfully processed my H1/H4 cases for me and family members. Also helped obtain my EB2 -Permanent Residency status. Finally he helped me obtain my citizenship. Mr. Reily is also my immigration attorney fo...r my consulting firm now and had successfully obtained multiple H1Bs and attended other immigration related inquiries in a timely and successful manner. When you hire Mr. Reily, you are hiring an expert who can explain the complex immigration laws in plain English. I have recommended Mr. Reily to my co-workers and business associates. They have indeed thanked me for the reference. Hands down the service is genuinely one of a kind, strait to the point, modern with a old fashioned kindness that I did not find with my previous encounters.

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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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