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David Michael Wooten
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Biography
David Wooten is a licensed attorney in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Mr. Wooten represents clients in all types of criminal and serious traffic cases, as well as personal injury and domestic law. He has represented clients accused of serious cirminal offenses, from federal drug trafficking to first degree murder, with jury trial experience including: Attempted Murder; Rape; Robbery; Sexual Abuse of a Minor; Assault.
Recently, Attorney Wooten has had much success getting evidence suppressed in felony drug cases, where the suppression ruling resulted in immediate dismissal of all charges. This is the difficult task of convincing a judge to essentially tell a police officer that his conduct was illegal, and therefore the officer's punishment is that the defendant walks free. One case involved suppression of 15 grams of cocaine, in a bag that was sticking out of the Defendant's pants. Another case involved an alleged confession that cocaine was hidden inside a wall, where a judge found the defendant's denial more credible than the Detective's story. Yet another case involved an illegal traffic stop that recovered a backpack full of $14,000 cash and 2 pounds of marijuana.
In 2016, Attorney Wooten saved a man from 96 years of potential jail time by convincing an Annapolis jury not to believe a 15 year old girl's accusations of years of sexual abuse by the man living in her basement. 8 out of 4 jurors voted for acquittal. The case was ultimately dismissed. In 2013, Mr. Wooten acted as co-counsel with Andrew Jezic, defending a man who was facing 85 years in prison for allegedly abusing his step-daughter over several years. After a four-day jury trial in which Jezic and Wooten presented 14 defense witnesses, the jury deliberated for less than 2 hours before acquitting the defendant of all charges.
As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Wooten often finds himself in the middle of heated domestic violence cases. When a marriage falls apart, and physical violence is alleged, divorce, alimony, and custody proceedings can be influenced by criminal charges. In 2012 and 2013, David won two consecutive protective orders against the same scorned wife who was determined to violate her husband's probation in an attempt to put him in jail and win custody of their two sons.
Mr. Wooten speaks fluent Spanish. He lived in Ecuador for two years as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer. As a youth, he traveled the world playing competitive soccer. In college, he was granted a highly selective scholarship to live in southeast Asia and work for the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand.
Attorney Wooten's multi-cultural life experience aids and informs his practice of law. Every client's needs are unique. The decisions a person makes, and the challenges he or she faces, are strongly influenced by their background and upbringing. Mr. Wooten knows how to paint the right picture for judges and juries, using his client's background as a strength.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
15 years
DUI and DWI
50%
14 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 11 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 14 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Jezic & Moyse, LLC
2730 University Blvd West, Suite 604, Wheaton, MD, 20902
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Posted by RICHARD | July 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best attorney in the dmv!
The best attorney in the dmv! Mr Wooten was profesional , knowledgeable, in my second DUI he was able to get me in a diversion program which is so rare for a second DUI He helped me accomplish my drug and alcohol classes and other two programs before the first date, which the prosecutors admire m...
Posted by William | February 04, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Excellent Representative
Very calm, collected, speaks only in fact and knowledge, will be very honest and upfront, Knows many local Judges and is extremelly knowledgeable as to what A state's attorney (on an individual basis) is going to do or will be most likely to negotiate. Turned an almost un-winnable DUI case into a cas...
David Michael Wooten's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is an excellent attorney and a really great person! I regularly turn to David for legal advice and guidance in my own cases. I actually enjoy watching him interact with his clients. Why? It is refreshing to witness genuine care and concern from an attorney to his client. He is honest and direct because he cares."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"David is well equipped to take on some of the most complex, high profile criminal cases in our area. His attention to detail, preparation, and delivery pack a powerful punch against any prosecutor's case. David stays on top of all the recent developments in criminal law to ensure that his client's Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights are protected. His integrity is beyond reproach. He fights hard, but always fights fair. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer because he will go above and beyond for his clients and always comes up with innovative ideas to solve their problems."
"I endorse this lawyer. A top Maryland & DC criminal defense lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. David Wooten is a very dedicated lawyer who fights passionately for his clients. He is a skilled courtroom advocate and has a great reputation in the legal community."
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"I strongly endorse David Whooten. I can personally say that he is extremely committed to his clients. Mr. Whooten and his firm are very aggressive, they fight for their clients, and have excellent in-court skills. I would highly recommend Mr. Whooten to a friend or family member. Justin A. Okezie, Esq."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Wooten is one of the most conscientious and caring professionals I have come across in my over 20 years of practicing law. He has all the attributes necessary for being an excellent trial attorney. He is a natural public speaker, he is honest/ethical and he will prepare diligently for every case. If Mr. Wooten is your trial lawyer, you are in good hands and can rest assured that you made a sound decision in your choice of an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. David does not cut any corners when it comes to protecting his clients and their rights."
"David is a very effective attorney. His research and investigative skills are top notch and he will fight till the very end for all of his clients. David is a great attorney that I would not hesitate to recommend to any of my family or friends. I highly endorse this attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Member, WCL Mock Trial Honor Society
2009
Member, American University International Law Review
2004
Fellow, AnneMerie Donoghue Human Rights Fellowship
2004
Scholar, McKenna Scholarship
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Trial Attorney, Law Offices of Jezic & Moyse, LLC
2011 - 2013
Trial Attorney, Law Office of Samuel Delgado, LLC
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, Dekalb County Office of the Public Defender
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk, US Department of Labor, Office of Administrative Law Judges
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, Montgomery County Office if the Public Defender
2006 - 2008
Youth & Families Volunteer, United States Peace Corps
Associations
2015 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2014 - Present
District of Columbia Superior Court Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Maryland Hispanic Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2011
Immigrants Rights CoalitionBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
$14,000 and 2 Pounds of Weed Thrown out of Court
All Charges Dismissed
Jury says Not Guilty after 1 Hour
Not Guilty
Not Guilty of Assault at Horseshoe Casino
Not Guilty of All Charges
Hung Jury in Attempted Murder Case
Mistrial
Annapolis client found Not Guilty of burglary
Not Guilty
Not Guilty of Theft at the Maryland Live Casino
Not Guilty of Theft at the Maryland Live Casino
Not Guilty of Assault in Washington, DC
Not Guilty of Assault in Washington, DC
Complete Acquittal in Sex Offense Case
Not Guilty
Education
2011
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Claremont McKenna College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Immigration Reform and Criminal Law
Immigration Reform and Criminal Law
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What happens if I fail a drug test while on probation for a DUI?
20 Mar 2013
Q&A
Can I go out of the country while on probation in MD?
14 Mar 2013
Q&A
How do I defend against accusations of theft from my ex spouse?
12 Mar 2013