William A Simmons

William A Simmons

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 43 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Silver Spring, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents ... +2 more

12932 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 24%

Successful recoveries in auto accidents in Maryland and District of Columbia with other forms of personal injury such as slip and fall cases, Numerous judge and jury trials.

44 years

24%
Criminal Defense 24%

All Felonies and Misdemeanors in Maryland and District of Columbia including drugs, sex offenses and other criminal acts. Numerous judge and jury trials.

44 years

24%
DUI and DWI 24%

DUI, DWI, and OWI for Alcohol and Drugs and other serious traffic offenses such as driving while revoked, suspended or without a license, and serious speeding tickets for commercial drivers in Maryland and District of Columbia. Numerous judge and jury trials.

44 years

24%
Juvenile Law 23%

All types of delinquent acts such as drugs, theft, sex offenses, robbery and other major delinquent acts, Numerous judge trials.

44 years

23%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 42 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1983

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 43 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Butler & Simmons PA

12932 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20906

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William A Simmons's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Minna | June 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr Simmons

He is very nice to me and try to be funny on my court date and that really help me to feel relax and secured of his service. im satisfied. The trial went the best and the results exceed my expectation. I highly recommend mr. Simmons and he has a clean and near office like the way he is.. godbless you... always atty. .

Posted by anonymous | April 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommended

Mr. Simmons provided excellent representation in my case. He accurately set my expectations and instructed me in how to prepare before the court date, appearing before the judge, and how to deal with the outcome. Thanks to all this we were able to achieve a success and my case was resolved to my sati...sfaction. In addition Mr. Simmons charged a fair rate for his work. I recommend Mr. Simmons and the firm of Butler & Simmons, P.A.

Posted by William | September 14, 2013

He earned the 5 star rating I gave him.

Mr. Simmons really helped my son with his burglary case. My son has been in special needs education from kindergarden thru high school and is easily misled by supposed "friends". Mr. Simmons explained to our son what to expect in court and how to behave. He also let us (as parents) know what to ex...pect and how to address our concerns to the judge. The trial went the best that could be expected and the results exceeded our expectations -- due in a large part to Mr. Simmons' experience and working relationships with the prosecuting attorney and the judge. The judge incorporated our suggests into our son's probation plan and we couldn't have asked for a better response! We were very pleased with how Mr. Simmons worked with our son and how he did not allow our son to mislead himself as to what was really going to happen. My wife and I agree that we could not have picked a better attorney.

Posted by Christy | March 20, 2013

Helped me stay out of jail

Mr. Simmons represented me in a case that could have sent me to jail and placed a felony on my record. Throughout the process he made me perfectly aware of what my options were and was very clear on the possibilities. He doesn't sugar coat anything. As a result of his representation, I not only avoi...ded incarceration but I was able to expunge my record after probation. If you need a lawyer, call Butler and Simmons. I'm glad I did

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William A Simmons's Lawyer Endorsements

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Maria Vacchio

Car accident lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Henry

Car accident lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Martella

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is a highly experienced trial attorney in Maryland. He is has a number of jury trials recently that resulted in "not guilty" verdicts. He gives his clients knowledgeable and prudent advice."

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Zionne Akpan

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse William A. Simmons and highly recommend him to potential clients. He is an excellent lawyer and an incredibly experienced and competent trial attorney. I have had the privilege of watching him handle both criminal and civil cases with the expertise, dedication, and vigor that every client deserves. His compassion for the law and for his clients comes through in the thorough way that he handles his cases."

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Marc Hall

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David Martella

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

BV Rated 2001-2015, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Vice President, Butler & Simmons, P. A.

1986 - 1988

Attorney, Butler & Butler, P. A.

1982 - 1986

Attorney, Barry H. Helfand, Esquire

Associations

1983 - Present

Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Member

1982 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Education

1982

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Randolph-Macon College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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