My partner, Theresa M. Butler, is an experienced litigator with over 31 years of experience in family law, divorce, seperation agreements, guardianships, wills, estates, probate and other types of civil litigation including car accidents and other personal injury cases. Both Mr. Simmons and Ms. Butler have had success in numerous judge and jury trials.
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Acquired: 1983
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 1982
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12932 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20906
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Posted by Minna | June 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | April 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by William | September 14, 2013
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...
Posted by Christy | March 20, 2013
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...
"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."
"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."
Federal crime lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2015
BV Rated 2001-2015, Martindale-Hubbell
1998 - Present
Vice President, Butler & Simmons, P. A.
1986 - 1988
Attorney, Butler & Butler, P. A.
1982 - 1986
Attorney, Barry H. Helfand, Esquire
1983 - Present
Bar Association of the District of ColumbiaMember
1982 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Spanish
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