William A Simmons
About William
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
44 years
44 years
44 years
44 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 42 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 43 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1982
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
4 Client Reviews
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Posted by Christy | March 20, 2013 | Criminal Defense
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...
William A Simmons's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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
Experience
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 ColumbiaMember
1982 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
My daughter, (16) got caught stealing at Sephora. How much is a lawyer going to cost?
24 Jun 2019
What type of lawyer handles traffic cases?
16 Dec 2018
Do I need a lawyer when I go to traffic court ?
16 Dec 2018