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Jose Zachary Canto Greenfield
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Biography
José Zachary Canto is the founder of The Canto Law Firm, LLC. He is a litigator with a practice focused on family law, employment law, estates and trusts, civil litigation, elder law, and criminal defense. Prior to founding The Canto Law Firm, LLC, José worked as a trial attorney for DC metro area law firms and the Georgetown Criminal Defense and Prisoner Advocacy Clinic. He also worked as a summer associate focused on international arbitration at Arias & Muñoz, one of the largest law firms in Central America.
The Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Service (MVLS) appointed José as a panel member attorney in 2012. MVLS provides low income Maryland residents access to pro bono legal services. As a member of the panel, José represents clients in domestic violence, family law, employment law, landlord/tenant disputes, foreclosure actions, criminal defense, and will and estate planning cases.
He is an active member of the Maryland community and frequently provides pro bono legal services. He is involved with the Harford County Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program, the Prince George’s County Community Legal Services, and the Montgomery County Bar Foundation.
José holds a law degree from Georgetown Law School. Prior to entering law school, he was awarded a Mitchell scholarship from the US-Ireland Alliance which enabled him to pursue a master’s degree in the sociology of law at the University College Dublin. José graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Georgetown University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology.
José is licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 11 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 13 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
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The Canto Law Firm, LLC
Metro Plaza II, 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1100, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Jessica | May 29, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Composed and Prepared
Mr. Canto was exactly the kind of lawyer I needed on my side of the table. Calm, poised, quietly defensive, he held to exactly what I asked of him during successful divorce proceedings. Any time I contacted him, he responded in a timely fashion and did not quit until my question was answered or I had...
Jose Zachary Canto Greenfield's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jose is one of the finest attorneys I know. He is a knowledgeable attorney with a breadth of experience. I regularly refer clients to Jose, especially on immigration matters. He cares about his clients, and he advocates passionately on their behalf. Jose was able to assist a close friend with a particularly complex immigration matter achieve a successful outcome. He goes the extra mile. He is helpful and courteous to his fellow attorneys, all while professionally representing his clients' best interests."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has achieved favorable outcomes for clients seeking immigration benefits. Jose is smart, personable, responsive, and truly cares about his clients."
"I met José as an opposing counsel in a family law matter. The case was prolonged at several stages due to the parties actions and procedural hurdles. Throughout José was easy to work with while still vigorously representing his client. He was prepared at every hearing, and was very responsive, which made moving the matter forward significantly easier. I had never met José before our case, but now I can confidently endorse and recommend him to any litigants in need of representation, regardless of practice area."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jose is diligent, careful, hardworking, and cares about his clients."
"Mr. Canto is extremely thorough and very talented. Any client would be lucky to have him for their family law case."
"Very good lawyer, who knows what he is doing and how to do it. Mr. Canto helped me win a court of appeals case reversing the circuit court's decision. I endorse Mr. Canto."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service‘s Partnership Award, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
2009
George J. Mitchell Scholar, U.S. ireland Alliance
Associations
2015 - Present
Bar Association of the District of Columbia
2012 - Present
Montgomery County Bar Association
2012 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association
Education
2012
Georgetown University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Georgetown University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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