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Jeffrey B Henry

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  • Takoma Park, MD
  • Licensed for 24 years
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About Jeffrey

Experience & Credentials

Principal Owner, attorney, Law Offices of Jeffrey B. Henry, 2003-present, firm employed as many as 20 people at various times.


Criminal Defense Trial Attorney/Sports agent, 1999-2003, Robert A.  Ades & Associates, representing police officers, teachers, grocery store employees, secret service agents, diplomats and professional and college athletes

General Practice, 1998-1999, Capital Law Centers

County Attorney's Office, 1997-1999, Charlotte County, Florida

Legal Intern, Gallaudet University, 1992-1994

Admission Details

Admitted in 1997, Maryland
1999, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland

Law School Attended

George Mason University
Class of 1995
J.D.

University Attended

University of Maryland
Class of 1990
B.A.

Birth Information

Born in 1966
Virginia

Languages

Spanish

Associations & Memberships

Prince George County, Maryland State and Maryland Hispanic Bar Associations; Maryland Trial Lawyers Association.

Biographical Details

Court Certified Civil Mediator, 2004-present.  Pro-Bono Volunteer, Bar Foundation, Montgomery County, Law Foundation, P.G. County, 1999-present.  Volunteer attorney coach, Largo High School Mock Trial Competition, three-time State Champions, 1999-2003.  Law Professor/Lecturer, National Louis University, 2000-2002, Johns Hopkins University, 2002, University of Maryland University College, 2000-2008

 

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Practice areas

OtherDivorce and separationChild custodySpeeding and traffic ticketCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 21%

    24 years, 2,500 cases

  2. Speeding and traffic ticket: 20%

    24 years, 2,500 cases

  3. Child custody: 20%

    24 years, 2,000 cases

  4. Divorce and separation: 20%

    24 years, 2,000 cases

  1. Personal injury: 19%

    20 years, 800 cases

Languages spoken

Spanish

Photos and videos

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Contact

Law Offices of Jeffrey B. Henry

7676 New Hampshire Ave
#103
Takoma Park, MD, 20912

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      MDActive199704/29/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers2126
      Legal guides4
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2017
      ADR Office FacilitatorDistrict Court of Maryland2014
      Top Family AttorneysWho's Who In American Law2014
      Top Defense AttorneysWho's Who In American Law2014
      ADR Settlement Conference AttorneyDistrict Court Maryland2014
      Top Family AttorneysWho's Who In American Law2013
      Top Defense AttorneysWho's Who In American Law2013
      ADR Settlement Conference AttorneyDistrict Court Maryland2013
      ADR Certified Mediator/FacilitatorDistrict Court2013
      ADR Certified Mediator/FacilitatorDistrict Court2012
      ADR Certified Mediator/FacilitatorDistrict Court2011
      ADR Certified Mediator/FacilitatorDistrict Court2010
      ADR Certified Mediator/FacilitatorDistrict Court2009
      ADR Settlement Conference AttorneyDistrict Court Maryland2008
      ADR Settlement Conference AttorneyDistrict Court Maryland2007
      ADR Settlement Conference AttorneyDistrict Court Maryland2006
      ADR Settlement Conference AttorneyDistrict Court of Maryland2003
      Attorney Coach of the yearMaryland Mock Trial Competition2002
      Attorney Coach of the yearMaryland Mock Trial Competition2001
      "accomplishing bringing the law to life"Maryland State Bar Association2000
      ADR Certified Mediator/FacilitatorDistrict Court of Maryland2000
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Managing PartnerHenry Law Offices2002 - Present
      Managing AttorneyHenry Law Offices2002 - Present
      Criminal Defense AttorneyHenry Law Offices2002 - Present
      Family Law AttorneyHenry Law Offices2002 - Present
      Personal Injury AttorneyHenry Law Offices2002 - Present
      Managing attorneyHenry Law Offices2002 - Present
      OwnerLaw Offices of Jeffrey B. Henry2002 - Present
      ADR Settlement Conference AttorneyDistrict Court Of Maryland2000 - Present
      Contract AttorneyCapital Law Centers2003 - 2004
      Managing AttorneyCapital Law Centers2002 - 2003
      CounselKooritzky and Associates1999 - 2002
      Managing AttorneyKooritzky and Associates1999 - 2002
      AttorneyMontgomery County Bar Association Pro Bono Program1999 - 2014
      Bar FoundationPrince George's County Maryland1999 - 2014
      Criminal Defense attorneyRobert A. Ades & Associates1999 - 2003
      AssociateCharlotte County State's Attorney1997 - 1999
      Law ClerkCharlotte County, Florida1996 - 1997
      Legal InternGallaudet University1992 - 1994
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Maryland Hispanic Bar AssociationAssociate2002 - Present
      Montgomery County Bar AssociationAttorney Member1999 - Present
      Prince George's County Bar AssociationAttorney Member1999 - Present
      Bar, U.S. District Court, MarylandAssociate Member1999 - Present
      Maryland State Bar AssociationAssociate Member1997 - Present
      Takoma/Langley Crossroads Development AuthorityElected Board member2005 - 2010
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      TLCDA NewsletterFamily Law Basics2014
      TLCDA NewsletterOpen Forum Legal Questions2014
      TLCDA NewsletterFamily Law Basics2013
      TLCDA NewsletterOpen Forum Legal Questions2013
      TLCDA NewsletterDUI Basics2012
      Mary;and RegisterPortillo v. N & A Food Services Case Outcome Summary2012
      HomesteadDUI Basics, Maryland2006
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      George Mason University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1995
      University of MarylandBA - Bachelor of Arts1990
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      TLCDA FairOpen Forum Legal Questions2014
      TLCDA FairDUI2014
      Takoma Langley FairFamily Law2014
      TLCDA fairFamily Law2013
      TLCDA FairOpen Forum Legal Questions2013
      Takoma Langley FairDUI2013
      TLCDA FairOpen Forum Legal Questions2012
      Takoma Langley FairFamily Law2012
      Takoma Langley FairFamily Law2011
      Takoma Langley FairFamily Law2010
      Law for economics majorsLaw2001
      University CollegeLaw for Business Majors2000
      County CommissionTrial Advocacy1999
      County CommissionCode revision1998
      County CommissionEminent Domain1997
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Bonilla-Cuevas v. Johnsonagreement reached
      State v. Adballano conviction no points
      State v. Ariasnolle prosequi
      State v. Nolasconolle prosequi
      State v. Sheriffpbj
      State v. Shakarjinolle prosequi
      Palacios v. Frapicciniagreement reached
      Chavez v. Alvaradocompleted
      Johnson v. Bonilla-Cuevasresolved by agreement
      Santiago v. Santiagocompleted
      State v. Hernandeznolle prosequi
      Torres v. Torresclient satisfied
      Nehemias Portillo Portillo vs. N & A Food Services, Inc. et al.Appeal denied, judgment affirmed
      Bias v. Sweetingclient satisfied
      Ariowaodoclient satisfied
      Harley v. Seabronclient satisfied
      Harley v. Seabronclient satisfied
      Flores v. Mendozaclient got all she was requesting without exception
      Harley v. Seabronclient satisfied
      State v. Fullercase dismissed
      State v, Royalcase dismissed
      State v. Mirandacase dismissed
      State v. Medranocase dismissed
      State v. Sullivancase dismissed
      State v. Browncase dismissed
      State v. Arguetacase dismissed
      State v. Amayacase dismissed

      Reviews

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      Review Jeffrey Henry

      Great job!

      Posted by

      He got back at my question real quick, was very informative and laid back for real! I would recommend him to ANYBODY for real! Stay safe, positive and blessed sir!
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney

      "O" Henry...

      Posted by

      Rarely do I rate anyone or anything 5 stars across the board. I'm very thrifty with my opinions of people, especially those I've never met. But Mr. Henry impressed me (with his honest answers here) as someone who knows his s...! The family law problem I had was a Goliath, and totally insurmountable in my book. I was almost ready to throw in the towel and just let the other side walk all over me. And that's exactly what they were trying to do...I felt totally helpless and even worse, I felt extremely hopeless. Believe me, I shed many a tear worrying about what to do. Well, not so-now. After the initial consultation I had with Mr. Henry, I came away with a renewed energy and an absolute feeling of courage enough to face this giant, and hurl my sling shot right down his throat. I would tell anyone to go see Mr. Henry because he has a “human” vibe. He’s not so focused on $$$$’s-although he’s definitely worth his weight in gold. He’s geared more toward people because he has compassion. He doesn’t try to impress people with a big vocabulary and/or legal verbiage. I never got any unanswered questions. I never got any double talk or complicated big words that I didn’t comprehend. He wasn't judgmental; nor did he look down his nose at me. I was treated with respect and dignity. And even when I didn’t understand something, he didn’t hesitate to explain it to me again. He broke it down so I could grasp the concept more readily. I am very happy to have met this man because I want him to represent me. I believe he’ll kick butt and take names in alphabetical order!!! Plus, his slingshot is much bigger than mine!

      Fantastic Service and Professionalism. Wonderful attorney.

      Posted by

      Jeffrey B. Henry was absolutely the most communicative lawyer I have ever encountered, They fully explained to us each step of the process of the case and answered all our many questions and concerns. I was so lucky my brother found this firm. He was looking at years in prison and then his lawyer at this firm found him an alternative to prison program. Mr. Henry got him in and the court to approve it and he stayed out of jail. Also, I have recommended the Law Office of Jeffrey B. Henry to a few friend also they were really satisfied with their services. I sincerely appreciate the professional and caring job that Law Office of Jeffrey B. Henry had done for my family and also friends. Honestly, I could not find a better lawyer than Jeffrey B. Henry and his team. They speak spanish too. I love it . May god belss you always Mr. Henry and your team.

      Child Custody

      Posted by

      I was referred to the Office of Mr. Henry and his team by a coworker. When I went there for the first time, I felt so grateful to find a team so professional, I was going through a very, very difficult time at that time. My little one, my life I was putting in their hands. Mr. Henry took the time to listen to me, he gave me so much confident, He was highly acknowledgeable and very opened with me. It was very clear to me that I had found the best lawyer in the area. At the time of the court I was very impressed on the way he represented me. He was very aggressive and didn't even gave the chance the opposite side to breath. He was very prepared to fill any blanks. and the way he stood up for my little one and for me, that, that meant everything, I can thank Mr. Henry enough. His team and him have a plus, they not only speak English, but Spanish as well!!

      Excellent Attorney

      Posted by

      Mr. Jeff Henry is an Excellent Attorney and he is very professional. I was referred to him by a family member and they have had great success using Mr. Henry to represent them. I used his service for a custody, and traffic case and I was very impressed with the results. What I like the most about Mr. Henry is that he took the time to listen to everything without being rushed out or pressed for time. I was honestly very pleased with the way he handle my situations, and I will continue to use Mr. Henry for all my future needs. I highly recommend Mr. Henry, I’ve had nothing but great services and success from Mr. Henry and his team.

      Best lawyer In The Area...

      Posted by

      Jeffrey Henry is the best attorney in the business. I have hired him twice and could have not asked for better results. I would recommend him to anyone. His fees are low and he really cares about his clients. Highly recommend!

      A Great Attorney you can trust

      Posted by

      The Law Office of Jeffrey B. Henry has provided excellent service from start to finish. I was very pleased with the way Mr Henry handled my case. Mr Henry, Liliana, and Estella were great to work with, they took the time to assist and answer all questions and concerns throughout the divorce process. I would highly recommend my friends and family to Mr. Henry no matter what the case will be. I couldn't ask for a better lawyer and team to represent myself in a time of legal need.

      straighforward

      Posted by

      Mr. Henry is an excellent attorney. funny guy, i must say. he took his time with me on our first consultation. I felt confident and like I was talking to a real person. He made me feel like i could trust him and he answered all my questions and more. I did not feel rush by him, we spend over 45 minutes talking about my case and possible outcomes. I had a good payment plan. i am more than happy with his services.

      Terrible Representation!

      Posted by

      Mr. Henry’s representation in my family law case was negligible and possibly malpractice. His presentation in his office was stellar; however, he was extremely unprofessional at the courthouse. This review cannot underscore how awful his service was. He did not attend a final hearing after stating he would be attending and stopped communicating with me prior to the disposition of my case. Likewise, he did not forward requisite documents once he received them from opposing counsel including a new court order.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney
      Jeffrey Henry's response: I cannot respond with specificity to this review because it would violate our rules of professional conduct to discuss confidential attorney-client matters in an open forum such as this. Suffice it to say the review is not true

      Dr Jeckyl and Mr Henry

      Posted by

      A neighbor had refered me to Mr Henry. My first impressions were, It's difficult to find parking, the office is cramp and the furniture is very old. I found him a little bit odd, but he seemed confident and agreesive which I liked. I wasn't fully convinced, but I failed to interview other lawyers (big mistake) and I ran out time, so I went with Mr Henry. At the first court hearing, I felt embarrassed he had asked for 8 hours of court time to argue the validity of a signed seperation agreement. The judge was saying "this is highly unsual and on what basis was his agruement". He shrugged his shoulders, paused and said to much time had passed. She granted the 8 hours, but I emailed him saying I wanted to enforce the seperation agreement and not try to argue its validity. He emailed me back saying this should be done after the divorce (mistake). At the divorce final he told me I didn't have to be there because it was procedural although his office sent me a letter saying I had to be there. I tried to ask questions but he was rude, apathetic and condensending. I went to another lawyer and he said it was a mistake not to bring up the enforcement of the seperation agreement at he time of divorce In conclusion, I think Mr Henry bases legal strategy on how much he thinks his clients can pay.

      Attorney endorsements

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      Matthew Bennett, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 4, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. He is thorough, knowledgeable and well-liked.

      Thomas Merrigan, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Peter Merrigan, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Mark Oakley, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 14, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I strongly endorse Mr. Henry. Jeff has been giving great advice and representation for years and is a credit to the profession.

      Jill Rogers

      I endorse this lawyer. An excellent and knowledgeable attorney who really cares about clients.

      Sean Cleary, Child custody Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

      David Krum, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 7, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Michael LeMond, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 26, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Justin Gordon

      I endorse this lawyer. He is top quality and well respected.

      Howard Lewis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 3, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Henry is one of the finest attorneys in his state, I highly recommend his legal services, he is one of the best.

      John Phillips

      With a great track record of published answers to consumers' questions on Avvo.com and the recommendations from clients and attorneys alike, it is easy to see that attorney Henry is skilled and knows the law well too. If you have a legal question in his area of expertise, he is your answer.

      Christian Lassen

      Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

      Ian Valkenet

      Mr. Henry's legal experience and practical savvy are an asset to this site (the public at large), and to his colleagues at the bar. I happily endorse him.

      Lynn Myrick, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 23, 2014
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer as an outstanding advocate for criminal defendants in his community.

      Evan Koslow, Family Attorney on Jul 20, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Jeff has a fine handle on the law. He is extremely informative on the factors the court must consider in determining various issues that may arise in family law matters. He provides his clients with the recommendations that are needed to make sound appropriate decisions when determining whether or not to settle out of court or have the Court's make the final decision. Just look at the answers he provides to questions posed by individuals posting questions on this site.

      John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

      Miguel Palmeiro, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 16, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is very knowledgeable in the law and has been very helpful whenever I've asked for his advice on a difficult case.

      Jason Cleckner, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 16, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Always thoughtful answers to questions.

      Benjamin Stirling

      I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Henry is an asset to the legal community, and his top-notch Avvo rating reflects it.

      Jody Pollara

      Mr. Henry's responses to queries on Avvo are consistently thorough and valuable. His attitude when responding to questions truly embodies the spirit of advocacy that is inherent in the practice of law.

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