Timothy Alfred Cook

Timothy Alfred Cook

4.9
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bel Air, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

101 Thomas Street, Bel Air, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 37 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1988

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Timothy A. Cook, Attorney at Law

101 Thomas Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014-3635

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Timothy Alfred Cook's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

77 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 22 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Controlled substance violation

Timothy Cook is an accomplished and extremely thorough attorney. A successful outcome was reached because of Tim's experience and sound advice. He was available to answer questions and always returned my calls personally. Tim's calm demeanor and sensitivity, was much appreciated.

Posted by Heather | October 25, 2017 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review of Timothy A. Cook, Attorney

I hired Mr. Cook for a serious traffic ticket I received in Harford County. He did a great job and got me a PBJ in court. His fee was reasonable and he kept in touch with me throughout. I would recommend him.

Timothy Cook

Replied last October 11, 2017

As you can see the client had a great experience working with me. She made a mistake filling out the overall rating. See her comment below: "He did a great job and got me a PBJ in court. His fee was reasonable and he kept in touch with me throughout. I would recommend him."

Posted by Takeyce | October 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very experienced; excellent lawyer

Mr. Cook represented me in an accident claim and was very effective. He and his team were quick to respond to my communications and handled all issues on my behalf with excellent results. I received a great settlement. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Steve | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer that got me a great result!

I hired Tim after consulting various attorney reviews, and talking with people I knew were very familiar with the Hartford County Court System - it's judges, prosecutors, and attorney's. Tim Cook came very highly recommended and I feel so blessed that I went with him! Tim prepared me very well for my... court date - we had a plan going in, and I had a good idea of what was to happen. Then came the day! Everything changed based on circumstances that presented itself on the day of court! Tim instantly consulted with me and advised a change of plan based on what he felt were advantageous conditions unique to that day!!! I decided to trust in Tim Cook's judgement and experience and we made a quick decision to not continue the case but instead plea that day! My outcome was much better than I had any reason to expect - I was soooo lucky that Tim knew his stuff, knew the judges, knew the prosecutors, and knew when to act! My life has been greatly affected in a positive way and I am truly thankful that I made the decision to hire Tim Cook. I would give him my highest recommendation and know that, though I hope to never need his services in the future, if I do I would hire him again in an instant! Thank you Tim, I truly appreciate the job you did on my behalf!

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Lawyer... Will be There for You Through the Entire Process

We hired Tim to represent a family member for a first offense DUI. Having no familiarity with the legal system, we were totally in the dark as to what to expect. Tim took us by the hand and guided us through the entire process. We had many questions as our case proceeded and we found Tim willing t...o lend his advice at every turn. When we called, he answered or returned our call in a timely manner. That's what you expect when you hire an attorney, and he did not disappoint. We found him to be knowledgable, compassionate, understanding, and hard working. Tim used his extensive experience with the legal system to recommend to us the best course of action to ensure the most favorable outcome given our particular situation, and showed flexibility and tenacity to ensure we were always represented in the best possible light when our case took some unexpected turns. If you find yourself having to negotiate the legal system, Tim is the guy you want on your team.

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Timothy Alfred Cook's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shane Nolan

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tim is one of the top litigators in Harford County"

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Christopher vanRoden

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I give Tim my endorsement. He is a very ethical and experienced attorney."

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George Rice

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an exceptional lawyer that is well respected in an out of the courtroom. He provides top notch legal advice to his clients and gets great results. I have seen him in Court and he does a great job!"

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Peter Hart

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Tim helped me with a Pennsylvania client who needed representation for a DUI case in Maryland. The client and I interviewed three other lawyers before choosing Tim. I have over 40 years experience as an attorney and know good from bad. My client made a good decision and was helped at every stage by Tim. He knows DUI/DWI law and the MD court system very well. Plus he's down to earth-a definite plus when working the court system."

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Harry Barnes

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Maronick

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Tim for being a good attorney for his clients when I have seen him in action in Bel Air, MD. But beyond that his courtesy and professionalism with other members of the bar is very impressive. Other lawyers think of Tim the way he treats everyone - with respect and courtesy and dignity. A fine choice as counsel."

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Shane Nolan

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

1994

Volunteer Service Award, Harford County Bar Foundation

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Owner, Timothy A. Cook, Attorney at Law

1990 - Present

Panel Attorney, Office Of The Public Defender Maryland

1990 - Present

Legal Liaison, Bush River Yacht Club

1988 - Present

House Counsel, Cook Motor Cars, Ltd

1990 - 1994

Associate, Brown, Brown, and Brown, PA

1988 - 1990

Associate, Law Office of James McCadden

Associations

2004 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

1990 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

1990 - Present

Harford County Bar Association

1990 - Present

United States District Court for District of MD

Sample of Legal Cases

Adcock v Smith

$20,000 Award

State v Metzger

Not Guilty

State v Hankey

Favorable Plea

U.S. vs. Pedone

Favorable Plea for the Defendant

State v Hicks

Acquittal All Charges

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Education

1987

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Connecticut College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Board of Governors, Bush River Yacht Club

Labor Law/ Employment Law

1996

Franklin Square Hospital Mothers Group

Wills, Estates, Guardianship of minor children

Languages

English

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