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also known as Joe Owens
After earning my bachelor's degree in public administration from Upper Iowa University, I went on to earn my master's degree in criminology from the University of Alabama. I completed my law degree at the University of Baltimore and went on to earn my master of laws degree in trial advocacy from Temple University. I also served in the U.S. Army from 1988 through 2010.
Today, I dedicate my career to helping civilians and military personnel who are facing charges for any kind of criminal offense. I am admitted to practice in Maryland and Washington, D.C. as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and various state and federal courts.
I am extremely proud of many of my courtroom accomplishments; having been able to discredit law enforcement and gain aquittals after coerced confessions; discreding individuals who made false allegations of rape; and demonstrating the innocence of countless clients.
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Acquired: 2008
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 2000
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5850 Waterloo Road, Suite 140, Columbia, MD, 21045
976 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Pamela | February 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Exceptional Service
As a parent of a service member falsely accused of criminal allegations and facing potential lifelong imprisonment, navigating the court martial process proved emotionally and mentally challenging. In this trying situation, Joseph Owens's and Margaret Kurz's exceptional representation became a crucia...
Posted by Jonathan | March 02, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Great Military Defense Lawyer
I hired Mr. Owens 2 years ago for an NCIS investigation. Though he wasn't able to defend me at Court Martial due to the time lapse in our attorney-client agreement, he was very knowledgeable about the UCMJ, and the specifics to my case. He always had an answer that I needed, and always kept up with m...
"A DUI defense attorney myself, I know quality when I see it. Mr. Owens serves his clients with the same diligence and zeal that he used in serving his country for 12 years with the US Army. He is a shining example of accomplishment."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Owens has treated my clients with military related problems with great respect, and to fantastic results."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have invited Mr. Owens on two occasions to speak to classrooms that I teach at the University of Maryland at College Park to share his wisdom and insight regarding the practice of law. He brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and humor to his presentation and has helped these students to gain a better understanding of the excellence and compassion that is required to be an effective counsel and ethical officer of the court. Gregory Yancey - Professor and Attorney at Law"
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2011
Meritorius Service Medal, United States Army
2010
Meritoriuous Service Medal, United States Army
2006
Bronze Star, United States Army
2018 - Present
Senior Partner, Owens & Kurz, LLC
2012 - 2018
Partner, Matthews Owens and Associates, LLC
2011 - 2011
Staff Attorney, Innocence Project
2001 - 2011
Attorney, United States Army
2001 - 2001
Staff Attorney, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
2000 - 2001
Judicial Law Clerk, State Of Maryland Circuit Court
1990 - 2010
JAG, United States Army
Aquittal
Acquittal
Acquittal
2005
LL.M - Master of Laws
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
MA - Masters
1995
BS - Bachelor of Science
1993
General Studies
2011
Understanding Military Law
2000
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