Joseph Michael Owens

Joseph Michael Owens

also known as Joe Owens

4.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Columbia, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law, Violent Crime ... +2 more

5850 Waterloo Road, Suite 140, Columbia, MD

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

26 years | 100 cases

40%
Military Law 25%

26 years | 100 cases

25%
Violent Crime 15%

26 years | 50 cases

15%
DUI and DWI 10%

26 years | 1 case

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

26 years | 10 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2008

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 25 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Owens and Kurz, LLC

5850 Waterloo Road, Suite 140, Columbia, MD, 21045

Margaret Kurz

976 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516

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Joseph Michael Owens's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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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...l source of support. Their professionalism, thoroughness, and meticulous attention to detail were consistently evident throughout the proceedings. The team's collective knowledge and ability to complement each other were noteworthy, contributing to a robust defense strategy. Furthermore, their attentiveness to the needs of my service member underscored their commitment to a comprehensive and fair legal defense, significantly contributing to our peace of mind throughout a very stressful process. I wholeheartedly recommend the services of Joseph Owens and Margaret Kurz and their team to anyone in need of a dedicated and competent legal team, particularly in complex and emotionally taxing cases.

Posted by Rodney | May 04, 2011 | Military Law

Endorsement

Mr. Owens was my trial lawyer for a Court Martial in 2009. Without Mr. Owens help I would not be writing this letter of endorsement. Mr. Owens is a very professional attorney who takes his job very seriously. Anyone who hires Joe Owens will receive the 110% effort they are looking for. Mr. Owen is a...n experienced attorney with 20 years of Army experience in and out of the JAG Corps. He is very knowledgeable and highly intelligent in all facets of his job. He is incredibly dedicated in finding solutions to problems which he views as opportunities. Mr. Owens can and will go to any length to win a case. Again, if this were not true I would not be here writing this letter of recommendation.

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Joseph Michael Owens's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rada Machin

Unknown lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Cognata

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Thomas Valkenet

Military law lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Owens has treated my clients with military related problems with great respect, and to fantastic results."

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Gregory Yancey

Criminal defense lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Meritorius Service Medal, United States Army

2010

Meritoriuous Service Medal, United States Army

2006

Bronze Star, United States Army

Work Experience

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

Associations

Bar Association of Maryland

District of Columbia

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Whitfield

Aquittal

United States v. Rice

Acquittal

United States v. Montiel

Acquittal

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Education

2005

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2000

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Alabama

MA - Masters

1995

Upper Iowa University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1993

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

General Studies

Speaking Engagements

2011

Solo and Small Practice Conference

Understanding Military Law

Publications

2000

University of Alabama Master's Thesis Criminal Justice and the Law

Activity

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