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Joseph Michael Owens
also known as Joe Owens
About Joseph
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
26 years | 100 cases
Military Law
25%
26 years | 100 cases
Violent Crime
15%
26 years | 50 cases
DUI and DWI
10%
26 years | 1 case
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 25 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2000
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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Posted by Yuri | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Failed on every point
I hired Joseph Michael Owens to represent me at DOHA security clearance hearing. Half a year later, after multiple attempts to convince Mr. Owens to start working on my case and witnessing multiple ethical issues (failure to communicate, lying), I had to terminate our relationship. Mr. Owens was pre...
Joseph Michael Owens's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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Experience
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
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
Legal Answers