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James E. Keatts

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Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Glen Burnie, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Keatts & Horton LLC 7 Central Ave Ste 203, Glen Burnie, MD

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Licensed in Maryland for 25 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2000

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Law Offices of James E. Keatts

Keatts & Horton LLC 7 Central Ave Ste 203, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061

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Posted by Silvia | February 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Not all hero’s wear capes

Not all heroes wear capes jimmy keatts is the best around turned a 60 year sentence 3 felonies and 5 misdemeanor to a pbj probation before judgement one year max or fine great at communication and holds your hand and walks you through the whole process conictency updates and feel comfortable and wal...k you through the whole process beginning to end and after completely earasted loaded gun and large amount of drug trafficking charges dropped has exclusive connected with judge and prosecutors and has increasable respect from the lawyer community has outstanding negotiating skills has the ability to craft incredible defense does a great job comfortering the defendant and defendants family’s.He can handle any type of case and very passionate and dedicated to get you the best result possible and gives your case a lot of care and takes a lot of time and focus on your case.He is my hero saved my life and makes a big impact in your life.

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David Messersmith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

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"I endorse this lawyer. A former colleague at the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office, I know Jim Keatts well. He is an excellent litigator and an arduous advocate for his clients."

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Rating:  6.8 (Good)

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University of Maryland

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