James Ernest Crawford Jr.

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James Ernest Crawford Jr.

also known as Jim Crawford

4.6
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Linthicum, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Sex Crime ... +3 more

999 Corporate Blvd., Suite 100, Linthicum, MD

Virtual Consultation Available

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About James

Biography

JAMES E. CRAWFORD JR. & ASSOCIATES, LLC

A "Serious Criminal Trial Lawyer" Ready to Fight for Your Rights

Maryland's Premier Family Law Attorneys

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

JC Law stands as your legal champion to protect you & your family during: + Domestic Assault & Violent Crime, including Murder & Aggravated Assault + Theft, Robbery & Fraud + Juvenile Offenses + Drugs & Weapons + Warrants, Bail, & Expungement

33 years | 5,000 cases

30%
Family 30%

At JC Law, we help Maryland families fight for their futures through: + Divorce & Mediation + Alimony & Property Distribution + Custody, Visitation, & Support + Military Family Law + Protective & Peace Orders + Contempt of Court + MSAs & Settlements

33 years | 5,000 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 10%

Don't let a single mistake wreck your life. JC Law helps clients preserve their right to drive when facing charges like: + DUI & DWIs + Traffic Tickets & Misdemeanors + Motor Vehicle Theft + Reckless Endangerment + Vehicular Manslaughter

33 years

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

JC Law helps clients move on to the next chapter in their lives through: + Men's Divorce Services + Prenups & Postnups + Mediation & Settlements + Child Legal Services + Alimony Negotiations + MD Property Distribution + Post-Divorce Modifications

10%
Federal Crime 10%

JC Law helps clients fight the feds with our Maryland defense team for federal charges like: + Bribery + Fraud, including Tax & Healthcare + Cyber Crimes, including Child Pornography + Gambling + Conspiracy + Embezzlement + Identity Theft + Perjury

10%
Sex Crime 10%

JC Law defends the lives & livelihoods of our clients facing sex crime charges, such as: + Child Pornography + Rape allegations + Sex Offenses + Sex Investigations + Prostitution & Solicitation + Voyeurism & Indecent Exposure + The MD Sex Registry

33 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2017 2015

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 32 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of James E. Crawford, Jr. & Associates

999 Corporate Blvd., Suite 100, Linthicum, MD, 21090

jamescrawfordlaw.com

Online Presence

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James Ernest Crawford Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

Posted by AJ | March 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If you want the best than look no further than Attorney Campbell

Attorney Angel Cambell & Attorney Sobel were my family’s dream team. Angel was absolutely remarkable to say the least. She was extremely patient with our many questions and phone calls. She did her due diligence with a level of compassion that is hard to find these days. Angel & Mr. Sobel allowed God... to use them to turn things around and get my family member home 4 weeks after sentencing. They looked at my family member as an individual and not just a number. Angel knows the law and is remarkably professional, if you want the absolute best; then look no farther. I must also add that their entire staff is amazing (Aura, Stephanie and the rest of their team)! This was one of the most devastating times in my family’s life and every interaction with the entire staff at James Crawford law firm were kind and did everything they could to comfort us and advocate to get my loved one home as fast as possible.

Posted by Jordan | March 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wouldn’t have it any other way!

Being young and unknowledgeable of the workings of the court system Matthew thumser and his incredible team made an incredible impact. Not only in educating me but also in guiding me every step of the way. With easy access to him and his legal team working aside him it made a tough situation so m...uch easier and reduced stress. I knew the moment he walked through the door for our consultation that he was the man for the job. Never once and even til this day do I doubt him or his ability to successfully bring his clients peace. He gets to the point while also showing understanding and lending an ear. If you need someone confident, straight to the point, and well organized Matthew is 100% your guy. Thank you.

Posted by Carol | January 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Legal Expertise and Guidance Resulted In A Win For Us

This past year, we sought legal expertise and guidance from the Law Office of James Crawford, Jr. & Associates. Jason Nguyen, a Managing Attorney at the firm, and Cordell Rose, a Legal Assistant, were assigned to our case. In working with Jason, we found him to be accessible, knowledgeable, resp...onsive, and results-oriented. He is a great listener and communicator who kept us abreast of the case each step of the way. He took great care to explain complex legal information, showed great patience, and consistently demonstrated his commitment to our case and our desired outcome. Like Jason, Cordell was very responsive, steady, and organized. He always answered our questions in a timely matter and demonstrated friendly professionalism throughout the process. Thanks to Jason’s management and leadership and Cordell’s support, we achieved a favorable and desired outcome in the case. In light of all of this, we recommend you reach out to Jason and the Law Office of James Crawford, Jr. & Associates for your legal needs. Carol

Posted by jean | October 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Peace Order

Was served with a bogus Peace Order by a very nasty, vindictive neighbor and was give 4 days to appear, two of which were a Saturday and a Sunday. Texted Friday night. Received a text and a call from Zach Saturday and they were working on a gameplan by Sunday. We went to court Tuesday morning and ...won. Would recommend this firm. All of the employees I interacted with were responsive, helpful and compassionate.

Posted by Cruz Salmeron | August 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

Mi experiencia con esta firma fue inicialmente difícil, trabajé con muchos abogados y el inglés no es mi primer idioma. Pero luego vinieron George y Aura, quienes finalmente me hicieron sentir comprendido y estuvieran luchando por mí. Recomendaría a George y Aura a cualquiera. Me consiguieron el mejo...r resultado en mi caso de divorcio y custodia. Finalmente voy a volver a ver a mis hijos después de un año de no verlos, lo cual estaré eternamente agradecido. Las palabras no pueden expresar lo agradecido que estoy por Aura, quien estuvo allí durante todo mi proceso y me ayudó a aliviar mis nervios. Ella siempre me mantuvo informada y dio la traducción que necesitaba para entender este proceso. Ella ayudó a defenderme y me brindó comprensión del proceso, paciencia y consuelo. George y Aura trabajaron muy bien juntos y tan pronto se hicieron cargo de mi caso me ayudaron a sentirme mejor. George nacio para ser abogado. Vino preparado y me consiguió el resultado que buscaba. Estoy contento con ambos y el resultado que me consiguieron. My experience with this firm was initially rocky, I worked with many attorneys, and English is not my first language. But then came George and Aura who finally made me feel understood and like they were fighting for me. I would recommend George and Aura to anyone. They got me the best result in my divorce and custody case. I am going to finally see my children again after a year of not seeing them which I will eternally be grateful for. Words cannot express how thankful I am for Aura who was there throughout my whole process and helped ease my nerves. She always kept me informed and provided me with the translation I needed to understand this process. She helped advocate for me and provided me with understanding of the process, patience, and comfort. George and Aura worked great together and and as soon as they took over my case they helped me feel better. George was made to be an attorney. I would recommend him to anyone. He came prepared and got me the result I was looking for. I am happy with both and the result they got me.

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James Ernest Crawford Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Walter Sutton

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jim is a consummate professional. Someone who knows the law and how to use it for his clients. He will create the issues to benefit you. His love of the law and this profession is unmatched."

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Jason Fox

Sex crime lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Crawford is an excellent advocate for his clients. He has several years of litigation experience. I would trust his advice and representation on any legal issue I need help with."

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Suad Bektic

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Mr. Crawford. He is extremely knowledgeable and very dynamic in the courtroom. He truly cares and is always willing to go the extra mile for his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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David Gormley

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Preeminent Lawyer Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Awarded Alumni of the year MSJ 2016 honor date 2016, Mount Saint Joseph

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Preeminent Lawyer Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Preeminent Lawyer Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Lawyers in Maryland, Legal Network

2012

Preeminent Lawyer Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Preeminent Lawyer Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Preeminent Lawyer Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Offices of James E. Crawford, Jr. & Associates

Associations

2016 - Present

Mount Saint Joseph

Mount Saint Joseph Board of Directors organization

2015 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2015 - Present

Criminal Defense Lawyers Group

Member

2015 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2015 - Present

Americas DUI DWI Attorneys

Member

2014 - Present

Forensic Science Litigation Attorney Network

Member

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Maryland vs. Ryland

All charges dismissed except 21-902 (a) -2 weekends, supervised probation

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Education

1992

University of Baltimore School of Law

Juris Doctor

1987

University of Baltimore

MA - Masters

1985

Frostburg State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1980

Mount Saint Joseph High school

H.S.

Speaking Engagements

2016

Alumni of the Year Award

Current Political and Social Issues

Publications

2017

Legal Publications "There is only an Opportunity for Justice"

2012

West Publishing Identity Fraud

2011

James E Crawford Jr. Criminal Blog Sex Offense Charge Dropped against a Baltimore Man

Languages

English

Activity

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