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Justin Wage Esworthy

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  • Parkton, MD
  • Licensed for 15 years
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About Justin

Justin W. Esworthy is the founding owner of Esworthy Law, LLC. Justin has 15+ years of litigation experience, having tried thousands of cases throughout the State of Maryland and Commonwealth of Virginia. Justin has litigated and won cases at state district and circuit courts, appellate courts, administrative courts, and federal courts throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Justin has delivered favorable results for his civil and criminal clients through both pre-suit representation as well as trial victories.


Prior to law school, Justin studied in Buenos Aires, Argentina and obtained his B.B.A from Hofstra University. He earned his J.D. from Tulane University Law School and then began his law career in the courtroom as an Assistant Public Defender representing clients on charges ranging from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies that carried possible life sentences. Justin also worked on a federal grant involving post-conviction DNA testing, for The Innocence Project, a foundation that attempts to free the wrongly convicted.
Justin was previously in private practice in Baltimore focusing on criminal, civil, and family law litigation matters, and was senior litigation counsel for a national insurance company specializing in the entertainment and hospitality industries. He was a founding partner of Timmerman, Beaulieu, Hinkle & Esworthy LLC law firm in 2014, where he spent over 8 years focusing on criminal, civil, administrative and business law.


In addition to handling criminal, civil, administrative and business law matters, Justin is using his knowledge and experience to include Estate Planning to his practice. Justin guides his clients and their families through the estate planning process to protect their wealth and legacy for future generations while also minimizing court intervention upon a loved ones passing.
Justin is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.


In recognition of his accomplishments, Martindale-Hubbell awarded Justin its AV Peer-Review Rating, the highest rating available. In addition, he has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Criminal Defense and a Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney under 40 in the State of Maryland by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, an organization devoted to recognizing the top criminal defense attorneys in the nation.


Justin's practice areas include:

  • Criminal Law
  • DUI and Traffic Offenses
  • White Collar Defense
  • Wills and Trusts
  • Living Will / Advanced Directive
  • Power of Attorney
  • Estate Planning
  • General Business
  • Outside General Counsel
  • Business Litigation
  • Hospitality and Entertainment Industry Litigation
  • Risk Management
  • Premises Liability
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Administrative Law

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland
  • Pennsylvania
  • Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Practice areas

  1. DUI and DWI: 25%

    Less than 1 year

  2. Speeding and traffic ticket: 25%

    Less than 1 year

  3. Criminal defense: 20%

    Less than 1 year

  4. Business: 10%

    Less than 1 year

  5. Litigation: 10%

    Less than 1 year

  6. Personal injury: 10%

    Less than 1 year

Languages spoken

English

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Client's Choice 2017
Client's Choice 2016
Client's Choice 2015
Client's Choice 2014
Top Contributor 2014

Contact

Esworthy Law, LLC

17010 York Road
Suite 201
Parkton, MD, 21120

Website
http://www.esworthylaw.com 

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    PAActive201407/01/2022
    MDActive201003/30/2022
    VAAuthorized to Practice Law200607/08/2014
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers247
    Legal guides2
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Super LawyerSuperLawyers2022
    AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2022
    Super LawyerSuperLawyers2021
    Super LawyerSuperLawyers2020
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2017
    AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2016
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2016
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2016
    AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2015
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2014
    Top LawyersThe Global Directory of Who's Who2014
    AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
    Client's ChoiceAVVO2014
    Top 10 Under 40National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys2014
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    OwnerEsworthy Law, LLC2022 - Present
    PartnerTimmerman, Beaulieu, Hinkle & Esworthy, LLC2014 - 2022
    Staff Counsel (Litigation)Indemnity Insurance Corporation, RRG2013 - 2014
    AttorneyLaw Offices of James E. Crawford, Jr. & Associates2011 - 2013
    AttorneyInnocence Project2010 - 2011
    Assistant Public DefenderVirginia Office of the Public Defender2006 - 2010
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Hunt Valley Business ForumMember2014 - Present
    Hereford Zone Business AssociationMember2014 - Present
    Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys AssociationMember2014 - Present
    Baltimore County Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
    Maryland State Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
    Virginia State BarMember2006 - Present
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    TBHE LawHow to clear your criminal record in Maryland: Expungement2014
    TBHE LawWhat to do after receiving a traffic ticket2014
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Tulane University Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2006
    Hofstra UniversityBBA - Bachelor of Business Administration2000
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Ghameshlouy v. Commonwealth 689 S.E.2d 698Supreme Court of Virginia reversed the judgment of the Court of Appeals dismissing Ghameshlouy's appeal and remanded case.
    Lacey v. Commonwealth 54 Va. App. 32Reversed the statutory burglary conviction and dismissed the indictment, thereby overturning a 13 year sentence.

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    Lawyer Brook Michael Thibault

    Brook Thibault, Unknown Attorney on Jun 26, 2014
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    Justin is a trusted friend and even more trusted attorney. When I have a legal question... I phone Justin first!

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    Benton Komins, Litigation Attorney on Jun 13, 2014
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    Justin Esworthy demonstrates the best parts of our profession--exacting knowledge and application of law and deep and abiding interest in his clients. Indeed, one does not encounter these combined traits in an attorney too often. Clearly, billable hours and profit margins are not why Justin entered the noble profession.

    Lawyer Daniel L. Kron

    Daniel Kron, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
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    Simply said, Justin is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!

    Lawyer Heather Nicole Orisko

    Heather Orisko, Unknown Attorney on Jun 22, 2016
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    Justin Esworthy, Esq. is an absolutely incredible well-respected trial attorney that I have had a pleasure to know both personally and professionally. I highly recommend him.

    Lawyer Jill L Rogers

    Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on May 22, 2015
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    Top-notch attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Jeremy Stephen Letnick

    Jeremy Letnick, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
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    Lawyer Benjamin Harrison Hamlet

    Benjamin Hamlet, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 24, 2014
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    Justin does a tremendous job for his clients. He is a very skilled trial attorney.

    Lawyer John M O'Brien

    John O'Brien, Business Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
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    An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

    Lawyer Francis M Ciardi

    Francis Ciardi, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 7, 2014
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    Lawyer Anthony Richard Tuorto

    Anthony Tuorto, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 3, 2014
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    Lawyer Gerard F Miles

    Gerard Miles, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 30, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer. His insightful answers to AVVO questions demonstrate his breadth of knowledge and his commitment to his clients. He is an asset to the community.

    Lawyer Jeffrey B Henry

    Jeffrey Henry, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 28, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer William W Housley

    William Housley, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 27, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer. Talented, tough and thorough litigator.

    Lawyer Brook Michael Thibault

    Brook Thibault, Unknown Attorney on Jun 26, 2014
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    Justin is a trusted friend and even more trusted attorney. When I have a legal question... I phone Justin first!

    Lawyer Bennett James Wills

    Bennett Wills, Unknown Attorney on Jun 26, 2014
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    Lawyer Matthew Anselm Sodaro Esworthy

    Matthew Esworthy, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 25, 2014
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    Lawyer John David Mayoras

    John Mayoras, Litigation Attorney on Jun 24, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Michael J. Hinkle

    Michael Hinkle, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 20, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer. Justin is an experienced, trustworthy and well-respected attorney in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virigina.

    Lawyer James Mark Timmerman

    James Timmerman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 17, 2014
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    Justin is well-respected and highly skilled.

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    Benton Komins, Litigation Attorney on Jun 13, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Justin Esworthy demonstrates the best parts of our profession--exacting knowledge and application of law and deep and abiding interest in his clients. Indeed, one does not encounter these combined traits in an attorney too often. Clearly, billable hours and profit margins are not why Justin entered the noble profession.

    Lawyer Ryan A Young

    Ryan Young, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer. One of the best trial lawyers around!

    Lawyer George Price Koch III

    George Koch, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I would recommend Mr. Esworthy as good trial attorney that I would trust.

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