$ 200-250 per hour
John L Calhoun
About John
Biography
40 years experience practicing law in the Baltimore City/County area, specializing in personal injury, auto accidents and premises liability cases. Wide experience with serious criminal jury trials including homicides. Also handling Workers' Compensation claims and estates. Court appointed mediator in Baltimore City, Baltimore County Howard County and statewide for business and technology. Will take on selective cases in Pennsylvanai and U.S. District Court.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
50%
53 years | 2,000 cases
Criminal Defense
30%
53 years | 6,000 cases
Mediation
10%
22 years | 150 cases
Workers Compensation
10%
53 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Maryland for 51 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 49 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 51 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 52 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Location
John L. Calhoun
Suite 1252, World Trade Center, Baltimore, MD, 21202
John L. Calhoun
401 East Pratt Street, Suite 1252, Baltimore, MD, 21202
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Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Mr. Calhoun is a GREAT Lawyer!!!
Mr. Calhoun represented my husand on a criminal traffic charge. NOT GUILTY. We were shocked because it was his 5th charge for the same thing. This is one great attorney!!!!!
John L Calhoun's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer.Great lawyer. Very Knowledgeable. Real student of the practice of law. Very effective. Fights for his clients.Always prepared"
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Calhoun for over 30 years and he is an excellent trial attorney in both civil and criminal cases"
"I endorse this lawyer. Competent professional skilled criminal defense attorney for the past 37 years"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Calhoun is a skilled litigator. In fact, through his lengthy career, Mr. Calhoun possesses an undefeated record in one type of legal proceeding. Mr. Calhoun is a highly effective attorney, and I recommend him without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
1994
Who's Who in American Education, Who's Who
1984
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who
1983
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Associate, Kandel & Associates
2004 - 2013
Mediator, Circuit Court Mediator for Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Howard County
2003 - 2006
Associate, Rosen & Esterson
2000 - 2003
Associate, Saiontz & Kirk
1975 - 1979
Assistant Public Defender III, Public Defender Office for Baltimore City
1973 - 2000
Owner, Law Office of John Calhoun
Associations
2010 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationMember
1992 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaMember
1978 - Present
United States Supreme CourtMember
1977 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitMember
1974 - Present
The Maryland BarMember
1974 - Present
The Pennsylvania BarMember
1973 - Present
University of Miami Law School Alumni AssociationMember
1973 - Present
United States District Court for MarylandMember
1990 - 2002
Maryland Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1982 - 1985
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1982 - 1999
Baltimore County Bar AssociationChair, Memorial Committee
1977 - 2008
District of Columbia BarMember
1974 - 1975
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
1974 - 1979
Bar Association of Baltimore CityMember
1974 - 1979
United States Tax CourtMember
1974 - 1979
United States Court of ClaimsMember
1973 - 2007
The Florida BarMember
1973 - 1978
Federal Trial Bar AssociationMember
1973 - 1979
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Ernie Henson v. Owl Metals
$115,000 settlement
Kit West v. Jupiter Collazzo
$155,000 verdict
State v Bryant Williams, Att. Murder
Acquittal
Education
1973
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
Randolph-Macon College
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1997
National Business Institute
Comercial Debt Collection in Maryland
1996
National Business Institute
Skip Tracing Debtors in Maryland
1992
American Paralegal Institute
Maryland Criminal Law
1992
American Paralegal Institute
Wills Trusts and Estates in Maryland
1980
Community College of Baltimore City
Maryland Criminal Law
1979
University of Baltimore Law School
Post Conviction Relief
Publications
1997
National Business Institute
Getting Results in the Collection of Delinquent Debts in Maryland
1996
National Business Institute
Skip Tracing in Maryland
Languages
French
English
Activity
Legal Answers