Andrei Blakely

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Andrei Blakely

4.8
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Baltimore, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property

145 West Ostend Street, Suite 600, Baltimore, MD

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About Andrei

Biography

Compassion and experience in the most challenging family/divorce cases. Call now

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 60%

60%
Criminal Defense 35%

35%
Intellectual Property 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 10 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2015

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 12 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Andrei Blakely, Esquire

145 West Ostend Street, Suite 600, Baltimore, MD, 21230

andreiblakely.com

Andrei Blakely's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Angel | October 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unprofessional and Incompetent Legal Representation: A Warning about Attorney Andrei Blakely

Regrettably, my experience with Andrei Blakely as my attorney was highly disappointing and unprofessional. From the start, I encountered numerous issues that hindered the progress of my case. Mr. Blakely filled out my paperwork falsely, causing significant complications during the court proceedings. ...Instead of addressing the matter appropriately, I had to go through the additional burden of fighting under domestic violence charges and proving my claims, which should have been a straightforward case of infidelity. Furthermore, Mr. Blakely's unprofessional demeanor was evident during our court appearance. He showed up sitting in his non-tinted vehicle, which reflected a lack of professionalism and attention to detail. This left me feeling unsupported and concerned about his commitment to my case. Communication was another major problem throughout the entire process. Mr. Blakely frequently refused to answer my calls, making it challenging to obtain updates or discuss any concerns I had. Additionally, there were instances where he displayed a clear lack of understanding regarding important details of my case. For instance, he asked me a question about the birth dates of my children, not comprehending that they were born 11 months and 2 weeks apart. This displayed a lack of attention to detail and an inability to comprehend information accurately. Sadly, due to the unprofessionalism and incompetence demonstrated by Mr. Blakely, my experience has resulted in wasted time, energy, and financial resources. As a result, I am currently in the process of recovering my funds and pursuing legal action against him. I strongly advise anyone seeking legal representation to consider other options and avoid entrusting their case to Mr. Blakely. It is crucial to work with a competent and reliable attorney who will provide the support and guidance needed during such critical matters.

Andrei Blakely

Replied last October 19, 2023

I am sorry this former client had a difficult experience working with my firm. I always strive to relate clients' cases to the law. I want to give them realistic options. While I do not agree with her allegations as I think they are taken out of context, I wish her luck in the future with her case or cases.

Posted by anonymous | April 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

Mr. Blakley is always understandable, polite, and moreover, professional in every interaction. He is able to maintain his composure under stressful circumstances and deliver his message in court. My outcome was favorable and I’ve kept him on retainer because I’m confident in the manor he handles my ...case. I would highly recommend him to oversee any critical family law case.

Posted by Wendy | August 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Affordable Professional Representation

I hired Andrei to represent me for a custody case. The odds were stacked against me and I had lost faith in the judicial system based off a biased custody evaluation which would have stripped me of my rights of physical and legal custody of my boys. Andrei reassured me, helped me understand how t...he laws view fitness, and provided support when I needed to hold on to hope that the case was not lost before the hearing. He responded to concerning matters very quickly, and provided all evidence, in his cross examination, opened up truths that were being consealed by the opposing party, and the Judge ruled what was best for the children. I still share legal and full custody of my children , despite the reputation of the evaluator being held in high regard by the Court , the top dollar lawyer who was hired by the opposing party, and well known in the County. Andrei who was recommended by the bar association of Maryland, from the Baltimore jurisdiction, was affordable, fair, and I was pleased with his representation. I would highly recommend Andrei Blakely in family, and custody matters.

Posted by B.F. | April 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Appreciation

I truly appreciate Mr. Blakely being fully present to actively listen to my concerns and thereby develop a strategy that was effective and very much needed.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Solo Practitioner

Associations

2015 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

active attorney

2013 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

active attorney

Education

2011

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Maryland, College Park

MA - Masters

1993

Oberlin College

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),

N/A

Howard University

non-degree

Languages

English

Activity

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