John A Adams

John A Adams

also known as #1 CRIMINAL & DUI ATTORNEY

4.8
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 43 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

1997 Annapolis Exchange Pkwy, Suite 300, Annapolis, MD

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 40 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1985

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 43 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Adams Law Firm, Chtd.

1997 Annapolis Exchange Pkwy, Suite 300, Annapolis, MD, 21401

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John A Adams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

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Posted by Eric | July 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Absolutely Fantastic Lawyer!

Mr Adam’s did an absolute fantastic job today with my case! Highly recommend if you ever need a lawyer. I really couldn’t have thank him enough.

Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommend

I was very pleased in my experience with State's Attorney, Mr. John Adams. I was faced with an usual case that was extremely stressful. Mr. Adams was straightforward with me from the start which I found refreshing and walked me through the process with professionalism and understanding given my uniqu...e circumstance. In the end we were successful in our endeavor and I truly believe that is to Mr. Adam's credit. I am profoundly grateful for his service.

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney!

Definitely would recommend John Adams as an attorney. Detailed-oriented attorney that knows how to get the job done.

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My case

This was my first time in my life dealing w/the law. He assistant was great at calming my fears and listening to my concerns every time I called. I got very sick on the trail date and Mr Adams was able to handle my case w/o my presence. No fine, no record etc was the out come. I truly thank God for w...orking thru him on my behalf.

Posted by Carlos | October 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Traffic stop

Lawyer Jhon Adams saved me off 8 charge including jail time and probation, for the first time in my life I took the right decision hiring Jhon Adams thank you sir and all the people in your office

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Attorney, Adams Law Firm, CHTD.

Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

National College of DUI Defense

Member

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

The National Trial lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Member

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI

won

DUI

dismissal without going to trial

Possession with Intent to Distribute

suspended sentence, no jail time

Violation of Probation

Probation closed without any jail time imposed

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Education

1990

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Towson University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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