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The absolute best training ground for a criminal defense lawyer is in the prosecutor’s office. It is there that essential trial skills and courtroom experience is developed and provides the most exceptional base for a lawyer to practice criminal defense thereafter. Attorney, John Adams, is a former prosecutor. With over thirty five (35) years of Criminal Defense experience built on that foundation.
Unlike most lawyers, Attorney John Adams' practice concentrates in Criminal Defense. That distinguishes him from those who practice in multiple areas of law such as divorce, contracts, wills, business, corporate, estates. etc. The result is consistently superior results.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
36 years
DUI and DWI
50%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 41 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 43 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Adams Law Firm, Chtd.
1997 Annapolis Exchange Pkwy, Suite 300, Annapolis, MD, 21401
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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 altayar | January 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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Mr. J. Adams did a fantastic job representing me in both of my cases and resulted an excellent outcome i was very pleased with.
Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Confident & Effective!
Don’t expect Attorney Adams to hold your hand and explain every detail, but he will absolutely take care of your case. Hire him!
Posted by John | March 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Covered all bases
Mr Adam's knew how the Anne Arundel Court system functioned and was able to avoid any pitfalls
Posted by Chris | January 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Savvy, effective, street smart representation! Highly recommend.
I've used John Adams twice and he won both cases for me. He came in well prepared, knows the system, argued effectively, found weaknesses in the other side and exploited those weaknesses to great effect. I highly recommend him and will use him again if necessary.
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Experience
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
Education
1990
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Towson University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers