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 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 Igor | January 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent, highy recommend

I was wrongly accused in a hit and run violation and received 3 citations. Mr. Adams walked me through everything since I have had no such experience. The accusing witness did not show up in court and the prosecutor was going to reschedule the trial, but Mr. Adams got the case dismissed.

Posted by Linda M | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent, confident, reassuring

I was cited with 4 criminal charges stemming from a hit and run after I backed into a car in a parking lot and left the scene without exchanging information. John was very professional in his approach pertaining to my case from our first meeting, all the way through the my court date. His experience ...in these matters became obvious and his ability to put me at ease was invaluable. His professional, no nonsense approach gave me the confidence I needed to get me through the months leading up to court day. I could tell that he was prepared for any and all scenarios which might have been presented that day and was ready to take every opportunity to get me the lightest outcome that was possible. I was facing a lot. He made sure that my case was completely dismissed after the owner of the car that I hit didnt show up, thinking their main witnesses would be enough to identify me. The judge could have postponed but John was ready for this and spoke on my behalf to end it. It was dismissed. No points, no jail time, no charge, no restitution. Like it never happened.

Posted by DEREK | April 30, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer in Charles County

I was charged with driving while revoked. This was not my first charge of this type. I contacted Mr Adams office and one of the first things he said was "We will have to fight this" . He advised me of all my options and researched my case . His office called me before every court date and he was abl...e to beat my charge.

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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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