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Richard Alan Simmons
also known as Richard A. Simmons, Richard Simmons
Avvo Rating 9.1
- Annapolis, MD
- Licensed
- Free consultation
About Richard
As a Maryland DUI/DWI attorney, I have dedicated my career to representing people just like you.
The majority of my clients are hard-working people, who have made a mistake. In a momentary lapse of judgment, often times clouded by the use of alcohol, have gotten behind the wheel after having one too many.
However in the state of Maryland this mistake has criminal and administrative consequences that could potentially alter a person's life, at least temporarily.
As a former police officer, bre
Practice areas
- DUI and DWI: 40%
17 years
- Criminal defense: 40%
17 years
- Personal injury: 20%
17 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD | Active | 2000 | 04/03/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Outstanding Assistant Public Defender | State of Maryland - Office of the Public Defender | 2002 |
| Recognition for Tireless Commitment to Making the Roadways Safer | Mothers Against Drunk Driving | 1999 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Law Office of Richard A. Simmons | 2003 - Present |
| Assistant Attorney | State of Maryland - Office of the Public Defender | 2000 - 2003 |
| Police Officer | Anne Arundel County Police Deparment | 1995 - 2000 |
| Police Officer | Annapolis City Police Department | 1993 - 1995 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel County Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
| United States District Court for the District of Maryland | Member | 2000 - Present |
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| Arnold man not guilty in police attack | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Man Shot By Anne Arundel Co. Police Files Lawsuit | pending | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Baltimore School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| Loyola College of Maryland | Economics | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
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Contact
Law Office of Richard A. Simmons
147 Old Solomons Island Road
Ste 401
Annapolis, MD, 21401
Office (410) 286-1220
Fax (410) 286-1220
Mobile (443) 623-6905