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Joseph R. Laumann

4.8
Rating: 4.1

Licensed for 27 years

Family Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +3 more

1160 Spa Road, Suite 3C, Annapolis, MD

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Divorce, Custody, Support, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Access, Property Distribution, Monetary Awards

28 years | 950 cases

50%
Criminal Defense 25%

Dui/Dwi, Assault, CDS, Serious Traffic,Weapons Charges, Theft

28 years | 578 cases

25%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

Chapter 7 Chapter 13

27 years | 420 cases

10%
Residential Real Estate 10%

Closings, Title Review, Title Search/Opinion, Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Notes

26 years | 2,100 cases

10%
Wills and Living Wills 3%

Simple WIlls Wills Complex Estates Personal Representative Advanced Directive

28 years | 126 cases

3%
Probate 2%

Complex Estates Personal Representative

28 years | 23 cases

2%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2001

Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Licensed in Wisconsin for 26 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1999

Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Licensed in Maryland for 27 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1998

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Law Office of Joseph Laumann

1160 Spa Road, Suite 3C, Annapolis, MD, 21403

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Joseph R. Laumann's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Ugh...Divorce

Joe took the time to walk me through my divorce process....because these processes are messy and it is a true relief to know that you have him in your corner and helps to keep you grounded thru it.

Posted by Adam | December 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Lawyer in Annapolis

Joe Laumann, has represented me legally in litigating my divorce, alongside civil and criminal cases. From the beginning, Joe was honest and clear with what could be legally achieved. Rarely, do you find lawyers who are willing to represent their clients, no holds bar. No matter the circumstances,... Joe can help. Look no further for your legal matters and let Joe take the helm.

Posted by Susan | November 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Joseph Laumann, Annapolis Attorney- Consistent, Persistent, Dependable, Competent, EXCEPTIONAL!

Joseph Laumann, is the little guy everyone needs to know about. He was my secret strategy, my secret weapon. There is not a better attorney/ lawyer in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County or Maryland. I couldn't be happier with everything he has accomplished for me and my kids. Mr. Laumann was prompt &... on the ball both in the court room & with replies to my concerns; I started to think I was his only client. While the other side attempted to drown us in paperwork & frivolous distractions, Joseph Laumann has stood firm & fought the high-profile lawyers my ex-husband hired to destroy me & my kids. He was always a few steps ahead of what was to come, maintained his composure yet never backed down, while being tactful & professional. He answered my concerns HONESTLY, no matter if I liked what he had to say or not & kept me calm. Joseph Laumann managed to tackle almost every aspect of my divorce/ custody that my previous high-profile Annapolis attorney made a mess of, at a fraction of the cost, only a few months AND in my Favor! Thanks to Joseph Laumann, I have been able to keep sole custody of my kids, we no longer live in fear of my ex & we have our lives back. Joseph Laumann, Annapolis Attorney- Consistent, Persistent, Dependable, Competent, EXCEPTIONAL!

Posted by Heather | October 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Will fight for you

I have used Joseph Laumann for several different cases for the past 15 years. From Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Modifications, Contempt, and Traffic, etc... He has always done an awesome job for us.. I have and I highly recommend Joseph Laumann to anyone. His office staff (Stacey) is great to dea...l with as well.

Posted by Nicole | October 23, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Fair Attorney

Joseph just recently finished my divorce case, and I was very thankful to have him as my lawyer. He handled it very professionally, I think integrity is the key of his skills in legal matters. And I would suggest people to get an advice from him.

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Experience

Rating:  4.1 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Reciprocal - Suspension issued in WI, 2019

updated on 08/07/2025

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Wisconsin.

Reciprocal - Suspension issued in DC, 2018

updated on 08/07/2025

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in District of Columbia Bar.

Indefinite Suspension by Consent issued in MD, 2018

updated on 06/28/2018

Suspended indefinitely means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for an unknown period of time. The attorney will need to re-apply for admission to the Bar if he or she intends to resume practice in the future.

Honors

2025

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Joseph Laumann

Associations

2001 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

Education

1997

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD

1992

University of Wisconsin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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