Jacob Benson Craven

Jacob Benson Craven

2.7
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 19 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Frederick, MD
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +8 more

P.O. Box 4264, Frederick, MD

About Jacob

Practice Areas

11

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 15%

18 years

15%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

18 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Violent Crime 8%

18 years

8%
Alimony 5%

8 years

5%
Family 5%

8 years

5%
Expungement 2%

8 years | 10 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 19 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Craven Law, LLC

P.O. Box 4264, Frederick, MD, 21705

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Jacob Benson Craven's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.7 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
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1 star (4)

Posted by Jason | February 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Beat Frederick County CDS Drug Case & Asset Forfeiture

My issues with the corrupt Frederick County State's Attorney Office and the thieves employed by the Frederick Police Department Narcotics Unit began when a federal agency was at my home searching for business records and found $150,000 in cash I kept at home. The feds wanted to seize the money but d...idn't have paperwork to do that so they contacted Frederick Police and showed them some marijuana I had in the house. Frederick Police, drunk on greed, fell over themselves drafting an unlawful search warrant and took my marijuana and steal my money from the house. Within 20 minutes of first meeting Jake he turned to his partner Mr. Poffenbarger while reviewing my documents and said, "this warrant they used is no good." I knew I was in good hands. When the Frederick police timed my arrest to occur over the Memorial Day holiday Jake was in court having me released on bail first thing on Tuesday morning. Jake is extremely personal, professional and caring. Even though his son was born during this time he always gave my case his full attention, was well prepared and presented an commanding presence in the courtroom. He stuck with me through the whole case even after I brought on a Baltimore attorney because I was convinced all of Frederick was in on the corruption. The Baltimore lawyer never showed up at any of my court hearings, but Jake was there with me without fail every other month for a year. He would have to present me the ridiculous offer, made every time to just let Frederick keep the $150k they stole and all the phony charges against my wife and I would be dismissed. Thankfully, we stood strong with Jake on our side. One of the happiest days of my life was standing with Jake in Court as he made the fat, smelly, money-grubbing prosecutor Colleen enter a Nolle Prosse on every charge in her bogus indictment. The very next week he forced the city to return all of the money they had stolen and my prescription Xanax. This was amazing because these corrupt government agencies can mount a civil case against the money even after they lose in criminal court. They just didn't have any fight left in them after the year Jake spent embarrassing them in Court. I'm happy to report those crooks didn't see a dime from their disgusting escapades. If I were ever accused or investigated for a crime, served a peace order or had a divorce or custody issue I know the first and only thing I need to do is call Jake Craven, Esquire.

Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If you wanna stay out of jail don't hire him!

He didnt care to listen to anything I said he was more interested in making the states attorneys happy! Tried to get me to pled out for 3 years behide bars, went againt what he advised ended up with 1 year probation. F**k that dude.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DO NOT, DO NOT HIRE THIS GUY!!!

This guy is not professional and cannot be trusted to diligently do his job correctly. My first conversation with him was normal so to speak. I got off the phone feeling like I had hired a great attorney, but those feelings were short lived. He is rude, passive aggressive, and not equipped to handle ...complicated cases. He has poor communication skills, and if he gets frustrated enough, he will hang up on you!!

Posted by Andrew | November 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

No way, you better think twice.

I would never recommend Jacob Craven for anyone. In my opinion he, will gladly work with the state. Find out the reason he's no longer a States Attorney in Frederick, MD

Posted by Varun | March 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Strongly recommended.

Mr craven won a protective order against me filed by my spouse. Then he fought for me to get my child's custody and divorce. Mr craven is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his work. He is very reputed, highly impressive and a highflier in the court. He is very responsive, hard working, and... persevering. Mr craven is very affordable and strongly recommended.

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David Harbin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Jake is an outstanding litigator. He handles DUI/DWI cases, felonies and misdemeanors, and family law matters in Frederick and Washington counties."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2007 - 2018

Assistant State's Attorney, Frederick County State's Attorney's Office

2006 - 2007

Law Clerk - the Honorable Eric M. Johnson, Montgomery County Circuit Court

Associations

2018 - Present

Frederick County Defense Bar

Member

2017 - Present

Frederick Bar Association

Member

Education

2005

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Kenyon College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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