Andrew Melchior Macdonald

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Andrew Melchior Macdonald

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salisbury, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +2 more

208 Calvert Street, Salisbury, MD

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About Andrew

Biography

Are you charged with a crime in Ocean City or Salisbury, Maryland? Call the MacDonald Law Office now

Andrew MacDonald represents clients for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on the Maryland Eastern Shore.

Andrew MacDonald is a criminal defense attorney with offices in Salisbury and Ocean City, Maryland.

Andrew MacDonald is a criminal defense attorney who represents clients in Salisbury and Ocean City.

Andrew MacDonald represents clients injured in automobile accidents on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 85%

Criminal prosecutor for 10 years. Criminal defense attorney for 9 years.

30 years | 3,000 cases

85%
Bankruptcy and Debt 5%

20 years

5%
Personal Injury 5%

20 years

5%
Family 3%

20 years

3%
Business 2%

20 years

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2020 2019
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Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 30 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

MacDonald Law Office, LLC

208 Calvert Street, Salisbury, MD, 21801

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MacDonald Law Office

9307 Chesapeake Dr., #59, Ocean City, MD, 21842

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Online Presence

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Andrew Melchior Macdonald's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

71 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 22 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Charles | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

Andrew Mcdonald represented a family member in a DUI case. He was very knowledgeable of what the outcome was most likely going to play out. I would definitely recommend him.

Posted by Alex | April 28, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Very impressed

I've retained Mr. McDonald to vacate guilty plea from my DWI conviction that was a serious obstacle in my immigration case using Coram Nobis petition. Before retaining Mr. McDonald I spoke to a number of criminal attorneys and ALL of them did not have a clue on how to help me with my needs. Andre...ws fees were reasonable and payment plan affordable. He executed everything with the great sense of urgency and right within the time frame requested. He kept me and my immigration attorney very well informed. He always answered all of the questions that I've had in a very professional and respectful manner, concisely and straight to the point. I highly recommend Andrew MacDonald and his firm.

Posted by college student parent | December 29, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Choice

Our family was in need of a lawyer in Salisbury Maryland. Not being from that area made it a little difficult to decide who to choose. I knew we did not want a large firm that would pass our case down to a young inexperienced lawyer. We knew we didn't want a lawyer in some satellite office from a Bal...timore law firm. We wanted someone who lived in Salisbury and knew the court system well in Salisbury. We felt he was a good choice because he had also been a public defender at one time and knew both sides of the court room well. We initially contacted him on a Saturday and he took our call and also followed up with us again on Sunday. He met with us when it really was not necessary, but more for the relief of some of our own anxiety. He is professional, smart, straight forward and very knowledgable. He told us what he felt the outcome would be and was absolutely correct in his prediction. He did an excellent job representing us in the court room that day. You can tell he is very well respected in the Salisbury court system and seems to know all of the players well. If we had to do it all over, we definitely would use Mr McDonald again. He was an excellent choice!!!

Posted by Taeka | September 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense

My Experience

My experience with Mr. Macdonald during the preliminary hearing was wonderful. He is a truly gifted attorney. From the beginning, he not only shown himself to be professional but also patient and kind while explaining the entire process. Mr. Macdonalds' mild demeanor help subside my anxiety as well a...s my family during this time. My confidence in his ability soared as he questioned the detective and challenged the criminal charges. Even though this experience is stressful, I am grateful to have an attorney of his caliber and experience to speak on our behalf.

Posted by kirk | September 14, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

excellent outcome!

Mr. Mcdonald was very knowledgeable. Used him for major traffic violation and the outcome he helped to achieve was way above my expectations. He was worth every PENNY!

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Andrew Melchior Macdonald's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Brueckner

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Macdonald is one of the best attorneys in Maryland. He is always well prepared, professional, and well versed in criminal law. He has a comprehensive knowledge of Maryland's gun and drug laws and gets results for his clients."

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Cynthia Macdonald

Unknown lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Angela Dipietro

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is one of the most thorough and competent attorneys I know. He has a reputation for professionalism and preparedness, and an outstanding knowledge of the law."

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Albert Randall

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Andrew for 20 years, during his time as a judge's clerk, Assistant State's Attorney and now that he has his own practice. He is an outstanding trial lawyer and a true advocate for his clients."

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John Sheller

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I consider Andrew, and his wife Cindy, to be the best criminal defense lawyers in the Salisbury area. They will obtain the best results possible, every time."

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Wm. A. Lee Clarke

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew McDonald is an excellent lawyer, whom I endorse unreservedly."

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David Weck

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Macdonald is a talented criminal litigator."

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Richard Brueckner

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Stephanie Shipley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Victor Laws

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Thomas Maloney

Business lawyer

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Robert Fine

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Hearne

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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James Robertson

Car accident lawyer

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Angela Dipietro

Criminal defense lawyer

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Albert Randall

Litigation lawyer

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John Sheller

Real estate lawyer

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Cynthia Macdonald

Estate planning lawyer

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Wm. A. Lee Clarke

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Certificate of Achievement (2007 - Present), Wicomico County

2005

National Community Coordination Honor Award (2005 - Present), U.S. Department of Justice

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, MacDonald Law Office, LLC

1996 - 2007

Assistant State Attorney, Wicomico County State's Attorney Office

1995 - 1996

Judicial Law Clerk, Wicomico County Circuit Court

Associations

2006 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association

Member

1995 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Wicomico County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI

Not guilty

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Education

1995

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Syracuse University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1988

The Charlotte Country Day Schools

Languages

English

Activity

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