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Wm. A. Lee Clarke III

Criminal defense Attorney at Salisbury, MD

5.0   6 reviews
  • Licensed for 48 years
    State MD
    Acquired 1975
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Wm. A. Lee Clarke III, P.C.
30644 Brandywine Court
Salisbury, MD, 21804-2558

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Posted by Roberta | January 27, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyer
Mr. Clark represented our son recently on a felony theft charge. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and had our son's best interest in mind throughout this ordeal. He fought hard on behalf of our son and we were very pleased with the outcome. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Response from Wm. A. Lee Clarke January 29, 2020
Thank you very much. It was a pleasure working with you. Lee
Posted by MICHELLE | April 9, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS I'VE EVER MADE
MR. CLARKE A NAME I WILL REMEMBER. IN DEALING WITH ATTORNEYS PERIOD KIND OF CAN GET A BAD RAP, BECAUSE THEY WERE PRETTY MUCH ALL THE SAME TO A DEGREE. VERY HELPFUL AND PROMISING IN THE BEGINNING UNTIL THEY GET YOUR MONEY AND THEN U FEEL LIKE A AFTER THOUGHT AND THAT I WAS BOTHERING THEM. BUT MY EXPERIENCE WITH MR. CLARK WAS TOTALLY DIFFERENT HE WAS BLOUNT AND TO THE POINT AND I CAN APPRECIATE PEOPLE LIKE THAT TO LET ME KNOW WHAT IM WORKING WITH AND THE POSSIBILITIES. HE WAS VERY ATTENTIVE AND LISTENED TO ALSO WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR AS IF IT DID MATTER. ALWAYS ANSWERED MY CALLS AND I FELT LIKE HE CARED ENOUGH TO FIGHT FOR AND TO GO ABOUT IT IN A WAY TO GET THE RESULTS WE WERE LOOKING FOR . GOD KNOWS I PRAY AND BELIEVE I WONT HAVE TO USE HIM AGAIN BUT I DO THANK GOD FOR PUTTING HIM IN MY PATH AND I WOULD REFER HIM BELIEVE ME TO ANYONE WHO IS LOOKING FOR A GREAT CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY THIS MAN WAS AWESOME. SO LAID BACK, PASSIONATE, VERY PROFESSIONAL AND TRULY GOOD AT WHAT HE DOES. NEED I SAY I HAD CHECKED AROUND PRIOR TO COMING IN CONTACT WITH HIM AND HIS FEES ARE PHENOMENAL. BUT REALLY I COULD NEVER PAY HIM WHAT HIS WORTH WAS TO ME. MR. CLARK GOD BLESS YOU, MAY GOD CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN GOOD HEALTH AND SPIRITS SO THAT YOU MAY LIVE LIFE AND MORE ABUNDANTLY CONTINUING TO HELP OTHERS AS YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. LOVE YOU MICHELLE ( IT IS NOT EVEN 5AM IN THE MORNING BUT MY SPIRIT WOULD NOT EVEN ALLOW ME TO REST UNTIL I POSTED THIS)
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Response from Wm. A. Lee Clarke April 9, 2019
Michelle, Thank you so much for taking the time to share. It was truly a pleasure working with you. Lee
Posted by Bill | May 4, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Really knows what he is doing!
Attorney Lee Clarke saved me from a major felony conviction and prison. No matter what the prosecutor tried, he outsmarted her.
Posted by anonymous | March 4, 2015
Saved My Job
Lee Clarke saved me from a DUI conviction that would have cost me my job. He knows the law better than the prosecutors and the police.
Posted by Dean | November 29, 2011
Lee Clarke Really Helped Me!
I was falsely accused of murder. Lee Clarke tried my case and the jury found me not guilty.
Posted by Will | May 24, 2011
Great Lawyer!
Lee Clarke has been delivering great results for years. " Hot " new lawyers come and go. Lee Clarke has delivered great results for years. He is always prepared and he always knows his cases inside and out.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Wm. A. Lee Clarke III, P.C.
  • 1978 - Present
  • Colonel, Retired
  • MD Defense Force, JAG Corps
  • 2006 - 2016
  • Associate
  • Hearne & Bailey, PA
  • 1977 - 1978
  • Staff Attorney
  • Wilson Foods Corporation
  • 1976 - 1977
  • Trial Attorney
  • Tennessee Valley Authority
  • 1975 - 1976
  • Vietnam Veteran
  • United States Marine Corps
  • 1967 - 1969
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Education

  • University of Baltimore School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor, magna cum laude
  • 1975
  • University of Exeter, England
  • 1973
  • John Carroll University
  • 1972

Legal Cases

  • Armed Robbery and Home Invasion
  • All charges dismissed.
  • Attempted Murder and Arson
  • Plea bargain sentence of time served.
  • DUI Homocide
  • Plea bargain - 18 month sentence.
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Associations

  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Lawyer Assistance Committee
  • 2006 - 2018
  • Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association
  • Board of Directors
  • 1984 - 1990
  • MD Commission on Human Relations
  • Commissioner
  • 1983 - 1985

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • " AV " Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2018
  • Top Lawyers In Baltimore
  • Baltimore Sun
  • 2018
  • Listed
  • Marquis Who's Who in America
  • 2017
  • Top Rated Lawyer DC-Baltimore
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • Listed
  • Marquis Who's Who in American Law
  • 2017
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Maryland
  • The National Trial Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Top Lawyers in Maryland
  • American Lawyer Media
  • 2017
  • Top Lawyers In Maryland
  • The Legal Network
  • 2017
  • Delmarva's Best Law Firm
  • The Daily Times
  • 2004
  • Criminal Trial Advocate
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • 1987
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Publications

  • Maryland Bar Journal
  • Recognition of Legal Specialists
  • 1979

Speaking Engagements

  • MSBA, Speaker's Bureau
  • Constitutional Law
  • N/A

Attorney endorsements

Received (10)
Given (23)
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Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 28
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Clark is a first rate criminal defense attorney. I have known him for over 25 years, observed him in court, and taken notes."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He is simply the top defense attorney in the region, and a formidable adversary in court."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Without hesitation, I endorse Lee Clark. He continues to be an aggressive advocate for his clients for over four decades."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Clarke is an aggressive, thoroughly competent defense counsel. He zealously represents his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 08
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Lee is one of the best attorneys here on the Eastern Shore. I have known him for 20 years and he knows the Eastern Shore and the courts."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Veteran criminal defense attorney in Salisbury, Maryland. Aggressive."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse William. He is a nationally known criminal defense lawyer with a reputation for aggressively defending his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I hold Lee's skill, experience, reputation, and character in high regard. I endorse him without hesitation."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have had a number of occasions to refer a client to Lee, and he has always served them very, very well. Solid skills. Thoughtful and deliberate. Thorough. Takes the facts and the law, implements a plan, and moves ahead. Excellent attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Clarke is a talented criminal litigator."
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Salisbury Criminal defense Lawyer Wm. A. Lee Clarke III
Wm. A. Lee Clarke III
Criminal defense Attorney
Salisbury, MD
Licensed for 48 years