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Wm. A. Lee Clarke III
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"AV" Highest Peer Review Rating*, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.
* As Rated by Judges and Lawyers.
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Licensed in Maryland for 50 years
State: Maryland
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 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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!
Wm. A. Lee Clarke
Replied last January 29, 2020Thank you very much. It was a pleasure working with you. Lee
Posted by MICHELLE | April 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 EXP...
Wm. A. Lee Clarke
Replied last April 09, 2019Michelle, Thank you so much for taking the time to share. It was truly a pleasure working with you. Lee
Posted by Bill | May 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 05, 2015 | DUI & DWI
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 | Criminal Defense
Lee Clarke Really Helped Me!
I was falsely accused of murder. Lee Clarke tried my case and the jury found me not guilty.
Wm. A. Lee Clarke III's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is simply the top defense attorney in the region, and a formidable adversary in court."
"Without hesitation, I endorse Lee Clark. He continues to be an aggressive advocate for his clients for over four decades."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Clarke is an aggressive, thoroughly competent defense counsel. He zealously represents his clients."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Veteran criminal defense attorney in Salisbury, Maryland. Aggressive."
"I endorse William. He is a nationally known criminal defense lawyer with a reputation for aggressively defending his clients."
"I hold Lee's skill, experience, reputation, and character in high regard. I endorse him without hesitation."
"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."
"Mr. Clarke is a talented criminal litigator."
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Experience
Honors
2018
" AV " Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top Lawyers In Baltimore, Baltimore Sun
2017
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2017
Listed, Marquis Who's Who in America
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
Top Rated Lawyer DC-Baltimore, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Delmarva's Best Law Firm, The Daily Times
1987
Criminal Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Work Experience
1978 - Present
Attorney, Wm. A. Lee Clarke III, P.C.
2006 - 2016
Colonel, Retired, MD Defense Force, JAG Corps
1977 - 1978
Associate, Hearne & Bailey, PA
1976 - 1977
Staff Attorney, Wilson Foods Corporation
1975 - 1976
Trial Attorney, Tennessee Valley Authority
1967 - 1969
Vietnam Veteran, United States Marine Corps
Associations
2006 - 2018
Maryland State Bar AssociationLawyer Assistance Committee
1984 - 1990
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationBoard of Directors
1983 - 1985
MD Commission on Human RelationsCommissioner
Sample of 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.
Murder
Jury Trial - not guilty
Armed Robbery
Jury Trial - not guilty
Attempted Murder
Jury trial - not guilty - self defense
Embezzlement of $100,000
All charges dismisssed
Felony Assault
Jury trial - not guilty
Not Guilty In 7 Jury Trials
7 Jury trials - not guilty of all charges
Education
1975
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, magna cum laude
1973
University of Exeter, England
1972
John Carroll University
Speaking Engagements
N/A
MSBA, Speaker's Bureau
Constitutional Law
Publications
1979
Maryland Bar Journal
Recognition of Legal Specialists
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers