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Dennis Murphy is the Senior Partner of the firm and a seasoned attorney with decades of experience in both military and civilian legal systems. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 1982 and graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1985.
From 1986 to 1990, Mr. Murphy served as an officer in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps. During this time, he was appointed as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, handling a broad range of federal prosecutions in the U.S. District Courts for the District of Maryland and the Territory of Guam. His assignments included prosecuting criminal and traffic matters, and from 1988 to 1990, he served on the legal staff of the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy.
In 1990, Mr. Murphy transitioned into private practice and established the firm. Since then, he has represented clients in both State and Federal courts, drawing on his prosecutorial background to defend individuals facing criminal and traffic charges, including high-level felony cases.
He is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and the Court of Appeals of Maryland.
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Acquired: 1985
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Posted by EMMA | November 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mr Murphy in last second of administrative discharge he gather the evidence in very short period of time because he knows a lot of people expect, relationships with other lawyers. He was very knowledgeable in both criminal and military law and most importantly he was so passionate, very orga...
Posted by Darryl | November 11, 2010
Attorney Murphy was very knowledgable of the facts in my case and the options I had, he was trustworthy and kept me well informed.
Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2010
Dennis Murphy is a superb lawyer. He is professional, has a great working relationship with the other lawyers, police and judges and got me acquitted!
Posted by Jon hurley | December 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr Murphy is top notch. One of the best I've ever dealt with. He is absolutely knowledgeable. And has a fierce competitiveness and drive to win. He's not afraid to tell you not to do something if it. could hurt your case. He always has your best interest at the forefront. Nothing phoney about this gu...
Posted by anonymous | December 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I was very disappointed with Mr. Murphy's services. Let me first say that I did receive a low sentence so that does not involve opinion. Mr. Murphy charged a very high price. He was not familiar with my case at all. On the day of sentencing he asked questions that were answered the whole being his cl...
"Dennis is my mentor and law partner. He is an excellent litigator, whose work is well-respected among trial lawyers. Obviously, since we are in the same firm, I may be considered biased, but I believe I speak for most all of our colleagues. I endorse this lawyer's work."
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2009 - Present
Senior Partner, Law Offices of Murphy & Price LLP
1990 - 2009
Partner, Law Offices of J. Dennis Murphy, Jr., P.A.
1988 - 1990
Legal Staff, United States Naval Academy
1985 - 1990
Officer, United States Navy Judge Advocate General
1989 - Present
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1985 - Present
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JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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