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David A Downes
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Licensed in Virginia for 38 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1987
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013
Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1989
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014
Licensed in West Virginia for 37 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1988
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017
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Posted by Charles | August 26, 2014 | Criminal Defense
A true professional who knows his job. He's heaven sent
Mr. David Downes took my case. 2 distro charges of heroine(poor judgment). He went right to work and had one charge dropped. We went to court recently for sentencing. With his professional demeanor and argument technique, my end result was a shock. Jail time suspended with some probation, community s...
Posted by Jeremy s. Cubbage | August 06, 2014
Jeremy s. cubbage
Thanks again David, Millard,Jonathan !! for the professionalism, responsivness,and tha terrific job all of you guys have done for me!! I strongley reccomend David A. Downes and Millard and Jonathan !!David not only looked out for my best intetest during the fight but even now afterwards as well!! Now...
David A Downes's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is a great 4th Amendment scholar. David is thorough, knowledgeable, and has been of great help with my practice."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known David for years through professional associations and seminars. I have referred cases to David for years without a complaint or bad comment. . He is my " Go-To Guy" in Warren County as well as counties in the area.I endorse this lawyer."
Jonathan Silvester
Criminal defense lawyer
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Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.
Suspension issued in WV, 2017
updated on 08/18/2020This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Disbarment issued in DC, 2014
updated on 06/22/2015Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the District of Columbia Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Public Reprimand issued in VA, 2013
updated on 07/23/2014Public Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a Public Reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Admonition issued in VA, 2000
updated on 07/23/2014An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Public Reprimand issued in WV, 1994
updated on 01/07/2014This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.