James E Crawford Jr.

Attorney James E. Crawford, Jr. Founder and Managing Partner As a Baltimore-native, Attorney James Crawford grew up watching his father interact with some of the best judges and prosecutors in the state, using forcefulness and grace to navigate complex legal situations. He learned that the power to change the life of even one client is worth more than any amount of money or prestige. As one of the most capable and tenacious trial lawyers in Maryland, he has enjoyed an extraordinary amount of successes on behalf of clients, spending just about every day of his working career in a Maryland courtroom. The Founding of His Own Firm In 1992, he founded the Law Offices of James E. Crawford, Jr. & Associates to address the need for a qualified criminal lawyer in Baltimore. He has established himself as a premier practitioner in the state of Maryland. Since entering private practice, Jim Crawford has handled many notable cases that have appeared in the media. The type of cases ranges from ordinary citizens to police officers, professional athletes, lawyer, doctors, politicians, and other persons of notoriety. Areas of Practice Federal Criminal Law State Courts Sex Crimes and Registration Computer Crimes Assault Drugs and Distribution White Collar Theft DWI and Traffic Drug Charges Weapon and Violent Charges Domestic Violence Juvenile Cause Divorce and Custody Protective Orders Child Pornography Bar Admissions Maryland Bar, 1992 United States District Court of Maryland, 1994 Education University School of Law Baltimore Maryland: Juris Doctorate, 1992 University of Baltimore School of Law Baltimore, Maryland: Bachelor of Arts Legal Studies, 1998 Frostburg State College: Bachelor of Science, 1995 Mount St. Joseph High School: High School Diploma, 1980 Honors & Awards Maryland Super Lawyer Listings, 2014–2017 Top Lawyer Maryland Award Legal Network, 2013 AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubble Award, 2005–2017 AV Preeminent Lexis Nexis Peer Review Highest Rating, 2009–2017 View More ›