James E. Crawford, Jr. Esq.

James E. Crawford, Jr. Esq.

Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States
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I am the founding partner of the Law Offices of James E. Crawford, Jr. & Associates LLC.…

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Experience

Education

Publications

  • An American Lawyer

    Fulton Books, Inc

    This writing will take you into a deep dark cavern of societal introspective beliefs that may shatter
    some of your old established thought processes. It also tells a story about a boy who goes through the
    school of hard knocks. Hopefully, you will like him and identify with him in some ways. His tale will
    take you on a journey where your protagonist ultimately succeeds against terrible odds. You will be
    introduced to some shocking realities about how families are totally fucked…

    This writing will take you into a deep dark cavern of societal introspective beliefs that may shatter
    some of your old established thought processes. It also tells a story about a boy who goes through the
    school of hard knocks. Hopefully, you will like him and identify with him in some ways. His tale will
    take you on a journey where your protagonist ultimately succeeds against terrible odds. You will be
    introduced to some shocking realities about how families are totally fucked up because of alcoholic or
    drug addict parents, and how sexual and physical abuse can shape your critical thinking abilities, and
    totally knock you out of the game before you even begin. An introduction to the addictive qualities of
    pornography and how it affects the male brain is intricately woven into the narrative. You will begin
    to understand the reality and consequences of this disorder that I call “Tthe “Ttrilogy Mmodum,”,
    meaning manner, mode, way, or method in Latin.
    It is my hope that the therapeutic industry will begin to recognize that these fundamental schisms
    are a major underpinning of depression and psychological imprinting on so many lives. I really believe
    that these issues are so prevalent in society that any competent mental health caregiver should actually
    start with these concepts in mind. Not just the individual concepts, but also the particular deadly elixir
    that this combination of events causes. When that occurs, the “Ttrilogy Mmodum” will become a
    more widely diagnosed trilogy that may open the door to set people free in their imprisoned worlds.
    It is important to me that I endeavor to at least present different options to my reader. That’s
    why I wrote a chapter on habits and methodologies to be successful in business and life. I believe
    deeply that a lawyer’s job has nothing to do with business in general because of ethical and traditional
    obligations. But I also realized that practicing law is a “business within a business.”

  • There is Only an Opportunity for Justice

    Legal Publication

Projects

  • Examples of Cases handled

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    • Representation of a 17 year old man in Anne Arundel County who was accused of raping a minor. The issue as Mr. Crawford saw it was whether the State of Maryland should continue to use the antiquated separate systems where a person who is close to the age of majority (18) and can be charged as a juvenile or adult should only be classified as one or the other. Currently Maryland uses these two distinct systems where a Defendant is either charged as an adult or a juvenile. Mr. Crawford has…

    • Representation of a 17 year old man in Anne Arundel County who was accused of raping a minor. The issue as Mr. Crawford saw it was whether the State of Maryland should continue to use the antiquated separate systems where a person who is close to the age of majority (18) and can be charged as a juvenile or adult should only be classified as one or the other. Currently Maryland uses these two distinct systems where a Defendant is either charged as an adult or a juvenile. Mr. Crawford has urged the legislature to create a “blended” juvenile system so that a juvenile can be charged as an adult but receive the services as a juvenile. Mr. Crawford was successful in handling that case. New story handled by Fox 45, WBAL, Channel TV2.

    • Representation of an individual accused of selling CDS in Baltimore City by police officers who arrested him and subsequently beat him up on two occasions. Fox news 45 interviewed Mr. Crawford where he explained he was able to have the charges against his client dismissed in Toto. Mr. Crawford is currently handling a civil law suit against the two police officers.

    • Representation of a long time worker at Catholic Charities accused of sexually molesting a client for years. The client was charged in Baltimore county. News story was handled by Fox 45 Baltimore.

    • Representation of a professional Basketball player in Anne Arundel County. The case was resolved so that there were no implications against the player that would affect his playing career.

    • Representation of a young man who was accused of various serious sex offenses in Baltimore County Maryland. The charges were crippling in that any conviction would have ruined the Defendant’s life. After a thorough investigation Mr. Crawford was able to have the case dismissed.

  • High Profile Representation

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    Representation of a long time worker at Catholic Charities accused of sexually molesting a client for years. The client was charged in Baltimore county. News story was handled by Fox 45 Baltimore.
    Representation of a professional Basketball player in Anne Arundel County. The case was resolved so that there were no implications against the player that would affect his playing career.

  • Major Drug Cases

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    Representation of a man in Anne Arundel Circuit Court who was accused of manufacturing and selling CDS in excess of 50 lbs of marijuana. After negotiating and handling the case Mr. Crawford was able to convince the Judge to grant him Probation Before Judgment, a result that is extremely rare based on the facts of the case.
    Representation in The Federal District Court of Maryland where an individual was accused of importing from China hundreds of Thousands of "fake" brand Viagra and other…

    Representation of a man in Anne Arundel Circuit Court who was accused of manufacturing and selling CDS in excess of 50 lbs of marijuana. After negotiating and handling the case Mr. Crawford was able to convince the Judge to grant him Probation Before Judgment, a result that is extremely rare based on the facts of the case.
    Representation in The Federal District Court of Maryland where an individual was accused of importing from China hundreds of Thousands of "fake" brand Viagra and other non-brand sexual pills. The merchandise was being imported via various pilots at BWI airport. After various hearings and negotiating with the Assistant United States Attorney Mr. Crawford was able to reduce the case and resolve successfully for the Defendant.
    Representation of a police officer in Prince Georges County accused of various crimes. After various hearings the cases was dismissed.

  • Pre Indictment (Charges) Representation

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    Representation of a young man who was accused of various serious sex offenses in Baltimore County Maryland. The charges were crippling in that any conviction would have ruined the Defendant’s life. After a thorough investigation Mr. Crawford was able to have the case dismissed.

  • Representation of Police Officers

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    Representation of an individual accused of selling CDS in Baltimore City by police officers who arrested him and subsequently beat him up on two occasions. Fox news 45 interviewed Mr. Crawford where he explained he was able to have the charges against his client dismissed in Toto. Mr. Crawford is currently handling a civil law suit against the two police officers.

  • Representation Sex Offense Cases

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    Representation of a young man in Baltimore City who was accused of raping and murdering a child that was 8 years old. He was charged along with two other individuals. After a two week jury trial Mr. Crawford's client was acquitted on all charges. The other two Defendants were found guilty and given life sentences. Case was covered by most local networks and nationally.

  • State Sex and Child Pornography Cases

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    Representation of a Defendant who was about to be charged with a very serious sex offense in Baltimore County. The Defendant was in a situation where a young female had accused him of performing various sex offenses with her. The Defendant claimed innocence. He was the owner of a large company with many employees in Baltimore. If he were to be charged then his entire life and career would be in ruin. After a careful investigation and many discussions with the Detective and lead States Attorney,…

    Representation of a Defendant who was about to be charged with a very serious sex offense in Baltimore County. The Defendant was in a situation where a young female had accused him of performing various sex offenses with her. The Defendant claimed innocence. He was the owner of a large company with many employees in Baltimore. If he were to be charged then his entire life and career would be in ruin. After a careful investigation and many discussions with the Detective and lead States Attorney, Mr. Crawford was able to convince the State not to proceed.

Honors & Awards

  • Author AN AMERICAN LAWYER

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    James Crawford's new book "An American Lawyer"

  • Author of the book' There is only an opportunity for Justice"

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  • Awarded Alumni of the year MSJ 2016

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  • Super Lawyers 2013, 2014,15,16,17,18,19

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  • "Best of Baltimore" Award 2011

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  • Author of "Identity Fraud", West Publishing 2012

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  • Guest speaker MSJ, various civic organizations and schools

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  • Lead Counsel Rating , Law Info.com

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  • Nominated Washington & Baltimore Top Lawyers 2013

    Washington Poat

  • Past Elected State Central Committee

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Organizations

  • Mount Saint Joseph Board of Directors

    Board Member

    - Present

    Board Member of Mount Saint Joseph High School. Various committees

  • Maryland Democratic State Central Committee

    Elected Member

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  • American Association for Justice

    Member

  • American Bar Association

    Member Criminal Litigation Committee

  • Americas DUI DWI Attorneys

    Member

  • Criminal Defense Lawyers Group

    Member

  • Criminal Defense Lawyers Group

    Member

  • DWI Defense Lawyer

    Member

  • FCPA Criminal Practice Group

    Member

  • Forensic Science Litigation Attorney Network

    Member

  • Maryland Association for Justice

    Member

  • National Association for Justice

    Member

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

    Member

  • The Innocence Project

    Member

  • White Collar Criminal Defense Attorneys

    Member

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