John R. Salvatore

John R. Salvatore

Salvatore & Morton, LLC
  • DUI & DWI, Criminal Law, Personal Injury ...
  • Maryland
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Biography

John Salvatore is a veteran attorney who has been practicing since 1972. A graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law, he is known for and specializes in criminal defense cases, he also handles business law, personal injury, civil litigation and a variety of other types of cases. He was formerly a police officer in Greenbelt, Maryland and an appointed State’s Attorney in Washington County. He practiced law with various firms in the Hagerstown area until establishing his own firm in 1992. He has served as the President of the Washington County Bar Association, is a life member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has served on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association.

Education
University of Baltimore School of Law
J.D. (1972) | Law
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Professional Experience
Founder/Owner/Partner
Salvatore & Morton, LLC
- Current
The law firm of Salvatore and Morton, LLC strives to meet your legal needs in every way. We are a full service, general practice law firm who represents clients with various legal needs. We regularly practice in Washington and Frederick Counties and in all Maryland Courts including District Court, Circuit Court and the Court of Special Appeals.
Member
Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission
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Appointed by the Governor to serve on the Commission which makes recommendations to the Governor on Judicial Appointments.
Elected as a member
Washington County Democratic Central Committee
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Elected as a member
Washington County Democratic Central Committe
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Past County Commissioner
Board of County Commissioners
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Served on the Board of County Commissioners for Washington County, Maryland for 4 years
State's Attorney for Washington County
Washington County State's Attorney's Office
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Responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in Washington County and overseeing the Office of the State's Attorney
Awards
Best Attorney in 2017 and 2021
Hagerstown Magazine Hot List
Voted best attorney by readers of Hagerstown Magazine in 2017 and 2021
Governor's Citation
Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission
Appointed by the Governor to serve on this Commission which makes recommendations to the Governor in making Judicial appointments.
Governor's Citation
Governor's Task Force on Sentencing and Alternative Sanctions
Honorary Correctional Officer of MCI and MCTC
Maryland Correctional Facilities
Distinguished Service Award
Committee on Economics of Law
Professional Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Served on Board of Directors
Current
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Maryland State Bar Association
Member and Past President
Current
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Justinian Society
Current
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Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
Current
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Frederick County Defense Bar Association
Current
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Thomas Pangborn Lodge No. 88, Fraternal Order of Police
Current
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Washington County Bar Association
Past President
- Current
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Frederick County Bar Association
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Maryland
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    I accept contingent fees for personal injury cases only.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    My consultation fee is $100 which is deducted from your retainer when you hire me.
Practice Areas
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Juvenile Law
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Websites & Blogs
Website
www.salvatoremorton.com
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Salvatore & Morton, LLC
Contact & Map
82 West Washington Street
Suite 100
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Telephone: (301) 739-3600
Fax: (301) 797-6065