Dr. John Christopher Belcher
John Christopher Belcher, Attorney at Law- Appeals & Appellate, Civil Rights, Criminal Law...
- DC, Louisiana, Maryland
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Education
- Tulane University
- J.D.
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- Honors: Cum laude Moot Trial Board
- University of New Mexico
- Ph.D. / Philosophy (1985)
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- Pumblished academic articles Teaching Assistant (1977-1980)
- University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
- B.A. / Philosophy
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- Honors: Summa cum laude Phi Beta Kappa Phi Kappa Phi Horace B. Russell Prize for essay in ethics
- University of the South
- Philosophy
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- Honors: Order of Gownsmen
Professional Experience
- Sole Practitioner
- John Christopher Belcher, Attorney at Law
- - Current
- Currently practicing in state & federal courts in D.C. & Maryland. Primary areas of practice include family law, criminal defense, civil rights (police misconduct & employment discrimination), tort law, business counseling, appeals. See my website for further information.
- Trial Attorney
- United States Department of Justice
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- Prosecuted criminal tax cases and related white collar offenses nationwide and reviewed proposed tax cases developed by IRS for prosecutive merit. Appointed Special Assistant United States Attorney in approximately 11 jurisdictions in nine states. Conducted numerous extensive grand jury investigations and served as lead counsel in 25 jury trials. Also prosecuted mail fraud, wire fraud, drug offenses, and other federal criminal offenses.
Professional Associations
- District of Columbia Bar
- Member
- - Current
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- DC
- Louisiana
- Maryland
Fees
- Free Consultation
I offer a variation of fee alternatives designed to fit the nature of the case, including flat fee, hourly rate, contingent fees, and combinations or two or more of the above. - Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
No charge until client enters into written Representation Agreement.
Practice Areas
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Rights
- Criminal Law
- Divorce
- DUI & DWI
- Family Law
Languages
- French: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
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