Dr. John Christopher Belcher

30 years experience as lawyer--10 years as a federal prosecutor employed by Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice and 20 years as solo practitioner in Oxon Hill, Maryland concentrating in family law, criminal law, tort law (including personal injury/auto accidents), civil rights, business counseling & litigation, and appeals. Reasonable fees and very high rate of satisfaction among former clients.

University of New Mexico

Ph.D. (1985) | Philosophy

1975 - 1981

Pumblished academic articles Teaching Assistant (1977-1980)

Tulane University

J.D.

1981 - 1984

Honors: Cum laude Moot Trial Board

University System of Georgia - University of Georgia

B.A. | Philosophy

1971 - 1974

Honors: Summa cum laude Phi Beta Kappa Phi Kappa Phi Horace B. Russell Prize for essay in ethics

University of the South

Philosophy

1968 - 1971

Honors: Order of Gownsmen

Sole Practitioner

John Christopher Belcher, Attorney at Law

1996 - 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

1984 - 1994

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.

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1996 - Current

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1996 - Current

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

1984 - Current

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

Since 1996

Louisiana

Since 1984

Maryland

Since 1996

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Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals