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Dr. John Christopher Belcher
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Summary
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.
Education
- University of New Mexico
- Ph.D. (1985) | Philosophy
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- Pumblished academic articles Teaching Assistant (1977-1980)
- Tulane University
- J.D.
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- Honors: Cum laude Moot Trial Board
- 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. - Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
No charge until client enters into written Representation Agreement.
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Criminal Law
- Civil Rights
- Business Law
- Appeals & Appellate
Languages
- French: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
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