James E Crawford Jr.

Attorney James E. Crawford, Jr.
Founder and Managing Partner
As a Baltimore-native, Attorney James Crawford grew up watching his father interact with some of the best judges and prosecutors in the state, using forcefulness and grace to navigate complex legal situations. He learned that the power to change the life of even one client is worth more than any amount of money or prestige.
As one of the most capable and tenacious trial lawyers in Maryland, he has enjoyed an extraordinary amount of successes on behalf of clients, spending just about every day of his working career in a Maryland courtroom.
The Founding of His Own Firm
In 1992, he founded the Law Offices of James E. Crawford, Jr. & Associates to address the need for a qualified criminal lawyer in Baltimore. He has established himself as a premier practitioner in the state of Maryland.
Since entering private practice, Jim Crawford has handled many notable cases that have appeared in the media. The type of cases ranges from ordinary citizens to police officers, professional athletes, lawyer, doctors, politicians, and other persons of notoriety.
Areas of Practice
Federal Criminal Law
State Courts
Sex Crimes and Registration
Computer Crimes
Assault
Drugs and Distribution
White Collar
Theft
DWI and Traffic
Drug Charges
Weapon and Violent Charges
Domestic Violence
Juvenile Cause
Divorce and Custody
Protective Orders
Child Pornography
Bar Admissions
Maryland Bar, 1992
United States District Court of Maryland, 1994
Education
University School of Law Baltimore Maryland: Juris Doctorate, 1992
University of Baltimore School of Law Baltimore, Maryland: Bachelor of Arts Legal Studies, 1998
Frostburg State College: Bachelor of Science, 1995
Mount St. Joseph High School: High School Diploma, 1980
Honors & Awards
Maryland Super Lawyer Listings, 2014–2017
Top Lawyer Maryland Award Legal Network, 2013
AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubble Award, 2005–2017
AV Preeminent Lexis Nexis Peer Review Highest Rating, 2009–2017

University of Baltimore School of Law

J.D. | Law

1988 - 1992

Honors: Juris Doctor

University of Maryland - Baltimore

M.A. (1987) | Law

1985 - 1987

University of Maryland - Baltimore

B.S. (1985) | Frostburg State College

1981 - 1985

Attorney at Law

James E Crawford Jr. & Associates

1992 - Current

Established James E Crawford Jr. Law Firm

SEX OFFENSES AND THE HUMAN MIND

Scorpion Law

September 19, 2018

How the Cosby case causes evidentiary rifts in common sense

Legal Publications

August 4, 2018

There is Only an Opportunity for Justice

Legal Publishing

February 18, 2017

Defending a Domestic Violence Allegation in Baltimore, MD

February 10, 2017

Mount Saint Joseph Award Alumni

Super Lawyer

Martindale Hubble

2017

2014-2017

Alumni of the Year

Mount Saint Joseph HS

2016

Top Lawyer Baltimore

Washington Post

2011

AV Preeminent Peer Review Highest 2005-2012

Martindale Hubbell

2011

AV Rating Best of Baltimore Award- 2011

American Association for Justice

Member

2013 - Current

Americas DUI DWI Attorneys

Member

2013 - Current

Criminal Defense Lawyers Group

Member

2013 - Current

Forensic Science Litigation Attorney Network

Member

2012 - Current

White Collar Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2011 - Current

Maryland

Since 1992

Maryland

Since 1992

7th Circuit

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
  Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards
• Contingent Fees

• Sex Crimes