James V. Anthenelli

James V. Anthenelli, one of the founders of Anthenelli, Phoebus & Hickman, LLC, died on May 26, 2015. He leaves a legacy of a career in litigation, focusing on criminal defense, that spanned 38 years and a dedication to serving his community, both professionally and through his work on local nonprofit boards.

Attorney Anthenelli began his career more than 35 years ago as a prosecutor in Salisbury, Maryland and has maintained an office in Salisbury since 1977. After entering private practice, Attorney Anthenelli continued to handle all types of criminal cases and further enhanced his litigation and trial skills by representing clients in personal injury, commercial and business litigation.

Attorney Anthenelli quickly gained a reputation as being one of the area's most accomplished litigators recognized for his passion in representing clients and his courtroom skills. For the remainder of his career, Attorney Anthenelli specialized exclusively in the defense of criminal and serious motor vehicle cases.

University of Baltimore School of Law

J.D. (1976)

University of Maryland - College Park

B.S. (1972) | Economics

Founding partner

Anthenelli, Phoebus & Hickman, LLC

2014 - 2015

The Law Office of James V. Anthenelli

2002 - 2014

Partner

Anthenelli & Otway

1986 - 2002

Partner

Robins, Johnson & Anthenelli

1980 - 1986

Associate

Hearne & Bailey

1978 - 1980

Assistant State's Attorney

Wicomico County, Salisbury, Maryland.

1977 - 1978

Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission for Commission District One

Gubernatorial Appointee, Chair

Current

Activities: June 2005-2007, July 2007-2011, 2011-2015

Wicomico County, Maryland State and American Bar Associations

Member

Current

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

Member

Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

Maryland Bar Foundation

Fellow

Current

Board of Trustees of the Office of the Public Defender

Gubernatorial Appointee

2012

Activities: January 10, 2011- May 31, 2012.

Maryland Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy

Gubernatorial Appointee

2011

Activities: August 29, 2003-2007. July 1, 2007 â 2011 for a term of 4 years.

Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland 1991-93, 2000-02 and Chairman,

Review Board

2002

Activities: Member, 1991-93, 2000-02 and Chairman, 1993-94.

Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland

Inquiry Panel

1981 - 2000

Maryland

Court of Appeals of Maryland

Since 1977

U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

Since 1979

U.S. District Court, District of Maryland

Since 1979

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1981

• Credit Cards Accepted

Criminal Law

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

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

DUI & DWI

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

White Collar Crime

• Assault & Battery
• Drug Crimes
• Serious Traffic Offenses
• Sexual Assault
• Theft, Burglary, and Property Crimes