James V. Anthenelli

As an AV® Preeminent rated lawyer, Attorney Anthenelli at Anthenelli, Phoebus & Hickman, LLC is committed to providing ethical and professional legal services to residents of Maryland. For over 35 years, this Salisbury criminal defense attorney has succeeded in obtaining highly favorable case results for his clients. His work as a former prosecutor has allowed him to understand both sides of the courtroom. This insight from the vantage point of the prosecution is invaluable. Personally attending to each client, Attorney Anthenelli is committed to providing one-on-one attention as he investigates each case. As a legal advocate included in the list of Maryland’s Super Lawyers® from 2009-2013, he is recognized as one of the top 5% of lawyers in the entire state. Metropolitan magazine even voted him as the “Best Lawyer on the Eastern Shore” for 10 years for his legal knowledge and hard-hitting representation. When facing criminal charges of any kind, whether it is a DUI charge or sex crime offense, you need a compassionate attorney with an aggressive defense strategy. Fill out a free case evaluation on the firm’s website to find out if Attorney Anthenelli may be of assistance to you.

University of Baltimore School of Law

J.D. (1976)

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

B.S. (1972) | Economics

The Law Office of James V. Anthenelli

2002 - Current

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
• Domestic Violence
• DUI & DWI
• Traffic Tickets
• White Collar Crime

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