John R. Salvatore

John Salvatore is a veteran attorney who has been practicing since 1972. A graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law, he is known for and specializes in criminal defense cases, he also handles business law, personal injury, civil litigation and a variety of other types of cases. He was formerly a police officer in Greenbelt, Maryland and an appointed State’s Attorney in Washington County. He practiced law with various firms in the Hagerstown area until establishing his own firm in 1992. He has served as the President of the Washington County Bar Association, is a life member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has served on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association.

University of Baltimore School of Law

J.D. (1972) | Law

1972

Founder/Owner/Partner

Salvatore & Morton, LLC

1992 - Current

The law firm of Salvatore and Morton, LLC strives to meet your legal needs in every way. We are a full service, general practice law firm who represents clients with various legal needs. We regularly practice in Washington and Frederick Counties and in all Maryland Courts including District Court, Circuit Court and the Court of Special Appeals.

Member

Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission

1994 - 1998

Appointed by the Governor to serve on the Commission which makes recommendations to the Governor on Judicial Appointments.

Elected as a member

Washington County Democratic Central Committee

1994 - 1998

Elected as a member

Washington County Democratic Central Committe

1990 - 1994

Past County Commissioner

Board of County Commissioners

1982 - 1986

Served on the Board of County Commissioners for Washington County, Maryland for 4 years

State's Attorney for Washington County

Washington County State's Attorney's Office

1979 - 1982

Responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in Washington County and overseeing the Office of the State's Attorney

Best Attorney in 2017 and 2021

Hagerstown Magazine Hot List

2017

Voted best attorney by readers of Hagerstown Magazine in 2017 and 2021

Governor's Citation

Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission

2015

Appointed by the Governor to serve on this Commission which makes recommendations to the Governor in making Judicial appointments.

Governor's Citation

Governor's Task Force on Sentencing and Alternative Sanctions

1996

Honorary Correctional Officer of MCI and MCTC

Maryland Correctional Facilities

1979

Distinguished Service Award

Committee on Economics of Law

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Served on Board of Directors

Current

Maryland State Bar Association

Member and Past President

Current

Justinian Society

Current

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

Current

Frederick County Defense Bar Association

Current

Maryland

Since 1972

• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees
  I accept contingent fees for personal injury cases only.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  My consultation fee is $100 which is deducted from your retainer when you hire me.