John R. Salvatore
Salvatore & Morton, LLCJohn 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.
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Juvenile Law
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
My consultation fee is $100 which is deducted from your retainer when you hire me.
- Maryland
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- Founder/Owner/Partner
- Salvatore & Morton, LLC
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- 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.
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- Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission
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- 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
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- Elected as a member
- Washington County Democratic Central Committe
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- Past County Commissioner
- Board of County Commissioners
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- 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
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- Responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in Washington County and overseeing the Office of the State's Attorney
- University of Baltimore School of Law
- J.D. (1972) | Law
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- Best Attorney in 2017 and 2021
- Hagerstown Magazine Hot List
- Voted best attorney by readers of Hagerstown Magazine in 2017 and 2021
- Governor's Citation
- Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission
- 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
- Honorary Correctional Officer of MCI and MCTC
- Maryland Correctional Facilities
- Distinguished Service Award
- Committee on Economics of Law
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Served on Board of Directors
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- Maryland State Bar Association
- Member and Past President
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- Justinian Society
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- Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
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- Frederick County Defense Bar Association
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- Thomas Pangborn Lodge No. 88, Fraternal Order of Police
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- Washington County Bar Association
- Past President
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- Frederick County Bar Association
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