Atty. Patrick Joseph Devine

Atty. Patrick Joseph Devine

Patrick Joseph Devine is a lawyer practicing criminal law, assault and battery, burglary and 93 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Upper Marlboro Upper Marlboro 37 Years Experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Patrick Joseph Devine at a glance

Patrick Joseph Devine is a dui/dwi, divorce, car accidents, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1989), Maryland (1990), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1996), and U.S. Supreme Court (2006). Educated at Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1989) and West Virginia Wesleyan University (B.A., 1986). Active member of President, 2000, Charles County Bar Association. Serves clients in Upper Marlboro, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Patrick Joseph Devine is a lawyer practicing criminal law, assault and battery, burglary and 93 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.A. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Patrick practices in Upper Marlboro, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Joseph Devine's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Joseph Devine handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Upper Marlboro are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick Joseph Devine

Where is Patrick Joseph Devine's law office located?
Patrick Joseph Devine's law practice is located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Joseph Devine handle?
Patrick Joseph Devine focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Patrick Joseph Devine practiced law?
Patrick Joseph Devine has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Patrick Joseph Devine go to law school?
Patrick Joseph Devine earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Patrick Joseph Devine for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Assault And Battery Burglary Criminal Law Alimony Animal & Dog Bites Annulment Capital Offenses Civil Forfeiture Cohabitation Agreements Collaborative Family Law Community Property Law Crime Victims Compensation Criminal Antitrust Criminal Appeals Criminal Conspiracy Criminal Defense Criminal Forfeiture Criminal Fraud Criminal Investigation Criminal Prosecution Death Penalty Divorce Divorce Arbitration Divorce Mediation Divorce Taxation Domestic Partnerships Domestic Relations Domestic Torts Domestic Violence Drivers License Suspension Driving While Intoxicated DUI/DWI Electronic Surveillance Equitable Distribution Expungements Extortion Extradition Family & Juvenile Law Family Arbitration Family Mediation Federal Criminal Law Felonies Forensic Accounting Forensic DNA Forensic Medicine Forensic Science Forgery Gay and Lesbian Family Law Grand Jury Practice Habeas Corpus Hit And Run Homicide International Criminal Law International Extradition International Family Law Interstate Support Mail Fraud Malicious Prosecution Manslaughter Marital Agreements Marital Property Distribution Marital Property Law Marital Property Settlements Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law Matrimonial Law Military Divorce Misdemeanors Money Laundering Murder Name Changes Non Traditional Family Law Palimony Parole and Probation Paternity Personal Injury Post Conviction Remedies Post Divorce Modification Postnuptial Agreements Premarital Agreements Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) Restraining Orders Search And Seizure Separation Agreements Sex Crimes Sexual Assault Shoplifting Spousal Support Stalking Theft Traffic Violations Uncontested Divorce Vehicular Homicide Victims Rights Weapons Charges Wire Fraud Wiretapping

Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
West Virginia Wesleyan University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
Maryland
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2006

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