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 Theresa M. Butler
William A. Simmons

Attorneys at Law

301-933-6400
Fax 301-942-0734

11501 Georgia Ave.,  Suite 100
Wheaton, Maryland  20902

Serving Maryland and Washington, D.C. for over 30 years.

Hablamos Espanol - Interpreter Available

  • "My fiance and his family have been using Mr. Simmons for quite some time now--although this was my first dealings with him. Mr. Simmons is very thorough in his knowledge of law and is able to communicate it in layman's terms without needing the cue of a blank stare. In short, he uses a lot of analogies that help you understand what is going on and what could possibly happen. This man will prepare you for the worse case scenario and coach you through what is most likely to happen. The person in question could've been sentenced to jail time and only received probation (which because of following Mr. Simmons's advice, will probably be taken to unsupervised after less than a year on a 3 year probation sentence). My only complaint is that he can talk a little fast so listen carefully and attentively. I have been in the presence of many lawyers (thanks to my parents' divorce case amongst others regarding my mother) and none come even close to the experience with Mr. Simmons. He is a good guy and is worth every penny."
    - B. Germack   more testimonials

Why do people charged with traffic tickets and crimes, getting divorces and those involved in accidents need lawyers? The primary reason is people need information regarding what choices are available to them.  In order to make these choices, people need to know what they are and are not entitled to under the law.  People need to be aware that they may have obligations and duties to others involved in their legal problems.

Examples:

  • People need to know that having a lawyer can help you get a lower bond, better condition regarding your release, or no bond at all.
  • It is important to understand that giving a police officer a statement regarding a criminal case or giving an insurance company a statement about how an accident happened can affect your case.  A statement sets your testimony in stone.  A lawyer will remind you to be sure that you understand each and every question before answering and not to guess about facts that are important to your case.
  • A person involved in a divorce needs to know what they are entitled to or should get from their partner.  A person should not sign contracts of any kind unless they are willing to live with the consequences of making the agreement. 
  • It is important, when one considers their future, to get information necessary to decide who should get their assets or who should be in charge of their body and mind when too ill to make final decisions.
  • Last, but not least, lawyers help file and defend lawsuits.  A lawyer is needed to enter evidence and do it in compliance with the rules of the respective courts.  A lawyer helps keep an eye on his client’s goal, whether that goal is money, children, family or getting out of jail.
Unfortunately, most people do not go to see lawyers to get information before they make important decisions.  The examples above are but a few of these situations in which a lawyer’s advice and knowledge can make a difference. If I can help you by providing legal advice or representation, please call me for an appointment where we will discuss your problem, the facts involved and your legal choices.

 

 

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