"The next Edward Bennett Williams." That's how now retired U.S. District Judge Stanley Sporkin recently described Attorney G. Allen Dale. Mr. Dale, a sole practitioner specializing in criminal defense, is one of Washington, D.C.'s best-known attorneys.
Mr. Dale first gained notoriety in the mid 1980s when he represented various high-profile clients, including then-Mayor Marion Barry's acquaintance-turned-accuser Karen Johnson in her fight against a subpoena requiring her to testify, plastic surgeon Dr. Elizabeth Morgan in her child custody battle, accused spy Randy Miles Jeffries, and a host of others charged with public corruption.
Mr. Dale gained national recognition when he represented Robert Luongo who was arrested after appearing on the Larry King Live Show for carrying the pistol used by Jack Ruby to kill Lee Harvey Oswald, alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy. Mr. Dale successfully argued for dismissal of all charges and for return of the weapon that had been recently purchased for $220,000.00.
Mr. Dale also represented Brian Mooar, a Washington Post reporter who sued the District of Columbia government as a result of being assaulted by police officers when he photographed them handcuffing a female motorist to a mail box in freezing weather, and Joanne O'Rourke, an employee of the House of Representatives charged in the abuse-of-power scandal for which Congressman Dan Rostenkowski faced trial.
Mr. Dale remains in the local limelight representing various public officials and police officers accused of public corruption, including, until his arrest, the Chief of Police's Lieutenant and confidant Jeffrey Stowe. Mr. Dale has appeared on numerous talk shows in the Washington, D.C., area, has provided commentary for local television and radio stations covering political corruption trials, and also has provided legal commentary for Court TV. Mr. Dale has been profiled by various newspapers and periodicals, including the Washington Post, Washington Times, Legal Times, and Washingtonian Magazine where he was named as one of D.C.'s best criminal defense attorneys.
Although Mr. Dale has impressive experience representing "headline" clients, Mr. Dale's real specialization is in using this experience to help everyday people who find themselves arrested and accused of criminal offenses. Mr. Dale's clients include college students facing criminal charges, such as drug possession or underage drinking. Mr. Dale understands that in addition to the criminal charges, these students may be subject to school discipline or expulsion. Mr. Dale helps the students through this dual process, usually resolving cases in such a manner that the criminal charges do not affect the students' school standing.
Setting Mr. Dale apart from many other attorneys is that he handles all cases properly from the start. Every client is assured that Mr. Dale will handle their case personally, will keep them informed of their legal rights and the status of their case, and will promptly respond to all their questions. In fact, many clients seek Mr. Dale's help in getting reductions in fines or sentences imposed as a result of inadequate representation by others.
The key to successful resolution of criminal charges is retaining a qualified criminal defense attorney. If you are ever facing criminal charges, contact Attorney G. Allen Dale to be assured of the best possible legal representation.
