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James F. Farmer

Founder, 1940-2016

The late James F. Farmer created the firm in 1978 and, before his passing in August 2016, was one of Southern Maryland’s most prominent figures and a renowned attorney in both the personal injury and criminal context. He became the first attorney in Charles County to handle both million-dollar injury cases and the most serious criminal cases, such as homicides, rapes, and armed robberies. His son, James E. Farmer, now holds the title as the only attorney in the county to handle both of these significant types of cases.

Attorney Farmer was a highly decorated member of the United States Air Force, from which he retired after 20 years in honorable service. During his nearly 40 years of practicing law, he was a president of the Charles County Bar Association, served on the State Board of Trustees for the Public Defender’s Office, and was a highly respected and feared attorney throughout the state of Maryland. He was a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and was named to the Top 100 Criminal Attorneys in Maryland by the American Institute of Law, an entity that also honored him as one of the 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys in Overall Client Satisfaction. He received his undergraduate degree and law degree while on the G.I. Bill, working himself through his education.

Some of Attorney Farmer’s proudest accomplishments were totally unrelated to his stellar practice of law. He won numerous conservation awards, including being twice honored as Conservationist of the Year for Maryland, national runner-up of the prestigious Budweiser Outdoorsman of the Year Award in 2001, past president of the Capital Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society, former chairman of Maryland Quail Unlimited, and former chairman of the MD Legislative Sporting Caucus. His efforts raised millions of dollars for these and other conservation groups.

He was a member of the Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame and the #1 Recruiter in the year of 1975 for the Air National Guard. He created a bird hunting ranch in Vale, Oregon—Flying Double F Ranch—which is now run by his son, James E. Farmer, and is nationally renowned as one of the best wild bird hunts in North and South America.

Attorney Farmer’s legacy continues on through Farmer & Klopfer. His impact in the community cannot be overstated.

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  • Could not have asked for a better group of attorneys to handle our legal problem

    We could not have asked for a better group of attorneys to handle our legal problem. James Farmer and Melvin Allen were very knowledgeable, confident and successful in handling our case. I will definitely be referring this Law Firm to others.

  • Thank you, Mr. Farmer, and may God bless you in your future endeavors.

    “You and your team have given my family our son back. No amount can adequately compensate for that gift! I can only hope our heart-felt thank-you and 'God bless you' will somehow offset the imbalance.”

  • We received a great outcome and my family was 100% pleased

    “Attorney Farmer helped me and my family through a domestic situation which turned out to be great. His expertise, presentation, and professionalism all worked together and we received a great outcome and my family was 100% pleased. I would highly recommend!”

  • Showed me true dedication that goes far beyond a paycheck

    “James Farmer and his team exceeded all expectations! I had a very serious criminal case and his firm was recommended to me by a family member. I was incarcerated during this time and he and his associate Stephanie came to update me on multiple occasions on the progress of my case. They were not only professional but the amount of time and energy they put into my case showed me true dedication that goes far beyond a paycheck! They prepared for trial, but in the end was able to work out a plea deal that did not include any jail time. I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney. I highly recommend Mr. Farmer and his team for any criminal case!”

  • Keeps in touch with you throughout the whole process, and even after your case is over with

    I just recently had James E. Farmer handle my second DUI and I received the best possible outcome I could've wished for. The judge I had could've really laid down the hammer on me but James worked his magic and did an incredible job. He knows what he is talking about and is very humble. He keeps in touch with you throughout the whole process, and even after your case is over with, and he explains everything so you know exactly what is going on. This is my first time hiring James and without a doubt, I would hire him again. He would be the first person I'd call if another legal problem should ever rise-- though I've made a promise to myself to stay away from the law as much as possible. He will be highly recommended to anyone that asks me if I know a great lawyer.

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