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Henry Roland Barnes graduated from George Mason University School of Law with a concentration in Criminal Law in 2010 and has been operating his Law Office for nearly a decade. Since his admission to practice in the State of Maryland and in the Federal District Courts of Maryland, Mr. Barnes has actively and zealously handled hundreds of criminal and domestic relations matters across the entire State of Maryland ranging in complexity and severity. Whether the issue was a DUI or a high profile murder case, Mr. Barnes engages each client the same way: educating the client of their rights and options; developing a clear and effective strategy with that client; providing forceful and tireless courtroom advocacy; and, of course, delivering sound legal counseling specific to that client’s goals and interests.

Facing DUI or other criminal charges can be an embarrassing, terrifying, and an intimidating experience. The arrest, the overwhelming legal process, and emotional drain can make you feel confused and abandoned without any help. I want you to know that you are not alone. I am on your side to protect your rights to the fullest. If you or a loved one is facing charges, you need an expert criminal defense lawyer in your corner who truly cares and will be an aggressive advocate. I will not judge you.  Honest and respectable people make mistakes and need  help. I concentrate in representing clients in DUI/DWI and criminal defense cases in the Greater Baltimore area and throughout Maryland.  I believe that everyone deserves high quality representation.  I strive to minimize incarceration, fines, and lifelong irreparable reputation damage. Lastly, my motto is Professional Representation and Affordable Rates.

Pit bull... the nickname I first received as a prosecutor.  I absolutely loved my 10 year tenure at the State's Attorney's Office in Baltimore County; throughout my time as a prosecutor, I learned how to fully prepare AND try cases at the District, Juvenile and Circuit Court levels.  My trial experience as an Assistant State's Attorney was invaluable, as I tried everything from a minor driving while suspended to murder... Although I am no longer a prosecutor, I still have the reputation of fighting diligently for my clients. My goal for my clients is to be HONEST, unfortunately a word that infrequently describes attorneys. Retaining my services means that you will be fully prepared for that which is to be expected at trial. I am not a sugar coater.  Never has a client and/or his/her family told me after trial that the outcome was unexpected.  And let it be known, I don't ever stop fighting for my clients.. While the term "pit bull" has a negative connotation to some, do not be mistaken or assume that I am uncompassionate and nasty.  I absolutely love working with my clients and turning a negative situation (let's face it, who wants to be charged with a crime or go to court for a DUI?) into a positive situation.

I received my B.A. from Middlebury College in 1982 and my master’s degree in 1985. I went on to attend the University of Maryland School of Law, where I received my J.D. in 1989. I began my career in litigation early on in law school, successfully trying civil rights cases in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.. My clerkships with the felony trial unit of the Baltimore City Office of the Public Defender and with the Law Offices of William H. Murphy Jr. gave me the experience I needed to start successfully trying serious criminal matters in both the district and circuit courts immediately after being admitted to the Maryland and District of Columbia Bars.. After serving as an assistant public defender in Baltimore for two years, I accepted a position with the Law Office of Roland Walker as a trial attorney handling both criminal and civil matters. In 1995, I was made partner.. Four years later, I began my own law firm, the Law Office of Gil S. Amaral. I have been successfully defending clients’ interests for the last 30 years and I continue to provide the high-quality representation and personal attention that my clients require. My current practice includes serious criminal defense at both the district and circuit courts across the entire state of Maryland and the District of Columbia. Additionally, I handle personal injury cases.. I am a proud member in good standing of the State Bars of Maryland and the District of Columbia, as well as the Federal Bar for the District of Maryland. I am also a member of the Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

It is better to win than to beg for mercy!

Shimon received a scholarship to the University of Baltimore to complete his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, where he graduated magna cum laude. After graduating, Shimon applied and was accepted to the University of Baltimore’s School of Law, and its Master’s degree program. There he earned his Juris Doctor and Masters in Business Administration.. Shimon was a Baltimore City Public Defender for nearly fifteen years. There he learned to fight for his clients, to defend fearlessly and relentlessly. Now, he’s here for you.

Mr. Scherr is a Towson attorney with 37 years of experience handling automobile accident, worker's compensation, DUI's, driving on a suspended license, MVA hearings, expungements, and criminal defense cases. He has a perfect 10.0 rating on AVVO, numerous endorsements, and excellent client reviews on AVVO and Google (perfect 5.0). He also has a perfect 10.0 rating on Justia. He handles cases all over the State of Maryland in places like Baltimore City, Towson, Essex, Catonsville, Bel Air, Elkton, Ellicott City, Columbia, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Rockville, Silver Spring, Upper Marlboro, Hyattsville, Frederick, and Hagerstown. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland and Washington, D.C.. He has been given Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating, AV and 5/5 for many years and again in 2025, which, according to Mardindale Hubbel’s rating system, shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence, that he has practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. He has also been selected to the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers List by Thomas Reuter. He has been endorsed by 65 attorneys all over the country on AVVO.. Mr. Scherr is an active member of the Baltimore County Bar Association and is the former Chair of the Lawyer Referral Committee and has written articles for The Advocate, the Baltimore County Bar Association newsletter. He is also has been a member of the Maryland State Bar Association and the Maryland Association for Justice since 1988.. For 37 years, Mr. Scherr has been a member of the J. Dudley Digges Inn of Court in Baltimore City, an organization where prominent lawyers and judges from all over the State of Maryland meet monthly to discuss issues in the practice of law. He was honored by that organization as Pupil of the Year in 1992-1993. He has also participated in mock appellate arguments, mock arbitrations, and numerous other presentations at the Inn. Mr. Scherr has also lectured on topics relating to handling personal injury cases at the Nuts and Bolts of Civil Practice in the District Court for Baltimore City seminar sponsored by the Young Lawyer’s Division of the Bar Association of Baltimore City. He has also written articles for the Maryland Association for Justice. Mr. Scherr has written several appellate amicus briefs on behalf of the Maryland Trial Lawyers' Association (now known as the Maryland Association for Justice). He receives referrals from many lawyers and has even represented many attorneys and their spouses in various matters.. Mr. Scherr grew up in Pikesville and still lives there today with his wife and two daughters who both graduated college at the University of Maryland College Park and Washington College, respectively. One daughter will start law school at the University of Virginia in the fall. Mr. Scherr is active in his community and previously served as President of the Summit Chase Townhouse Association, Inc., his local homeowner’s association and was a member of the Board for 15 years. He also actively offers free legal advice at the Lawyer Referral Service through the Baltimore County Bar Association on a frequent basis and is very active in the AVVO and Justia communities volunteering his time to answer questions online. He has spoken to elementary school students on Career Day on a regular basis.