Firm: Law Office Matthew Wyman
583 Frederick rd. Suite 3 , Catonsville , Maryland 21228
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: FrizWoods LLC
14513 Main Street , Upper Marlboro , Maryland 20772
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI
Max is a trial focused attorney with experience trying numerous cases in both Circuit and District Court gained from his prior positions as both a prosecutor and public defender.. Max earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law with a focus in litigation. Max began his legal career in Miami, Florida, where he defended clients in felony and misdemeanor cases ranging from drug distribution, sex offenses, DUI cases, and juvenile matters. Max moved to Maryland to continue to develop his trial skills with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, where he represented hundreds of clients in both District and Circuit court.. During his tenure as a public defender Max tried countless cases including DUI, drug possession, domestic violence cases, and handgun offenses. Max developed an expansive knowledge of traffic offenses and is very familiar with the legal requirements and defenses to driving under the influence cases. Max specializes in this area of law and has earned acquittals on a wide variety of grounds, including suppressed stops, lacking probable cause for arrests, police failure to qualify as experts, and verdicts based on lacking evidence. Max was highly regarded by his clients and the bench as a fierce advocate who was unafraid to force the State to meet their burden of proving the cases they had charged, often resulting in acquittal or dismissal of charges.. After leaving the Public Defender’s Office, Max joined the Prince George’s County States Attorney’s Office and quickly became a senior trial attorney within the Juvenile unit. Max successfully prosecuted a wide array of violent felony offenses to include attempted murder, armed carjacking, armed robbery, multiple offense string cases, and other crimes of violence. Max handled these matters from initial investigation and indictment through trial. Max learned the ins-and-outs of police investigative practices, and was often consulted for advice regarding charging, trial strategy, and search warrants.. In January of 2022 Max formed FrizWoods LLC to put his extensive litigation skills to work and provide tailored advice to clients regarding their criminal matters. Max’s litigation focus has propelled his career into private practice where he specializes in both bench and jury trials.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: Bruckheim & Patel-Rockville MD
401 East Jefferson Street , Rockville , Maryland 20850
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI
I was born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland, and graduated from Walt Whitman High School in 1989. I attended Brandeis University where I graduated cum laude with a B.A. in economics in 1993. I received my juris doctor from the American University Washington College of Law in 1996. While in law school, I was a member of the Law Review and the Moot Court Executive Board. In my third year, I participated in the Criminal Justice Clinic, and had the opportunity to represent clients in criminal matters in the Montgomery County District and Circuit Courts. I also spent a semester prosecuting criminal matters as a Rule 16 student in the State’s Attorney’s Office for Montgomery County.. Prior to opening my law office in April, 2010, I enjoyed a diverse career litigating in the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) for over 11 years. I began my OAG career as a prosecutor in the Criminal Section where I conducted numerous bench and jury trials in traffic and criminal misdemeanor matters. Later in my OAG career, I served as Chief of the Criminal Section where I supervised the prosecution of DUI offenses in the District, and directed a staff of over 20 attorneys. I was responsible for formulating office policy for the prosecution of DUIs, as well as all traffic and criminal offenses under OAG’s jurisdiction.. I have successfully completed a variety of intensive trainings that has him uniquely prepared to attack the prosecution of every type of DUI case. I am trained to administer field sobriety tests according to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) standards, and also trained as a NHTSA field sobriety test Instructor. I’ve completed trainings in Forensic Chromatography, which is the process used to analyze blood and urine samples in DUI and drug cases. I have been trained in the use of and weaknesses of the Intoximeter EC/IR II, which is the breath testing machine used in the District of Columbia and Maryland. I have been trained in Drug Recognition, which is the same training officers have taken for purposes of prosecuting DUI-drug cases. I am one of a small number of DUI lawyers in America to be named a Forensic Drug and Alcohol Lawyer Specialist by the American Chemical Society.. I also spent several years practicing in OAG’s Civil Division where I represented the District of Columbia in all phases of litigation in a variety of subjects, including employment discrimination, failure to accommodate disabilities, police misconduct, and personal injury. I gained additional experience in the Personnel, Labor & Employment Division where I represented the District’s interests in all employment-related matters, including workers’ compensation, disciplinary actions, and discrimination complaints. During my tenure at OAG, I also served as the Attorney/Advisor in the District of Columbia Office of Human Rights. I reviewed hundreds of cases alleging disparate treatment, hostile work environment, retaliation, failure to accommodate disabilities, and violations of the District of Columbia Family and Medical Leave Act.. I am a trained mediator and arbitrator, and I have successfully mediated several employment discrimination claims. I am an Adjunct Professor of Law in the Trial Advocacy Program at the American University Washington College of Law. Since 2008, I have taught courses in Evidentiary Foundations and Objections, Evidence, and Pre-Trial Civil Litigation. I served as an Adjunct Faculty Coach for the American University Mock Trial Honor Society where I coached teams of law students in trial advocacy competitions.. I have several publications to my credit. I have written a book entitled "Facing a DUI Charge in DC." I also have contributed chapters for two publications from Aspatore Publishing: Trends in DUI Discovery and Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings. I also edited the Criminal Traffic Offenses chapter in the 2014 Edition of the District of Columbia Practice Manual.. I am admitted to the Bars of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and the United States District Courts for the District of Columbia and Maryland. I am a member of the National College of DUI Defense where I am serving as the District of Columbia Delegate. I am a Founding Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. I also am a member of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, the District of Columbia Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and being with my family.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: Falodun & Associates LC
6411 Ivy Lane , Greenbelt , Maryland 20770
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accident, DUI & DWI
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: Patrick E. Maher, P.A.
409 Washington Avenue , Towson , Maryland 21204
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI
On March 1, 2021, I will be closing my law practice as I have accepted a postion as an Administrative Law Judge at the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings. It has been an honor and a privilege to represent my clients in their legal matters over the last 30 years.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: Avid Personal Injury
11140 Rockville Pike , North Bethesda , Maryland 20852
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI
AVID Law Firm was founded in 2014 with a focus on criminal defense. Having been a member of the bar since 2012, Mr. Prince Williams, Esq. is licensed to practice in all state courts in Maryland. The legal team at AVID Law Firm is devoted to providing you with excellent legal services and dedicated DUI and criminal defense.. If you have a legal issue regarding any type of DUI or criminal matter in Maryland, AVID Law can help you.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: THE LAW FIRM OF RICHARD L. HEALY, P.C.
7101 Guilford Drive, Ste. 200 , Frederick , Maryland 21704
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI
Mr. Healy began his legal career as a solo practitioner in 1982 and founded the law firm of Richard L. Healy, P.C. in 1991. Over the past 35 years, he has provided representation to thousands of individuals primarily in legal matters pertaining to criminal defense, DWI/DUI and other serious traffic offenses, domestic violence and wills and power of attorney. He is a trial attorney who has received intensive professional training in the art and skills of trial advocacy through the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.. Mr. Healy received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Dayton in 1974. He went on to obtain his law degree from George Mason University School of Law in 1980. In addition to being admitted to all state courts in Maryland, Mr. Healy is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America.. A native Washingtonian, Mr. Healy is an alumnus of Gonzaga High School, a graduate of Bethesda Chevy Chase High School, and grew up in Bethesda, Maryland. He currently resides in Frederick, Maryland.
Avvo Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rated 4.3 out of 5
8002 Wisconsin Ave , Bethesda , Maryland 20814
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI
I have completed over 25,000 cases in Maryland Courts. I am in court every morning and every afternoon. I have been practicing law since 1973. I opened up my own firm in 1982. I concentrate on Serious Traffic and Criminal cases.. I won 2 landmark Federal Court cases concerning Attorney-Client solicitation.
Firm: Staples Law Group, LLC
116 Cathedral Street , Annapolis , Maryland 21401
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI
Mr. Staples has over 26 years of litigation experience throughout the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. Mr. Staples began his legal career as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert L. Karwacki, Associate Judge, Maryland Court of Appeals. He is one of the few attorneys who actually has had a case in every jurisdiction of the State; from Ocean City to Garrett County and every stop in between.. Mr. Staples focuses his practice in the areas of criminal and traffic defense, as well as personal injury litigation. He has handled nearly every type of case from major felonies to simple speeding tickets. In the area of personal injury work, he has achieved million dollar awards for clients; as well as defending cases worth millions of dollars.. While Mr. Staples is no stranger to the courtroom, he also understands that there are cases that need to be resolved without the expense of a trial. Whether it is through Arbitration, Mediation or just good old fashioned common sense, he knows how to get the best results for his clients.. Mr. Staples has been a guest lecturer on both civil and criminal law at numerous seminars throughout Maryland during his career. He has also mentored numerous younger attorneys, helping them grow their practice areas and improve their careers.