Avvo Rating:
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: Gary S. Bernstein, P.A.
210 West Pennsylvania Avenue , Towson , Maryland 21204
Practice Areas: Professional Malpractice, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI
SELECTED LAWYER OF THE YEAR IN MARYLAND 2024 by Best Lawyers.. I am a former Assistant State's Attorney for Baltimore City and have been in the private practice of criminal and drunk driving law for over 40 years. My tag says "No Plea" because I am known for trying cases. Many lawyers look to get in and out of court as quickly as possible. My objective is to secure the best possible outcome for my clients. I'm no pallbearer. I handle all state and federal criminal and traffic matters. I can assist with criminal and DUI matters throughout Maryland including Anne Arundel County (Annapolis and Glen Burnie), Baltimore County (Catonsville, Towson, and Essex), Carroll County, Cecil County, Harford County, Howard County, and Baltimore City.. I have been named Maryland Super Lawyer for Criminal Defense: DWI/DUI for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.. I have also been selected for inclusion in the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers In America in the practice of DUI/DWI Defense.. I have been AV Peer Review Related by Martindale-Hubbell since 1990. This is the "Highest Possible Peer Review Rating In Legal Ability & Ethical Standards" by this organization that uses peer review to evaluate lawyers in the United States and Canada.. In addition to DUI defense, I am actively engaged in the defense of people accused of all criminal matters. The defense of drug distribution and drug possession cases make up a considerable part of my criminal practice.. I have co-authored books and taught continuing legal education courses for criminal defense lawyers since 1982.. These are reference books that even the judges make use of:. "Handling DWI Cases". "Criminal Practice and Procedure in the District Court of Maryland". In November 2003 I successfully completed the 24 hour National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) training course for administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. This training provides me with an inside look at the actual police training and what was required at the roadside when you were administered these exercises.. Maryland DUI, Criminal Law, Drunk Driving, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death Attorney. SELECTED BY HIS PEERS 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. AS MARYLAND SUPER LAWYER CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/DWI.. SELECTED THE BEST LAWYER ON AMERICA DUI/DWI 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022,2023, and 2024.. If you are charged with a DUI or any criminal offense, please call our office at or locally at immediately as there are certain critical time limits for your case.
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“Mr. Bernstein helped me get out of a situation back in 2017/2018. He understood my situation and wha”
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“I have known Gary for 16 years. Gary is my go-to referral for my clients who need DUI and criminal defense representation. Not only does he know the ins and outs of the law, he kno…”
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“First, I would like to say Gary S Bernstein deserves a rating greater than 5 stars. Second, Mr. Bernstein is a man of great integrity and truly cares about his clients well being a…”
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Avvo Rating:
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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.
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“Patrick Maher could not have done a better job for me considering the circumstances of the charges i”
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“I endorse Pat Maher without reservation. Pat is an excellent attorney. As a fellow lawyer I have seen him do a great job in the court room for his clients and I have been to multip…”
