Joseph Anthony Scrofano

Joseph Anthony Scrofano

also known as Joseph A. Scrofano

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +6 more

600 F St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 1 year

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 17 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Scrofano Law PC

600 F St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20004

Scrofano Law PC

50 W Montgomery Ave, Ste 350, Rockville, MD, 20850

Scrofano Law PC

10505 Judicial Drive, PH Suite 400, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Joseph Anthony Scrofano's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

5 star (33) 4 star (2)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | April 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gun Charges Dismissed

Joe was excellent in getting a diversion on one charge and the rest dismissed. I am now eligible for record expungement. Thanks Jo!

Posted by Marcus | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Case Dismissed

Attorney Scrofano got my case dismissed! At the end of the day that's exactly what you want to be able to say as well and the only logical suggestion I could offer is that you hire him if you seek the same outcome. He's a really cool dude and a consummate professional. Speaking from experience he get...s the job done no matter how difficult it may seem as I can attest personally. A1 Super Trial Lawyer for sure!!

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Saved my life

I was falsely accused of a felony sexual assault and struck with absolute horror at what that would mean for me and my family. While I knew I was innocent I worried what a charge would do to my future even if it was beaten. I was unable to sleep, disoriented and anxiety-ridden. If you are finding you...rself in that state I can assure you that you are putting yourself in good hands by reaching out to Joe Scrofano. I was given confident, competent advice at every step along the way. He managed to guide me through a well thought out plan and keep me informed throughout its execution. I was made aware of every possible outcome when faced with choices even when those possibilities were difficult to hear. Communication of these touchy subjects was always handled with the utmost professionalism and compassion. I am extremely thankful to report that after following the advice of Mr. Scrofano and having him work on my behalf no charges were brought against me. I cannot stress enough how trustworthy he is. My life was quite literally in his hands and I am forever grateful to have found him.

Posted by Jason | May 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Representation

Joseph is a great, skillful attorney with very personable people skills. He is very knowledgeable, and has a wealth of knowledge of the judicial system. Joseph was patient and understanding throughout my court case, courteous, and professional. I felt confident while under his representation. He did... a great job! I recommend Joseph if you are looking for representation!

Posted by India | March 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He made it all make sense! Excellent Attorney!

Joseph will forever be in my heart. He is the reason today my father is a free man again. Back when this started which was last year, Mr. Scrofano recommended prolonging this trial so we could have a different judge just so my father could have a chance. To me, that shows he is very knowledgeable ...with the process and the judges. He also was very detailed and thorough while reviewing the evidence. Instantly, he knew my father was not guilty but knew this was not going to be an easy case. Mr. Scrofano made it all make sense to everyone in the courtroom; that's how I felt. He showed much sympathy, dedication and always kept my father informed. Mr. Scrofano will always be my #1 Criminal Defense Lawyer and I will definitely recommend him to anyone.

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Joseph Anthony Scrofano's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Hemming

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joseph is an excellent advocate. He cares about his clients and serves the legal community well."

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Rachelle Carter

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this Attorney. This is the GO TO Attorney for DUI & DWI. I have had the honor to know Joe and see him work. He is a fighter. He is not afraid to stand up for his clients rights. My friend and colleague is a true advocate."

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Thomas Davenport

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Joe for a number of years. He is a very hard worker, and a strong and compassionate advocate. He takes pride in his work and law practice. He is able and willing to put in the time to properly represent his clients. Joe will not be "pushed around" by the government. He stands up for his clients. His study and application of the law is meticulous. I consider Joe to be one of the most effective and knowledgeable advocates in the United States. He pays attention to the details of his cases. Most important, Joe listens to and works to understand his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Danielle Claiborne

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe Scrofano is an excellent attorney who cares about his clients and will fight for them until the very end. He's not only a great attorney; he is a great person and friend!"

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Shanlon Wu

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is a compassionate, dedicated and savvy lawyer who fights hard for his clients. He has excellent experience with criminal defense and college student defense cases and I have recommended many clients to him. He gets outstanding results for his clients and I consider him a colleague I can depend on for excellent advice and outstanding service to his clients."

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Maribel LaFontaine

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as a dedicated attorney in matters relating to criminal representation. I had the opportunity to work with Joseph Scrofano when he represented my immigration law client in separate criminal matter. I was very impressed by his dedication. He responded to my e-mail inquiries quickly and provided thorough responses. Mr. Scrofano represented the client well in the criminal matter and also considered the impact of the criminal matter on the client's immigration status. I would not hesitate in referring any client to him."

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Bryan Goodman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Joseph at the NHTSA DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course in the Atlanta metro area last month. Joseph's commitment to broaden his knowledge and skills will definitely benefit his clients charged with DUI offenses. If you are looking for an attorney with the experience and advanced training in DUI issues, I'm confident Joseph is the attorney you're looking for. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Pollack

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joseph is an excellent attorney, with the knowledge and ability to handle any situation. He is not only a brilliant attorney, he is a caring and sincere advocate for his clients as well. I endorse this attorney."

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Natalie Haymond

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Scrofano is a dedicated and talented attorney. I would recommend Joe as a resource for anyone in need of DUI or criminal defense."

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Meredith Mochel

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe Scrofano is super smart and a diligent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Lemanski

Unknown lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Owen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. As a fellow DUIDLA member, I know Mr. Scrofano is dedicated to excellent DUI defense."

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Brendan Bush

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is an incredible advocate. I had the privilege to spend over three weeks with him. During this time, I witnessed him advocate as well as any lawyer in the country. I endorse Joe without hesitation and would recommend him to anyone."

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Juan Fernandez-Barquin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe is an incredibly talented attorney. Whether it is representing a client in a DUI/DWI or in another criminal charge, Joe is incredibly knowledgeable, hardworking, and a fearless advocate. He is an overall great lawyer. I highly recommend him."

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Paul Zukerberg

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Competent and energetic lawyer with many wins in D.C. Superior Court. Great choice for DWI or serious traffic offenses."

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Justin Okezie

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Joseph Scrofano. I have seen him, on many occasions, tirelessly fighting for his clients’ rights in court. He clearly truly believes in protecting the rights of people who have been charged with crimes and it shows in how strongly he advocates for his clients."

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Jay Mykytiuk

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joseph's legal knowledge is matched only by the tenacity he demonstrates on behalf of his clients. I fully endorse him."

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Douglas Chanco

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is a phenominal attorney who brings his extensive knowledge and passion to the practice of law. Because of this, the results he obtains for his clients are outstanding. He is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and constantly strives to be the best legal advocate. He attends the nations top conferences so that he can always be prepared and knowledgeable when representing clients. I met him while we were both attending the Trial Lawyers College, and got to work with him on multiple cases. His ability is unmatched by most in the legal community, and I wholeheartedly endorse his work."

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Mark Rollins

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ada Chan

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joseph is an aggressive, knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. He has a well deserved reputation as an excellent criminal defense lawyer who works tirelessly to provide the best representation for his clients. I endorse his work and recommend Joseph to anyone seeking a top-notch criminal defense attorney in the District of Columbia."

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Kelsey Penna

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Elliott Jung

Criminal defense lawyer

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Erica Mynarich

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Davenport

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shelly Greco

Personal injury lawyer

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Rachelle Carter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Danielle Claiborne

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Trask

Car accident lawyer

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Ben Vinson

Personal injury lawyer

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Shanlon Wu

Education lawyer

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Maribel LaFontaine

Immigration lawyer

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Jason Pollack

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Natalie Haymond

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Bryan Goodman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Meredith Mochel

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Christopher Mutimer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brendan Bush

Personal injury lawyer

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Gladys Weatherspoon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Juan Fernandez-Barquin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Justin Okezie

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Managing Partner, Scrofano Law PC

1900 - Present

Managing Partner, Scrofano Law PC

2014 - 2018

Owner, Scrofano Law PC

2010 - 2014

Owner, Scrofano Law

2008 - 2010

Law Clerk, The Honorable Natalia Combs Greene

Associations

2018 - Present

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

Member

2017 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Founding Member

2010 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

2008 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

2016 - 2020

National Police Accountability Project

Member

Federal District Court for the District of Columbia

Sample of Legal Cases

US v. G

Motion to Suppress Granted, Dismissal

DC v. V

Acquittal

DC v. J

Dismissal

DC v. K

Dismissal

US v. M

Not guilty

US v. B

Not guilty

DC v. M

Not guilty

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Education

2013

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

2008

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

American University

MA - Masters

2005

University of Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

American University's School of International Service

LLM

Speaking Engagements

2019

Guitars, Old Hats, and Young Guns

Winning DUI Bench Trials

2018

CLE

Advising Clients on Marijuana Laws in the D.C. Metro Area

Publications

2018

No Papered: A Washington DC DUI Defense Lawyer Blog Ten Ways to Fight a DC DUI Case

2018

No Papered: A Washington DC DUI Lawyer Blog Security Clearance and Criminal/DUI Charges FAQ

2018

No Papered: A Washington DC DUI Lawyer Blog Are Edibles Pop Up Events Legal in DC?

2018

Scrofano Law PC DC Unlawful Entry Lawyer

2018

Scrofano Law PC DC Fraud Lawyer

2018

Scrofano Law PC DC Marijuana Lawyer

2018

2018

Scrofano Law PC DC Domestic Violence Lawyer

2018

Scrofano Law PC DC CPO Lawyer

2018

Scrofano Law PC DC Drug Lawyer

2018

Scrofano Law PC DC Sex Crimes Lawyer

2015

Scrofano Law PC DC DUI Lawyer

2015

Scrofano Law PC DC Assault Lawyer

2015

Scrofano Law PC DC Expungement Lawyer

2015

Scrofano Law PC DC Traffic Lawyer

2015

Scrofano Law PC DC Fake ID Lawyer

2015

Scrofano Law PC DC Hit and Run Lawyer

2015

Scrofano Law PC DC Solicitation Lawyer

2015

Scrofano Law PC DC Gun Lawyer

2014

2010

Daily Washington Law Reporter, 138 DWLR 1221 Wardman Investor, LLC v. DC et al.

Languages

English

Activity

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