Barry H Helfand

Barry H Helfand

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 62 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +3 more

110 N Washington St Ste 502, Rockville, MD

About Barry

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 33%

Attorney Helfand has been a licensed attorney in the great state of Maryland since 1963. A former prosecutor and a premier criminal defense lawyer in the DC-area, Attorney Helfand has represented thousands of defendants with one motivation: Win.

62 years | 15,000 cases

33%
DUI and DWI 30%

The court system usually concludes a DUI case with one single court date where all issues are resolved and a penalty, if any, is issued. The penalties from the MVA, however, can come in waves. Call Attorney Helfand today for a free consultation.

62 years | 5,000 cases

30%
Violent Crime 15%

Attorney Helfand has decades of experience representing individuals accused of violent crimes such as murder, manslaughter, and other violent crimes. If you have been charged with a violent crime, call Attorney Helfand immediately.

62 years

15%
Domestic Violence 10%

Domestic violence cases can be devastating for all the parties involved. Many cases start with one family member being arrested and hauled off to jail. It is emotionally draining, call today.

62 years

10%
Juvenile Law 10%

If the police accuse a child of committing a felony, the Department of Juvenile Services is required by law to forward the case to the State’s Attorney’s Office for review, regardless of the Department’s recommendation about what should happen.

62 years

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 2%

Each week, thousands of people pay tickets for minor traffic violations, or go to court without representation. For many, life may go on as usual after paying the fines. For others, it can be the first step in a long chain of adverse consequences.

62 years

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 61 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1965

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 62 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1963

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney at Law

110 N Washington St Ste 502, Rockville, MD, 20850-2235

Law Offices of Barry H Helfand

110 N Washington St Ste 502, Rockville, MD, 20850-2235

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Barry H Helfand's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Hyacinth | June 09, 2015 | Criminal Defense

I AM FREE! FREE! FREE!

I am still overjoyed. I am still awed at Mr. Helfand. I am bubbling over! I can hardly contain myself. My long ordeal is over! Over! In a flash! Can you believe that? I am still trying to digest it. I don't know how he does it, but he did. This is my first time working with him and this only ...goes to confirm what I believed he could have done for me had I been able to retain him back then. He is awesome. He is the best. Do they make them like this anymore? This is my first time ever being this satisfied with the outcome from an attorney. I am still gloating and bragging about him. He is awesome. Mr. Helfand's on the battlefield approach works. I would love to see this guy in court. You should have seen him today. He was like a bee going from flower to flower sampling for where to land and collect pollen. He was busy and I mean busy. He was here and then there and back here and then over there and ... He was making my head spin. He was busy working for me. I don't know how he does it, but he knew where to come down and land. It worked and he WON! I love you, Mr. Helfand. I really, really do. You gave me back my life. On the first day Mr. Helfand looked at my papers he saw what no one else did and said, "You are not on probation for it had began on the day that you were sentenced so it is over." Mr. Helfand was going for two things besides getting the VOP dismissed: one to completely close out the case or two to define 'the no contact' to supervised contact. Now imagine this: he got both. The former supercedes the latter and I am free. FREE! IT IS OVER! I AM FREE! FREE! My life is unencumbered. He WON! No more thought of recidivism for me. It is OVER! Thanks, Mr. Helfand. You are the BEST!

Posted by M. | September 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense

If your looking for True Justice for yourself Hire Barry!!!

I hired Barry to assist me with some gun related criminal charges. Being a professional and having a brother as an attorney, I knew that I need to hire the most competent legal defense that I could. I asked my brother a corporate attorney who to hire and without any hesitation he said Barry! He told... as expected he is not going to be the least expensive but should be fair. I was so scared that I wanted to meet Barry ASAP. He came in on Sunday to meet me. He discussed my case with great concern for my justice and well being. He ethically told me that he can not promise anything as far as an outcome, but he will do whatever he can to ensure I get a fair trial. I hired him, and as a result all the charges were dropped. Kristin in the office was great in getting the expungement paperwork filed. If you are in a jam I would hire the best and that is Barry!

Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Barry Helfand - criminal lawyering at its FINEST.

Mr. Helfand is one of the, if not THE, best criminal defense lawyer in the state of Maryland. His comprehensive knowledge of the law, criminal law in particular, is unparalleled. Barry has been defending alleged criminals so long now that police officers and people at the State's attorney's office ge...t nervous simply hearing his name. He has certain aura to him that I've never seen in any other lawyer. People are silent when he speaks, they do not want to miss a single word he says... chances are it will be either the funniest or most profound thing they've heard all day. The lawyers I consulted with prior to Barry seemed like they had more important matters to deal with and made minimal efforts to retain me as a client or show any concern for my case whatsoever. Mr. Helfand, on the other hand, made an effort to carefully and diligently prepare a defense for my relatively trivial DUI case while simultaneously preparing for 2 other murder cases. Barry's work over the years has not gone unnoticed; the name Helfand carries much weight in the judicial system. We all know how slow and long it takes to get any administrative thing done in any court. Not only do things get done when "Helfand" is mentioned, they get expedited. I've seen it happen before my very eyes. In sum, Barry Helfand is worth every single penny. If you want the best chances of obtaining a judgement in your favor (or getting your case thrown out completely) the Law Office's of Barry Helfand should be your first stop. If you don't believe me, take one step into his office and you will immediate notice the flood of awards Barry has been blessed with over the years... Top Maryland Lawyers, Top Washington Lawyers, Washington's Best Legal Minds, the list goes on. I promise you, you will not be upset when you hire Barry Helfand as your lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best Lawyer that money can buy!!! A legend!!!

Barry Helfand represented me for a traffic issue years ago. The end result involved no points on my record; no conviction. It was a perfect result. I would recommend him to anybody. My case was a small case. I have seen him all over the news, and I was thrilled that I could have such a high-profil...e lawyer handling my small traffic cases. I have read about him in the newspaper.... seen him on the news. He is a legend. Walking into the courtroom with him... everybody knew him. It was like walking around with the mayor. I heard and read in news articles that he was the "best money can buy".... what many people think of as "one of the best criminal lawyers in Maryland". I have read about cases that the news reports about him being part of a "dream team" of the best criminal lawyers. It felt great to know that he also would handle my little case. I would recommend Barry Helfand for any criminal case in Maryland or Washington, D.C. I know that he also is a personal injury lawyer and does car accident cases. I would recommend him for that also. I have total respect and confidence in him.

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Barry H Helfand's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Kurtz

Unknown lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Helfand is the reason I became a criminal defense attorney. He is, quite frankly, a Legend."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Helfand is a Legend. I endorse Barry Helfand without hesitation"

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David Felsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Helfand for many years . We have worked together on cases and represented conflicting parties. I have watched Mr. Helfand in trial and in negotiations. He is remarkable. Mr. Helfand is extremely knowledgable in the law, and even more knowledgable in the ways to deal with people. He is truly a star in the Maryland legal community. Any person chosing Barry Helfand as his or her lawyer is making a great choice."

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Afshin Pishevar

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Helfand is a true legend and icon of the legal profession. He is masterful, creative and caring. He carries great weight with and has earned the respect of the Judiciary. In fact, on numerous occasions, he has represented Judges and fellow lawyers who became involved in legal matters. That speaks volumes about this man's ability... I endorse this lawyer without hesitation or reservation."

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Gary Gerstenfield

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Barry Helfand. The need for lawyers to stand up against abuse is greater today then ever before!"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

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

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Best Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2011

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

1963 - 1970

asst states atty from 1966-1970, ,law clerk to circuit ct judge,states atty for montgomery cty md

Associations

1966 - Present

bar assc montgomery cty md

multiple positions including executive bd

Sample of Legal Cases

state v gary smith

involuntary manslaughter

Maryland vs. Ruthann Aron

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruthann_Aron

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Education

1963

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

law class

criminal trial practice

2010

seminar

criminal procedure

2010

bar assiation for montgomery cty md many ,many times

has given lectures on criminal law , criminal procedure and trial practice

2008

seminar

mock trial

2005

seminar

criminal practice

2000

seminar

search and seizures

Publications

2015

1954

Senior Thesis Why the Separate but Equal Doctrine is Inherently Unequal

Languages

English

Activity

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