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 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Samad | November 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

3 for 3!!

Mr Helfand has been my attorney for 3 cases thus far. All three were major cases! Felonies and misdemeanors. The first case I had i met another attorney whom told me to take a plea deal. When i met mr helfand he told my family and I not to worry and the case was dismissed. The last case was a few w...eeks ago and mr helfand was superb during trial. He is so smart and confident! His staff is great especially Kristin and mr martella is always there to help as well. They are like family and treat me like family. Thank you for saving me time and time again! 3 for 3!! All expunged!

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A PARAGON!!!

Well you need not look up the meaning; briefly, a person or model of excellence and perfection that should be followed by others. And that is what Barry is. He is just that. He has practiced LAW for over 50 years with the excellence and dignity and at times humor that makes him the most sought after ...attorney and the most respected by his peers, the court and police officials. Thanks Barry, for your wonderful representation of my wife for her DWI/DUI in her hour of need.

Posted by LaVerne | April 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My Angel, You can put your life in his hands!!!!

Where do I begin. I hired Barry for 3 felony charges. Barry and his staff members kept me informed every step of the way with phone calls and letters which thoroughly explained the legal process. My cases was a complex to say the least. Barry was so involved and devised a strategy in an attempt t...o prove my innocence at my trial. Barry tried my case and went above and beyond my expectations as he gathered and reviewed an abundance of my documentation to prepare for the trial. Barry displayed extreme professionalism, knowledge, empathy, and his articulation skills are matched by no other, in my opinion. I could not have asked for a better lawyer and his staff to handle my case. Barry has one special staff person that I adore and she is incredible that is Kristin she takes great care of your needs. This was a difficult time in my life and I am so glad that I hired Barry. I highly recommend that you hire Barry. Barry won the trial for me. You can trust him with your life and no matter how much it cost Barry is worth it. Barry and his firm is now like family too me. Thank you Barry and Kristin. I love you guys.

Posted by Skip | March 03, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Representation

When I first met Mr. Helfand, he presented a confidence that comes only with knowledge and experience. Not only did his manner put me at ease, but he put at ease my opponents in my case. Mr. Helfand was able to resolve my case in my favor before it ever went to trial. If there is a better pos...sible resolution to a case, I cannot think of one. He explained every step of the case, including all of my options, succinctly and thoroughly. I am more than satisfied with Mr. Helfand's performance and would use him again, if need be. Mr. Helfand receives my highest recommendation.

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.

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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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