Michael M Garagozlo

Michael M Garagozlo

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice

50 W. Montgomery Avenue, Suite 320, Rockville, MD

About Michael

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 35 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 33 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 34 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1991

Associate

No misconduct found

Location

G&G Legal

50 W. Montgomery Avenue, Suite 320, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Michael M Garagozlo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

184 Client Reviews

Showing 86 - 90 of 184 reviews

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Good Lawyer at a Reasonable Price

A good lawyer at a reasonable price point. Michael knows how to approach your case from the perspective of minimizing the damage, and has a good relationship with the system in order to get a favorable result. Ultimately you have already made some choices that will build or break much of the case... against you. Michael is the guy you want to review those choices and all the circumstances involved to make sure you are positioned going into court to get the best outcome. He's a straight-forward guy. He'll stay mostly positive about the case, without any scare tactics you'll get from other lawyers, but he'll also tell you the truth about what he thinks is going to happen. He will give you recommendations about how best to prepare your image going into the courtroom.

Posted by Jeff | January 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great attorney with great outcome

I received my first (and last) DUI in MD a few months ago. I researched lawyers online and setup a few appointments. Mike was my first interview. I was very nervous and afraid about the entire process and possible outcome. Mike explained the whole process, made me feel at ease, and explained h...is fixed price fees. Based on the meeting, I hired him on the spot. He was very up front with me and did not promise me I would be completely absolved. Over the next few months, Mike guided me through the whole process with the MVA and the Courts. He kept me in the loop of where we were and was very respnsive to my questions. You could tell Mike has been doing this for a long time since he knew almost all of the people involved in my case. I received the favorable outcome he thought I would at both the MVA hearing and District Court. Others at court today with similar charges did not receive as favorable outcome and I attribute that to Mike's expertise and knowledge of the process. I highly recommend Mike if you find yourself in a similar situation.

Posted by Daniel | January 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Simply the Best

Simply put, Michael Garagozla is the best. I received a serious traffic citation, and I am still in disbelief of the outcome. I witnessed firsthand why Michael Garagozla is such a talented lawyer. He is knowledgeable, professional, tenacious, and comforting. During my court hearing, I got to witn...ess a lot of different lawyers representing their clients. I was extremely comforted to discover that Michael Garagozla was by far the most skilled lawyer, and it wasn't even close. You can't put a price on peace of mind, and knowing that you're in the best possible legal hands. Thank you Michael Garagozla.

Posted by Abdul | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great, Great Lawyer!!!!

I received a DUI recently and this was the first time I had been in any trouble. A coworker who had just gone through a similar situation recommended Mr. Garagozlo and I can truly say that he was great. He was on top of everything, reminding me of every important date in my case. He has great connect...ions with the local judges and prosecutors. We were able to get the best possible outcome in our case and for that I'm grateful for what Mr. Garagolzo was able to do for me. He was also flexible with payments and was able to put me on a reasonable payment plan. I would definitely recommend Mr. Garagozlo to anyone going through a similar situation as I was. 5/5!

Posted by karen | December 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI

Could not have chosen a better lawyer to represent me in this case. Michael Garagozlo helped me understand every detail of the process in a clear and respectful manner. He was quick to respond to emails and phone calls, which is definitely a bonus for someone with a busy schedule. Since this was my f...irst offense I really wasn't sure what to expect. Mr Garagozlo explained everything confidently and with ease which made me feel really comfortable and less nervous. I could not be happier with the results of the case and I would definitely recommend him to anyone in a similar situation.

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Michael M Garagozlo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paolo Gnocchi

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a smart and committed advocate for his clients. We have had clients in common and I know he has gotten great results in tough cases."

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Steven Gittleson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked/observed Mike on many occasions. He is competent, caring, and I would not hesitate to trust him with my own legal matters."

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Joseph Carey

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mike Garagozlo for years and have observed him represent numerous clients in court. I have always found him to be very knowledgeable about the law and prepared for each case. Mike is an excellent lawyer"

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Christopher Japp

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney with over twenty years of experience. Very knowledgeable about personal injuries and criminal cases at both state and federal level."

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Horace Sawyer

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Top notch! Hard working, savvy, professional. One of the best in the business."

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Sharon Diamant

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paolo Gnocchi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Carey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Japp

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Sharon Diamant

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

2006 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

1990 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Education

1989

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

"Every Five Minutes"

Maryland Drunk Driving laws

Languages

English

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