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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

184 Client Reviews

Showing 41 - 45 of 47 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Best MD DUI Lawyer!

After embarrassingly being charged with a DUI among other charges in Montgomery County, MD, Michael Garagozlo was the first lawyer I contacted and had responded almost immediately. Mr. Garagozlo was extremely pleasant and very reassuring that he would do his best to represent me to the best of his a...bility, and also to get the best outcome for this situation. After meeting with Mr. Garagozlo, I felt a sense of relief that he was my lawyer for this ordeal. As one can imagine, this was a very embarrasing and trying time in my life; Mr. Garagozlo made the process as easy and painless as possible. Every meeting and phone exchange we had was constructive, positive and as relieving as it could possibly be for a situation like this. Mr. Garagozlo was very flexible in terms of payment. He allowed me to pay for his services through a monthly payment plan which made things much easier for me financially, as this process is a very costly one. In the end, I received a PBJ for a DWI, just as what Mr. Garagozlo wanted for me. I can not thank him enough for being there to calm my nerves about the situation, along with this ongoing legal support. If for some reason you run into the same situation as I did, Michael Garagozlo should be the lawyer you contact to deal with this matter. You will not regret your decision.

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Excellent Criminal Defence

I hired Michael Garagozlo to help me with a DWI/DUI. To make matters worse, there were additional charges of a similar nature. Michael was able to resolve my case with what I consider the best possible result. The goal was a clean record and a clean record I will have. The thing I liked most abou...t working with Michael is that he was straightforward and clear when speaking with me. He set expectations appropriately. He returned all of my calls immediately. He "held my hand" throughout the entire process making sure I didn't miss anything important. All-in-all I would recommend Mr. Garagozlo to all of my friends and family should they find themsevles in the unfortunate position of needing a lawyer.

Posted by Peter | August 09, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommended

I have used Mr. Garagozlo numerous times over the past 13 years to represent me in DUI cases, small misdemeanors and even traffic cases. Every time he is very thoughtful in his approach, is helpful in his advice to guide me in the right direction, keeps me informed, and at the end of the day gets the... best possible result every time. I have no reason at all to use anyone else as my attorney. I would, and I have, absolutely recommend Michael Garagozlo to anyone who needs outstanding legal representation.

Posted by ERNEST | August 09, 2013 | Criminal Defense

THE MOST TRUTHFUL LAWYER THAT I HAVE COME ACROSS

TWO MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY AND I HAVE USED MICHAEL ON THREE DIFFERENT CASES AND IN ALL EVERYTHING THAT HE TOLD US THAT HE WILL DO HE WAS ABLE TO DO IT. I REMEMBER HE WILL ALWAYS TELL US THAT JUST DO WHAT I WILL TELL YOU TO DO AND LEAVE THE REST FOR ME. AT THE TRAIL HE TOOK OF EVERYTHING US HE PROMISE... AND I WAS SET FREE AND AFTER THAT HE HELPED ME TO FILE EXPUNGEMENT FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE OF THE TRUTH THAT HE TOLD US THERE WAS A DIFFERENT CASE THAT I WANTED HIM TO HANDLE FOR ME HE TOLD ME THAT HE DOES NOT DEAL WITH SUCH CASES ANY MORE UNLIKE SOME LAWYERS THAT WILL HANDLE IT BECAUSE OF THE MONEY. HE WAS

Posted by Uduak | August 08, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Understands the law and uses it for the benefit of his client

Michael M Garagozlo is very proactive, explained the law to me and made sure i understand the consequences of the charges that were pressed against me. He took his time to explain everything as we were proceeding, because of his patience and professionalism i knew exactly what to expect and how to ha...ndle the situation. I would highly recommend Mr. Garagozlo to my family and friends.

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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

Activity

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