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

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

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

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Michael M Garagozlo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

184 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Litigation

Posted by Tanya | October 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Amazing Attorney

WOW!! Where do I begin? Mike is an AMAZING attorney. He confirmed what I had been thinking since I met with him. He's NOT about the money. He cares about his clients and is passionate about his work. He's easy to work with, and he's cool and calm; however, he goes into beast mode when he's in the cou...rt room. I wouldn't want to be another attorney who would try to challenge him. Yikes! His knowledge on law and strategic thought process is stupendous!! Needless to say, I won my case. I am grateful, beyond measure. I will keep Mike in my roladex, and refer him to friends, family, and others in case they ever need an attorney. Mike's approach is effortless. He's the man with the master plan. He kept me calm and enlightened me on how things work, what to expect, and even the history of certain aspects of the justice system. I can go on, but I'll stop here. Again, THANK YOU MIKE!!

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Best of all your options

During my case Mr. Garagozlo has been very involved with everything he has promised. He has does everything I have asked & more. During my case he did things other lawyers have not even mentioned. Put me in position to look my best in front of the courts, he will let you know honestly what chances yo...u have & what the outcome looks like for you. I personally had a immediate trial that came up out the blue, he took care of that, we planned for a further date with more knowledge & preparation and recorded a way better outcome rather than if I had went with another person. There are some things im leaving out that are very instrumental in why I would recommend Mr. Garagozlo but trust me, he is the best option. I’m sure of it

Posted by jonathan | April 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

EXCELLENT

I could not have asked for a better person than Mr. Garagozlo to represent me in court. The entire experience leading up to the court date was extremely pleasant and professional. Mr. Garagozlo guided me through the entire process and handled everything leading up to the hearing. He was very knowledg...eable and gave me specific and precise instructions on the tasks I needed to complete. He was very prompt with all of the paperwork and handling any issue leading up to the hearing. Mr. Garagozlo was also extremely quick to answer any question or concern I had and was always there for me. During the hearing Mr. Garagozlo did an excellent job and produced the best possible outcome for my case! I would recommend him to anyone seeking representation. His knowledge, professionalism, and experience make him an excellent lawyer. Not only that but his genuine good character and integrity make him a wonderful person to work with, I would recommend him to anyone! Thankyou G&G Legal.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

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 anonymous | November 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

I won

Michael represented me in court for my case and I received the best possible favorable outcome in my favor, and he had a lot to do with it. He is very responsive and a great value for your money. I highly recommend him.

See All Client Reviews

Michael M Garagozlo's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Michael
Paolo A. Gnocchi headshot
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."

Steven Eric Gittleson headshot
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."

Joseph E Carey headshot
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"

Christopher Hokan Japp headshot
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."

Horace Kimbrell Sawyer III headshot
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."

Sharon Tal Diamant headshot
Sharon Diamant

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

View All Endorsements
Paolo A. Gnocchi headshot
Paolo Gnocchi

Criminal defense lawyer

Joseph E Carey headshot
Joseph Carey

Criminal defense lawyer

Christopher Hokan Japp headshot
Christopher Japp

DUI and DWI lawyer

Sharon Tal Diamant headshot
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

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution