Patrick Hanifin

Patrick Hanifin

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 11 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant ... +2 more

200A Monroe St., STE 310, Rockville, MD

About Patrick

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 30%

11 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 11 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2014

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Location

Law Offices of Patrick Hanifin

200A Monroe St., STE 310, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Patrick Hanifin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

131 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 32 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Darshna | October 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

A great lawyer that cares!

have had the pleasure of working with Patrick Hanifin on several landlord tenant matters, such as failure to pay rent, tenant holding over, peace orders, and several DHCA cases. Every occasion I have worked with Mr. Hanifin has been a great experience with favorable outcome. He is very knowledgeable... in landlord-tenant matters and is tactical when dealing with complicated disputes such as mine. He is responsive, full of good advice, and fair I would say on pricing. He is always beyond prepared and communicates regularly without ever leaving you wondering or in doubt . He works efficiently and effectively all the while giving you the time, and one on one attention you need to ensure your questions are properly answered, that you receive timely updates and that you have the most effective strategy in order. Hiring him was the best decision and peace of mind for me. I have won every single trial in the dispute. If you're looking for an expert in the legal field whom you can trust , I would highly recommend Mr. Hanifin for his services.

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Great attorney

Mr. Patrick Hanifin is professional, honest and kind. I hired him because our landlord refused to return the security deposit $3900. Patrick got full security deposit back. I appreciate his timely communication and negotiation. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Marie | August 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

I hired Patrick Hanifin to represent me in a criminal and civil filing. Patrick was highly ethical, professional, and respectful and made me feel at ease during conversations about my case. I felt throughout the process that he constantly was looking out for my best interest even when discussing fe...e arrangements. Patrick was an effective communicator in explaining processes to follow in a criminal and civil matter related to a neighborly dispute. He listened closely to my concerns and discussed pros and cons of potential outcomes prior to and during the civil trial. Patrick was quite prepared for trial and has a strong grasp of criminal and civil laws and exhibited a polished presence at my trial. We prevailed in court when Patrick won my civil case. I highly recommend Patrick Hanifin.

Posted by George | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer!

I hired Patrick because of a criminal citation. I really appreciated how he handled everything, his counseling, clear explanations, and his timely communications. He had a very good knowledge of the process....I felt really good having him handling the case and am very pleased with the outcome whic...h results in an expungement of the charge. I highly recommend him as a competent and wonderful lawyer!

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Lawyer in Maryland

If you need a lawyer....look no further. Patrick Hanifin is the best lawyer in Maryland....Period! Patrick represented me on DUI and traffic charges and got all charges dismissed. He also represented me when someone filed a frivolous lawsuit against me and got that case dismissed too.! Patrick ...is brilliant, talented, strategic, cool under fire, and a master in the courtroom. Thanks for doing a brilliant job for me and you have my highest recommendation.

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Patrick Hanifin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Hoverman

Domestic violence lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Patrick and I were opposing counsel on a contested protective order case, and Patrick was very reasonable, very approachable, prompt with all replies and we were able to reach a fair resolution for our clients. I would certainly recommend Patrick as an attorney and would enjoy working with him in the future."

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Brian Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Patrick Hanifin as a lawyer throughout Maryland on criminal and traffic matters. His knowledge and work ethic and involvement in our defense attorney listserv is always valued in our community."

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Asim Humayun

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Patrick is efficient, fights for his clients, and delivers results. I’d endorse him all day every day."

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Anastasia Kranias

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hanifin is very knowledgeable in the field of criminal defense. He is very communicative and I have no doubt he works very hard for his clients!"

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Henry Shih

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Having Pat on your side should make anyone confident. He is smart, knowledgeable about the law, and works hard to achieve your desired results."

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Jessica Zarrella

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Hanifin was opposing counsel on a serious felony criminal matter involving a juvenile when I was an Assistant State's Attorney. Mr. Hanifin is a true professional and a skilled negotiator. He was able to negotiable a plea bargain for his that included no jail time and a short period of probation. His client pled to charges that will eventually be sealed. On such a serious case Mr. Hanifin was able to pull out all the stops to the tremendous advantage of his client. I highly endorse him to handle all types of serious criminal cases."

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Daniel Heinkel

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hanifin is an exceptional attorney. Not only does he have a true passion for the law, but he genuinely cares about the well-being of his clients. I have routinely referred clients to him and have always heard wonderful things - not only with respect to his manner, but the results obtained for his clients."

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Harry Stone

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Patrick is a fine attorney. He has a keen legal mind and zealously represents his clients."

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Shawn Gritz

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is a zealous advocate for his clients and is always striving to provide the best services possible."

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Andrew Hoverman

Domestic violence lawyer

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Brian Clark

Criminal defense lawyer

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Warren Tydings

Personal injury lawyer

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Asim Humayun

Criminal defense lawyer

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Henry Shih

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jessica Zarrella

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Heinkel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lauren Rutkowski

General practice lawyer

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Harry Stone

Workers compensation lawyer

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Shawn Gritz

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Criminal Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Criminal Defense Top 10 Award, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2019

Litigator of the Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers

2018

Rising Star of Criminal Defense, American Institute of Legal Advocates

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2017

Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner/ Owner, Gritz, Hanifin & Shih, LLC

2014 - 2017

Attorney, Law offices of Bell, P.A.

2013 - 2014

Judicial Law Clerk, Circuit Court for Cecil County, Maryland

2012 - 2013

Clerk, Pennsylvania Innocence Project

Associations

2019 - Present

Animal Review Board

Judge

American Institute of Legal Advocates

Maryland Bar Association

Education

2014

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Pennsylvania State University

Double major in English and Political Science

2011

Pennsylvania State University

Double Major in English and Political Science

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