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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

131 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Mayet | February 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Excellent result from an awesome lawyer

I was looking for a lawyer on the internet to help me with issues regarding my previous landlord, who is very hard to deal with, and I found Atty. Patrick Hanifin. I read more about him, and my instinct is just telling me that he is the right person I am looking for. True enough, he is the kind of ...person that has knowledge. dedication to his work, and concern for his clients. He is always available for any inquiries and answers promptly, even on times that I am getting so anxious. He handled my case very well with so much knowledge and professionalism. He is a calm guy but knows every step that he is doing. His strategies are excellent and well planned. We won our case with flying colors. Truly, Atty. Patrick is a SUPER LAWYER!

Posted by Samuel | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

5 Stars- Highly Recommend.

I had an excellent experience working with Patrick on a traffic citation case that was issued in error. From start to finish, he was professional, responsive, and truly dedicated to achieving the best outcome. Patrick handled everything efficiently and kept me well-informed throughout the process, wh...ich made a stressful situation much easier. Thanks to his expertise, the matter was resolved favorably. I highly recommend Patrick to anyone in need of reliable and outstanding legal support.

Posted by Asif | July 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professionalism, and dedication

I can’t speak highly enough of Patrick Hanifin, Esq. He recently handled my case with outstanding skill, professionalism, and dedication—and we won! From our very first consultation, he was thorough, responsive, and genuinely committed to securing the best possible outcome. His attention to detail an...d confident presence in the courtroom gave me immediate peace of mind. Patrick kept me informed every step of the way and made a complex process feel manageable. I’m incredibly grateful for his expertise and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone in need of strong legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Serious traffic violation including summons and jail time

I received 5 complicated traffic violation tickets from Rockville District court which was a serious offense and had a summons and followed by jail time punishment if I found guilty. I contacted more than 20 lawyers, but they had no clue how to resolve the case because it is a very strange offense..., I found Patrick a flyer which i received in my mailbox. I called him and spoke to him, he and his team (Henry Shih) were extremely knowledgeable and handled my case with real care and dismissed the cases totally off from the court. I recommend this law firm to anyone. Especially Patrick is very friendly and caring lawyer. He knows what he is doing. In fact, I had 100s questions, he was so patient enough to understand all my questions and he directed me all through the summons day and trial day. If you got a serious traffic violation tickets, look no future, HIRE this man; he will definitely make it!

Posted by Sonia | January 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Highly recommended counsel

Patrick Hanifin is an expert in landlord-tenant law, and my experience working with him has been outstanding. He combines professionalism with a genuine care for his clients, working hard to ensure best possible outcomes for them. Mr. Hanifin is not only highly knowledgeable and responsive, but he i...s also a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him for any landlord-tenant matters.

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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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