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Patrick Hanifin
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Biography
Patrick Hanifin has been practicing law for 10 years in the State of Maryland. Patrick begin his legal career working as a legal intern with the Pennsylvania Innocent Project located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He then clerked for the Honorable Judge Jane Cairns Murray in the Circuit Court for Cecil County, Maryland. Currently he focuses on criminal, traffic, juvenile, landlord and tenant and personal injury law.
Patrick graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2011 as a double major with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with a minor in Environmental Inquiry. He received his Juris Doctor Degree in 2014 from the Widener University Delaware Law School with Cum Laude honors.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
11 years
DUI and DWI
30%
11 years
Landlord or Tenant
20%
11 years
Personal Injury
10%
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maryland for 11 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
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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Case Results (97)
Advocacy (56)
Professionalism (42)
Recommendation (40)
Practice Area Knowledge (32)
Communication Style (27)
Responsiveness (27)
General Knowledge (24)
Character & Conduct (18)
Trustworthiness (15)
Compassion (12)
Cost of Services (10)
Punctuality (2)
Free Consultations (1)
Staff & Support (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 32 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Henry | November 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Honest and Efficient
Patrick was very helpful with my small claims case. He handled everything quickly and kept me updated throughout. I would highly recommend Patrick and his firm to anyone.
Posted by Ann | September 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
10/10 Representation
Pat handled a traffic matter for me and made the process so incredibly easy and stress free! He was incredibly communicative and professional, and always made sure to keep me updated on things. I was so comfortable with him and his firm, and knew I was in good hands from start to finish. Ultimately, ...
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...
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...
Posted by Dennis Jarman | August 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
SATISFIED CLIENT
I had the misfortune of hiring a attorney that was truly incompetent and had a lack of professional experience. I fired her and hired Patrick Hanifin. He made me feel comfortable and at ease on our first meeting. He handled 2 of my cases an unjust Peace Order and Tenant Failure to Pay. We were suc...
Patrick Hanifin's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"Patrick is efficient, fights for his clients, and delivers results. I’d endorse him all day every day."
"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!"
"Having Pat on your side should make anyone confident. He is smart, knowledgeable about the law, and works hard to achieve your desired results."
"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."
"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."
"Patrick is a fine attorney. He has a keen legal mind and zealously represents his clients."
"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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Experience
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 BoardJudge
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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