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Philip H Armstrong

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 52 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

204 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 52 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1973

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Armstrong and Cheris

204 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Philip H Armstrong's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Kendall | June 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The best

Hired Phillip to represent me on my 4 and 5 DUI charges. After my 3rd I spent 30 days in lock up. After court for 4 and 5 with Phil NO jail time, the best.

Posted by michele | December 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

dissappointed

never was so disappointed in phil armstrong hired him for dwi case w/ minor in car for $3000.00 and couldn't even show up. probably threw his yokie dok partner a $1000.00 and sent him instead. the judge basically threw the book at me. the only thing i didn't get was a year in jail. i did get 3 years ...supervised probation, 40 hours community service and MADD. never would recommend him again nor use him. mr. cheris, buy some suits that fit you. i was embarrassed for you. phil thanks for making my trusting issues confirmed.

Posted by Sean | October 30, 2011 | DUI & DWI

Don't gamble with your freedom/future.......Phil Armstrong is the "ONLY CHOICE"

I was first referred to Phil Armstrong by a childhood friend who had many run-in's with the law. Phil somehow kept my friend out of jail on 5 different DUI arrests over a 10 year span. With such a track record when i got my first DUI Armstrong was the only choice for me. My DUI was accompanied... by a 101 in a 55 reckless driving charge so even though i had only blown a .14 getting a Probation before judgement (PBJ) wasn't a guarantee as it would have been without the heavy speeding charge. I truly believe having used Phil and only Phil i was able to get all the charges wrapped into a PBJ. He actually made this deal happen just using his relationship with the prosecutor. With his experience and longevity he is VERY well liked/respected in the law community by prosecutors, judges and peers! So having been VERY satisfied with my total experience with Mr. Armstrong...i did the unthinkable.....got pulled over for another DUI just ten months after my first. At this point after consulting with Phil he advised me of my options and he didn't candy coat it. He is a realist.......while he is an excellent attorney.....he shoots you straight on what you're up against.....so there still exists an area that you must decide which direction YOU want to pursue. On my second DUI i basically refused any and all testing by the police officer.....so in my mind they had very little evidence other than the officer stating my eyes were glassy and that he smelled alcohol on my breath. He actually pulled me over for doing 61 in a 55 mph zone. That being said......when we did end up in court.....the prosecutor gave me a plea deal.....to plead guilty and i would get no jail time. Looking at all the options and the fact that Phil had known this judge to be not easily convinced to drop all charges against my type of case.......and the fact that if we lost in district court we would have to appeal to a jury trial in the circuit court and that move would cost me thousands of dollars more........I still chose to try my case that day instead of pleading guilty............ What an amazing experience.........i never even had to say a word.......when i walked back in that courtroom.....it was the most thrilling trial of my life......I guess these prosecutors have gotten lazy with all the people taking plea deals or just plain pleading guilty that they forgot how to prosecute a case. Not to mention the state trooper must have been in the same boat considering he was probably the worst witness on the stand when it came to remembering anything about the case.....or having any common knowledge of basic speed and distance questions..... Long story short.......Phil Armstrong is a Yale graduate and Georgetown law school grad........he is no shlep.......this man has been practicing law for 38 years and it shows........he is highly intelligent/sharp....he knows the law....and he is extremely keen on courtroom etiquette/protocol..... He absolutely annihilated the prosecutors making them look incompetent and desperate while repeatedly cross examining the state trooper in a tenacious and surgical manner transforming what was seemingly an easy win for the state into a utter landslide win for the defense (ME). It was like watching masterpiece theater.........just exquisite work. Trust me when i say this man is a genius.......and i will be forever indebted for the absolute mastery he performed in my case......Thank you again sir!

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2011 | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommended!!! Worth every cent!

I have been using Phil for the past 11 years and he has never let me down. He is very knowledgable with all legal issues and he is trustworthy! I started using Phil when I was charged with a DWI, he had the charge dropped. Most recently I have used Mr. Armstrong for business matters and he deliver...ed. Phil is one of the smartest people I have ever met and I value his advice and friendship.

Posted by Ted | October 16, 2011 | DUI & DWI

THE BEST!

I have had many lawyers...sadly. The good thing is that I have found one who has helped me not only win some cases but also change my life. The advice Phil has given not only helped me make better decisions, but also helped me stay out of trouble with the courts. He has helped reduce charges and has ...helped many of my friends and family also, whether it was criminal or a simple letter to end a dispute. I have since moved on from many of my "issues" and started my own business. I still used Phil for a simple speeding ticket, but I also have many of my employees use him for things such as DUI or any other criminal acts. He is always respectful and honest. He never gives you BS! You will be happy using him, I have yet to have a bad result, and if you want my advice, stay out of trouble so you never need a lawyer. In case you do though, this is the one to call!

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Philip H Armstrong's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lawrence Regan

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frank Coviello

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I am a former Assistant State's Attorney (prosecutor) in Montgomery County Maryland as was Mr. Armstrong. I have over 30 years of trial experience. I have worked with Mr. Armstrong where we represented and Co-Defendant in court cases over the years. I have also referred many people to him. He is an excellent trial lawyer and is well respected for his preparation, trial skills and courtroom demeanor by both lawyers and judges. If I were charge with a crime I would want him to defend me as opposed to any other attorney."

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Larry Lamson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Armstrong is one of Montgomery County's best criminal defense attorneys. He is always prepared and gets the job done. Superb attorney."

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Jennifer Page

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2008

Top Attorneys 2008-2011, Washington DC Super Lawyers

2007

Best Lawyers in America (top 5%), The Best Lawyers in America

2007

Top Attorneys in Maryland 2007 to 2011, Baltimore Super Lawyers

2004

Top Lawyers, Washingtonian Magazine

Associations

1984 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association

Board of Directors

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1991 - 1991

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

Past President

1990 - 1991

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

President-Elect

1988 - 1990

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Gregory Williams v. Maryland

fleeing and eluding conviction reversed

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Education

1973

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

Yale University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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