Shawn A Gritz

Shawn A Gritz

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 32 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

200-A Monroe Street, Suite 310, Rockville, MD

About Shawn

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-375 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 31 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 32 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gritz, Hanifin & Shih, LLC

200-A Monroe Street, Suite 310, Rockville, MD, 20850-4244

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Shawn A Gritz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Shawn A Gritz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is an amazing advocate for his clients, whether your case is big or small. I have had the pleasure of seeking his advice, watching him win trials in court and see him patiently counsel new lawyers who seek his advice on criminal or traffic matters. You can't go wrong with Shawn Gritz or his firm and his 20 plus years of experience really show."

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Henry Shih

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Shawn Gritz is a great defense lawyer and will go above and beyond to protect his clients. I am always inspired by how much he cares and how hard he works. I have seen him in court and also tried co-defendant cases with him, and he has always done a great job."

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Gwen-Marie Davis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Warren Tydings

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. Shawn is an excellent attorney. He is knowledgeable and experienced. He cares about his clients and communicates with them well. He is respected by his peers and by the Judges he appears before. He will go to trial or work plea deals in a client's best interest. I have worked with Shawn and sent him clients for various matters. Ten out of ten. Ed Tydings"

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Patrick Hanifin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is a very strong criminal defense attorney. He is very knowledgable about the law and he genuinely cares about each and everyone of his clients. Shawn has helped me evolve as an attorney and continues to serve as one of my closest mentors."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Donald Knepper

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is one of the best traffic, personal injury and criminal defense lawyers around. He is honest and hard working and will go the extra mile."

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Marc Emden

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is thorough, well prepared, and fearless in the courtroom"

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Sharon Diamant

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Shawn is a consummate professional."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping others with sage advice."

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Craig Meyers

Personal injury lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Shawn Gritz. I have known Shawn for about seven years. I first met Shawn when we had a personal injury case against each other. He did an excellent job recovering for his client in a disputed liability case. Now, I consult with Shawn whenever I have a criminal question and I refer any criminal matters I get to him. Shawn is well respected and a fantastic attorney."

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Rebecca Nitkin

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer in all fields that he practices; personal injury, DUI law, and criminal law. I have seen Shawn practice in the same courts that I have for many years. It is always a pleasure to be near him. He is consistently prepared, conscientious, and calm. He is a good mediator and is never afraid to go to trial (like many attorneys are) when mediation fails. He is a pleasure and a good attorney."

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David Kaminow

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Shawn for close to 20 years, and he has always been knowledgeable, prepared, and trustworthy. We have had several mutual clients, and I would strongly recommend him as a trial attorney."

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Lewis Silber

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Shawn since my first year and law school, and see him "in action" on a daily basis. He is not only extremely knowledgable on the law, but he possesses a "calmness" unlike many lawyers. Because of this, he is able to obtain excellent results for his clients."

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Brian Clark

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Andrew Stewart

Criminal defense lawyer

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Henry Shih

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Inman

Workers compensation lawyer

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David Kaminow

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Warren Tydings

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Liskow

Litigation lawyer

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Craig Meyers

Car accident lawyer

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Patrick Hanifin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sharon Diamant

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donald Knepper

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rebecca Nitkin

Unknown lawyer

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Lewis Silber

Criminal defense lawyer

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Monty Yolles

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Top Attorneys in Maryland, Baltimore Magazine

2011

NHTSA DWI Field Sobriety Testing Course, LaPier & Assoociates

2002

Attorney of the Year, Access Maryland

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Gritz, Hanifin & Shih, LLC

2011 - Present

Panel Attorney, Office Of The Public Defender

2000 - Present

Panel Mediator, District Court of Maryland

1996 - 2018

Owner, Law Offices of Shawn A. Gritz, LLC

1993 - 1996

Attorney, Meiselman & Greene, Chartered

1991 - 1992

Law clerk, U.S. EPA

Associations

2003 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

1987 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

1987 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

1987 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Warren

Case dismissed

State v. Pitt

Charges dismissed

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Education

1993

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Maryland, College Park

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

T.A.P.E. Alcohol Education Program

Effects of Alcohol Education on DWI Outcomes

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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