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Shawn A Gritz
About Shawn
Biography
Representing clients in matters including DUI, DWI, Criminal, Traffic, Automobile Accidents
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 225-375 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 31 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 32 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1993
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
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26 Client Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Advocacy
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend this firm
When you find you need help dealing with the court system I absolutely recommend this firm. Shawn Gritz and Henry Shih were excellent! Also thanks Rebecca !
Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Attorney
Shawn Gritz is a fine, knowledgeable and responsive lawyer. He knows the law and the Courthouse and the judges, and prosecutors. So he is very familiar with the lay of the land in plotting a defense strategy. He always returned phone calls quickly, responsed to emails and consistently gave me reassu...
Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Expert Legal Counsel Producing Real Results
I came across Shawn's avvo profile and decided to reach out to him after seeing a high rating score and avvo rating score. Shawn successfully helped drop a suspension charge on my driver's license with Montgomery County as well as having charges dropped on an unfairly assessed rental car theft case w...
Posted by edwin | November 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great Lawyer
shawn help me out for the traffic stop he is really understanding and also listen to everything you have to say. he helped me to get my case dismissed from speeding ticket,on suspended , he is very helpful guys i would strongly reccomend him for anything needed he is there and very reliable if any qu...
Posted by Lissete | April 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Ez-pass tolls & penalties
Mr Gritz did the unexpected when we both thought things were done negotiating l was wrong he saved me A LOT of money but also told me what was needed to know about my pass mistake he cared enough to keep trying... definitely got me the results I was looking for.
Shawn A Gritz's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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"
"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."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal 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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is thorough, well prepared, and fearless in the courtroom"
"I endorse this lawyer. Shawn is a consummate professional."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Criminal defense lawyer
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Warren Tydings
Criminal defense lawyer
James Liskow
Litigation lawyer
Craig Meyers
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Patrick Hanifin
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Sharon Diamant
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Donald Knepper
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Rebecca Nitkin
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Lewis Silber
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Monty Yolles
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Experience
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
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
1992
University of Baltimore Law Forum: Vol. 22: No. 3, Article 6.
Recent Developments: King v. St. Vincent's Hospital: Members of the Armed Forces Retain the Right to Civilian Reemployment under 38 U.S.C. § 2024(d) Regardless of the Duration of Active Duty
Languages
Spanish
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Q&A
Anyone know any attorneys that do pro bono work for a sex crime case? we really don't have the fund to afford a real attorney
19 Feb 2019
Q&A
Can i pay a dui before court and be done with it?
20 Feb 2019
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I received PBJ in Maryland on August 2016 for speeding how long will i be on PBJ . ?
18 Feb 2019