Thomas G Witkop

Thomas G Witkop

4.9
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 39 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

932 Hungerford Drive, Suite 4B, Rockville, MD

About Thomas

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1988

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 39 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1986

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Thomas Witkop

932 Hungerford Drive, Suite 4B, Rockville, MD, 20850-4117

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Thomas G Witkop's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Mary Jane | June 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Thanks Tom

I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Tom Whitkop on a DUI case, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the outcome. From our first meeting, he was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping me navigate a difficult situation. He explained everything clearly, kept me informed thro...ughout the process, and worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible result. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, my case was handled efficiently and with a great outcome. I highly recommend Mr. Whitkop to anyone in need of legal representation, especially for DUI-related matters.

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Defense Lawyer on Short Notice

Mr. Witkop was an excellent lawyer who defended me on such short notice. I had become involved in a legal matter on a Saturday morning and by Tuesday, case was dismissed in my favor. Mr. Witkop took time out of his Saturday to answer my call and allow me to explain my situation. Not only was he u...nderstanding and already doing what he could to get on my case, but also spent hours the following day to ensure we were ready for the hearing days after (mind you this was a Sunday). He was always available via phone for any concerns and even had alternate methods prepared for the hearing to ensure I was satisfied with the end result. Thanks to Mr. Witkop’s help, I could go in to the hearing with a peace of mind knowing I had a lawyer who was well prepared and eager to defend me. He arrived to the hearing before the scheduled time and was prepared with facts, evidence, and questions to ask that allowed the case to be ruled in my favor. Mr. Witkop has also followed up with me afterwards to make sure I was clear of any further steps I had to take. I will definitely contact him for any legal matters I may face in the future and also highly recommend him to anyone needing a lawyer who takes their job seriously and will do it to the best of their ability.

Posted by Crystal Ferguson | August 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Great Job Mr. Wiktop

Mr. Wiktop did an awesome job representing my son he was fair he listened he gave reasonable options and very detailed when explaining to his client what was going on. I would recommend him you will not be dissatisfied

Posted by Benjamin | February 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Well Prepared

Mr. Thomas made sure he kept in touch and made sure we were always on the same page. He made sure I knew everything I need to know beforehand and made sure I was well prepared with all my documents in order to handle my case. If I ever need a lawyer again, I know who to call for that peace of mind.

Posted by Sandra Addison | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Grateful

Tom Witkop was appointed to my grandson as his Public Defender, wasn't sure if he would do a good job and was thinking about trying to find money to hire a lawyer with the edging of my family. I looked at the reviews and found that Tom was the best lawyer to handle my grandson's case. This was my g...randson's first run in with the court system and I must say Tom did an excellent job representing him in court. My husband told me later that he was very impressed with the way he handle everything and his speaking to the job let him know that Mr. Witkop was very knowledgeable about his craft. He was professional, attentive and very pleasant to work with. He was committed to get my grandson the best outcome. He gave us the facts, the what could happen, the hopes and everything worked out on my grandson's behalf. I would like to say if you need a lawyer that explains everything the good and the bad you should always find a lawyer who is just as concern with your case as you are. Thank you Tom for all your help I enjoyed having you on our case. To anyone looking for a lawyer I highly recommend his services he will do his best for you.

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Thomas G Witkop's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Harris

Litigation lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom draws on more than 30 years of experience in the courts. This means that he knows the law backwards and forwards and has previously confronted almost every problem a client could face. It also means he is well-known and respected in the courthouse. Tom offers his clients great integrity, inventive problem-solving, and compassion."

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Michael Cochran

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I clerked for Tom while in law school. Tom is a very experienced lawyer in the areas of accident claims, criminal defense and DWI. He is patient, kind, and a good listener. Tom is a lawyer you can trust."

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Afshin Pishevar

Unknown lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Tom Witcop without hesitation. He is honest above all else and cares for his clients greatly. He prepares diligently and is a consummate professional. I would refer a client to him in his area of specialty without any reservation whatsoever. If he is your lawyer, you are in the good hands of a trusted, skilled advocate."

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Gary Gerstenfield

General practice lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The first thing about Tom is that he is an honest nice guy. And believe it or not that's a major advantage for any client trying resolve his legal matter. Everyone likes Tom - judges and other lawyers alike. I endorse Tom because I have seen his work product and he knows what he is doing. He cares deeply for his clients and he's just a terrific lawyer and dare I say it, a real nice guy!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1993 - 2014

Attorney, Law Office of Thomas Witkop

Associations

2004 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

member

1986 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

member

Education

1985

Indiana University School of Law

juris doctor

1981

University of Michigan

bachelor of arts

Languages

German

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