Gwyn Cara Hoerauf

Gwyn Cara Hoerauf

3.9
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Gaithersburg, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family, Juvenile

849 a Quince orchard blvd, Gaithersburg, MD

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020
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About Gwyn

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 65%

I represent defendants in felonies and misdemeanors. Most of my clients are charged with drugs, weapons, sexual assault, murder and aggravated assaults, domestic violence, theft, fraud and burglary. I am an excellent trial attorney and sentencing advocate. I have handled more than 60 criminal jury trials and hundreds of plea bargains. I also handle criminal appeals and sentencing reconsiderations. I care deeply about my clients and always fight for the best outcome.

26 years

65%
DUI and DWI 15%

I have earned a high rate of satisfaction in representing numerous traffic and drunk-driving defendants in court and at the Motor Vehicle Administration. I understand that individuals charged with alcohol related driving offenses are not common criminals and are usually traumatized by the process of arrest and prosecution. I am sensitive to individual circumstances and my traffic clients feel safe and prepared for the court process.

26 years

15%
Family 10%

I represent individuals in divorces, custody, visitation and civil domestic violence cases. Cases involving family difficulties, particularly child custody cases, require a compassionate, but determined advocate. I am such an advocate.

26 years

10%
Juvenile Law 10%

Juvenile require special treatment. Our system is supposed to focus on the rehabilitation of the juvenile offender. However, I know that often the local prosecutor's office only wants to punish kids in ways that are often disproportionate and destructive. My experience with the available programs qualifies me to help juveniles and his/her parents feel confident that thier child is being treated as fairly and appropriately as possible.

26 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 25 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2000

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

Gwyn Hoerauf

849 a Quince orchard blvd, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

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Gwyn Cara Hoerauf's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2013

Great Attorney!

Gwyn is a solid lawyer. She has handled multiple cases for family members and she will fight 'til the end. In my experience and in researching other lawyers, Gwyn is definitely the best bang for your buck. She gets good results and cares about her clients. I highly recommend her.

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Rebecca Cosca

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

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"Gwynn is a wonderful lawyer and is widely admired in our legal community. The important qualities that Gwynn possesses include, excellent command of the law, true versatility and commitment to working tirelessly on behalf of clients. And just as importantly, these qualities are maintained while at the same time always retaining absolute integrity."

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Gary Gerstenfield

General practice lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gwyn is an excellent attorney and temedous litigator! She is respected by judges and has an amazing way with juries. Gwyn is a fighter and is always prepared for trial. She cares deeply for her clients and is a passionate advocate for the defense of their rights. Gary Gerstenfield"

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Disbarment issued in MD, 2020

updated on 09/22/2020

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Suspension issued in MD, 2014

updated on 10/21/2014

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

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