Gary W Desper

Gary W Desper

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Westminster, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Probate ... +3 more

43 North Court Street, Westminster, MD

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2004

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 22 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Gary W. Desper

43 North Court Street, Westminster, MD, 21157-5354

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Gary W Desper's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Spencer | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Carroll county’s best lawyer

I contacted Gary just 5 days before my court date and they (Gary and his secretary dawn) were extremely calm and uplifting. I have used Gary in prior offenses and was pleased but this particular case was in need of specific positive noting. Gary then got the case postponed which is what we wanted and... when the day of the first meeting came sat with me for 3 hours to watch video footage and then when the trial came he not only sat again with me for 4 hours but also Dawn Gary and I took a field trip to the place of the “crime” said to have been committed and did research on how to prove my case. Not many if any lawyers would do that. A long story made short we proceeded with a trial and after a full on 4 hour long trial and mr. Desper challenging everything he needed to and sitting quietly during necessary time he won the case and I was found NOT GUILTY. Something even I was beginning to question due to the scare tactics of the state prosecutor was my guilt and Gary told me “if your not guilty let’s win this thing”. Thank you so much Mr. Desper and Dawn you guys are amazing and caring people and I appreciate everything you’ve done for me. I’ll never be able to fully express my gratitude but I sure will remember you guys at my next movie I go and see when eating pocorn. Haha. Thank you. Spencer Leckron

Posted by Ella | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer in Westminster, MD

Mr Desper far exceeded my expectations. I am beyond grateful for the time and effort he took in my case. I became lost in life and landed in a serious legal situation. He did not degrade me and helped me turn my life around for the good. He is an amazing attorney and just a great person in general. I... highly recommend his services.

Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Assault case

Mr. Desper represented me in an assault case. With my prior record I was concerned that I would receive a lengthy jail sentenced. Gary relentlessly fought in my corner and got my sentence down to only 6 months. After a period of two months, he put in a motion for reconsideration and got me out of jai...l on a house monitoring program. All I can say is that there is no better feeling than knowing you have obtained the best person for the job; someone who is willing to go to bat and give it their all for you. I was extremely pleased with Mr. Desper's work and would recommend him to anyone who is in any legal trouble.

Posted by Thomas | April 9, 2015

You will be glad you contacted Gary W. Despar for legal advice and services

Mr. Desper represented me in a contentious separation and divorce proceeding. He always provided me with excellent counsel, clear interpretation of the law, and an opportunity to be more involved in my case than I expect is typical. He always exhibited integrity in all interactions and understandin...g fairness in billing. I believe you would be hard pressed to find better representation anywhere, much less in Westminster MD. And in addition to all of that, he has a very empathetic manner, which I found to be very beneficial given the turbulent nature of my personal life.

Posted by Thomas | April 7, 2015

Wonderful lawyer!

Mr. Desper was very thorough and aggressive with my case. Extremely personable and willing to help. My employment case was turned down my multiple others due to it being complicated but Mr. Desper took it on anyway. I highly recommend his services!

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"Gary has a great breadth of experience having worked with the Court, as an assistant attorney general, and now with his own private practice. I have known him for many years and he has always worked hard and been prepared. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2007 - 2011

Assistant Attorney General, Office Of The Attorney General Of Maryland

2004 - 2007

Partner, Scherer & Cuttler

2003 - 2004

Judicial Law Clerk, Circuit Court For Anne Arundel County, Judge Philip T. Caroom

Associations

2014 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

2013 - Present

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce

2006 - Present

Carroll County Bar Association

2003 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

2012 - 2014

South Carroll Business Association

Director

Education

2003

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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