Gary S Bernstein

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Gary S Bernstein

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Towson, MD
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Violent Crime

210 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 100, Towson, MD

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Gary

Biography

Former assistant state's attorney. Rated as Super Lawyer and Best Lawyers in America.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

I have been teaching how to defend DUI cases in Maryland for over 30 years. I have been recognized in Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America. I am a Specialist in these matters.

47 years

50%
Criminal Defense 30%

I handle all criminal cases whether felonies or misdemeanors. Drug cases, assaults, and sex offense cases make up the majority of my criminal practice. I am a former Assistant State's Attorney and was assigned to the Felony, White Collar Fraud Unit, as well as the misdemeanor unit. I am a Specialist in these matters.

47 years

30%
Violent Crime 20%

I have handled violent crimes as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. Assault and sex offense cases make up a large portion of the violent crimes I handle. These are handled by special units in the State's Attorney's Office and you need a lawyer who regularly handles these serious matters. I am a Specialist in these matters.

47 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 50 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1975

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gary S. Bernstein, P.A.

210 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 100, Towson, MD, 21204

www.noplea.com

Gary S Bernstein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

90 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 25 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Delivered

Gary Bernstein stated that everything was going to be ok and stated that he has kept worse cases from jail time. It was clear, from the start, that he understood the situation, what needed to be done, and what the outcome was likely to be. After giving me some tasks to perform while waiting for... trial, and me completing what he had asked me to, the outcome was what he said it would be, no jail time!

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dismissed DUI

Gary was great from the start. He got me setup with everything that I needed to do within 3 days of hiring him. Went through every part of the body camera footage and broke holes in each part of the prosecutor's case. Case dismissed. He made one of the worst days of my life into one that won't hang o...ver my head forever

Posted by Tyler | October 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The Best

Gary helped me through 1 of the most toughest times of my life. He simplified all the obfuscated legal jargon related to my case. He knows the law very well and even trains new attorneys on how dui procedures take place. Gary got my DUI charges dropped and I only had to pay a small fine. Because of h...ow great Gary works you'd think he would demand a very high retainer fee. No, instead he worked with me and gave me a very fair price and a payment plan. After court Gary helped me to expunge ALL items on my criminal record without me even asking him to. He also looked me in the eye and basically said "I got you off this time, but dont do this again". I think Gary enjoys working as an attorney and genuinely cares about clients. If you have a DUI charge please call Gary.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best attorney period

Gary is an awesome guy! Nice and very good for confidence, as much as he likes to get paid to do his job he genuinely cares about the people he represents and I am so glad I used him in my Dui trial, defiantly a great attorney and Friend! Highly highly recommended!!! The way he puts your case togethe...r is incredible!

Posted by Adams | October 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Gary For The WIN!!!!

I got my second DUI on a Saturday, was released from jail Sunday morning, was in Gary’s office Monday afternoon. Two friends of mine (both with DUIs) recommended Gary to me. Out of all the attorneys I reached out to, Gary called me back first. Not only that. One of the other attorneys that got back t...o me said that Gary was the better choice. During the consultation, Gary was straight forward and quickly assessed that I had a drinking problem, was in a lot of trouble, but that I would be ok with him on my side. I hired him on the spot and did exactly what he recommended. This week we went to court. Nervous as hell, Gary calmed me down while we waited for the judge to enter the courtroom. I noticed that he had a folder for me. As he flipped through it, I saw that he had notes about me...a folder full. How could this be? Although We texted (YES!...he gave me a direct number with 24 hr access to him), we only met once...and he didn’t take notes during the consultation. And yet he now had a folder full of notes about me as a person and what I have been doing since the traffic stop. This put me more at ease. Gary was ready to fight for me. And he did. I received no jail time and unsupervised probation. I even received a hug and forgiveness from the cop (who I gave a hell of a time to...almost an hr of body cam footage to be exact) after I apologized to him (which Gary suggested). My family and I are so glad that God and Gary were on my side that day. I hired the best DUI attorney in Maryland at (what the judge said) was a third of that what other lawyers would charge, I put in work leading up to court by following his recommendations, and I received the most favorable outcome possible for a second DUI. Needless to say, I highly...without reservations...recommend Attorney Gary Bernstein.

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Gary S Bernstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Whitney

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Gary for 16 years. Gary is my go-to referral for my clients who need DUI and criminal defense representation. Not only does he know the ins and outs of the law, he knows the prosecutors and judges and is able to get excellent results consistently, whether by working out a deal or winning a jury trial. He is a passionate and straight-to-the-point attorney that I highly recommend."

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Jonathan Katz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"From the first time I met Gary in 1991, he impressed me as completely focused on obtaining as much victory as possible. He is colorful, funny and all the more persuasive as a result. I recommend Gary."

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Michael Taylor

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Gary is a pillar in the Maryland DUI defense community. No one works or fights harder than Gary does when he defends his clients."

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Harley Wagner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having been a member of the National College for DUI Defense for over 10 years now, and as an annual attendee of two to three national DUI defense seminars, I have been privileged to get to know many of our nation's finest DUI defense attorneys. Gary Bernstein is undoubtedly amongst this select group. His reputation for professional excellence far exceeds the borders of Maryland. His reputation as a well trained, experienced, ultra talented yet deeply compassionate, DUI defense attorney is not only national but matched by very few. I proudly and loudly endorse Gary Bernstein. The citizen accused could be in no better hands. Period. The fact that he is a personal friend is but a bonus."

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Christopher Flohr

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gary is an outstanding lawyer. He knows the law and fights hard in court. Gary has over 30 years of experience and it shows."

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Daniel Whitney

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer

2023

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Attorney, Gary S. Bernstein, P.A.

1975 - 1979

Assistant State's Attorney, State's Attorney's Office For Baltimore City

Associations

1995 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Board of Directors

2000 - 2005

Committee To Revise Criminal Code

Criminal Defense Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Body Cam Reveals Drugs Not In Plain View

Dismissed

Breath Test Not Admissible

Breath Test Inadmissible

Harford County DUI Dismissal

Dismissed

Experienced defense counsel know the officer's routine

Dismissed

Handgun Dismissal

Dismissed

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Education

1975

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association

DUI Defense

2004

Maryland Continuing Legal Education Program

DUI Defense

2004

Maryland Continuing Legal Education

Criminal Defense

Publications

N/A

Criminal Practice and Procedure in the District Court of Maryland Criminal Practice and Procedure in the District Court of Maryland

N/A

Handling DWI Cases Handling DWI Cases

Languages

English

Activity

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