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Posted by Hossain | June 13, 2013

Outstanding in every aspect of the word

I cannot say enough of Mr. Maher. He went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the best outcome in my case. Mr. Maher's dept of knowledge, attention to every detail, and careful and meticulous approach to the whole matter was applaudable and a true blessing. He was able to secure a not-g...uilty verdict based on details only a skilled professional who excels in his are of expertise would be able to identify. Mr. Maher displayed outstanding work ethics and is a model for professionalism. His response to any questions or issues was prompt and precise. Even after the case was settled, I could count on Mr. Maher for further assistance in dealing with the MVA and any subsequent issues. I would highly recommend Mr. Maher as I believe having his representation in a DUI/DWI case is a valuable asset.

Posted by Michael | June 11, 2013

Do yourself a favor and hire him... Just read his reviews.

Well if you’re reading this, I’ll bet you’re freaking out trying to figure out what the hell to do. Been HERE, done that. Hopefully this and all the other reviews will help you out. They are legit!!! Pat Maher is amazing. My case was an out of state DUI, with a huge speeding ticket (93/55). W...e handled my entire case over the phone, and only met him for the first time when I got back in town for court. I could sense his professionalism over the phone, and saw it first hand when we went over his material before court. FOR ME, he was able to get all charges dropped!! I gave him a huge hug after court. (REMEMBER THAT THERE IS ONLY SO MUCH AN ATTORNEY CAN DO. IF YOU WERE SLOPPY DRUNK AND WRECKED YOUR CAR, YOU JUST DON’T HAVE MUCH OF A DEFENSE…) My sister-in-law's best friend, who is also an attorney in TN and MD, ended up knowing Pat very well. The claims about all the seminars he attends are TRUE!!!! She was at a lot of them with him. He is a top notch lawyer for those people who can afford him. Even if you can't afford him, and you NEED a fair fighting chance, don't skimp on your lawyer. He was WELL worth the money he charges for the outcome I got. Pat is a trial attorney, meaning he is ready and able to attack the court and officers and defend you. Those guys that charge you next to nothing (relatively speaking, of course) to handle your case, do next to nothing to handle your case. Remember, you almost ALWAYS get what you pay for. He made the arresting officer look like a complete idiot and showed the judge that the officer didn’t even know how to administer the tests properly, or score the results. The officer was only 11 months into service, young, and although lied/embellished a decent amount on the report, surprisingly truthful in the courtroom. I would say that the way everything played out in my case makes me INCREDIBLY lucky. But assuming you have some sort of defense and no proof that you were intoxicated, i.e. did pretty well on SFSTs and refused breathalyzer and don’t have any aggravating factors, you’ve got a good chance with this guy. I literally saw no way out of what I got myself into, and he got me out CLEAN!! ALL CHARGES DROPPED, EVEN THE SPEEDING WHICH I WAS CLEARLY DOING. He saved me from losing my career and more than likely my car insurance, which translates to my LIFE as I know it. His fee is very reasonable given his knowledge of DUI laws. You can easily pay the same amount for much less experience. Be careful who you choose, at least give him a call. There was 1 fee up front that covered court, MVA hearing, the expungement and a few annoying phone calls to Pat trying to settle my nerves. No hidden charges! Spend the money, calm your nerves, and hire him. Then relax like he says!!! Thank you soooo much PATRICK MAHER!!!!! 150% Satisfied.

Posted by Shane | May 22, 2013

Charged with DUI? Pat Maher Is. The. Best.

It is difficult for me to express my gratitude toward the candor and services provided by Pat Maher. I was charged with DUI and a slew of lesser charges back in August 2012. This put at risk my profession and family situation; in addition to compounding some of my pre-existing issues. I had a prio...r DUI albeit 16 yrs before so I could not use a first time offender excuse. I didn’t need a lawyer; I needed THE lawyer who I felt would best represent my concerns. After speaking with several firms I went with Mr. Maher who handled both my MVA and criminal hearings and I could not be happier. My case was dismissed from the MVA and I was acquitted from all criminal charges with the exception of a speeding violation (which I gladly accepted). Mr. Maher made sure I understood what was going to happen procedurally and we discussed options. He really did his homework and argued very intelligently; in fact I would have enjoyed watching him argue my case had I not been the one in the hot seat. He will not ‘get you off’ but will work hard on your behalf to make certain your rights are upheld with the best possible outcome in your favor. Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) will still cost a considerable amount of money and have a lot of red tape to work through so keep that in mind when you start looking at attorney fees. Mr. Maher charges a single flat rate to handle your case with no additional fees and it is money well spent.

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2013

Outstanding Defense

Patrick Maher did an outstanding defense on a DWI case. His impeccable knowledge of field sobriety tests showed that the arresting officer had little knowledge of proper standardized field sobriety testing. Because of this, the judge found that there was no proof that an arrest was warranted and th...erefore the DWI was not prosecutable. I highly recommend Patrick Maher with no hesitation. He was very honest and straight forward about the situation and basically said what the probable outcome would be and he was correct.

Posted by Annie | March 26, 2013

Amazing DUI Lawyer- Best in State

Pat Maher had been recommended to me and was described as the best lawyer for my situation. Mr. Maher was very helpfil in providing me with information and guidance throughout the process leading up to my trial. He provided me with information on different Alcohol and Drug classes around the area tha...t would be beneficial to my case. We met several times and he helped me to feel relaxed and stable throughout that difficult period of time. Mr, Maher is different than any other lawyer because he has such an extensive amount of knowledge and expertise with the Standard Field Sobriety Tests and breathalyzer tests. Instead of letting me take the PBJ that was expected, he advised me that it would be best to try my case in front of the judge. I am so thankful for his advice. Within 5 minutes of his defensive rebuttle, the judge decided to dismiss my case and drop all the charges. There are very, very few other lawyers who would take the time to try cases such as this. For this reason, I highly recommend Pat Maher to anyone in need of a DUI/DWI lawyer.

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