Brian Herbert Clark

Brian Herbert Clark

also known as Brian Clark

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Ocean City, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

7901 Coastal Highway B502, Ocean City, MD

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Well known Ocean City MD lawyer Brian H. Clark regularly represents clients in the District and Circuit Courts in the ocean city area for misdemeanors and certain felonies. He lives in the area during the entire season and is a skilled litigator.

17 years

60%
DUI and DWI 30%

Attorney Brian H. Clark represents countless locals and visitors accused of DUI/DWI in the Ocean City and surrounding area. He is a member of the National College of DUI Defense and is skilled at all aspects of DUI Defense and his results prove it.

17 years

30%
Expungement 5%

Attorney Brian H. Clark works tirelessly for his own clients and other clients represented by other lawyers to expunge their criminal cases and obtain the necessary paperwork.

5%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

Attorney Brian H. Clark defends speeding and traffic violations in the Ocean City area. These cases often can be resolved without the appearance of the client who may live far away from the courthouse.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 17 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Brian H. Clark

7901 Coastal Highway B502, Ocean City, MD, 21842

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Brian Herbert Clark's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

107 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 21 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Gabriel George | July 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Superb attorney!!!

Attorney Clark, is one of a kind. Unlike other lawyers he’s actually understanding and listens to everything you have to say. Attorney Clark, dismisses my case! He proved that I was innocent! I am glad I got to work with him FANTASTIC WORK! Definitely referring him!

Posted by Janet | July 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Attorney recommendation

Brian was hired to defend my under age child who given a ticket for possession of a fake ID. After speaking with Brian and he explained the charges clearly explained the consequences and what was needed to be done to clear the charges. He was always available when he was called and was always very ...curtious and professional. I would recommend him for hire as a very responsible attorney.

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Friendly

Brian was very helpful and knowledgeable specifically on MD laws, Every state has different penalties and laws and since we were residents of a different state he was a valuable source of information and his attention to details and follow through made a painful situation much easier to deal with. I... would highly recommend Brian.

Posted by Bob | July 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Up Hill Battle

My 19 year old son and his friends got into some mischief at one of Ocean City's local hotels. One of them broke the glass that shields the outside fire extinguisher, removed it, and set it off in the parking lot. The hotel clerk called the police. The clerk accused my son. He was arrested and rele...ased on his own recognizance. The police reports he received stated the clerk saw him do it, both police officers stated he admitted to doing it, and one officer even stated one of his friends said he did it. After interviewing my son's friends, I knew he was innocent of these charges. But how would you convince an Ocean City Judge to believe 4 teenagers from Baltimore over two police officers and an eye witness. It's an up hill battle. Obviously, we needed legal representation. My son would have been eligible for Legal Aid but I wanted better representation. I called the law office of Brian H. Clark and he agreed to take the case. I was impressed with Brian Clark's work ethic. He immediately started working on my son's case. He ordered the official police report which was different from the one my son received. He noticed there was a recorded video submitted to the police. He requested a copy but unfortunately we did not gain access until the day of the trial. On trial day, I drove my son and two of his friends to the Ocean City court house from Baltimore. We had our first face to face meeting with Brian Clark. He interviewed everyone and told us to stay at the table. I observed how he interacted with the police, court clerks, and prosecutor's staff. Brian and the officer came over to our table stating we can not download and open the video. Brian suggested we are going to walk to the police station and try to open it there. Twenty minutes later they come back and the officer admits that my son is innocent of the charges. Brian conveyed this information to the prosecutor who came over and told us these charges will be dismissed. As we sat in the court room waiting for my son's case to called so it could be recorded, I noticed the Legal Aid Attorney was dealing with an overwhelming case load of people. I know I made the right decision hiring Brian because there is no way she would have been able to give my son's case the time, devotion, and attention that it required. I highly recommend Brian H. Clark for legal services. Brian is a member of the community, he is respected in the court house, I observed he has a good working relationship with the police and prosecutor's office, and he is experienced and very dedicated. His fee was reasonable and it included the expungement of my son's charges. Needless to say, it was a very enjoyable ride home to Baltimore.

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Re: resolving a case on trespassing

I had been very panic, when I heard from my son on trespassing issue near a beach in summer season. But fortunately I could hear about Brian and hired him to resolve this matter. Brian made me very comfortable and I felt his capability. He was very experienced and organized. Eventually, he resolved t...he case with the best way. I really appreciate his performance.

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Brian Herbert Clark's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shawn Gritz

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Brian Clark for over 10 years. We have worked on many cases together and we went through NHTSA DWI field Sobriety training together. He is a skilled and dependable attorney who is a tenacious advocate for his clients and is extremely knowledgeable on the law. Lawyers from around the state refer Ocean City Criminal and DUI/DWI cases to him."

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Richard Brueckner

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a regular in the Ocean City and Snow Hill courthouses. He is a staunch advocate for his clients and will serve you well."

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Paul Kent

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Brian for over 10 years and have watched him many times in court. He has great attention to detail and his personality is infectious. His results are second to none. If you have been arrested for a criminal matter or a DWI on the Eastern Shore, Brian is your man."

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Patrick Hanifin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I HIGHLY endorse Brian. My firm and I have worked with Brian on numerous criminal and traffic cases in Ocean City and the Eastern Shore. He is very familiar with Ocean City and the judicial system on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He works every matter to the fullest whether it is a small traffic matter or a felony criminal case."

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Jonathan Fellner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Brian for DUI cases, especially in Ocean City. He is an excellent advocate, knows the judges and fights hard for all of his clients."

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Frank Benvenuto

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"We have worked on several matters together. He is an excellent attorney and works hard for his clients."

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Michael Taylor

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a very skilled and talented lawyer. He is the rare Maryland attorney who successfully represents clients on both sides of the bay."

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Stephen Allen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a hard working and experienced lawyer. He will help you understand your rights and fight for you in court to obtain the best possible result in your case."

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Michael Bruckheim

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Brian for a number of years now and he is my go-to referral for anyone who is charged with a crime in Ocean City/Wicomico County. Brian not only knows the court system inside and out, but he is an absolute bulldog on behalf of his clients. He consistently gets excellent results for his clients. Anyone who is charged with a crime in Ocean city should absolutely place him at the top of their call list. I am proud to know him as a friend and colleague."

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Thomas Maronick

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian and I took the NHTSA class together regarding traffic laws and knowing what rules the police are required to follow. He works hard for his clients and comes to court prepared to fight for them."

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Henry Shih

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"My partners and I are very happy to refer clients to Mr. Clark."

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Henry Shih

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Hanifin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Maronick

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Frank Benvenuto

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Brueckner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shawn Gritz

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Criminal Defense- State of MD, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Brian H. Clark, LLC

2005 - 2006

Rule 16 District Court and Circuit Court Part-Time Prosecutor, Montgomery County State's Attorney

1992 - 2007

Vice President of FHA Lending, First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation

Associations

2018 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2018 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2018 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Member

2008 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Bar Association of Montgomery County

Member

2009 - 2016

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Maryland vs. M. A. Mendoza

NOT GUILTY OF ALL CHARGES

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Education

2007

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Widener University School of Law

1992

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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