Mary Margret Nerino

I hired Ms. Nerino based upon prior reviews and word of mouth. Her approach to my case was all-encompassing. She clearly laid out all options, aspects, and avenues to explore for the case. She then laid out a plan which worked to resolve my case favorably based upon my employment in government and hi...gh-risk security areas. Outstanding results!! I would hire Mary again and recommend her to anyone needing an attorney.

Being charged with a DUI and a felony can feel like your world is literally crumbling around you. The disappointment you feel and pending financial stress can be overwhelming. When i hired Mary, I did not know what to expect but I had confidence in her. She did not only dilever but went above and bey...ond my expectations. She was available to meet via zoom, which was very much appreciated during this pandemic. My charges felt like the weight of the world on me. She negotiated to have my felony reduced to a misdemeanor, then dismissed upon completion of probation of one year. My driving privileges was minimally impacted due to her knowledge of a new law which came into affect on July 1st 2020. She had to school the prosecutor and the Judge on the details. Mary then continued to amaze me. She followed up with the prosecutor and the judge after the case was heard to reduce my DL suspension time from 18 months to 12 months. I have never witnessed two different prosecutors speak on the behalf of a defendant as much as I did during my case. I had to do my part with her guidance to make these results possible, but I couldn't have picked a better lawyer but more importantly, a better person. I highly recommend Mary! She is very knowledgeable, prepared and she will fight for you!

I was charged with a DUI and refusal in Arlington county and found all the sudden my world being turned upside down. Immediately I began to reach out to multiple lawyers, some of whom I met in person and others who I called over the phone. I must admit it was stressful having to choose until I sat do...wn with Mary. After our first encounter, I knew she had the fight in her I was looking for to win my case. Additionally, the price she quoted me for her services was in the same ballpark as other firms, but those other firms not come with the peace of mind that Mary provided. Communication throughout the process was abundant. We kept in touch via email/ text until my trail got closer. During the period of discovery we then switched to Zoom/ phone calls in order to respect the social distancing rules for COVID but to also ensure I had time to ask any questions that I had about my case. Mary was patient, thorough, and knowledgeable throughout the process of getting my case resolved. She even called the exact offer the prosecutor was going to give me before they had even made the offer! Of course it wasn't an offer I was willing to take, so we went to court which resulted in the judge finding me not guilty! If you are looking for someone who is going to fight for you in court as if they are fighting for themselves, then look no more. I truly cannot explain how happy I am that I went with Mary amongst all the other lawyers.

Mary was extremely helpful and responsive for the entirety of my public intoxication case. She told me exactly what I had to do to build the best case right from the get-go and provided the contacts and resources to do it. She was available any time I had questions about the process and ultimately go...t me the best possible outcome. 10/10, highly recommend!

With a 105/55 RD ticket in Fairfax County, the prognosis is almost always set in stone. This type of citation (from all my research) ends up with automatic jail time. The only variables are typically how long and if license suspension will be imposed. I'll save my final verdict for the end... I wa...s cited with this charge right before a trip to Florida so as you'd expect, all I was thinking about on the trip was how to remedy this citation. I called Mary based on my online research; she was highly recommended and my gut told me she would be my best hope. I called her and she reached out personally to go over the details of my case. Even from the jump, she was very honest with the possibilities of what could happen. However, she gave me a clear course of action on what things I could do to help my chances in front of a prosecutor. I followed her advice: one 8-hour driving course, one 4-hour driving course, 100 hours of community service, speedometer calibration, and a letter from my security officer (I maintain a security clearance). After doing these things, the first court date loomed. The first court date had to be continued but at the second court date, we met in the morning before court. Mary went over her opinion on the prosecutor/judge pairing and laid out my chances of a favorable outcome. Unfortunately, the prosecutor was very strict on jail time and the Judge was renowned for being rough on speeders. Therefore, we continued the case once more and prepared for a potential trial. Mary worked with me closely to ensure I was prepared in the event I needed to take the stand during the trial. She went over the Trooper's video, my dashcam, and other relevant evidence to build the case and prepare me for the multitude of outcomes that could happen. I felt very comfortable because she was very well-versed in how the proceedings would go and what our options would be at that stage. Finally, the day of the last court date arrived. Like before, I spoke beforehand with Mary and she indicated that the prosecutor was the same but the Judge was one of the more lenient judges. We began prepping for the fact we'd have to go to trial and present our (prepared) case. However, through the power of her professional wording and influence, she was able to convince the prosecutor to agree to reduce the charge of RD to simple speeding and thereby no jail time. When this agreement was presented in front of the Judge, Mary made a strong case on my behalf. Ultimately, the Judge agreed and my charge went from an RD misdemeanor to a speeding infraction. I'm not sure exactly how she does it, but her expertise and finesse are unmatched in this industry. I sincerely doubt that any other lawyer could've achieved the results she was able to. I hope to never have to call on Mary again but it's good to know that if needed, she will go to bat for me. Thank you, Mary!