Mary Margret Nerino

Ms. Nerino represented me in a case regarding reckless driving. I learned of this firm from local friend, as I reside out of State. Ms. Nerino handled my case and got the ticket thrown out and the case was dismissed. She was very hands on and remained in contact with me throughout the entire c...ase and she even gave me her cell phone number. I was very pleased with her.

I was pulled over for speeding at a spot where the speed limit had just dropped, putting me at a speed above the limit where I could be (and was) charged with reckless driving. I was planning to represent myself in court and hope for a lesser charge, but then heard that in Fairfax County the prosecut...or won’t work with you without representation and that the judge won’t (or can’t) reduce the charge during trial. So about two weeks before my court date I hired Mary Nerino of Price Benowitz to represent me, and was glad that I did. Before the court date, Mary talked me through what I could expect. And it all went as she said that it would. I signed a Waiver of Appearance so that she could represent me on the day without me being present. The morning of the court date is when the prosecutor and judge are assigned and is the first opportunity for the defense attorney to speak to the officer, view the evidence, and speak to the assigned prosecutor about a possible reduction of the charge. At that point, Mary called me to present options. She got me a reduced charge (failure to obey a traffic sign) with a lesser fine and points, but she said she could also request a continuance and we could try again for a no point charge. I chose to take the deal. Mary was professional and responsive throughout the whole process. She listened to what I had to say, answered my questions, provided me with expert legal advice, and ultimately got me the result I wanted. I recommend her highly.

I cannot thank Mary enough. Mary took on my case last minute and the first time we spoke was a few days before court. She even charged me reasonably - which was extremely generous seeing as it was on short notice. She was realistic, honest, and empathetic. Mary really knew what she was talking about ...when it came to steps to preparing and outcomes from specific judges and prosecutors had we tried the case with them. I was charged with reckless driving going an extremely high speed and Mary was able to have my charge dropped from reckless to improper control / driving. When we first went to court I was not fully prepared, but after continuing the case I was able to gather all the paperwork and community service Mary suggested, which ultimately helped me. She never sugar-coated anything and was prompt in her response time. She listened to my and my mother's concerns, despite how many times questions were repeated, and answered honestly. This was my first traffic offense and I was honestly a nervous wreck. Mary remained calm and spoke to me in a way that calmed me down. I would most definitely use Mary again - though I hope I will never need to! Definitely recommended by me and my family.

I would like to share my story I was going over 85 mph on HOV and a cop was standing with a speeding gun and few minutes later pulled me over I was shocked that I had been charged for reckless driving I was so frustrated and stressed out then i got information of Mary from Avvo. Thanks to Mary for... sorting this out even I don't have to go court and she got the reckless driving reduced to speeding ticket and relieved me from this mess. I strongly refer Mary Nerino to anyone who is in the same situation.