Mary Margret Nerino

Mary Margret Nerino

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney

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Biography

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 12 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2013

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Mary Margret Nerino's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

127 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Albert | March 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

I’m grateful

Mrs. Nerino helped me with my dui case. She was so on point with everything , well prepared and so understanding. She helped me get the outcome I was looking for and always showed compassion. I would 100 percent recommend her as anyone’s lawyer I’m sure she will be of great assistance and help as she... was to me. I am grateful she was on my side. Truly a wonderful human being.

Posted by King | July 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Felony charge dismissed

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!

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The Solution you are looking for

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.

Posted by Jacquelyn | February 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Mary Nerino is the best attorney I've ever hired.

Mary Nerino is the best lawyer I have ever hired. Mary will fix any issues you have. I could have lost my license for 12 months and lost my job. Mary was supportive when I didn't want to accept the DA's deal and she got my case dismissed.

Posted by Juan | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Beyond thankful!

Mary will surely do EVERYTHING (I can’t stress this enough), to make sure you have the best outcome for your case. She was able to suppress my arrest, and get my charges dropped for my second DWI. I am definitely glad I paid what I paid for the service I got in return. She is extremely helpful in all... ways, and guided me through my whole pretrial and trial for my case. Definitely recommend here as your defense attorney!

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Mary Margret Nerino's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexander Conn

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

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"Mary is a zealous and compassionate advocate for her clients. She is an extremely talented criminal defense attorney and I highly recommend her."

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Seth Obed

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

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"With courtroom savvy and a relentless work ethic, Ms. Nerino is a zealous advocate for her clients' rights; I highly recommend her services to any potential clients."

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Jonathan Katz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is a very knowledgable and capable lawyer. I have trusted her to bounce ideas about some challenging issues I have had in my cases. Her easygoing personality is an asset for the challenge of advocating for criminal defendants."

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Hasina Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

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"Amazing attorney! Stellar advocate!"

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Jean Humbrecht

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

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"I highly endorse Ms. Nerino. She is extremely knowledgeable, well-prepared, and fights hard for her clients. Her ability to spot complex legal issue is commendable. Her clients are well-served by her representation."

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Farral Haber

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. Mary is a knowledgeable lawyer and a pleasure to work with."

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Jason Kalafat

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is a smart attorney with a great eye for spotting legal issues. As a colleague, I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Soldan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is great to work with, and I definitely endorse her. She is intelligent in the courtroom and she cares deeply about defending her clients."

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Kush Arora

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Nerino. Mary is a passionate and intelligent attorney who is great to work with."

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David Benowitz

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is a talented lawyer with great experience in the court room. She is a pleasure to work with, and I endorse this attorney."

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Karin Porter

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is an intelligent attorney with a passion for the practice of law, and she is comfortable in the court room. As a colleague, I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Owen

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary has been a friend and colleague of mine for many years and has consistently impressed me with her passion, professionalism, and skill. Mary is a tireless advocate for justice for her clients and would be an asset on any team or project. She has my highest possible recommendation."

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Michael Ouziel

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Other

"I have known Mary for years and cannot endorse her strongly enough. Mary is articulate, sharp, and genuine but, above all else, she is very passionate about her work and achieving positive results for her clients."

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Alexander Lange

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Nerino is a constant presence in the Northern Virginia courthouses. Not only would I recommend her to potential clients, I frequently ask her for advice on my own cases."

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Lysandra Pachuta

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mary is a dedicated and zealous advocate for her clients. She gets great results for her clients through skilled negotiations and impressive trial skills. She is an extremely valuable member of our team."

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Jonathan Sheldon

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Nerino is as smart and prepared as any lawyer I've seen in court."

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Anthony Nourse

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ian Whittle

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Ouziel

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Benjamin Owen

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Alexander Conn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alexander Lange

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2015

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Calhoun-Bond University Service Award, Dean Nora Demleitner, Washington and Lee University School of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Defense Attorney Mary Nerino

2014 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Henson Pachuta Kammerman PLLC

2013 - 2014

Fellow, City of Alexandria Office of the Public Defender

2012 - 2013

Student Attorney, Criminal Justice Clinic, Washington and Lee University School of Law

2012 - 2012

Fellow, Virginia Legal Aid Society

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, Executive Office For Immigration Review, York, Pennsylvania Immigration Court

Associations

2015 - Present

Arlington Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2010 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta

Member

2012 - 2013

American Bar Association

Liaison to the Immigration Committee

2011 - 2012

Phi Alpha Delta

Vice Justice, Staples Chapter

Education

2013

Washington and Lee University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

The Pennsylvania State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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