Silver Spring, Maryland Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Law Firm

Law Offices of Gary H. Gerstenfield, P.C.

8720 Georgia Avenue
Suite 301
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
USA

(301) 589-9500

(301) 589-3100

www.gerstenfield.com

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The Law Offices of Gary H. Gerstenfield, P.C., based in Silver Spring, Maryland, offers criminal defense, DWI/DUI defense, personal injury, and sex crimes representation services to individuals in Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, and throughout the state of Maryland.

Our firm has successfully defended hundreds of individuals like you over the past 20 years.

Attorney Gary Gerstenfield is a well-known and respected criminal defense lawyer who is highly sought after for his effective trial skills and advocacy. He and Attorney Rebecca Cosca are zealous trial lawyers who focus their practice on representing individuals who have been charged with crimes, traffic violations, and military criminal violations. They also help individuals and families whose lives have been disrupted by serious injury to obtain just compensation and payment for their damages.

Mr. Gerstenfield believes strongly in the letter and spirit of our great constitution, which protects our unique rights and liberties. Cases range from charges of misdemeanor assault to murder, and through the thousands of cases Mr. Gerstenfield has handled, each case is fought with steadfast determination and solemn respect for the client.

Languages: Spanish; English.

Areas of Law

Additional Areas of Law: Underage Drinking; Driving Suspended; Misdemeanors; Military Crimes; Disorderly Conduct; Extortion; False Statements; Harassment; Kidnapping; Trespassing; Violent Crimes; Hit and Run; Vehicular Manslaughter; Diving Accidents; Drunk Driving Accidents; Farm Accidents; Head Trauma; Negligent Security; Semi-truck Accidents; Swimming Pool Accidents; Tractor Trailer Accidents; Trip and Fall; Underinsured Motorist.

Areas of Law Description

The Law Offices of Gary H. Gerstenfield, P.C. represents individuals throughout the state of Maryland in the following legal areas:

- Criminal Defense

The Law Offices of Gary H. Gerstenfield, P.C. handles all types of criminal cases, both state and federal, from minor infractions and misdemeanors to the most serious felony charges. We also represent those charged with military crimes. We take the United States Constitution very seriously. It gives you exceptional rights and freedoms. But we know the Constitution is only as strong as those who work to protect those rights and liberties. That’s why at the Law Offices of Gary H. Gerstenfield, P.C., we vigorously represent each and every client and it shows in our excellent trial record.

- Drug Crimes

The stakes for possession charges of other drugs are much higher. In some cases, one single gram can make a difference between fines from $25,000 to $50,000, and a prison sentence from 4 to 25 years. Defense Attorney Gary H. Gerstenfield has over 20 years of experience in dealing with drug-related charges. He is known for winning cases by focusing upon details that other attorneys simply disregard. Considering the life-long consequences a drug crime conviction can have, don't settle for anything less than the best.

- DWI/DUI Defense

Once arrested for a DUI or DWI, you have 10 days to request a Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration hearing. Without an experienced lawyer, you will be treated as a common criminal, and will be subjected to all of the harsh penalties with no chance of walking away from your mistake. Given our reputation for being "heavy-hitting" trial lawyers, most local prosecutors will not proceed to trial against us unless the evidence against our client is very strong. We have been very successful in convincing prosecutors to drop DUI cases, or to offer a plea bargain that requires no jail time what so ever.

- Expungements

Expungement is a process in which your criminal records are removed from public access. However, it is very important to emphasize that in Maryland you cannot expunge all of your criminal records from all places which are accessible to public inspection. For over 20 years, we have successfully been providing help and assistance in numerous cases of expungement procedures. Regardless of the institution where your records are still available to the public such as police, court or MVA, you can rest assured that they will be expunged in a complete compliance to the law and to the maximum level of your personal expectations.

- Sex Crimes

Under our system of laws, a person is innocent until proven guilty. But, when a person stands accused of child sex abuse, sadly the rule has become, "guilty until proven innocent". But, when a person stands accused of child sex abuse, sadly the rule has become, "guilty until proven innocent". We understand the stigma associated with sexual charges. There are few areas of criminal law in which there are so many wrongfully convicted people. In addition to facing strong criminal sentences, sex crime charges can destroy reputations, affect personal relationships and harm job prospects. With new stiffer laws and registration requirements, sex crime convictions can limit your ability to find housing.

- Serious Traffic Offenses

If you have been charged with a serious traffic offense, such as hit and run or vehicular manslaughter, you need serious legal assistance to protect your rights. The Law Offices of Gary H. Gerstenfield, P.C. will defend you every step of the way.

- Personal Injury

The Law Offices of Gary H. Gerstenfield, P.C. represents people who have been seriously injured in car accidents or otherwise as a result of someone else’s negligence or carelessness. The firm also represents the families of people killed through another’s fault. The Law Offices of Gary H. Gerstenfield, P.C. can help. We represent individuals who have been severely injured, and the families of those killed, by the negligence or recklessness of others.