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Gary Gerstenfield

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

DUI and DWI

Language

English Spanish Portuguese

About

Gary is a well-known and respected Criminal and DUI defense attorney and T.V. news commentator who is highly soughtafter for his effective trial skills and advocacy. He obtained his Juris Doctor in 1990 from the Catholic University of America, where he served as senior staff member of the prestigious Journal of Contemporary Health Law & Policy. Upon entering the bar, Mr. Gerstenfield returned to school in Boston where he obtained a certificate in DUI defense from the nationally known College of DUI Defense presented at Harvard Law School. AFFILIATIONS

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Personal Injury

DUI and DWI

White Collar Crime

Language

English Spanish Portuguese

Contact

Law Offices of Gary H. Gerstenfield8720 Georgia AveSuite 301Silverspring, MD, 20910

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Reviews

Jacob
August 26, 2021

Gary and Robert are the best. I have been a Capital Police officer for more than 15 years. After the January incident, I fell into a huge depression and git hit with a dui on Georgia Ave. funny enough 1/2 mile from Gary’office. I was placed on admn. leave and my career was very much at risk. I will not get into the details but Gary walked over to me during our first visit and held my shoulder and promised me that my job would be safe. I had consulted with 3 other excellent lawyers but Gary truly understood what I was facing. After several months, he got the charges dropped. I did a substance abuse program through work and I am now fully reinstated. I owe so much to Gary and Robert. They are so much more than my lawyers. I have been through a lot but I am better for it.

anonymous
July 27, 2021

About a month and a half ago a warrant for my husband’s arrest was executed in Maryland for a charge in Virginia. The arrest took us by surprise and he needed representation asap or else he risked spending weeks in jail for a non-violent offense. Gary stepped in immediately and was able to represent my husband at his bond hearing the very next morning. He was released that same evening. Gary was very professional and kind, and offered great legal analysis based on what he knew about the case on short notice and even though he wouldn’t be representing my husband in the VA case. His insight was invaluable. Excellent representation!

Tsedale
July 18, 2021

My family obtained Gary Gerstenfield’s council on a couple of cases and we‘ve found him to be very attentive and responsive. He patiently explained and guided us through the requisite legal processes. His expert advice and support were invaluable in assuring positive outcome. I highly recommend Gary to anyone who needs legal advice and support.

Jared
May 20, 2021

I was charged with serious sex crime allegations that would have destroyed the lives of me and my family had it not been for Gary and Robert. The state prosecutor and detectives were extremely confident in doing very much that, until Gary tore the evidence in half during cross examination. He humiliated the police detective on the stand and made the prosecutor out to be a fool - he and Robert submitted a motion for judgement of acquittal and the judge agreed. Seeing the prosecutor look like she just pooped her pants almost made this nightmare all worth it. Gary truly goes to war for you unlike any of the other attorneys I considered. He saved my reputation.

Marthew
March 18, 2021

“Brady violation” Gary and Robert explained it to me and I understand it now. I was charged with my 3rd dui and unfortunately it was bad. (I finished my 28 day Inpatient program Robert found for me an old client of Gary, Marc has been my AA sponsor for many months!) Anyway, Gary got discovery from the district attorney and it said there was video. Gary requested the video which never came. They sent a letter to the judge telling him to order the video. On the court date the judge rescheduled my case but told the district attorney they had to give my lawyers the video. So, yesterday we had our court date and the district attorney said there was no video. So Brady violation means that the district attorney has to turn over anything that shows my innocence. I remember that the the other driver came into my lane. And Gary told the judge that the video existed but that the district attorney saying he couldn’t find it wasn’t good enough because Gary didn’t have the opportunity to try and track the video down himself. The police report said there was video. It was just lost. Gary has had this happen before and was able to get it before. The judge said that the district attorney couldn’t use any evidence that the video would show. I had my trial and Gary kept objecting. I won when the district attorney finished her case. Anyway, I thank Gary, Robert

Matthew
August 22, 2020

Gary and Robert explained it to me and I understand it now. I was charged with my 3rd dui and unfortunately it was bad. (I finished my 28 day Inpatient program Robert found for me and Gary’s old client Marc has been my AA sponsor for 4 months!) Anyway, Gary got discovery from the district attorney and it said there was video. Gary requested the video which never came. They sent a letter to the judge telling him to order the video. On the court date the judge rescheduled my case but told the district attorney they had to give my lawyers the video. So, yesterday we had our court date and the district attorney said there was no video. So Brady violation means that the district attorney has to turn over anything that shows my innocence. I remember that the the other driver came into my lane. And Gary told the judge that the video existed but that the district attorney saying he couldn’t find it wasn’t good enough because Gary didn’t have the opportunity to try and track the video down himself. The police report said there was video. It was just lost. Gary has had this happen before and was able to get it before. The judge said that the district attorney couldn’t use any evidence that the video would show. I had my trial and Gary kept objecting. I won when the district attorney finished her case. Anyway, I thank Gary, Robert and Brady.

Devin
August 21, 2020

Great experience overall choosing Gary H Gerstenfield as my attorney. He is very knowledgeable of the law. I had 8 charges against me with a very thorough and detailed report from the officer who was at the scene. The prosecutors had a perfect case against me. However, with Gary's experience, time researching my case and passion for his job, I was acquitted of all charges! If you find yourself in a situation where you need a lawyer I highly recommend Gary. He kept me informed and calm throughout the entire case.

Marcos
December 26, 2019

I am very happy with the quality of work I received from Gary and Robert. I did a lot of research and liked what I found about Gary & Robert. My situation was very serious as a was facing false sex charges. They understood my situation, I have a great job and never been in trouble for anything. The charges against me were untrue. Throughout my case, I knew I had a team fighting with me. My experiences was so much better than I expected. I was always kept up to date with what was happening and everything went exactly as they told me. Thea important thing is that I can now have my record expunged and move on with my life. They did exactly what they promised they would do and I am very grateful.

George
September 12, 2019

Gary & Robert fought a false allegation made against me. They always believed in me right from the start. The thing is that people think you're guilty. I quickly found out who my real friends are. But, Gary and Robert never doubted me and they went to work. I won't go into the details but if you need lawyers who know how to defend against false allegations, they truly are on your side.

Jon
May 12, 2019

사업주로서 미지급금에 미칠 수있는 부정적인 영향에 대해 우려했습니다. Gerstenfield 씨는 처음부터 끝까지 매우 솔직하고 전문적이었습니다. 그는 급한 감각으로 일하면서 즉시 내 질문에 답했습니다. Gerstenfield 씨는 제 경우에 부여 된 지속성을 얻을 수있었습니다. 그는 부지런히 2 명의 주 검사를 처리했으며 법정에 출두하기 전에 사건을 처리 할 수있었습니다. 나는 Gerstenfield 씨가 나를 위해 최선의 결과를 얻기 위해 모든 것을 할 것이라고 확신했으며 실제로 성공했습니다.

Jacob
August 26, 2021

Gary and Robert are the best. I have been a Capital Police officer for more than 15 years. After the January incident, I fell into a huge depression and git hit with a dui on Georgia Ave. funny enough 1/2 mile from Gary’office. I was placed on admn. leave and my career was very much at risk. I will not get into the details but Gary walked over to me during our first visit and held my shoulder and promised me that my job would be safe. I had consulted with 3 other excellent lawyers but Gary truly understood what I was facing. After several months, he got the charges dropped. I did a substance abuse program through work and I am now fully reinstated. I owe so much to Gary and Robert. They are so much more than my lawyers. I have been through a lot but I am better for it.

anonymous
July 27, 2021

About a month and a half ago a warrant for my husband’s arrest was executed in Maryland for a charge in Virginia. The arrest took us by surprise and he needed representation asap or else he risked spending weeks in jail for a non-violent offense. Gary stepped in immediately and was able to represent my husband at his bond hearing the very next morning. He was released that same evening. Gary was very professional and kind, and offered great legal analysis based on what he knew about the case on short notice and even though he wouldn’t be representing my husband in the VA case. His insight was invaluable. Excellent representation!

Tsedale
July 18, 2021

My family obtained Gary Gerstenfield’s council on a couple of cases and we‘ve found him to be very attentive and responsive. He patiently explained and guided us through the requisite legal processes. His expert advice and support were invaluable in assuring positive outcome. I highly recommend Gary to anyone who needs legal advice and support.

Jared
May 20, 2021

I was charged with serious sex crime allegations that would have destroyed the lives of me and my family had it not been for Gary and Robert. The state prosecutor and detectives were extremely confident in doing very much that, until Gary tore the evidence in half during cross examination. He humiliated the police detective on the stand and made the prosecutor out to be a fool - he and Robert submitted a motion for judgement of acquittal and the judge agreed. Seeing the prosecutor look like she just pooped her pants almost made this nightmare all worth it. Gary truly goes to war for you unlike any of the other attorneys I considered. He saved my reputation.

Marthew
March 18, 2021

“Brady violation” Gary and Robert explained it to me and I understand it now. I was charged with my 3rd dui and unfortunately it was bad. (I finished my 28 day Inpatient program Robert found for me an old client of Gary, Marc has been my AA sponsor for many months!) Anyway, Gary got discovery from the district attorney and it said there was video. Gary requested the video which never came. They sent a letter to the judge telling him to order the video. On the court date the judge rescheduled my case but told the district attorney they had to give my lawyers the video. So, yesterday we had our court date and the district attorney said there was no video. So Brady violation means that the district attorney has to turn over anything that shows my innocence. I remember that the the other driver came into my lane. And Gary told the judge that the video existed but that the district attorney saying he couldn’t find it wasn’t good enough because Gary didn’t have the opportunity to try and track the video down himself. The police report said there was video. It was just lost. Gary has had this happen before and was able to get it before. The judge said that the district attorney couldn’t use any evidence that the video would show. I had my trial and Gary kept objecting. I won when the district attorney finished her case. Anyway, I thank Gary, Robert

Matthew
August 22, 2020

Gary and Robert explained it to me and I understand it now. I was charged with my 3rd dui and unfortunately it was bad. (I finished my 28 day Inpatient program Robert found for me and Gary’s old client Marc has been my AA sponsor for 4 months!) Anyway, Gary got discovery from the district attorney and it said there was video. Gary requested the video which never came. They sent a letter to the judge telling him to order the video. On the court date the judge rescheduled my case but told the district attorney they had to give my lawyers the video. So, yesterday we had our court date and the district attorney said there was no video. So Brady violation means that the district attorney has to turn over anything that shows my innocence. I remember that the the other driver came into my lane. And Gary told the judge that the video existed but that the district attorney saying he couldn’t find it wasn’t good enough because Gary didn’t have the opportunity to try and track the video down himself. The police report said there was video. It was just lost. Gary has had this happen before and was able to get it before. The judge said that the district attorney couldn’t use any evidence that the video would show. I had my trial and Gary kept objecting. I won when the district attorney finished her case. Anyway, I thank Gary, Robert and Brady.

Devin
August 21, 2020

Great experience overall choosing Gary H Gerstenfield as my attorney. He is very knowledgeable of the law. I had 8 charges against me with a very thorough and detailed report from the officer who was at the scene. The prosecutors had a perfect case against me. However, with Gary's experience, time researching my case and passion for his job, I was acquitted of all charges! If you find yourself in a situation where you need a lawyer I highly recommend Gary. He kept me informed and calm throughout the entire case.

Marcos
December 26, 2019

I am very happy with the quality of work I received from Gary and Robert. I did a lot of research and liked what I found about Gary & Robert. My situation was very serious as a was facing false sex charges. They understood my situation, I have a great job and never been in trouble for anything. The charges against me were untrue. Throughout my case, I knew I had a team fighting with me. My experiences was so much better than I expected. I was always kept up to date with what was happening and everything went exactly as they told me. Thea important thing is that I can now have my record expunged and move on with my life. They did exactly what they promised they would do and I am very grateful.

George
September 12, 2019

Gary & Robert fought a false allegation made against me. They always believed in me right from the start. The thing is that people think you're guilty. I quickly found out who my real friends are. But, Gary and Robert never doubted me and they went to work. I won't go into the details but if you need lawyers who know how to defend against false allegations, they truly are on your side.

Jon
May 12, 2019

사업주로서 미지급금에 미칠 수있는 부정적인 영향에 대해 우려했습니다. Gerstenfield 씨는 처음부터 끝까지 매우 솔직하고 전문적이었습니다. 그는 급한 감각으로 일하면서 즉시 내 질문에 답했습니다. Gerstenfield 씨는 제 경우에 부여 된 지속성을 얻을 수있었습니다. 그는 부지런히 2 명의 주 검사를 처리했으며 법정에 출두하기 전에 사건을 처리 할 수있었습니다. 나는 Gerstenfield 씨가 나를 위해 최선의 결과를 얻기 위해 모든 것을 할 것이라고 확신했으며 실제로 성공했습니다.

Jacob
August 26, 2021

Gary and Robert are the best. I have been a Capital Police officer for more than 15 years. After the January incident, I fell into a huge depression and git hit with a dui on Georgia Ave. funny enough 1/2 mile from Gary’office. I was placed on admn. leave and my career was very much at risk. I will not get into the details but Gary walked over to me during our first visit and held my shoulder and promised me that my job would be safe. I had consulted with 3 other excellent lawyers but Gary truly understood what I was facing. After several months, he got the charges dropped. I did a substance abuse program through work and I am now fully reinstated. I owe so much to Gary and Robert. They are so much more than my lawyers. I have been through a lot but I am better for it.

anonymous
July 27, 2021

About a month and a half ago a warrant for my husband’s arrest was executed in Maryland for a charge in Virginia. The arrest took us by surprise and he needed representation asap or else he risked spending weeks in jail for a non-violent offense. Gary stepped in immediately and was able to represent my husband at his bond hearing the very next morning. He was released that same evening. Gary was very professional and kind, and offered great legal analysis based on what he knew about the case on short notice and even though he wouldn’t be representing my husband in the VA case. His insight was invaluable. Excellent representation!

Tsedale
July 18, 2021

My family obtained Gary Gerstenfield’s council on a couple of cases and we‘ve found him to be very attentive and responsive. He patiently explained and guided us through the requisite legal processes. His expert advice and support were invaluable in assuring positive outcome. I highly recommend Gary to anyone who needs legal advice and support.

Jared
May 20, 2021

I was charged with serious sex crime allegations that would have destroyed the lives of me and my family had it not been for Gary and Robert. The state prosecutor and detectives were extremely confident in doing very much that, until Gary tore the evidence in half during cross examination. He humiliated the police detective on the stand and made the prosecutor out to be a fool - he and Robert submitted a motion for judgement of acquittal and the judge agreed. Seeing the prosecutor look like she just pooped her pants almost made this nightmare all worth it. Gary truly goes to war for you unlike any of the other attorneys I considered. He saved my reputation.

Marthew
March 18, 2021

“Brady violation” Gary and Robert explained it to me and I understand it now. I was charged with my 3rd dui and unfortunately it was bad. (I finished my 28 day Inpatient program Robert found for me an old client of Gary, Marc has been my AA sponsor for many months!) Anyway, Gary got discovery from the district attorney and it said there was video. Gary requested the video which never came. They sent a letter to the judge telling him to order the video. On the court date the judge rescheduled my case but told the district attorney they had to give my lawyers the video. So, yesterday we had our court date and the district attorney said there was no video. So Brady violation means that the district attorney has to turn over anything that shows my innocence. I remember that the the other driver came into my lane. And Gary told the judge that the video existed but that the district attorney saying he couldn’t find it wasn’t good enough because Gary didn’t have the opportunity to try and track the video down himself. The police report said there was video. It was just lost. Gary has had this happen before and was able to get it before. The judge said that the district attorney couldn’t use any evidence that the video would show. I had my trial and Gary kept objecting. I won when the district attorney finished her case. Anyway, I thank Gary, Robert

Matthew
August 22, 2020

Gary and Robert explained it to me and I understand it now. I was charged with my 3rd dui and unfortunately it was bad. (I finished my 28 day Inpatient program Robert found for me and Gary’s old client Marc has been my AA sponsor for 4 months!) Anyway, Gary got discovery from the district attorney and it said there was video. Gary requested the video which never came. They sent a letter to the judge telling him to order the video. On the court date the judge rescheduled my case but told the district attorney they had to give my lawyers the video. So, yesterday we had our court date and the district attorney said there was no video. So Brady violation means that the district attorney has to turn over anything that shows my innocence. I remember that the the other driver came into my lane. And Gary told the judge that the video existed but that the district attorney saying he couldn’t find it wasn’t good enough because Gary didn’t have the opportunity to try and track the video down himself. The police report said there was video. It was just lost. Gary has had this happen before and was able to get it before. The judge said that the district attorney couldn’t use any evidence that the video would show. I had my trial and Gary kept objecting. I won when the district attorney finished her case. Anyway, I thank Gary, Robert and Brady.

Devin
August 21, 2020

Great experience overall choosing Gary H Gerstenfield as my attorney. He is very knowledgeable of the law. I had 8 charges against me with a very thorough and detailed report from the officer who was at the scene. The prosecutors had a perfect case against me. However, with Gary's experience, time researching my case and passion for his job, I was acquitted of all charges! If you find yourself in a situation where you need a lawyer I highly recommend Gary. He kept me informed and calm throughout the entire case.

Marcos
December 26, 2019

I am very happy with the quality of work I received from Gary and Robert. I did a lot of research and liked what I found about Gary & Robert. My situation was very serious as a was facing false sex charges. They understood my situation, I have a great job and never been in trouble for anything. The charges against me were untrue. Throughout my case, I knew I had a team fighting with me. My experiences was so much better than I expected. I was always kept up to date with what was happening and everything went exactly as they told me. Thea important thing is that I can now have my record expunged and move on with my life. They did exactly what they promised they would do and I am very grateful.

George
September 12, 2019

Gary & Robert fought a false allegation made against me. They always believed in me right from the start. The thing is that people think you're guilty. I quickly found out who my real friends are. But, Gary and Robert never doubted me and they went to work. I won't go into the details but if you need lawyers who know how to defend against false allegations, they truly are on your side.

Jon
May 12, 2019

사업주로서 미지급금에 미칠 수있는 부정적인 영향에 대해 우려했습니다. Gerstenfield 씨는 처음부터 끝까지 매우 솔직하고 전문적이었습니다. 그는 급한 감각으로 일하면서 즉시 내 질문에 답했습니다. Gerstenfield 씨는 제 경우에 부여 된 지속성을 얻을 수있었습니다. 그는 부지런히 2 명의 주 검사를 처리했으며 법정에 출두하기 전에 사건을 처리 할 수있었습니다. 나는 Gerstenfield 씨가 나를 위해 최선의 결과를 얻기 위해 모든 것을 할 것이라고 확신했으며 실제로 성공했습니다.