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Monica Guilarte

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Licensed for 9 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Car Accident

Language

English

About

The Law Office of Monica Guilarte LLC strives to achieve results that exceed client expectations through *being accessible, responsive and efficient *making client’s needs a priority through aggressive and vigilant representation in a cost-effective manner *providing an open, honest and sincere environment *recognizing that every client is unique and requires special care to tailor to their needs.  Monica M. Guilarte was born on August 2, 1985. Monica’s father and grandparents were immigrants from Cuba and came to the United States in 1967 for a new beginning. They arrived knowing minimal to no English, and were only permitted to bring with them the clothes on their backs. Monica grew up hearing many stories from her grandparents of their struggles trying to survive in a foreign country. These stories heard at a very young age instilled in her qualities of determination, strength, and drive; qualities which would foster Monica to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer.Monica is a native to the Columbia area, and attended high school at River Hill High. It was during her high school years when Monica knew she wanted to pursue a career as a lawyer. She was always the “hard-head” of the family, arguing to the end of every discussion with her parents and siblings.Upon graduating from River Hill High School, Monica continued her education and attended University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. She pursued a degree in Criminology. Monica was on the Dean’s List and inducted into the Golden Key International Honor Society. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts and as an official Florida Gator!Unsure if she was ready to immediately start law school, Monica moved back to Maryland in May 2007 to look for employment. In August of 2007, Monica was hired as a receptionist at Shapiro & Mack. While working as a receptionist and becoming engaged in the day to day activities of a lawyer, Monica knew for sure her high school goal of becoming a lawyer was what she wanted. Monica’s first step toward her dream was being accepted to the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2008. While working at Shapiro & Mack full time, Monica attended night classes at University of Baltimore. As she excelled in her academics at the Law School, Monica also worked her way up the ladder at Shapiro & Mack. Her passion and drive were paramount in her move from receptionist, to legal assistant, to paralegal at Shapiro & Mack.As a paralegal, Monica worked closely alongside the attorneys at Shapiro & Mack in the firm’s primary practice areas of criminal defense, personal injury, and collections. Monica assisted the Shapiro & Mack attorneys on a number of cases, including but not limited to, being a part of the trial team that prevailed with dismissals on the only First Degree Murder case dismissed by the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office in this century.In an effort to graduate early from Law School, Monica took summer classes each semester. Through many sacrifices and hard work, Monica graduated a semester early from University of Baltimore School of Law in December 2011. Her first attempt at the Maryland Bar exam was in February 2011. Monica was one of the 65% who passed the exam that year. Her dream was finally a reality.Prior to starting her own firm, Monica worked as an associate attorney at Shapiro & Mack. During that time, she was the lead attorney handling the Collections Department. Monica also gained experience by handling personal injury cases, criminal and traffic matters, numerous motor vehicle administration hearings, and protective/peace order hearings.On January 28, 2015, Monica made the decision to start her own firm and opened the Law Office of Monica Guilarte, LLC. 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Car Accident

Personal Injury

DUI and DWI

Speeding and traffic ticket

Language

English

Contact

Law Office of Monica Guilarte LLC647-A Main StreetLaurel, MD, 20707

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
December 3, 2018

Monica Guilarte is incredibly knowledgeable and professional. She was always very responsive, easy to work with and she kept me updated every step of the way. I will recommend her again and again.

Ty
March 8, 2018

When I consulted with Ms. Guilarte she told me she could get my trail date pushed up sooner. & when I hired her she did just that & got It pushed up 3 weeks sooner. Got the case dismissed & expunged off my record along with some other cases from my past. I highly recommend her and will not be calling anyone else but her in the future.

Brian
December 22, 2017

I had a very complex matter regarding my drivers license and the MVA due to legal circumstances . After consulting several local “big time” firms they all said the same thing- “you won’t be able to drive..it’s not going to happen...get used to Uber..etc” I approached Monica and never hesitated in her optimism to get the job done and navigate the brutal MVA hearing/rules process. When everyone else said “no” Monica said “yes” and now I am back on the road moving forward with my life. And on top of everything Monica didn’t charge me what the “big guys” were trying to charge for services. I am truly thankful

Rebecca
March 29, 2017

I hired Ms. Guilarte to collect on a judgment after the defendant failed to pay. She responded immediately to my email, and we conducted all correspondence over email (my preferred method). She was always quick to respond and kept me updated on the process. However, she didn't have to do this much, because she got the defendant to pay VERY quickly! I really appreciated her professionalism, the ease of working with her, and how great she clearly is at her job. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again for any other legal needs.

Jessica
March 20, 2017

Monica is a spectacular lawyer. I was in an auto accident (as a passenger) on 6/30/2016 but did not reach out to any lawyers because I assumed I could do it all myself at the time. I contacted Monica for a few questions, which she gladly answered and after a couple weeks or so of not getting the response I needed from the insurance company, I reached back out to Monica to retain her as my lawyer. Within 24 hours of hiring Monica, she was able to get me the answers I needed as well as an estimate from the insurance company. She kept me updated with every detail from reaching out to the doctors offices, collecting payments, & making sure the insurance companies were doing what they were supposed to. I trusted Monica to stay on top of everything so waiting for the insurance company to finally cut the check was worth the wait! I highly suggest Monica if you ever get into an auto accident. There are many lawyers to choose from, but from my personal experience, if you want someone you can trust and depend on, I recommend her!

Jamal
January 29, 2017

I was very skeptical about dealing with lawyers and accident cases prior to my recent accident. I was in an automobile accident and began experiecing back stiffness not too long after. Monica had been reccomended to me by a friend, so I gave her a call and we discussed what happend and if we should move foward. Long story short the other Insurance company didnt think I deserved any compensation for my injury, and was trying to claim I injured myself at work after my accident. Through out the whole case Monica was very heplful and communicated with me all the way to the end. I was always in the loop on what was going on with the case which was a huge plus because I moved out of state during the whole process. The case eventually went to court and thanks to Monica we ended up winning and rightfully so. Mrs. Guilarte is extremely good at what she does, very trustworthy, and made sure she did everything she could to help me iny case. I would highly recommend her and she was a pleasure to work with.

Letisha
September 15, 2016

Ms. Guilarte took our case even after we had been told by another law firm that it wasn't worth pursuing and that there wasn't a chance of us getting anything from it. Ms. Guilarte not only took our case but advocated for us every step of the way and helped us receive what we rightfully deserved. Ms. Guilarte was professional and kept us up to date, via email and calls at every turn. She knows what she's doing and explains it to you in ways you can understand. We are beyond grateful for her dedication and hard work. For taking what other seemed impossible and making it possible.

Marcus
July 2, 2016

Monica was terrific, professional and highly efficient at resolving my car accident case. I found her communication with this matter to be outstanding and meticulously thorough! I would definitely recommend her services to anyone in need of high quality legal assistance.

Kippy Day
February 11, 2016

Ms. Guilarte is a qualified, competent attorney who continuously works on your behalf! Working with Ms. Guilarte was a breath of fresh air, she not only listened to me; Ms. Guilarte went the extra mile to make sure as a client I was represented to the best of her ability and with the highest integrity and professionalism. If you need to get the job done with superior results, one attorney comes to mind…Ms. Guilarte, without a doubt!!! I turned to her for a referral and Ms. Guilarte said…I can do that….and she did it without hesitation, she got the job done…quickly! If you need an attorney don’t look any further, Ms. Guilarte is someone you need on your team!!!

anonymous
January 30, 2016

Monica has been available for advice for legal issues whenever I communicate . While not needing a lawyer I know who to recommend and who I will use in the event . Very professional but adaptable to all . Makes me confident . She always advised a friend on a court case with great information to prepare before charges were presented !

anonymous
December 3, 2018

Monica Guilarte is incredibly knowledgeable and professional. She was always very responsive, easy to work with and she kept me updated every step of the way. I will recommend her again and again.

Ty
March 8, 2018

When I consulted with Ms. Guilarte she told me she could get my trail date pushed up sooner. & when I hired her she did just that & got It pushed up 3 weeks sooner. Got the case dismissed & expunged off my record along with some other cases from my past. I highly recommend her and will not be calling anyone else but her in the future.

Brian
December 22, 2017

I had a very complex matter regarding my drivers license and the MVA due to legal circumstances . After consulting several local “big time” firms they all said the same thing- “you won’t be able to drive..it’s not going to happen...get used to Uber..etc” I approached Monica and never hesitated in her optimism to get the job done and navigate the brutal MVA hearing/rules process. When everyone else said “no” Monica said “yes” and now I am back on the road moving forward with my life. And on top of everything Monica didn’t charge me what the “big guys” were trying to charge for services. I am truly thankful

Rebecca
March 29, 2017

I hired Ms. Guilarte to collect on a judgment after the defendant failed to pay. She responded immediately to my email, and we conducted all correspondence over email (my preferred method). She was always quick to respond and kept me updated on the process. However, she didn't have to do this much, because she got the defendant to pay VERY quickly! I really appreciated her professionalism, the ease of working with her, and how great she clearly is at her job. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again for any other legal needs.

Jessica
March 20, 2017

Monica is a spectacular lawyer. I was in an auto accident (as a passenger) on 6/30/2016 but did not reach out to any lawyers because I assumed I could do it all myself at the time. I contacted Monica for a few questions, which she gladly answered and after a couple weeks or so of not getting the response I needed from the insurance company, I reached back out to Monica to retain her as my lawyer. Within 24 hours of hiring Monica, she was able to get me the answers I needed as well as an estimate from the insurance company. She kept me updated with every detail from reaching out to the doctors offices, collecting payments, & making sure the insurance companies were doing what they were supposed to. I trusted Monica to stay on top of everything so waiting for the insurance company to finally cut the check was worth the wait! I highly suggest Monica if you ever get into an auto accident. There are many lawyers to choose from, but from my personal experience, if you want someone you can trust and depend on, I recommend her!

Jamal
January 29, 2017

I was very skeptical about dealing with lawyers and accident cases prior to my recent accident. I was in an automobile accident and began experiecing back stiffness not too long after. Monica had been reccomended to me by a friend, so I gave her a call and we discussed what happend and if we should move foward. Long story short the other Insurance company didnt think I deserved any compensation for my injury, and was trying to claim I injured myself at work after my accident. Through out the whole case Monica was very heplful and communicated with me all the way to the end. I was always in the loop on what was going on with the case which was a huge plus because I moved out of state during the whole process. The case eventually went to court and thanks to Monica we ended up winning and rightfully so. Mrs. Guilarte is extremely good at what she does, very trustworthy, and made sure she did everything she could to help me iny case. I would highly recommend her and she was a pleasure to work with.

Letisha
September 15, 2016

Ms. Guilarte took our case even after we had been told by another law firm that it wasn't worth pursuing and that there wasn't a chance of us getting anything from it. Ms. Guilarte not only took our case but advocated for us every step of the way and helped us receive what we rightfully deserved. Ms. Guilarte was professional and kept us up to date, via email and calls at every turn. She knows what she's doing and explains it to you in ways you can understand. We are beyond grateful for her dedication and hard work. For taking what other seemed impossible and making it possible.

Marcus
July 2, 2016

Monica was terrific, professional and highly efficient at resolving my car accident case. I found her communication with this matter to be outstanding and meticulously thorough! I would definitely recommend her services to anyone in need of high quality legal assistance.

Kippy Day
February 11, 2016

Ms. Guilarte is a qualified, competent attorney who continuously works on your behalf! Working with Ms. Guilarte was a breath of fresh air, she not only listened to me; Ms. Guilarte went the extra mile to make sure as a client I was represented to the best of her ability and with the highest integrity and professionalism. If you need to get the job done with superior results, one attorney comes to mind…Ms. Guilarte, without a doubt!!! I turned to her for a referral and Ms. Guilarte said…I can do that….and she did it without hesitation, she got the job done…quickly! If you need an attorney don’t look any further, Ms. Guilarte is someone you need on your team!!!

anonymous
January 30, 2016

Monica has been available for advice for legal issues whenever I communicate . While not needing a lawyer I know who to recommend and who I will use in the event . Very professional but adaptable to all . Makes me confident . She always advised a friend on a court case with great information to prepare before charges were presented !

anonymous
December 3, 2018

Monica Guilarte is incredibly knowledgeable and professional. She was always very responsive, easy to work with and she kept me updated every step of the way. I will recommend her again and again.

Ty
March 8, 2018

When I consulted with Ms. Guilarte she told me she could get my trail date pushed up sooner. & when I hired her she did just that & got It pushed up 3 weeks sooner. Got the case dismissed & expunged off my record along with some other cases from my past. I highly recommend her and will not be calling anyone else but her in the future.

Brian
December 22, 2017

I had a very complex matter regarding my drivers license and the MVA due to legal circumstances . After consulting several local “big time” firms they all said the same thing- “you won’t be able to drive..it’s not going to happen...get used to Uber..etc” I approached Monica and never hesitated in her optimism to get the job done and navigate the brutal MVA hearing/rules process. When everyone else said “no” Monica said “yes” and now I am back on the road moving forward with my life. And on top of everything Monica didn’t charge me what the “big guys” were trying to charge for services. I am truly thankful

Rebecca
March 29, 2017

I hired Ms. Guilarte to collect on a judgment after the defendant failed to pay. She responded immediately to my email, and we conducted all correspondence over email (my preferred method). She was always quick to respond and kept me updated on the process. However, she didn't have to do this much, because she got the defendant to pay VERY quickly! I really appreciated her professionalism, the ease of working with her, and how great she clearly is at her job. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again for any other legal needs.

Jessica
March 20, 2017

Monica is a spectacular lawyer. I was in an auto accident (as a passenger) on 6/30/2016 but did not reach out to any lawyers because I assumed I could do it all myself at the time. I contacted Monica for a few questions, which she gladly answered and after a couple weeks or so of not getting the response I needed from the insurance company, I reached back out to Monica to retain her as my lawyer. Within 24 hours of hiring Monica, she was able to get me the answers I needed as well as an estimate from the insurance company. She kept me updated with every detail from reaching out to the doctors offices, collecting payments, & making sure the insurance companies were doing what they were supposed to. I trusted Monica to stay on top of everything so waiting for the insurance company to finally cut the check was worth the wait! I highly suggest Monica if you ever get into an auto accident. There are many lawyers to choose from, but from my personal experience, if you want someone you can trust and depend on, I recommend her!

Jamal
January 29, 2017

I was very skeptical about dealing with lawyers and accident cases prior to my recent accident. I was in an automobile accident and began experiecing back stiffness not too long after. Monica had been reccomended to me by a friend, so I gave her a call and we discussed what happend and if we should move foward. Long story short the other Insurance company didnt think I deserved any compensation for my injury, and was trying to claim I injured myself at work after my accident. Through out the whole case Monica was very heplful and communicated with me all the way to the end. I was always in the loop on what was going on with the case which was a huge plus because I moved out of state during the whole process. The case eventually went to court and thanks to Monica we ended up winning and rightfully so. Mrs. Guilarte is extremely good at what she does, very trustworthy, and made sure she did everything she could to help me iny case. I would highly recommend her and she was a pleasure to work with.

Letisha
September 15, 2016

Ms. Guilarte took our case even after we had been told by another law firm that it wasn't worth pursuing and that there wasn't a chance of us getting anything from it. Ms. Guilarte not only took our case but advocated for us every step of the way and helped us receive what we rightfully deserved. Ms. Guilarte was professional and kept us up to date, via email and calls at every turn. She knows what she's doing and explains it to you in ways you can understand. We are beyond grateful for her dedication and hard work. For taking what other seemed impossible and making it possible.

Marcus
July 2, 2016

Monica was terrific, professional and highly efficient at resolving my car accident case. I found her communication with this matter to be outstanding and meticulously thorough! I would definitely recommend her services to anyone in need of high quality legal assistance.

Kippy Day
February 11, 2016

Ms. Guilarte is a qualified, competent attorney who continuously works on your behalf! Working with Ms. Guilarte was a breath of fresh air, she not only listened to me; Ms. Guilarte went the extra mile to make sure as a client I was represented to the best of her ability and with the highest integrity and professionalism. If you need to get the job done with superior results, one attorney comes to mind…Ms. Guilarte, without a doubt!!! I turned to her for a referral and Ms. Guilarte said…I can do that….and she did it without hesitation, she got the job done…quickly! If you need an attorney don’t look any further, Ms. Guilarte is someone you need on your team!!!

anonymous
January 30, 2016

Monica has been available for advice for legal issues whenever I communicate . While not needing a lawyer I know who to recommend and who I will use in the event . Very professional but adaptable to all . Makes me confident . She always advised a friend on a court case with great information to prepare before charges were presented !