Stephen Shepard
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Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
English
About
(410) 648-4008 Stephen P. Shepard (who prefers to simply be called “Steve”) is best described as a criminal defense attorney who simultaneously helps ease the stress and discomfort of people who are accused of crimes while serving as an aggressive and passionate champion against injustice. But at the end of the day, Steve sees himself as simply a person who is trying to make the world a better place by using a mix of his experience, skills, and knowledge.Long before founding his own criminal defense law firm in Baltimore County, Steve attended Cabrini University. There, he studied criminology and philosophy, and earned his Bachelor of Arts with honors (summa cum laude). While attending Cabrini University, Steve served as the President of the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society (Kappa Sigma Chapter) and the President of the Phi Sigma Tau International Honor Society for Philosophy (Beta Chapter). Steve’s first real-world exposure to the criminal justice system was through his active participation in the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program, where students and inmates exchanged ideas on justice and collaborated on ways to promote the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates once they were released back into society. Steve’s second real-world exposure to the criminal justice system was as an intern in the Major Crimes Unit of the District Attorney’s Office for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. As part of his internship, Steve co-authored a grant proposal for a comprehensive motor vehicle theft prevention, investigation, and prosecution program. Lastly, Steve was selected to serve as a judge for the Annual Science Olympiad Forensic Science Competition that challenged elementary school students to demonstrate their skills at analyzing a crime scene. Steve was extremely honored to have been chosen by the Science Department Chair for the position after excelling in his college-level forensic science class.Cabrini University has a motto: Do something extraordinary. And that was precisely what Steve intended to do by pursuing his law degree at the Appalachian School of Law. In law school, Steve concentrated his areas of study on advanced criminal law and procedure, criminal practice, appellate advocacy, and client interviewing and counseling. His article, “Negligent Hiring Liability: A Look at How it Affects the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Ex-Offenders,” was selected for national publication in the Spring 2011 edition of the Appalachian Journal of Law. Steve was later selected to serve as the Articles Editor on the Executive Editorial Board for the Appalachian Journal of Law in his third year of law school. But during law school summers, Steve interned with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender as a law clerk and found his true calling: Helping people in need who were dealing with difficult legal challenges. After earning his Juris Doctor with honors (magna cum laude), Steve set out to fulfill that calling.Steve began his endeavor at helping others where he first learned of his calling: The Maryland Office of the Public Defender. Steve began his career as a Volunteer Assistant Public Defender in Howard County, MD in the District Court Division. There, he primarily represented people accused of misdemeanor offenses, serious traffic offenses, DUI/DWI offenses, and violations of probation. Later, Steve transferred to the District Court Division of the Baltimore County, MD Office of the Public Defender. But Steve soon became dissatisfied with the overall acceptance of the “status quo” of the agency and decided to leave and start his own law firm premised on the simple idea of making premier representation both available and affordable to everyone.In September of 2013, The Law Office of Stephen P. Shepard, LLC was founded based on that idea and a commitment to never become comfortable with the so-called “status quo.” Since going into private practice, Steve has received numerous awards for his legal and trial advocacy skills, been involved in various organizations to further his education and contribute to the positive development of criminal law and DUI/DWI law, and maintained his commitment to providing his clients with the best representation possible in a way that is affordable to everyone. He has handled a variety of cases during his career. No challenge is too big nor too small for Steve – if someone needs legal help, he will answer the call. (410) 648-4008.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
DUI and DWI
Domestic Violence
Language
English
Contact
The Law Office of Stephen P. Shepard, LLC402 W. Pennsylvania AvenueTowson, MD, 21204-4228
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Professional, experienced, great to work with! Hired him to help my case, and he WON my case! This is the guy you want on your side!
Stephen Shepard was the light at the end of the tunnel in the darkest moments of my life. After submitting my reason for a consultation, his office got back to me within an hour and I was able to explain my situation to Stephen and quickly get an appointment. After meeting with Stephen and talking about my situation I quickly realized why his reviews were so positive. I walked into his office a nervous wreck and left feeling relieved and a lot more confident in my situation. He never mentioned a price until my problem had been fixed and rather than telling me a price he asked me what price would be able to work with my budget. He is a man of the people and works day and night trying to help people and expose corruption. He understands how police operate and will stop at nothing to ensure that his clients are treated fairly by the law, I would recommend him to anyone and have full confidence that they will have a great experience with him too.
I just really want to thank the law office of Stephen P Shepard mr. Stephen P Shepard really helped me with what was going on in my life I had some serious charges pending against me very serious charges and doing that course my father passed away and this man right here is like an angel from God very understandable very dependable A-Reliable when he say he for the people he's definitely for the people he will go against his own colleagues just to make sure Justice is really served properly and efficiently doing everything that was going on he was really there for me and my family even came to my house to something 3 in the morning to make sure I was okay when I was going through what I was going through during my hardship I really recommend Stephen P Shepard as a lawyer and not just as a lawyer as a real friend and I appreciate everything he's ever done for me if I could give him a hundred Stars I really would and just put it this way people my charges was very serious and the system really played me because I am a African American male a very easy target sad to say but he went to the Knicks and crannies of everything to get Justice and for me to get out my situation thank you man
Stephen Shepard was hired for defense of a DUI case in Baltimore county. Upon meeting Stephen he was very professional, knowledgeable, personable, detailed, and patient. Extra time was taken to make sure everything was explained and all questions were answered including what steps to take pretrial. We were always made to feel welcome and comfortable. The pay structure was fair and set up to allow everyone to afford proper representation. He was always available and met with us several times to help us prepare for court and to help get expedited acceptance into programs. Honest in what to expect and what reasonable outcomes could be for trial. In the court room he was very confident and offered several options for resolution. Very smart and knows the law well. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer or legal advice.
Very professional and would highly recommend!!
Mr. Shepard is an awesome attorney! When I first was charged with theft, I was scared of what could happen to me. I called Mr. Shepard's office and he saw me on a Saturday for a free consultation. Speaking with him immediately put my nerves at ease. He was knowledgeable, compassionate, asked the right questions, and seemed to genuinely care about me and my case. I hired Mr. Shepard on the spot. Prior to my court date, Mr. Shepard kept me informed about my case and never left me in the dark. On my court date, my case ended up going to trial and it was clear that Mr. Shepard had done his homework and was well prepared because we won. I cannot thank Mr. Shepard enough for all he did to help me and I highly recommend him.
I recently hIred Mr. Shepard as my attorney for a case. Let me start by saying when I contacted him to talk about my case he wasn't available, so I left a message. He returned my call within a few hours. I gave him a little backround on my case and we scheduled a time to meet. He asked me what my favorite non alcoholic beverage was and made sure I had that drink when we met. He reviewed my case and talked about different aspects. When it came time to talk about what the fees were going to be Mr Shepard worked well within my budget. I knew from this moment he wasn't a money hungry attorney, that he actually cared. My case ended up moving from district to circuit court which of course had some higher fees. But let me tell you Mr. Shepard refunded me over half of what I paid and calculated my new fees still keeping it at a decent price so I didnt have to come up with too much more. I was able to talk to Mr. Shepard whenever I needed too. He always returned my calls and kept me up to date with what he was working on. He also has mycase which allowed me to see every paper filed on my behalf or anything that he received. I met with Mr. Shepard a few times regarding my case and he always had my favorite drink waiting for me. He walked me threw step by step of what was going to happen, and I never doubted his work ethic. Today my case finally went to court. I had 4 felony charges against me. My ending result was my case put on stet with no guilty charge. I have to pay a small restitution in 6 months and then these cases will be expunged off my record at no additional fee. That's right even after my court date Mr. Shepard is STILL going to work on my case to get it removed of my record. He is a very honest, non judgemental, hard working attorney. If you have any legal trouble I would definitely recommend him. Nobody intends on needing a defense attorney, but if you find yourself in the same place I found myself, not knowing where to go next.... Mr. Shepard will help you. I am home tonight with my kids and family because of him. THANK YOU SO MUCH MR. SHEPARD.
We contacted Stephen and were pleased that he met with us on a weekend. From the first meeting, we knew we had made the right decision. Stephen was patient, thorough and considerate. He knew the law and carefully explained our options. He listened to our concerns and was available whenever we had questions. He made what was a difficult time for us go by smoothly and he handled our court appearances professionally, presenting our case well. We liked the app that allowed for sending and receiving messages and documents - this was very convenient. All in all, we were totally satisfied. Stephen is a great and caring lawyer.
Mr. Shepard always conducted himself in the most professional manner and was on top of my case from the moment that I hired him as my counsel. He kept me informed via a convenient app for my phone with very updated request for information or form that was involve in my legal proceedings and he effectively provided his legal advice and greatly aided me in getting the best result possible.
Mr. Shepard from the time I looked at AVVO to I was impressed. Stephen met us on a Sunday - which I thought was quite attentive. The case was for my son and it wasn't a simple case. My son was leaving for the Navy and a suspended license & tickets would stop him from going in. Stephen was organized, on time, had refreshments for you at the first meeting. He already working the case because he had the charges. I don't need lawyers usually - you can bet he will be the one I call and if anyone needs an attorney- I will give them your name and number. I want to thank you. E left for boot camp and he is doing well.
Professional, experienced, great to work with! Hired him to help my case, and he WON my case! This is the guy you want on your side!
Stephen Shepard was the light at the end of the tunnel in the darkest moments of my life. After submitting my reason for a consultation, his office got back to me within an hour and I was able to explain my situation to Stephen and quickly get an appointment. After meeting with Stephen and talking about my situation I quickly realized why his reviews were so positive. I walked into his office a nervous wreck and left feeling relieved and a lot more confident in my situation. He never mentioned a price until my problem had been fixed and rather than telling me a price he asked me what price would be able to work with my budget. He is a man of the people and works day and night trying to help people and expose corruption. He understands how police operate and will stop at nothing to ensure that his clients are treated fairly by the law, I would recommend him to anyone and have full confidence that they will have a great experience with him too.
I just really want to thank the law office of Stephen P Shepard mr. Stephen P Shepard really helped me with what was going on in my life I had some serious charges pending against me very serious charges and doing that course my father passed away and this man right here is like an angel from God very understandable very dependable A-Reliable when he say he for the people he's definitely for the people he will go against his own colleagues just to make sure Justice is really served properly and efficiently doing everything that was going on he was really there for me and my family even came to my house to something 3 in the morning to make sure I was okay when I was going through what I was going through during my hardship I really recommend Stephen P Shepard as a lawyer and not just as a lawyer as a real friend and I appreciate everything he's ever done for me if I could give him a hundred Stars I really would and just put it this way people my charges was very serious and the system really played me because I am a African American male a very easy target sad to say but he went to the Knicks and crannies of everything to get Justice and for me to get out my situation thank you man
Stephen Shepard was hired for defense of a DUI case in Baltimore county. Upon meeting Stephen he was very professional, knowledgeable, personable, detailed, and patient. Extra time was taken to make sure everything was explained and all questions were answered including what steps to take pretrial. We were always made to feel welcome and comfortable. The pay structure was fair and set up to allow everyone to afford proper representation. He was always available and met with us several times to help us prepare for court and to help get expedited acceptance into programs. Honest in what to expect and what reasonable outcomes could be for trial. In the court room he was very confident and offered several options for resolution. Very smart and knows the law well. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer or legal advice.
Very professional and would highly recommend!!
Mr. Shepard is an awesome attorney! When I first was charged with theft, I was scared of what could happen to me. I called Mr. Shepard's office and he saw me on a Saturday for a free consultation. Speaking with him immediately put my nerves at ease. He was knowledgeable, compassionate, asked the right questions, and seemed to genuinely care about me and my case. I hired Mr. Shepard on the spot. Prior to my court date, Mr. Shepard kept me informed about my case and never left me in the dark. On my court date, my case ended up going to trial and it was clear that Mr. Shepard had done his homework and was well prepared because we won. I cannot thank Mr. Shepard enough for all he did to help me and I highly recommend him.
I recently hIred Mr. Shepard as my attorney for a case. Let me start by saying when I contacted him to talk about my case he wasn't available, so I left a message. He returned my call within a few hours. I gave him a little backround on my case and we scheduled a time to meet. He asked me what my favorite non alcoholic beverage was and made sure I had that drink when we met. He reviewed my case and talked about different aspects. When it came time to talk about what the fees were going to be Mr Shepard worked well within my budget. I knew from this moment he wasn't a money hungry attorney, that he actually cared. My case ended up moving from district to circuit court which of course had some higher fees. But let me tell you Mr. Shepard refunded me over half of what I paid and calculated my new fees still keeping it at a decent price so I didnt have to come up with too much more. I was able to talk to Mr. Shepard whenever I needed too. He always returned my calls and kept me up to date with what he was working on. He also has mycase which allowed me to see every paper filed on my behalf or anything that he received. I met with Mr. Shepard a few times regarding my case and he always had my favorite drink waiting for me. He walked me threw step by step of what was going to happen, and I never doubted his work ethic. Today my case finally went to court. I had 4 felony charges against me. My ending result was my case put on stet with no guilty charge. I have to pay a small restitution in 6 months and then these cases will be expunged off my record at no additional fee. That's right even after my court date Mr. Shepard is STILL going to work on my case to get it removed of my record. He is a very honest, non judgemental, hard working attorney. If you have any legal trouble I would definitely recommend him. Nobody intends on needing a defense attorney, but if you find yourself in the same place I found myself, not knowing where to go next.... Mr. Shepard will help you. I am home tonight with my kids and family because of him. THANK YOU SO MUCH MR. SHEPARD.
We contacted Stephen and were pleased that he met with us on a weekend. From the first meeting, we knew we had made the right decision. Stephen was patient, thorough and considerate. He knew the law and carefully explained our options. He listened to our concerns and was available whenever we had questions. He made what was a difficult time for us go by smoothly and he handled our court appearances professionally, presenting our case well. We liked the app that allowed for sending and receiving messages and documents - this was very convenient. All in all, we were totally satisfied. Stephen is a great and caring lawyer.
Mr. Shepard always conducted himself in the most professional manner and was on top of my case from the moment that I hired him as my counsel. He kept me informed via a convenient app for my phone with very updated request for information or form that was involve in my legal proceedings and he effectively provided his legal advice and greatly aided me in getting the best result possible.
Mr. Shepard from the time I looked at AVVO to I was impressed. Stephen met us on a Sunday - which I thought was quite attentive. The case was for my son and it wasn't a simple case. My son was leaving for the Navy and a suspended license & tickets would stop him from going in. Stephen was organized, on time, had refreshments for you at the first meeting. He already working the case because he had the charges. I don't need lawyers usually - you can bet he will be the one I call and if anyone needs an attorney- I will give them your name and number. I want to thank you. E left for boot camp and he is doing well.
Professional, experienced, great to work with! Hired him to help my case, and he WON my case! This is the guy you want on your side!
Stephen Shepard was the light at the end of the tunnel in the darkest moments of my life. After submitting my reason for a consultation, his office got back to me within an hour and I was able to explain my situation to Stephen and quickly get an appointment. After meeting with Stephen and talking about my situation I quickly realized why his reviews were so positive. I walked into his office a nervous wreck and left feeling relieved and a lot more confident in my situation. He never mentioned a price until my problem had been fixed and rather than telling me a price he asked me what price would be able to work with my budget. He is a man of the people and works day and night trying to help people and expose corruption. He understands how police operate and will stop at nothing to ensure that his clients are treated fairly by the law, I would recommend him to anyone and have full confidence that they will have a great experience with him too.
I just really want to thank the law office of Stephen P Shepard mr. Stephen P Shepard really helped me with what was going on in my life I had some serious charges pending against me very serious charges and doing that course my father passed away and this man right here is like an angel from God very understandable very dependable A-Reliable when he say he for the people he's definitely for the people he will go against his own colleagues just to make sure Justice is really served properly and efficiently doing everything that was going on he was really there for me and my family even came to my house to something 3 in the morning to make sure I was okay when I was going through what I was going through during my hardship I really recommend Stephen P Shepard as a lawyer and not just as a lawyer as a real friend and I appreciate everything he's ever done for me if I could give him a hundred Stars I really would and just put it this way people my charges was very serious and the system really played me because I am a African American male a very easy target sad to say but he went to the Knicks and crannies of everything to get Justice and for me to get out my situation thank you man
Stephen Shepard was hired for defense of a DUI case in Baltimore county. Upon meeting Stephen he was very professional, knowledgeable, personable, detailed, and patient. Extra time was taken to make sure everything was explained and all questions were answered including what steps to take pretrial. We were always made to feel welcome and comfortable. The pay structure was fair and set up to allow everyone to afford proper representation. He was always available and met with us several times to help us prepare for court and to help get expedited acceptance into programs. Honest in what to expect and what reasonable outcomes could be for trial. In the court room he was very confident and offered several options for resolution. Very smart and knows the law well. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer or legal advice.
Very professional and would highly recommend!!
Mr. Shepard is an awesome attorney! When I first was charged with theft, I was scared of what could happen to me. I called Mr. Shepard's office and he saw me on a Saturday for a free consultation. Speaking with him immediately put my nerves at ease. He was knowledgeable, compassionate, asked the right questions, and seemed to genuinely care about me and my case. I hired Mr. Shepard on the spot. Prior to my court date, Mr. Shepard kept me informed about my case and never left me in the dark. On my court date, my case ended up going to trial and it was clear that Mr. Shepard had done his homework and was well prepared because we won. I cannot thank Mr. Shepard enough for all he did to help me and I highly recommend him.
I recently hIred Mr. Shepard as my attorney for a case. Let me start by saying when I contacted him to talk about my case he wasn't available, so I left a message. He returned my call within a few hours. I gave him a little backround on my case and we scheduled a time to meet. He asked me what my favorite non alcoholic beverage was and made sure I had that drink when we met. He reviewed my case and talked about different aspects. When it came time to talk about what the fees were going to be Mr Shepard worked well within my budget. I knew from this moment he wasn't a money hungry attorney, that he actually cared. My case ended up moving from district to circuit court which of course had some higher fees. But let me tell you Mr. Shepard refunded me over half of what I paid and calculated my new fees still keeping it at a decent price so I didnt have to come up with too much more. I was able to talk to Mr. Shepard whenever I needed too. He always returned my calls and kept me up to date with what he was working on. He also has mycase which allowed me to see every paper filed on my behalf or anything that he received. I met with Mr. Shepard a few times regarding my case and he always had my favorite drink waiting for me. He walked me threw step by step of what was going to happen, and I never doubted his work ethic. Today my case finally went to court. I had 4 felony charges against me. My ending result was my case put on stet with no guilty charge. I have to pay a small restitution in 6 months and then these cases will be expunged off my record at no additional fee. That's right even after my court date Mr. Shepard is STILL going to work on my case to get it removed of my record. He is a very honest, non judgemental, hard working attorney. If you have any legal trouble I would definitely recommend him. Nobody intends on needing a defense attorney, but if you find yourself in the same place I found myself, not knowing where to go next.... Mr. Shepard will help you. I am home tonight with my kids and family because of him. THANK YOU SO MUCH MR. SHEPARD.
We contacted Stephen and were pleased that he met with us on a weekend. From the first meeting, we knew we had made the right decision. Stephen was patient, thorough and considerate. He knew the law and carefully explained our options. He listened to our concerns and was available whenever we had questions. He made what was a difficult time for us go by smoothly and he handled our court appearances professionally, presenting our case well. We liked the app that allowed for sending and receiving messages and documents - this was very convenient. All in all, we were totally satisfied. Stephen is a great and caring lawyer.
Mr. Shepard always conducted himself in the most professional manner and was on top of my case from the moment that I hired him as my counsel. He kept me informed via a convenient app for my phone with very updated request for information or form that was involve in my legal proceedings and he effectively provided his legal advice and greatly aided me in getting the best result possible.
Mr. Shepard from the time I looked at AVVO to I was impressed. Stephen met us on a Sunday - which I thought was quite attentive. The case was for my son and it wasn't a simple case. My son was leaving for the Navy and a suspended license & tickets would stop him from going in. Stephen was organized, on time, had refreshments for you at the first meeting. He already working the case because he had the charges. I don't need lawyers usually - you can bet he will be the one I call and if anyone needs an attorney- I will give them your name and number. I want to thank you. E left for boot camp and he is doing well.