Carlos J.R. Salvado is a Founding Partner in the Maryland office of Salvado Law Offices. He partnered with his father, Carlos A.F. Salvado, and brother, Alberto Salvado, in 2004. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is a very experienced and trusted attorney that handles cases in several areas of practice, including criminal defense, immigration, family law, DUI/DWI, child custody, divorce, sex crimes, child support, and traffic crimes. He has extensive jury trial experience in both Maryland and Virginia. Mr. Salvado's broad legal background and trial experience allow him to effectively advocate for his business and property law clients, often achieving favorable results in complex cases. To schedule your free consultation with the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney, please visit online or call 301-933-1814.

David Gardner is the principal attorney of the Gardner Law Firm. With over thirty five years of experience, he is committed to the successful resolution of his client’s cases. Since opening the Gardner Law Firm twenty five years ago, he has represented thousands of individuals in a variety of legal matters, and takes pride in ensuring that they obtain the best results possible, whether it is by settling their dispute, or by judicial resolution. Before any settlement is reached, David ensures that his clients know what is likely to occur if their case proceeds to trial, and that they are fully informed of the alternatives to litigation. However, if your case cannot be settled, he is committed to representing you as zealously and vigorously as the law allows. He takes pride in the quality of services offered by his firm, and is personally available to meet his clients any time they have a question or need his advice. As an active litigator, Mr. Gardner appears in the courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia on a regular basis. He has represented hundreds of clients in contested divorce, family law, criminal, personal injury and civil cases. He has also resolved hundreds of cases by agreement, thereby reducing the stress and financial impact of their disputes. He understands that the court process can be intimidating and confusing to clients, and does his best to simplify the process while making sure that his clients are fully prepared for trial. With over 30 years of trial experience, Mr. Gardner knows how to be an effective advocate, and has obtained favorable outcomes for thousands of clients. He is AV rated, the highest rating by Martindale-Hubble, national lawyer rating agency. In addition to his trial experience, Mr. Gardner also acts as a facilitator for the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, in which role he assists the Court by mediating cases when they are first heard at a scheduling conference. He believes that a settlement is almost always preferable to trial, and is trained in the collaborative divorce process. He has also been appointed by the Circuit Court as a best interest attorney, in which capacity he represents children in contested custody cases. As a general litigation attorney, Mr. Gardner also represents individuals in other matters that proceed to trial, such as personal injury, community association and criminal cases. This experience has provided him with a broad range of legal knowledge, which he brings to every legal matter he handles. He has also represented clients in appeals to the Maryland Appellate Courts. Mr. Gardner is also actively involved with his family and in his community. He currently serves on the Ethics Committee and is an active member of the Family Law Section of the Montgomery County Bar Association. He serves on the Montgomery County Commission on Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) as an Professional - Attorney representative, is a member of the Community Association Institute, and has served as President of the Greater Olney Civic Association, and as a member of the Ashton-Sandy Spring Master Plan Committee. He currently lives in Ashton, Maryland, and is the proud father of four children, two of whom are currently attending college. When he is not working, he plays ice hockey on two men’s league hockey teams, is an avid Washington Capitals fan, golfer, and is a member of the National Ski Patrol. Mr. Gardner was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1981; the District of Columbia Bar in 1985; the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in 1985; and the U.S. Supreme Court in 1986. He graduated from the the University of Maine in 1976, and from the American University, Washington College of Law, where he received his J.D. in 1981.

Mallon Snyder has dedicated over 40 years to assisting clients and their families as an attorney. Throughout his career, he has supported not only his clients but also their children and grandchildren. Mr. Snyder pursued a legal education with the intention of actively advocating for his clients, rather than accepting guilty pleas without thorough representation. His entire staff is committed to demonstrating genuine care for their clients, fostering lifelong relationships that lead to referrals from family, friends, and coworkers. Additionally, Mr. Snyder's team maintains strong connections with other attorneys and law firms, consistently receiving client referrals over the years. Attorney Mallon Snyder serves clients in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and eleven other Maryland counties, bringing over four decades of experience to his practice. He has conducted hundreds of jury trials and handled thousands of District Court cases. Mr. Snyder is a former President of both the Montgomery County Bar Association and the Montgomery County Bar Foundation. He also served on the Board of Governors for the Maryland State Bar Association for two years. Currently, he is a member of the District of Columbia Bar Association, the Montgomery County Bar Association, and the Maryland State Bar Association. During law school, Mr. Snyder interned with the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office, where he participated in criminal jury trials involving cases of assault, forgery and uttering, and rape. He also managed criminal proceedings related to child abuse and CINA cases in juvenile court. As a former executive committee member of the Montgomery County Bar Association, he established the Recent Practitioners section. Mr. Snyder has been a guest speaker at the University of Maryland and CASA of Maryland and serves as a mentor to many new attorneys.

Prior to joining Scrofano Law PC, Ms. Gnocchi was a solo practitioner who specialized in criminal and DUI defense for 14 years. Prior to that Mr. Gnocchi worked at a law firm in Maryland and began his career as an Assistant States Attorney in Baltimore City. During his time as a solo practitioner, he represented thousands of individuals charged with crimes in Maryland and the District of Columbia in a variety of offenses ranging from traffic offenses to serious violent felonies. In 2023, he joined Scrofano Law PC as a Trial Attorney and started the firm’s Maryland Practice. He is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia and Maryland. He is an active member of the Montgomery County Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National College for DUI Defense as well as the DUI Defense Lawyer’s Association. Mr. Gnocchi is a native Spanish speaker and fluent in both English and Spanish and has over 20 years experience in criminal law.

R. Julio Aleman focuses his practice on criminal defense, representing clients in matters ranging from multiple DUI offenses and protective orders to administrative hearings tied to alleged violations of the law. Since joining the Maryland State Bar Association, he has defended clients in high-stakes cases and secured acquittals across a wide spectrum of charges. His record includes obtaining not guilty verdicts in cases involving prescription fraud, DUI, and serious felony charges, as well as preserving professional and business licenses in complex hearings. In addition to his courtroom work, Mr. Aleman has served as a lawyer and lobbyist for The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, where he conducted legislative research, prosecuted internal affairs matters, and defended the commission in personal injury cases. He later returned to criminal defense, where his results have included full acquittals, license protections, and the dismissal of attempted first-degree murder charges. With each case, he draws on years of direct service and a deep understanding of both trial strategy and the legal system. Although no attorney can promise results, Mr. Aleman is dedicated to pursuing the best possible outcome for every client. He approaches each case with determination, using the facts and law to fight for his clients’ rights and futures. To discuss your case with Arrested for a DUI, LLC, call 301-479-5466 today or complete our contact form online.

Kush Arora focuses his practice on criminal defense work in the Maryland District and Circuit Courts. He blends a detail-oriented approach with a focus on keeping his clients well informed and happy with the state of their defense. Facing a criminal charge is a trying time, and Kush will do everything he can to not only fight the charge but make the process as easy on his clients as he possibly can. Looking for an attorney to represent you in a criminal case is a stressful task, compounded by the stress of facing criminal charges or, in some unfortunate instances, being in jail. We believe that looking for “the best criminal lawyer in Maryland” is the wrong way to look for a lawyer. Instead, we sincerely believe you should search for the best Maryland criminal attorney for your case and your goals. There are many qualified attorneys in Maryland, but the strongest attorney-client relationships are built on trust and understanding. Furthermore, criminal cases can differ greatly depending on the charges you are facing and the jurisdiction you are facing them in. It is important to look for experienced criminal defense attorneys, and then to consult with them to make sure they are the best fit for you. You will want an attorney who is responsive, straight-forward, and who understands what you want. This is a difficult time, and you will want a partner and an advocate you work closely with. Like every state in the United States, Maryland has some laws that are specific only to itself; meaning that to be a successful lawyer in the State of Maryland one must have intimate knowledge of the laws and the way that the State’s prosecution chooses to implement them. Kush has experience representing clients in Maryland and he knows how to build a successful defense strategy. That could mean taking the case to trial or perhaps settling for the best plea agreement that can be negotiated. Regardless of the situation, Kush will fight tirelessly to obtain the best possible result for each of his clients. When you are trying to find a lawyer that can help you build a successful defense against the charges you face, find one that you can trust both as an attorney and as a person. Kush is that attorney. Contact him today for a free consultation or for more information about The Kush Arora Advantage and the services he can provide.

William A. Simmons received his J.D. from the George Mason University School of Law in 1982 and received his undergraduate education at Randolph-Macon College, graduating with a B.A. in History in 1977. He is admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Mr. Simmons' practice is concentrated in criminal defense and civil litigation. Mr. Simmons has an extensive background in handling and trying felony and misdemeanor cases and civil cases. Over the past thirty years, Mr. Simmons has successfully defended individuals charged with serious offenses that, if found guilty, would have exposed the client to substantial periods of incarceration. Mr. Simmons has defended serious traffic offenses, including, drunk driving, reckless driving, driving while suspended, and driving without a license. In the civil arena, Mr. Simmons has collected monies for victims of negligence, including automobile accidents, slip and falls and workplace-related injuries. Mr. Simmons has attained very successful results through both negotiation and trial. Please contact Mr. Simmons to speak with him by telephone or schedule an initial consultation, for no charge, regarding any criminal matter or case involving negligence. After discussing the facts and history of your case, Mr. Simmons will provide an honest assessment of the merits of your matter. Mr. Simmons goal is to provide exceptional representation at reasonable rates.