Criminal

Zachary focused his law school experience on criminal law, externing with a local public defender’s office, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada, and multiple criminal defense firms. Zachary also served in the law school’s criminal defense appellate clinic, where his brief on behalf of an indigent client earned the law school’s award for excellence. After law school, Zachary relocated to Tampa, Florida where he began his career with the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office before moving to a highly regarded criminal defense firm in the Tampa area. He has defended individuals accused of a broad range of offenses, including DUI, battery, drug and weapons possession, sex crimes, and homicide. Zachary returned to Las Vegas in 2020. Prior to joining Sgro and Roger, he served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Ellie Roohani in the Eighth Judicial District Court, managing a split docket of criminal and civil cases. Outside of the office, Zachary enjoys traveling, playing poker, and providing long-distance support for his University of Connecticut basketball teams.

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.

Attorney Ryan Zabel is committed to fighting for justice for his clients, whether they have been wrongfully injured or are facing criminal charges. Mr. Zabel was born and raised in North Carolina where he attended Appalachian State University for his undergraduate degree. After working in the commercial door and hardware industry for nine years, Mr. Zabel moved to Maryland to pursue his JD, graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Zabel was a member of the Royal Graham Shannonhouse Honor Society. Mr. Zabel also served as a Staff Editor on the University of Baltimore Law Forum. During law school Mr. Zabel represented clients as a Rule 19 attorney through the Human Trafficking Prevention Project Clinic. After graduating from law school, Mr. Zabel secured a position as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Anthony Vittoria in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. During his clerkship, Mr. Zabel conducted research, drafted opinions and orders, and assisted the Judge in all aspects of both civil and criminal trials. Following his clerkship, Mr. Zabel worked at a firm specializing in professional malpractice defense. Mr. Zabel then moved on to his next endeavor as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Prince George’s County. While working as a prosecutor, Mr. Zabel prosecuted thousands of major motor vehicle and misdemeanor criminal cases. In addition to handling a significant volume of cases which allowed him to hone his trial skills, Mr. Zabel was also entrusted with the training of incoming attorneys. Mr. Zabel brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive trial experience. He is steadfast in his commitment to his clients and always fights for justice.

As a Hillsdale County native, Daren Wiseley is thrilled with the opportunity to serve his home community. He focuses his practice on criminal defense and constitutional/ civil rights litigation, where he is committed to defending individual rights, in a time when they are under assault more than ever. Mr. Wiseley is known for his passion and work ethic and brings a hard-hitting style to the courtroom. Mr. Wiseley takes prides in going the extra mile for clients and aggressively defending them. He is known for his skillful courtroom strategy and creative motion practice. Additionally, Mr. Wiseley brings knowledge and expertise of the media to the table to better serve his clients. Few lawyers understand the importance of media relations and its inner workings.Mr. Wiseley loves being a warrior for the underdog. He thrives in high-stakes cases and refuses to budge under pressure. A recent example of this occurred in a case regarding a rarely used felony eavesdropping statute that had no case precedent. Even though the media, and even most lawyers counted him out, he used his tireless work effort and thoughtful creativity to win the case after oral argument on his motion to dismiss. Mr. Wiseley has significant experience defending Constitutionally protected rights, and understands the role of protecting citizens against government overreach. One notable example occurring when a client was charged with a felony for a harmless Facebook post - Mr. Wiseley was able to get this charge dismissed as well. Both cases also provided examples of Mr. Wiseley's ability to influence the court of public opinion, to protect his clients' from reputational harm in the community.Mr. Wiseley is highly sought after throughout Michigan, practicing in counties throughout the state and both federal districts. When he is not in the office defending liberty, Mr. Wiseley loves golfing with his grandfather, reading, working out, and playing with his cat, Ovi.

Marla Zide’s interest in the law began at a young age, inspired by her father’s work as an attorney. A native of New England, she moved to Maryland in 1993 to attend Goucher College, earning a degree in psychology with a minor in Women’s Studies. She later graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2001, focusing her studies on family law. During law school, she gained valuable experience through the Family Law Clinic and her work with the Maryland Legal Service Network, where she helped expand access to legal resources across the state. Since her admission to the Maryland Bar in 2001, Ms. Zide has dedicated her practice to guiding clients through family law matters, including divorce, custody, visitation, support, and adoption. She has represented parents, grandparents, and children in Anne Arundel County and throughout Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Harford County, and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Known for her compassionate approach, she strives to provide clear guidance and strong advocacy during times of uncertainty and stress. Marla Zide’s professional achievements have earned her recognition as a “Super Lawyer” in Family Law from 2013 to 2025 and inclusion among the “Top 50 Women Attorneys in Maryland” for multiple years. She remains active in the legal community through her involvement with the Maryland State Bar Association, the Women’s Bar Association, and the Anne Arundel County Bar Association. To speak with Ms. Zide about your family law concerns, call 410-760-9433 to schedule a consultation or complete our online contact form.

Bradley Giglio is an experienced trial attorney with more than twenty years of legal experience. Knowledgeable in many areas of law, Attorney Giglio concentrates his practice on criminal defense, family law, and immigration. Understanding that every case is unique, Attorney Giglio works with his clients to better understand their desired outcome. In 2020, Bradley Giglio was named a Partner at Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices. To arrange a free consultation with Attorney Giglio, visit his website, or call 630-529-4761.

The Law Office of Jessenia Rosales serves clients throughout Florida in the practice of criminal defense and family law. Jessenia's specific areas of experience include divorce, child custody and support, injunctions, domestic violence, DUI, theft crimes, drug crimes, assault, and other violent crimes. She is also fluent in English and Spanish. Jessenia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology with a Minor in Psychology from the University of South Florida. She then earned her law degree at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Tampa, Florida, graduating with honors. Jessenia later re-enrolled at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School to earn a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property. While earning her degrees, Jessenia interned at the Public Defender's office in Hillsborough County after working as a paralegal at a private law practice in St. Petersburg, Florida. Jessenia has been practicing law in Florida since 2017. She started her own firm, the Law Office of Jessenia Rosales, in 2018 to handle criminal and family law cases. Shortly after, Jessenia received the Rising Professional Award from the Federal Bar Association Younger Lawyers Division. Jessenia is also on the Florida Justice Center's Legal All-Star Team. Jessenia is an active member of the Federal Bar Association, American Bar Association, Florida State Bar Association and Clearwater Bar Association. Her volunteer service includes having served as chairperson of the Florida Justice Center, where she helped FLJC become Florida’s first criminal legal aid organization and volunteered at the expungement clinic. Jessenia has also been a board member of the Pinellas Latin Bar Association and served as a chairperson of the Clearwater Bar Association's Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Jessenia currently lives in the Tampa Bay area with her two daughters. They enjoy spending time outdoors with family and friends.

The managing partner of the largest criminal defense intensive law firm in Louisiana, Manasseh has represented more than 12,000 clients over a twenty-five year career. In addition to the prolific criminal practice, Manasseh oversees a litigation practice that includes personal injury, wrongful death and environmental law. His practice includes the full array of practice experience include city, state and federal courts; motion, trial, appellate and post-conviction practice; mediation, consultation and counseling. In 1990, Manasseh became one of the youngest attorneys to successfully argue before the United States Supreme Court in Foucha v. Louisiana.

Shannon Moore was born in Huntsville, Alabama. He is a graduate of Grissom High School and he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He went on to get his juris doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law. Upon graduation from law school in 1998 he went on to found a law firm with a fellow graduate from law school. He has been in the private practice of law since that time. His practice focuses on criminal law, family law, and personal injury. Over the years, Shannon has represented numerous individuals and has been involved with both bench trials as well as jury trials. In addition, he was the prosecutor for the City of Madison for several years. Shannon is a past president of the Madison County Young Lawyers and he is a member of the Madison County Bar Association, the Alabama Bar Association, and the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association. In addition to his legal activities, Shannon is an active member of the local community. He is a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church and has taught Sunday school there. He was a member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Board at Virginia College in Huntsville, Al. He currently is a board member on the South Huntsville Civic Association and a board member of the South Huntsville Library Steering Committee. Shannon Moore has managed several political campaigns over the years and has run for office himself.

Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Daria A. Panoff started her legal career apprenticing for John Momot, one of the city's preeminent criminal defense lawyers. She's worked on all types of cases from traffic tickets to drunk driving charges and violent felonies. Granted a full-merit scholarship to UNLV Law School, Ms. Panoff served as a notes editor for Nevada Law Journal and won the "Carl W. Tobias Excellence in Writing Award" for best student note.