Shawn Gritz

Shawn Gritz has been practicing law for over 30 years throughout the State of Maryland, the District of Columbia and the Federal Courts in both jurisdictions. Shawn practices several areas of law, including criminal defense, DWI/DUI, reckless driving and traffic defense, as well as personal injury cases. He also serves as a court-appointed mediator and arbitrator.

Shawn graduated from the University of Maryland in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management with a minor in Economics. He received his Juris Doctor Degree in 1993 from the University of Baltimore School of Law.


Professional Memberships and Associations

  • Maryland Court of Appeals
  • District of Columbia Court of Appeals
  • United States District Court for the District of Maryland
  • United States District Court for the District of Columbia
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
  • Maryland Associate for Justice
  • Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland
  • Maryland Program for Mediator Excellence
  • Panel Mediator – District Court of Maryland for Montgomery County

Miscellaneous


  • 2002 – Attorney of the Year – Access Maryland Project, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association
  • University of Baltimore Law Forum, Business Editor 1993.
  • Super lawyers
  • Avvo

Publications


Seal for the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association with a horse and rider in the center
Avvo rating badge with 9.4, “Shawn A Gritz,” and “Top Attorney” on a blue ribbon
LinkedIn logo with black text and blue square containing white “in” letters
Super Lawyers badge for Shawn Gritz, rated 5 years, with purple banner
Maryland Association for Justice logo with white dome and banner reading “Member 2018”
Maryland Association for Justice logo with blue courthouse tower and “Member 2017” ribbon
Avvo Clients’ Choice Award 2019 badge for Shawn A. Gritz, with five gold stars and blue ribbon

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