Nabeel Kibria, Esq.
Criminal Lawyer
Nabeel Kibria is a District of Columbia criminal defense and immigration attorney based in DC, with offices in both the District of Columbia and Alexandria, Virginia. He is a founding partner of Ervin Kibria PLLC.
Nabeel graduated from the David A. Clarke School of Law at the University of the District of Columbia, one of the nation’s foremost public interest law schools, and he is admitted to the District of Columbia Bar. Throughout law school, Nabeel served as a student attorney in the David A. Clarke School of Law’s acclaimed Low-Income Housing-Consumer Law Clinic, where he provided representation of low-income residents of the District of Columbia, performing over 500 hours of pro bono legal services, including, but not limited to, successful litigation of rental conditions and human rights acts violations cases in DC Landlord-Tenant Court and DC Superior Court. Nabeel also served as a student attorney in the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic where he performed over 700 hours of pro bono legal and tax preparation services, including successful filing and negotiation of complicated state and federal tax debts owed to the IRS and/or State Treasury by clinic clients.
In addition to his services as a student attorney to the low-income residents of the District of Columbia, Nabeel worked, both during and after law school, as a senior law clerk to the managing partner of one of northern Virginia’s busiest criminal defense firms, representing hundreds of defendants in a wide-range of cases, including traffic offenses, alcohol-related offenses, drug offenses, violent crimes, theft-related offenses and government forfeitures.
Nabeel’s passion for litigation, specifically criminal defense and immigration, and his love for the District of Columbia led to the creation of Ervin Kibria PLLC with his co-founder Justin Ervin. Nabeel has a deep understanding of his clients needs, fears and concerns when they are charged with a particular offense. Clients choose to be represented by Nabeel because of his ability to calm their fears and provide results through his honesty,compassion and his dedication to their individual matters. He is committed to offering his clients the best possible legal representation in the District. Mr. Kibria is a firm believer that legal representation should be afforded to all who require it and he is determined to offer reasonable prices to help those who seek his representation.
Christopher J. Mutimer
Criminal Lawyer
Christopher J. Mutimer is a widely respected and resolute trial attorney who has been serving clients in Washington D.C. for over a decade. His representation has included an impressive pallet of criminal defense cases including misdemeanor, felony, and DUI related matters. In addition to his robust criminal defense practice, Mr. Mutimer has created a niche as one of the area’s most prestigious and skilled attorneys in relation to criminal investigations, grand jury witness representation and civil protection matters. Mr. Mutimer’s tenacious advocacy for his clients has earned him an excellent peer-reviewed rating from Martindale-Hubbell of “AV Preeminent.” In addition, Mr. Mutimer has been named a Washington, D.C. “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine and a Top 40 Under 40 for DUI and Criminal Defense by the National Trial Lawyers. As noted within over 100 Google Business reviews, colleagues and clients have consistently described Mr. Mutimer as an aggressive attorney who genuinely cares and fights for his clients.
Founding Monument Legal
Prior to co-founding Monument Legal PC, Mr. Mutimer was a partner at Scrofano Law for over eight years. During his tenure at Scrofano Law, Mr. Mutimer played a pivotal role in expanding the firm from a single office in Washington, D.C., to a firm with law offices in Maryland and Virginia. In 2024, Mr. Mutimer and his partner Jay Mykytiuk left Scrofano Law to start a new firm. The goal of this endeavor was to create a firm that sought a smart, fresh, and streamlined approach to providing aggressive, competent, and caring client representation. With an emphasis being placed on putting the client first and the business second, Monument Legal PC was born.
Mark Rollins
Criminal Lawyer
After graduating from law school, I was selected as a Covington and Burling Westwood Fellow with Neighborhood Legal Services. Immediately after my fellowship ended, I pursued my passion as a criminal defense lawyer. I have been a criminal defense lawyer since January 1997. I understand how to defend against serious charges effectively. I serve clients throughout the District of Columbia, the Federal court of the District of Columbia, and Maryland. I have tried over 32 jury trials and thousands of bench trials. I have been on the Criminal Justice Act Panel since 1997. I have the legal knowledge to understand the complexities of any criminal case and trial experience to defend the accused’s rights aggressively. I love advocating for the underdog, which is why I probably love being a criminal defense lawyer.
We have been criminal lawyers for over 22 years. Our practice was primary in the District of Columbia; however, we have been doing more and more cases in Montgomery and Prince George’s County in the last ten years. We strive to do quality work, and our primary objective is to make sure clients are satisfied with our work.
Paolo Gnocchi
Criminal Lawyer
Scrofano Law PC is proud to announce that Paolo Gnocchi has joined the firm in our Maryland criminal practice. Attorney Gnocchi is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian with a long history of fighting to protect the rights of his clients.
Attorney Paolo Gnocchi is a dedicated Maryland criminal defense attorney with more than twenty years experience practicing before Maryland courts across the state. He began his legal career at a respected Rockville law firm but soon left that position to become an Assistant State’s Attorney in Baltimore City. As an ASA, Mr. Gnocchi prosecuted a wide range of serious cases before Baltimore’s busy courts. In 2004, he left the State’s Attorney’s Office to join a boutique firm focusing on criminal defense. In 2009, Mr. Gnocchi decided to open the Law Office of Paolo Gnocchi, LLC as a solo-practitioner representing clients in Maryland and the District of Columbia in both local and federal courts.
Mr. Gnocchi leverages his experiences gained as a prosecutor working at larger firms, and has since tried and won hundreds of criminal cases ranging from traffic offenses to rape and first-degree murder. He has also previously served the Office of the Public Defender in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties as a felony panel attorney and was certified as a CJA Attorney before the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
In 2017, Attorney Gnocchi was featured in the District of Columbia Bar magazine along with his father for their collective work for Spanish-speaking clients in the community on criminal and immigration related matters. Attorney Gnocchi has also made several appearances as a legal expert on CNN (Español) as well as local television and radio appearances.
Paolo Gnocchi is a well-known attorney in the legal community thanks to his tenacity and skill in the courtroom. Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley recognized his skills and experience, and appointed him to the Maryland Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission, where he served from 2009 to 2014. In addition to being well known in the Maryland legal community, Attorney Gnocchi has a perfect 5 out of 5 rating on Avvo, and is top-rated by Super Lawyers.
Former clients have described Mr. Gnocchi as “top notch” and a “terrific, caring attorney.” Mr. Gnocchi graduated magna cum laude from the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in San Juan for undergraduate, and graduated in the top 30% at the Catholic University Columbus School of Law. He was appointed Chancellor of Catholic’s Jessup Cup International Moot Court Competition Team.
While in law school, he also interned for the Department of Justice and a criminal/immigration defense firm. He is dedicated to fighting for justice for his clients and is a phenomenal addition to the Scrofano Law PC Maryland practice group, where he provides additional experience for our growing Maryland criminal practice.
Jamison Koehler
Criminal Lawyer
Jamison Koehler represents people charged with criminal offenses in Washington, D.C.
A long-time resident of the D.C. area, Mr. Koehler graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College and earned a Master’s Degree from Georgetown University. He received his law degree from Temple University, where he served as an editor of the Temple Political and Civil Rights Law Review. He also represented indigent criminal defendants at the Defender Association of Philadelphia.
Mr. Koehler is a member of the D.C. Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association and the National College for DUI Defense. He is certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to administer the Standarized Field Sobriety Test used in most jurisdictions to screen drivers suspected of drinking-and-driving. As a founding member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, Mr. Koehler is also trained in the administration of the Intox EC-IR II, the breath test machine used in both D.C. and Virginia.
Mr. Koehler has prevailed on a number of high-profile cases before the D.C. Court of Appeals. In Curtis Best v. United States, 66 A.3d 1013 (D.C. 2013), Mr. Koehler argued successfully that his client’s constitutional rights were violated when the government was allowed to introduce hearsay testimony against his client. Mr. Best’s conviction for simple assault was therefore overturned. In James Schools v. United States, 84 A.3d 503 (D.C. 2013), the D.C. Court of Appeals reversed the conviction of Mr. Koehler’s client after finding that no reasonable jury could have found beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Koehler’s client possessed the firearm in question. In Josue Lopez Ambrocio v. District of Columbia, 124 A.3d 628 (D.C. 2015), Mr. Koehler argued successfully that the government had failed to comply with its obligations under the Jencks Act. The case was thus remanded to the trial court for further findings. Finally, in DeAndre Brooks v. United States, 130 A.3d 952 (D.C. 2015), the Court of Appeals reversed his client’s conviction for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on the basis of insufficient evidence.
The American Bar Association named the “Koehler Law Blog” as one of the nation’s top 100 law blogs for five years straight, and as the top criminal justice blog overall for 2011 and 2012. Mr. Koehler was honored as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers in 2014, and in 2015, the American Institute of Criminal Defense Lawyers gave him its 10 Best in Client Satisfaction Award. Mr. Koehler is married to Susan Burke, a prominent civil and human rights lawyer. They have three children.
Camille Wagner
Criminal Lawyer
Camille is a French native and speaks three languages: French, Spanish, and English. Her diverse background creates a unique approach to the practice of law. Camille graduated from UDC School of Law and was an Assistant Attorney General in the district before becoming a private practitioner. As a former prosecutor, Camille has the inside knowledge and experience she needs to take cases to trial, fighting and defending her clients to the end. She now focuses her practice to fighting for her clients in both Federal and State Courts in D.C. and Maryland.
Wagner PLLC prides itself in its unique approach to the practice of law. We place our clients at the center of the legal practice and pursue our clients’ objectives in the most efficient and transparent manners. We are here to help you understand your legal options, relieve any apprehension you may have, and handle your legal work.
Blerina Jasari
Criminal Lawyer
Ms. Jasari concentrates her practice in the areas of international criminal law, transnational criminal law and white collar criminal defense. After obtaining her initial law degree in Germany and an LL.M. in French and European Union Law in France, Ms. Jasari came to the United States to complete an LL.M. in International Legal Studies. She has a strong interest in international law and competed in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court competition while in law school where she became the German National Champion and obtained an award for the 13th best combined pleadings worldwide.
Blerina Jasari concentrates her practice in the areas of international criminal law, transnational criminal law and white collar criminal defense. With a profound background in international legal studies, she excels in providing a comprehensive defense for individuals and companies involved in criminal and regulatory investigations and trials. Prior to co-founding Boyle & Jasari, she has amassed significant experience working at prestigious law firms, governmental entities and international legal organizations in Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Australia.
After obtaining her initial law degree in Germany and an LL.M. in French and European Union Law in France, Blerina came to the United States to complete an LL.M. in International Legal Studies. She has a strong interest in international law and competed in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court competition while in law school where she became the German National Champion and secured an award for the 13th best combined pleadings worldwide. Since graduating, she has regularly devoted her time to the Jessup organization.
T. Gail Maddox Levine
Criminal Lawyer
T. Gail Maddox Levine is a tough and experienced trial attorney, who practices daily in DC Superior Court. She is a former prosecutor, who successfully developed a reputation as a fierce and determined advocate for her clients. She is well respected by judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys alike. She is also the firm’s founder (est. 2009) and managing partner. In her role as chief executive, she is responsible to lead the firm’s efforts in developing and implementing strategies for expansion and quality assurance.
Attorney Maddox-Levine is considered as one of the best DUI/DWI and criminal defense lawyers in Washington, DC. Fighting for client’s rights in thousands of cases, she has received numerous accolades/awards, including: Best DWI & DUI Lawyers – Best DWI Attorney (2016-2017), Top Rated Attorney – Expertise (2018, 2020), Top Rated Lawyer – AVVO (2019-2020). She is 5 Star-Rated by former clients on many different platforms and enjoys a stellar record as one of the fiercest advocates in Washington, D.C. [Admission to the Maryland State Bar is pending].
She is a proud alumnus of Georgetown University Law Center, a member of the DC Bar Association and National College for DUI Defense, and has been accredited by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs.
Prior to starting The Law Offices of Maddox Levine PLLC, she honed her legal skills at the esteemed DC offices of Covington & Burling LLP and the Office of the Attorney General for DC. Attorney Maddox Levine also has many years of experience in upper and middle management at the DC Department of Transportation, Feldesman Tucker, et al., Georgetown University Law Center, and Polinger Shannon & Luchs, which gives her an edge over many other lawyers.
Her distinctive training and management experience created the basis for the astute and organized professional approach that she brings to each case. Although her career changed significantly since her early days in management, her real-world experience (in understanding people & systems) gives her a unique perspective and insight into her clients’ circumstances and enables her to offer a blend of legal experience and proven strategies that makes her one of the most sought after attorneys in the Washington DC metro area.
Attorney Maddox Levine was born in Frankfurt, Germany, but was raised and now resides in the DMV with her family.
EDUCATION:
- Georgetown University Law Center – J.D.
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore – B.S. (Pre-Law Honors Program)
- Accredited by the US department of Veterans Affairs: 2004-2019
Why You Should Hire a Traffic Defense Lawyer
Hiring a traffic defense lawyer can be a crucial decision for anyone facing traffic violations. Traffic offenses, while common, can carry significant consequences, including hefty fines, points on your driving record, and even the suspension of your driver’s license. Here are several compelling reasons why engaging a traffic defense attorney is beneficial.
Expertise in Traffic Law
Specialized Knowledge: Traffic defense lawyers specialize in laws related to traffic violations. They understand the nuances of local, state, and federal traffic regulations, which can vary significantly. This expertise allows them to identify potential defenses and mitigating circumstances that an average person might overlook.Effective Defense Strategies: Experienced attorneys know the most effective strategies for contesting various types of traffic tickets, from speeding to DUI charges. They can gather evidence, interview witnesses, and build a strong defense tailored to your specific situation.
Objective Perspective
Impartial Evaluation: A traffic lawyer can provide an objective evaluation of your case. They are not emotionally invested in the outcome like you might be and can offer clear, unbiased advice on the best course of action.Understanding Court Procedures: Traffic attorneys are familiar with court rules and procedures. They know how to navigate the legal system efficiently, which can save you time and reduce stress as they handle the complexities on your behalf.
Cost-Effectiveness
Long-Term Savings: While hiring a lawyer involves upfront costs, it can save you money in the long run. Paying a fine is often seen as an admission of guilt, which can lead to points on your license and increased insurance premiums. A lawyer may help you negotiate a lesser charge or even get the ticket dismissed altogether.Avoiding Additional Penalties: Accumulating points on your driving record can lead to more severe penalties, including increased fines and potential license suspension. A traffic defense attorney can work to minimize these risks by contesting the ticket effectively.
Negotiation Skills
Plea Bargaining: Skilled traffic lawyers are adept at negotiating with prosecutors. They may be able to arrange plea deals that reduce penalties or convert moving violations into non-moving violations, which do not carry points against your license.Leverage in Court: An attorney’s presence in court can significantly influence the proceedings. Their familiarity with judges and local law enforcement can provide strategic advantages that enhance your chances of a favorable outcome.
Stress Reduction
Handling Legal Complexities: The legal system can be daunting for those unfamiliar with its intricacies. A traffic defense lawyer takes on this burden, allowing you to focus on other aspects of your life without the added stress of navigating legal challenges alone.Representation Without Presence: In many cases, a lawyer can represent you in court without requiring your presence. This means you may not need to take time off work or rearrange your schedule for court appearances.
Personalized Attention
Tailored Defense Strategies: Every traffic case is unique. A qualified attorney will take the time to understand the specifics of your situation and develop a personalized defense strategy aimed at achieving the best possible outcome for you.Support Throughout the Process: Having an attorney by your side means having someone who can answer questions and provide guidance throughout the entire process—from receiving the ticket to resolving the case.
Conclusion
Hiring a traffic defense lawyer is often a wise investment when faced with a traffic violation. Their specialized knowledge, negotiation skills, and ability to provide objective advice can significantly impact the outcome of your case. By engaging an attorney, you not only increase your chances of reducing or dismissing charges but also protect yourself from potential long-term consequences associated with traffic violations.In summary, whether you’re dealing with a simple speeding ticket or more serious charges like DUI, securing the services of a traffic defense lawyer offers peace of mind and a strategic advantage in navigating the complexities of traffic law.