Stephen P. Shepard
Shepard Law
- Biography
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.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense
- DUI & DWI
- Fees
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Free Consultation
Contact our office today for a free 30-minute office or phone consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Jail visits are available for a fee. -
Credit Cards Accepted
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Discount for active military service members and veterans with an honorable discharge
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Maryland
- Supreme Court of Maryland
- Since 2012
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Principal Attorney & Counselor at Law
- Shepard Law
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2013 –
Current
- Appointed Defense Attorney
- Maryland Office of the Public Defender
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2015 –
2018
- Appointed Defense Attorney for the Howard County Drug/DUI Court Program.
- Panel Attorney
- Maryland Office of the Public Defender
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2013 –
2018
- Education
- Appalachian School of Law
- J.D. (2012) | Law
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2009
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2012 - Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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- Cabrini College
- B.A. (2009) | Criminology and Philosophy
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2007
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2009 - Honors: Summa Cum Laude, President’s List, Dean’s List
- Activities: President, Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society President, Phi Sigma Tau International Honor Society for Philosophy Participant, Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program
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- Awards
- Rated 10/10
- Avvo.com
- 2021
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2021
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2020
- Top 40 Under 40
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2020
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2020
- Top 40 Under 40
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2019
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2019
- Top 40 Under 40
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2018
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2018
- Top 40 Under 40
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2017
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2017
- State Level Crimes
- Lead Counsel
- 2016
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2016
- Top 40 Under 40
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2016
- Drunk Driving Defense
- Lead Counsel
- 2016
- Premier Attorney
- American Academy of Trial Attorneys
- 2015
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2015
- State Level Crimes
- Lead Counsel
- 2015
- Professional Associations
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association
- Member
- Current
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- Baltimore County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
- Founding Member
- Current
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- National Association Of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Member
- 2020
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- National College for DUI Defense
- Member
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2017 –
2020 -
- Maryland Association for Justice
- Member
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2013 –
2016 -
- Publications
- Negligent Hiring Liability: A Look at How It Affects Employers and the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Ex-Offenders
- Appalachian Journal of Law
- 2011
- Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Shepard Law
- Contact & Address
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