Richard Alan Finci

I am a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and practice Criminal Defense law in the Federal and State Courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia. I am a very proud graduate of the University of Maryland and University of Baltimore Law School. I have been honored in 2009 to serve as Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association Criminal Law Section Council and to previously have served as President of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney Association. I am also serving my second 4 year term as the Criminal Defense representative on the Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy appointed by Governor O'Malley. (www.msccsp.org). In nearly 25 years of practice now, I have handled a wide range of different types of cases including approximately 50 homicides cases, complex Federal drug and white collar type cases, and nearly every other type of criminal and traffic case. I am also widely known as an expert in asset forfeiture matters.

University of Baltimore School of Law

J.D. | Law

1981 - 1984

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Criminal Practice Clinic

Honors: Graduated Cum Laude, Member of Law Review Staff

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

B.A. | U.S. History and Psychology

1977 - 1981

Honors: 8 Semesters Honor Roll

Managing Partner

Houlon, Berman, Bergman, Finci, Levenstein & Skok, LLC

2009 - Current

Managing Partner

Houlon, Berman, Bergman, Finci & Levenstein, LLC

1999 - 2009

Partner

Houlon, Berman, Bergman, Cerullo, Finci & Levenstein, LLC

1990 - 1999

Associate

Pickett, Houlon & Berman

1985 - 1990

Law Clerk

Pickett, Houlon & Berman

1983 - 1985

Felony Team Law Clerk

Maryland Office of Public Defender

1981 - 1983

Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy

Commisioner

2003 - Current

Activities: Presently serving a 2nd 4 year term as a Commissioner on Maryland's Sentencing Commission. Appointed first by Gov. Ehrlich and then reappointed by Gov. O'Malley. The principle role of the Sentencing Commission is to promulgate discretionary sentencing guidelines for all criminal offenses. The Commission also reviews statewide sentencing practices in order to more effectively address disparities and inconsistencies in those practices.

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorney's (NACDL)

Member

1995 - Current

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney Association

Member and Officer

1989 - Current

Activities: As a member, officer and past president, chaired multiple committees including the Asset Forfeiture, Ethics, and Nominating Committees. Participated as Amicus on behalf of the Association in Asset Forfeiture cases of Constitutional importance before the Maryland Courts of Appeal and the United States Supreme Court. Also, participated as Co-chair in successful efforts of the Association to amend Maryland's Attorney Disciplinary Rules concerning ethically appropriate retainer agreements to provide the client with appropriate protection and the lawyer with clear guidelines.

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1985 - Current

Maryland State Bar Association

Member and Criminal Law Section Chair

1985 - Current

District of Columbia

Since 1985

Maryland

Since 1985

4th Circuit

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