Stephen P. Shepard

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.

Appalachian School of Law

J.D. (2012) | Law

2009 - 2012

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Cabrini College

B.A. (2009) | Criminology and Philosophy

2007 - 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

Principal Attorney & Counselor at Law

Shepard Law

2013 - Current

Appointed Defense Attorney

Maryland Office of the Public Defender

2015 - 2018

Appointed Defense Attorney for the Howard County Drug/DUI Court Program.

Panel Attorney

Maryland Office of the Public Defender

2013 - 2018

Negligent Hiring Liability: A Look at How It Affects Employers and the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Ex-Offenders

Appalachian Journal of Law

2011

Lead Counsel Rated - State Criminal Law

Lead Counsel

Lead Counsel Rated - DUI Defense

Lead Counsel

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

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Current

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association

Member

Current

Baltimore County Bar Association

Member

Current

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Founding Member

Current

National Association Of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2020

Maryland

Supreme Court of Maryland

Since 2012

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Q. Charged with misdameanor second degree assualt. Do I have to report it to state insurance comissioner?

January 5, 2020

A: I believe your question should be directed to an employment law attorney.

Q. Is an inmate, having been found guilty and has been incarcerated 7 yrs. of a 20 yr. sentence, eligible for an 8-580

January 5, 2020

A: Probably. Md. Code Health General 8-505 provides that, after sentencing, the court may order the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to evaluate a defendant to determine whether, by reason of drug or alcohol abuse, the defendant is in need of and may benefit from treatment if: (1) It appears to the court that the defendant has an alcohol or drug abuse problem; or (2) the defendant alleges an alcohol or drug dependency. The only exception is if the defendant is serving a sentence for a crime of violence, in which case the court may only order an evaluation once the defendant is eligible for parole. Here is a link to the relevant provision of the Code: https://law.justia.com/codes/ma ryland/2005/ghg/8-505.html ... Read More

Q. If charged with second degree assault would it be good to take anger management classes before going to court?

March 14, 2018

A: Unless you are absolutely sure that you will be found not guilty, I would highly recommend anger management classes to you if you were my client and facing an assault charge. Many people do not realize this, but anger management classes can be taken online. You no longer have to sit through a boring class with other people. Most, if not all, of my clients, prefer the online class method. However, some online classes are more reputable than others. That is one way in which an experienced criminal defense attorney can be of great assistance to you.