Barry H. Helfand, David Helfand, David Martella, Raquel Smith, Attorneys
Google Rating
4.9(90 reviews)
- 110 N Washington St #502, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
- (301) 251-9001
- No email available
About:
Experienced, Creative, and Aggressive Representationâ¨To Protect Your Rights and Your Future. Contact Barry Helfand, David Helfand, David Martella and Raquel Smith. Our team of lawyers has over 60 years of collective years of courtroom experience helping people seek justice when disaster strikes by way of an arrest, serious personal injury  or civil litigation. A person in a difficult situation needs someone with the experience to identify the opportunities and challenges that are ahead, as well as the integrity to make an honest assessment of what is required to achieve results. Practicing primarily in Maryland, we represent individuals charged with everything from DUI offenses to the most serious criminal felonies , with potential life sentences. Being the target of a criminal investigation or prosecution can be a life altering experience. A criminal conviction threatens your freedom, your family, your livelihood, and reputation. As former prosecutors, we know how the lawyers for the government prepare their cases and make decisions about who, and who not, to prosecute. Because we are going to court on an almost daily basis, our attorneys keep current on changes in the law, as well as all the things âthey donât teach you in law schoolâ: the options being offered to resolve cases; the types of evidence being collected by the police; the cases that are attracting favorable or unfavorable media attention; the attitudes of the different judges, prosecutors, and police officers.
Jurisdiction:Altoona
Practice Area
Family Law
Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.
Criminal Law
Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.
Victims’ Rights
Explains survivor rights in criminal cases, including notices, attendance, restitution, privacy, protection orders, and input at bail, plea, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings.
Personal Injury Law
Seeks compensation for assault-related injuries, trauma costs, lost wages, and property damage, coordinating with protection orders, insurance claims, and victim compensation programs.
Languages
English
Fees
No Free Consultation
Education
B.A.
Reviews
RATED 5.0
Jul 10, 2025via Google
andy moreno
"Hands down, Mr. Martella has been the best attorney I have come across in my life. He defended me all the way to the end. Pricey but worth every penny he knows the law to the extent . GOD BLESS YOU MR MARTELLA...👏👏👏👏"
RATED 5.0
Jun 10, 2025via Google
Alain Thiney
"Raquel Smith was very effective cross-examining a dishonest plaintiff convincingly identifying false claims, thus securing my non-guilty verdict."
RATED 5.0
Jun 10, 2025via Google
Masi Peddie
"I can’t thank Raquel Smith enough for her outstanding representation in my case. From our very first meeting. She was honest, knowledgeable, and incredibly reassuring. What could have been a stressful and overwhelming experience was made manageable thanks to her expertise and guidance every step of the way. Thanks to her hard work and attention to detail, my case was ultimately dismissed. Something I never imagined possible when all this began. If you’re looking for a lawyer who genuinely cares and knows how to get results, I highly recommend the Barry H. Helfand law firm."
RATED 5.0
May 10, 2025via Google
will madrid
"I had my trial yesterday because I was accused of second degree domestic violence unfairly and Raquel Smith went all out! I was nervous throughout the whole time, but the moment we went in front of the judge, she was ready with all the evidence needed and the moment she starting speaking to the judge, I felt so relieved! She started saying the right things and was determined to win my case and she did! Now I'm living stress free and I feel like I can breathe again! Thank you Raquel for fighting for my freedom!!! I hope I never have to go through this ever in my life again but if I do, I'll make sure to contact you once again 😃"
RATED 5.0
May 10, 2025via Google
A. H
"I Hired Raquel Smith for my sons assault case and He was Not GUILTY, she is a Pit Bull in the court room. I would recommend her and trust her to defend me or my Loved ones over and over again!"
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