Stephen F. Allen has spent more than 30 years handling DUI and incarcerable traffic offenses in Maryland courts, and the breadth of his practice now extends to personal injury, family law, expungements, and civil litigation across all Maryland counties and the District of Columbia. The firm is located at 301 S Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877, reachable at 301-987-2002, with a stated goal of being clients’ lawyer for life.
Introduction
Gaithersburg sits at the center of Montgomery County, one of Maryland’s most populous and legally active jurisdictions. The Law Offices of Stephen F. Allen, P.C. is primarily a Montgomery County practice, but Stephen Allen is licensed and active across all Maryland counties and the District of Columbia, giving clients broad geographic coverage under a single attorney relationship.
The firm’s practice model is built around affordability and long-term client relationships. Prices are designed to be affordable, free consultations are available, and payment plans are offered for most legal matters. The intended result is a firm where clients can bring legal problems across multiple life stages without having to find a new attorney each time the category of law changes.
Attorney Profile
Stephen F. Allen has practiced law for more than 30 years with a specific focus on DUI defense and incarcerable traffic offenses. Over three decades, he has developed detailed familiarity with Maryland’s traffic and criminal statutes, the procedures of Montgomery County and surrounding courts, and the MVA hearing process that runs parallel to criminal proceedings in many traffic cases. His practice has expanded to cover personal injury, family law, and civil litigation, making him a multi-practice resource for long-term clients.
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
The firm’s criminal defense practice centers on DUI and incarcerable traffic offenses, which have been Allen’s primary focus for over 30 years. Beyond these, the firm handles misdemeanors and felonies across the full spectrum of Maryland criminal law.
Auto Accidents and Personal Injury
The firm handles auto accident claims and personal injury cases, pursuing compensation for clients injured through others’ negligence.
Family Law
Divorce, legal separation, child custody, and visitation matters are handled by the firm, which applies the same long-term relationship philosophy to family law as to its other practice areas.
Protective Orders and Domestic Violence Claims
The firm handles protective order proceedings and domestic violence claims, representing clients on both sides of these proceedings.
Expungements
Maryland expungement proceedings allow eligible individuals to have certain criminal records cleared. The firm handles these petitions.
MVA Hearings and Traffic Defense
Motor Vehicle Administration hearings run on a separate administrative track from criminal proceedings in Maryland DUI and traffic cases. The firm handles both tracks, which is particularly important for clients facing license suspension alongside criminal charges.
General Civil Litigation
The firm handles civil litigation matters beyond personal injury, covering a range of disputes between private parties.
Location and Service Area
The office is at 301 S Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877. The firm practices in all Maryland counties and the District of Columbia, with primary concentration in Montgomery County. Call 301-987-2002 to schedule a free consultation.
Client Focus
The firm’s explicit goal of being clients’ lawyer for life shapes how it structures its services. Affordable pricing and payment plans reduce financial barriers to access. The broad practice range means that a client who comes in for a DUI matter can return years later for a divorce, an expungement, or a personal injury claim without starting over with a new attorney who does not know them.
Free consultations are available for all practice areas, and Stephen Allen is accessible across all Maryland jurisdictions and DC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an MVA hearing and how is it different from a criminal case?
In Maryland DUI and serious traffic cases, the Motor Vehicle Administration conducts an administrative hearing that determines license status separately from the criminal court proceedings. A person can be acquitted in criminal court and still face suspension through the MVA process, or vice versa. The firm handles both proceedings together.
Does the firm handle cases outside Montgomery County?
Yes. Stephen Allen is active in all Maryland counties and the District of Columbia. Montgomery County is the primary practice area, but clients throughout Maryland and DC can contact the firm.
Are payment plans available?
Payment plans are available for most legal matters. The firm’s pricing approach is designed to keep legal representation accessible, and free consultations allow clients to understand cost before committing.
Can the firm handle both my DUI defense and a related civil matter?
Yes. The practice covers both DUI defense and personal injury, so if a traffic incident involves criminal charges and a civil claim for damages, the firm can handle both sides of that situation.
What does expungement accomplish in Maryland?
Expungement removes eligible criminal records from public access, which can improve employment prospects and reduce other consequences of a prior arrest or conviction. Eligibility depends on the specific charges and outcome. The firm evaluates eligibility during consultation.
Closing
Three decades of Maryland criminal defense practice, a statewide and DC service footprint, and a pricing philosophy built around client accessibility make the Law Offices of Stephen F. Allen, P.C. a durable resource across a range of legal needs. Whether the matter is a DUI charge tonight or a family law situation next year, the firm is positioned to handle it. Call 301-987-2002.
Website: https://allenlawcenter.com