Scrofano Law Bolsters Defense Team with Veteran Attorney Paolo Gnocchi

Scrofano Law PC has significantly strengthened its Maryland criminal defense team with the addition of Attorney Paolo Gnocchi, a trilingual trial lawyer with over two decades of courtroom experience. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, Gnocchi brings a formidable reputation for fearless advocacy and client-centered representation, having successfully defended clients in some of Maryland's most challenging criminal cases. His career trajectory includes early work at a respected Rockville law firm, followed by service as an Assistant State's Attorney in Baltimore City, before transitioning to criminal defense in 2004. He later founded his own successful practice in 2009, representing clients in both Maryland and Washington, D.C., across hundreds of cases ranging from traffic offenses to serious felony crimes including rape and first-degree murder.

Joseph A. Scrofano, founder and principal attorney of Scrofano Law PC, praised Gnocchi as "a tremendous addition to our team" whose experience, community roots, and integrity align perfectly with the firm's mission of providing aggressive, compassionate representation. Beyond his courtroom work, Gnocchi has demonstrated deep commitment to justice through various public service roles, including serving as a felony panel attorney with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, a CJA-certified attorney before the D.C. Superior Court, and an appointee to the Maryland Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission from 2009 to 2014. His legal expertise has earned him media recognition, with appearances on CNN Español and other outlets where he educates the public on criminal law matters. The attorney's educational background includes magna cum laude graduation from Universidad del Sagrado Corazón and a Juris Doctor from Catholic University Columbus School of Law, complemented by prestigious internships with the U.S. Department of Justice and a criminal-immigration defense firm.

Gnocchi's professional excellence is further validated by his recognition from Super Lawyers and high ratings on Avvo, where peers and former clients consistently describe him as "top notch" and "a terrific, caring attorney." His addition enhances Scrofano Law PC's capacity to handle complex criminal defense matters across their practice areas, which include DUI, drug offenses, and serious felony crimes. The firm, with offices in Washington, D.C., Rockville, Maryland, and Fairfax, Virginia, continues to expand its reach and capabilities in serving clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This strategic hiring reinforces Scrofano Law's position as a leading criminal defense practice dedicated to providing comprehensive legal representation with both aggressive litigation strategies and compassionate client care.