Veteran Criminal Defense Attorney Paolo Gnocchi Joins Scrofano Law PC
Scrofano Law PC strengthens its Maryland criminal defense team with the addition of Paolo Gnocchi, a trilingual trial lawyer with over 20 years of courtroom experience and a proven track record in high-stakes criminal cases.
The addition of Paolo Gnocchi to Scrofano Law PC represents a significant strengthening of the firm's criminal defense capabilities in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Gnocchi brings more than two decades of courtroom experience and trilingual capabilities in English, Spanish, and Italian, positioning the firm to better serve diverse client populations in complex criminal matters.
Gnocchi's career trajectory demonstrates deep expertise in both prosecution and defense work, having begun his legal career at a respected Rockville firm before serving as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office. His transition to criminal defense in 2004 and subsequent establishment of his own practice in 2009 provided him with extensive trial experience across a wide spectrum of cases, from traffic offenses to first-degree murder and rape allegations.
Joseph A. Scrofano, founder and principal attorney of Scrofano Law PC, emphasized the strategic importance of this hiring, stating that Gnocchi's depth of experience, community roots, and integrity align perfectly with the firm's mission to provide aggressive, compassionate representation. The move signals Scrofano Law's commitment to expanding its capacity for high-stakes criminal defense work in the region.
Beyond his private practice, Gnocchi has maintained significant public service commitments that enhance his value to the firm. His service as a felony panel attorney with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender and as a CJA-certified attorney before the D.C. Superior Court demonstrates his familiarity with both public defense systems and federal court procedures. His appointment by Governor Martin O'Malley to the Maryland Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission from 2009 to 2014 further establishes his standing within the legal community.
Gnocchi's media experience as a legal expert on outlets including CNN Español provides additional value to the firm's public education and outreach efforts. His educational background includes magna cum laude graduation from Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in San Juan and a Juris Doctor from the Catholic University Columbus School of Law, where he served as Chancellor of the Jessup Cup International Moot Court Team.
The attorney's recognition by Super Lawyers and high ratings on Avvo reflect peer and client acknowledgment of his legal capabilities. Former clients have described him as top notch and a terrific, caring attorney, qualities that complement Scrofano Law's client-centered approach to criminal defense. The firm maintains offices in Washington, D.C., Rockville, Maryland, and Fairfax, Virginia, with additional information available at https://www.mdcrimlawyer.com/.