About Richard Alan Finci
I am a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and practice Criminal Defense law in the Federal and State Courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia. I am a very proud graduate of the University of Maryland and University of Baltimore Law School. I have been honored in 2009 to serve as Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association Criminal Law Section Council and to previously have served as President of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney Association. I am also serving my second 4 year term as the Criminal Defense representative on the Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy appointed by Governor O'Malley. (www.msccsp.org). In nearly 25 years of practice now, I have handled a wide range of different types of cases including approximately 50 homicides cases, complex Federal drug and white collar type cases, and nearly every other type of criminal and traffic case. I am also widely known as an expert in asset forfeiture matters.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
DUI / DWI
Injury Law
Professional Experience
| Experience | Years |
|---|
| Managing Partner, Houlon, Berman, Bergman, Finci, Levenstein & Skok, LLC | 2009-Current |
| Managing Partner, Houlon, Berman, Bergman, Finci & Levenstein, LLC | 1999-2009 |
| Partner, Houlon, Berman, Bergman, Cerullo, Finci & Levenstein, LLC | 1990-1999 |
| Associate, Pickett, Houlon & Berman | 1985-1990 |
| Law Clerk, Pickett, Houlon & Berman | 1983-1985 |
| Felony Team Law Clerk, Maryland Office of Public Defender | 1981-1983 |
Education
| School | Focus | Degree | Year |
|---|
| University of Baltimore School of Law - University of Baltimore | Law | J.D. | 1984 |
| Honors: Graduated Cum Laude, Member of Law Review Staff |
| Details: Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Criminal Practice Clinic |
| University of Maryland | U.S. History and Psychology | B.A. | 1981 |
| Honors: 8 Semesters Honor Roll |