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McGann Hughes Gratz

Experienced Lawyers in Rockville Serving You

Distinguished Attorneys Offering Legal Representation To Maryland Residents In Need

Legal representation is important in Maryland, whether you’re facing criminal charges or need help navigating the divorce process. Going into your case without proper preparation can lead to expensive mistakes, extensive delays, and stress that could be avoided with the help of an experienced attorney. McGann Hughes Gratz has the legal team you need to navigate your specific case, from your family law needs to understanding and fighting criminal charges.

It all starts with a conversation. The sooner you call McGann Hughes Gratz at 301-888-5675 to schedule a consultation, the sooner you can set down this weight you have been carrying on your own. From there, you will be supported by an attorney who puts you and your needs first. That means you can depend on our team’s legal experience every step of the way to guide you to a favorable outcome.

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What Practice Areas Does McGann Hughes Gratz Handle Under Maryland Law?

McGann Hughes Gratz focuses its legal representation on matters where deadlines, filings, and courtroom preparation matter. Clients often arrive with urgent questions, but the work quickly turns to making critical decisions and filing documents. Often, counsel drafts and files a petition within days.

  • Family law
  • Criminal law
  • Personal injury

The team includes former prosecutors and trained mediators.

In family law cases, parties often exchange pay stubs, tax returns, and bank statements, then draft a temporary support agreement and/or a parenting schedule that covers overnights, holidays, and child exchanges. In criminal defense matters, counsel reviews charging paperwork and discovery such as police reports, video or body cam footage, then files motions and prepares for hearings in the appropriate county court. In personal injury claims, attorneys gather medical records and bills, compare them to insurance offers, and review any proposed agreement line by line before it is signed.

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I would highly recommend Christina Hughes – she is an excellent family attorney!

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Mr Terry Mcguann is a great attorney in he does his best to resolve your case! Very nice humble patient attorney! Your in good hands at his Law Firm!!

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What Types of Criminal Cases Do We Take?

When you are charged with a crime, the first step is narrowing what the state must prove and what evidence will actually be used in court. At McGann Hughes Gratz, criminal defense work includes both serious and lower-level matters across the legal process, from the first appearance through trial.

  • Felony and misdemeanor criminal charges
  • Violations of probation
  • Incarcerable and non-incarcerable traffic offenses
  • DUI charges
  • Civil citations
  • Protective orders
  • Peace orders

Working together with our team, we review charging documents and discovery, such as police reports, video or body cam footage, and decide whether to file motions, request a hearing, or negotiate a plea. As the dates approach, the file is prepared for county courts when needed, including witness lists, exhibit review, and a clear plan to avoid a criminal record. Clients who wish to protect their driving record may need to take extra steps while preparing, and we are here to help.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Us
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Terrence M. McGann

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Christina M. Hughes
Christina M. Hughes

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Amanda M. Gratz
Amanda M. Gratz

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Kevin J. Jordan
Kevin J. Jordan

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Terrence M. McGann

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Christina M. Hughes
Christina M. Hughes

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Amanda M. Gratz
Amanda M. Gratz

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Kevin J. Jordan
Kevin J. Jordan

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How Can Our Attorneys Help With Your Family Law Needs?

McGann Hughes Gratz assists with Maryland family law matters that involve minors, guardianship, and court oversight of parenting disputes. Our family law attorneys can map the filing sequence, confirm service requirements, and track deadlines that set the next hearing date. McGann Hughes Gratz is more than a law firm; we are people with families. We understand how difficult the family law process can be, especially when children are involved.

In many cases, family law attorneys start by drafting pleadings and sworn statements, then collecting records such as school attendance logs, counseling invoices, and retirement plan summaries. When the court appoints a Custody Evaluator and/or Best Interest Attorney, counsel coordinates schedules, provides requested documents, and prepares clients for interviews and testimony.

If the dispute stays in litigation, the law firm prepares exhibits, witness outlines, and proposed orders, then reviews the opposing party’s draft order against the evidence before submission. Our firm’s legal acumen supports strong representation in a system that runs on evidence and deadlines.

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Former Prosecutor’s Perspective

You work with partners who are former Assistant State’s Attorneys. That background means we have prosecuted cases and know how charges are built, screened, and presented. You get counsel that understands courtroom expectations, evidentiary pressure points, and what tends to matter most to judges when decisions are made in practice.

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Trial-Ready Representation

Your case is prepared with trial in mind, not just paperwork. Our firm has significant litigation experience and extensive trial work. That shows in witness preparation, exhibit organization, and motion practice. When negotiations fail, you are not switching gears at the last minute. Preparation starts early and continues through hearings.

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Negotiation and Litigation Balance

You are not forced into a single path. Our firm is goal-oriented and assists clients with litigation, settlement, and plea negotiation. That flexibility lets you evaluate risk, test offers, and push issues to hearing when needed. Strategy adjusts as facts, evidence, and timing change.

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Individualized Case Strategy

We don’t offer templates; instead, we craft a distinct strategy and unique case plan tailored precisely to your individual goals. Counsel reviews your documents, identifies what must be proven, and chooses the next filing or negotiation step. Your priorities shape what is pursued first.

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Trained Mediation Support

If mediation is a good fit, you have in-house support. Our family attorneys are trained mediators and help clients through mediation. You can prepare financial disclosures, frame issues, and draft settlement terms. When an agreement is reached, the written settlement is ready for filing.

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Three Core Practice Areas Under One Roof

We don’t just work with clients, we build long-term relationships. McGann Hughes Gratz practices family law, criminal law, and personal injury law throughout Maryland. That scope helps when a situation overlaps, such as when a protective order is pending criminal charges or an injury claim is tied to a criminal investigation.

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Do We Handle Personal Injury Cases?

McGann Hughes Gratz handles personal injury matters under Maryland law when harm is tied to another party’s negligence or misconduct. These injuries are life-altering, and even a short-term hospital stay can be prohibitively expensive. Some claims resolve through insurance negotiations, while others require civil litigation in state court.

We usually start with an intake that identifies important dates, treatment providers, and the sequence of events. Our personal injury attorneys then collect incident reports, photographs, and witness information, and request complete medical chart notes that match the claimed injuries. When liability is disputed, the file may include requests for surveillance footage or a scene visit to document sightlines and signage.

As the demand package takes shape, your counsel calculates damages from itemized invoices, wage documentation, and future care recommendations, then reviews the insurer’s release language line by line before any signature. If a settlement does not occur, our law firm can draft and file a complaint, manage written discovery, and prepare clients for deposition testimony.

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What Happens During an Initial Consultation?

An initial consultation with McGann Hughes Gratz is a working meeting, not a lecture. You provide us with information such as names, dates, prior filings, and any pending court deadlines, then we narrow the issues that actually impact the outcome. Bring what you have, such as a summons, a charging document, a draft agreement, or recent pay records.

Your questions are welcome, and you deserve answers.

Next, your attorney reviews key paperwork on the spot, flags missing documents, and explains what Maryland law requires for your situation. You may leave with a short task list, such as pulling three months of bank statements, saving relevant messages, or writing a clean timeline of events. If you have witnesses, you’ll list names and numbers, and preserve photos and screenshots. When legal representation makes sense, our law firm can outline the next concrete steps, including what must be filed first and what can wait.

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