Scott R. Scherr

Scott R. Scherr is a distinguished attorney with a stellar academic and professional background. He graduated summa cum laude from Towson State University (now Towson University) in 1984 and continued his academic excellence by earning Honors from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1988. Admitted to the Maryland Bar in December 1988, he extended his legal expertise to the Washington, D.C. bar in 1995. Mr. Scherr's legal prowess is evident in his AV rating and a perfect 5/5 score on Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to his prolonged dedication to legal excellence, extensive experience, and unwavering integrity. He also holds a flawless 10.0 rating on AVVO and actively engages in the AVVO community. Notably, Mr. Scherr is among the esteemed five percent of Maryland lawyers selected for inclusion in the prestigious Maryland Super Lawyers® publication for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. He garners exceptional reviews from clients on AVVO, Google, Yelp, NextDoor, Justia, and www.lawyers.com.

Mr. Scherr's legal practice encompasses a diverse range of cases, including automobile accidents, personal injury, workers' compensation, criminal defense, DUI cases, driving on a suspended license issues, and traffic offenses. He adeptly represents both Complainants and Respondents in Protective Order and Peace Order hearings and frequently handles Motor Vehicle Administration hearings to safeguard his clients' driver's licenses.

A dedicated member of the legal community, Mr. Scherr actively contributes to various legal associations. He is a valued member of the Baltimore County Bar Association, where he previously chaired the Lawyer Referral Committee and authored articles for "The Advocate," the association's newsletter, and "Trial Reporter," a publication by the Maryland Association for Justice. Additionally, he is affiliated with the Maryland State Bar Association and the Maryland Association for Justice. Mr. Scherr's commitment to professional development is underscored by his completion of the MICPEL Nine Day Trial Advocacy course. He has also lent his expertise by writing amicus briefs on behalf of the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, now known as the Maryland Association for Justice.

For an impressive 36 years, Mr. Scherr has been an active member of the J. Dudley Digges Inn of Court in Baltimore City, an esteemed organization where leading lawyers and judges from across Maryland convene regularly to discuss legal matters. His dedication to this organization was recognized when he was honored as Pupil of the Year in 1992-1993. Mr. Scherr has also actively participated in mock appellate arguments, mock arbitrations, and various presentations at the Inn. Furthermore, he has shared his knowledge by lecturing on topics related to personal injury cases at the "Nuts and Bolts of Civil Practice in the District Court for Baltimore City" seminar, sponsored by the Young Lawyer's Division of the Bar Association of Baltimore City.

Outside his legal practice, Mr. Scherr is deeply rooted in his community. A resident of Pikesville, he resides there with his wife, who is a dedicated paraeducator employed by Baltimore County Public Schools, and their two daughters, who are pursuing their education at the University of Maryland College Park and Washington College. Mr. Scherr actively contributes to his local community, having served as the President of the Summit Chase Townhouse Association, Inc., his homeowner's association, and as a board member for 15 years. Additionally, he generously offers free legal advice through the Lawyer Referral Service via the Baltimore County Bar Association and regularly responds to legal inquiries on AVVO.