Henry Shih

Henry Shih is a criminal defense attorney who regularly represents clients in District and Circuit courts across Montgomery, Prince George’s, Frederick, Howard, and Anne Arundel Counties. His practice at Gritz, Hanifin & Shih, LLC, covers criminal charges, traffic cases, DUI matters, and juvenile delinquency proceedings. He has handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor trials, giving him substantial courtroom experience in cases where clients need a focused defense strategy, close review of evidence, and careful preparation for hearings or trial.

Shih earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan in 2006 and received his J.D. in 2010 from Washington University in St. Louis. His education combines analytical training in economics with legal study that supports criminal case evaluation, evidence review, and courtroom advocacy. He is connected with professional organizations serving criminal defense lawyers and Maryland attorneys and remains active in the legal community through committee service.

Shih’s practice includes serious felony charges, misdemeanors, traffic offenses, DUI cases, and juvenile delinquency matters. His trial experience helps him assess witness testimony, factual disputes, procedural issues, and the risks attached to different case strategies. Professional memberships include the Maryland State Bar Association, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, and the Bar Association of Montgomery County. He is fluent in Mandarin and serves on a judicial nominating committee.

Henry Shih brings substantial trial experience to criminal defense clients facing charges that can affect liberty, driving privileges, records, and future opportunities. His practice is grounded in direct courtroom work across multiple Maryland counties and in a broad range of criminal and traffic cases. By combining careful case preparation with practical knowledge of trial procedure, he helps clients understand the allegations, evaluate available defenses, and respond strategically at each stage of a criminal proceeding.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Gritz, Hanifin & Shih, LLC
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
• Member, Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland
• Member of the, Judicial Nominating Committee

Licensed State

• Maryland
• District of Columbia
• New York

Education

• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics

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