Atty. David P. Putzi, Esq.

Atty. David P. Putzi, Esq.

David P. Putzi, Esq. is consistently recognized by his peers as a preeminent criminal defense attorney, evidenced by his numerous awards from Super Lawyers of Maryland, Top Attorney’s of Baltimore Magazine and Leading Lawyers of Anne Arundel County.

Glen Burnie Glen Burnie 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About David P. Putzi, Esq. at a glance

David P. Putzi, Esq. is a Partner based in Glen Burnie, Maryland, practicing at The Law Offices of Fischer & Putzi, P.A.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, juvenile, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1995) and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Cir (1996). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1995) and Guilford College (B.S. Accounting, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Glen Burnie, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David P. Putzi, Esq. is consistently recognized by his peers as a preeminent criminal defense attorney, evidenced by his numerous awards from Super Lawyers of Maryland, Top Attorney’s of Baltimore Magazine and Leading Lawyers of Anne Arundel County
  • Mr. Putzi focuses his practice on representing individuals charged with criminal, traffic and juvenile offenses, as well as quasi-criminal matters such as protective & peace orders and administrative hearings
  • Mr. Putzi possesses vast trial experience, appearing every day in the Maryland courts to defend his clients
  • Many of the thousands of cases that he has defended are high profile matters that you have either seen on television or read about in the newspaper
  • Previously, Mr. Putzi worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Maryland responsible for prosecuting a wide variety of cases, receiving specialized training in drug offenses, sexual offenses, juvenile matters and DUI field sobriety testing
  • Mr. Putzi is a past President of the Anne Arundel Bar Association and currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the AABA
  • Mr. Putzi served as the chair the Criminal Law Committee for the AABA, lecturing to other attorneys in the areas of criminal defense strategy, search and seizure issues, rules of evidence, and defending domestic violence cases
  • He was selected by his peers, and confirmed by Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, as a member of the Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission responsible for selecting trial judges in Anne Arundel County
  • Mr. Putzi attended The Catholic University School of Law
  • He was selected to the Editorial Board of The Catholic University Law Review
  • Upon graduation from law school, he served as the judicial law clerk for Judge Raymond G. Thieme in the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court

Practice Areas Explained

David P. Putzi, Esq.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David P. Putzi, Esq. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Juvenile Law

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Traffic Violations

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Glen Burnie are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David P. Putzi, Esq.

Where is David P. Putzi, Esq.'s law office located?
David P. Putzi, Esq.'s law practice is located in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The firm is The Law Offices of Fischer & Putzi, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David P. Putzi, Esq. handle?
David P. Putzi, Esq. focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, juvenile, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has David P. Putzi, Esq. practiced law?
David P. Putzi, Esq. has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did David P. Putzi, Esq. go to law school?
David P. Putzi, Esq. earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S. Accounting, 1991).
How can I contact David P. Putzi, Esq. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David P. Putzi, Esq. received?
David P. Putzi, Esq.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1995
B.S. Accounting
Guilford College
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Cir
Admitted: 1996

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