Atty. Eric William Schaffer
Eric William Schaffer is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, violent crime, divorce & separation and 2 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Frederick, MD · 35+ Years Experience
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About Eric William Schaffer at a Glance
Eric William Schaffer is a Member based in Frederick, Maryland, practicing at Schaffer Black & Flores. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, criminal defense, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1991). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Bucknell University (B.A., 1987). Serves clients in Frederick, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric William Schaffer
- Eric William Schaffer is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, violent crime, divorce & separation and 2 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Eric practices at Schaffer Black & Flores in Frederick, MD
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Eric William Schaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric William Schaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Frederick.
DUI / DWI Defense in Frederick
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Divorce in Frederick
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Criminal Defense in Frederick
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Sex Crimes in Frederick
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Frederick
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 Frederick 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 venue, 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.
Frederick Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Frederick-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Frederick Choose Eric William Schaffer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric William Schaffer's practice in the field of dui/dwi, divorce, criminal defense, and sex crimes.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric William Schaffer brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, divorce, and criminal defense, Eric William Schaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Frederick
A Frederick-based practice means Eric William Schaffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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