Atty. Patrick S. Preller
Patrick S. Preller, has over 20 years of litigation experience in federal and state courts throughout Maryland.
Criminal & Traffic Defense & More Attorney · Serving Baltimore, MD · 28+ Years Experience
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About Patrick S. Preller at a Glance
Patrick S. Preller is a Managing Partner based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Preller Law Firm, LLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1998). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Frostburg State College B.A. (—). Serves clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick S. Preller
- Patrick S. Preller, has over 20 years of litigation experience in federal and state courts throughout Maryland
- Mr. Preller is recognized as one of the most able trial lawyers in Maryland and has an extraordinary record of success
- In 1998, Mr. Preller graduated with honors from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he served as an associate editor on the Law Review
- Following graduation, Mr. Preller clerked for the Honorable Maurice W. Baldwin on the Circuit Court of Maryland for Harford County
- He then accepted an appointment as an assistant state’s attorney in Baltimore City, where he prosecuted thousands of felony narcotic, general felony, misdemeanor and juvenile cases
- His principal areas of practice include complex civil (personal injury, medical malpractice and employment discrimination) as well as criminal litigation and appeals
- As a prosecutor and in private practice, Mr. Preller has tried hundreds of criminal and civil cases
- Since entering private practice in 2004, he has never lost a criminal jury trial
- Mr. Preller also teaches Fourth Amendment and criminal procedure as an adjunct professor at the University of Baltimore
- Classes/Seminars • Adjunct Professor, Fourth Amendment and Criminal Procedure, University of Baltimore Past Employment Positions • Honorable Maurice W. Baldwin on the Circuit Court of Maryland for Harford County, Clerk • Baltimore City, Assistant State’s Attorney • Rosen and Esterson, 2004 • Preller Glass Law Firm, LLC, 2004
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick S. Preller's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick S. Preller handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Baltimore.
Workplace Discrimination in Baltimore
Patrick S. Preller is one of 7,049 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Maryland →
Sexual Harassment in Baltimore
Patrick S. Preller is one of 5,970 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Maryland →
Medical Malpractice in Baltimore
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Patrick S. Preller is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Maryland →
Personal Injury in Baltimore
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Patrick S. Preller is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →
Criminal Defense in Baltimore
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Patrick S. Preller is one of 212,605 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maryland →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Baltimore
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 Baltimore 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.
Baltimore Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Baltimore-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 Baltimore Choose Patrick S. Preller
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 Patrick S. Preller's practice in the field of discrimination, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, personal injury, and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick S. Preller brings 28+ 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 discrimination, sexual harassment, and medical malpractice, Patrick S. Preller can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Baltimore
A Baltimore-based practice means Patrick S. Preller attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Patrick S. Preller Handles in Baltimore
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