David P. Putzi, Esq.

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David P. Putzi, Esq.: Attorney with The Law Offices of Fischer & Putzi, P.A.
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Biography

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.

Areas of Practice (12)

  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal Law
  • DWI
  • Felonies
  • Firearms Cases
  • Weapons Charges
  • Assault and Battery
  • Drug Crimes
  • Juvenile Law
  • Traffic Violations
  • Misdemeanors
  • Constitutional Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Guilford College, B.S., Accounting, 1991
Law School Attended:
Catholic University of America, J.D., 1995
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, Maryland; 1996, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Birth Information:
Washington, D.C., August 15, 1969
ISLN:
911224588

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Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (14 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0
  • Communication

    4.7/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/15/21 in Criminal Law

    Excellent attorney.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/15/20 in Criminal Law

    excellent lawyer deserving of the highest recognition

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/08/20 in Misdemeanors

    Through out Mr. Putzi's legal career, I have observed him as a practitioner. His cases are always well prepared and it is obvious that he is well-versed in the law and continues to study the law and its trends. Further, Mr. Putzi demonstrate th... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/04/20 in Criminal Law

    Dave is an excellent criminal trial lawyer with impeccable ethical standards. He is someone of whom I frequently consult on complex criminal trial issues.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/02/20 in Criminal Law

    Mr. Putzi's is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer. His ethics, trial experience, judgment and qualifications should translate into your highest possible rating.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/02/20 in Criminal Law

    I've worked with Dave Putzi for a number of years. He is an excellent litigator with very good communication skills. He stays on top of his cases and returns calls in a prompt manner. I have referred a number of cases to Dave which he has handled... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/01/20 in Criminal Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/01/20 in Criminal Law

    Mr. Putzi has exceptional knowledge of the law and is always willing to assist his colleagues. I only hear wonderful things from his clients regarding his legal representation. I would refer potential clients to him without any reservation.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/19/14 in Criminal Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/09/14 in Criminal Law

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