David Howard Klayman

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David Howard Klayman

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 4 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration ... +2 more

1515 Market St Ste 1200, Philadelphia, PA

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About David

Biography

Philadelphia's Premier Criminal Defense & Immigration Firm

Philadelphia's Premier Criminal Defense Firm

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

35%
DUI and DWI 30%

30%
Immigration 15%

15%
Land Use and Zoning 10%

10%
State, Local, and Municipal Law 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 4 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of David H. Klayman

1515 Market St Ste 1200, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

dhklawfirm.com

David Howard Klayman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Isabel | December 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

AMAZING LAWYER!!!!!!!

I was looking for a criminal lawyer and I found him....."David Howard Klayman" was that guy! I was in a bad situation where I was charged and falsely accused of a crime I didn't commit. He was there for me every second even 2am in the morning when I needed him. David was absolutely an amazing crimina...l lawyer and very knowledgeable of the laws and how the criminal system operates. David was my hero and he got my case dismissed. I will forever be grateful to him. If anyone is seeking the BEST lawyer, please look no further..David Howard Klayman is your lawyer !!! I definitely and highly recommend David for any legal assistance needed because his firm handles ALL legal matters. THANK YOU SO MUCH DAVID !!!

Posted by Josh | December 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing lawyer, Highly recommended.

As someone who has retained Mr.Klayman on multiple matters, I can say that he has surpassed my expectations as my legal counsel. Mr.Klayman is always very well prepared, very punctual, & his professionalism is admirable. All my matters up to this point handled by Mr.Klayman, matters i thought I wou...ld lose, turned out in my favor. I have referred him to many friends and family who has also retained him for different matters as legal counsel, I think that alone speaks volume on how great of a legal counsel Mr.Klayman is. He is great lawyer and I would highly recommend him to all who have any type of matter that needs to be resolved.

Posted by Ashley | December 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

Helped me completely understand the process of my DUI throughly! Most importantly made me feel calm about the whole situation!

Posted by C.L. | July 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Land Use & Zoning

1000% Satisfied!!!

My father speaks broken English. So, I hired David to help him with a legal matter the City of Philadelphia had initiated for zoning and L&I issues. Let me just say that David took care of everything and resolved the matters better than I expected. But what truly struck me was how kind and attenti...ve David was to me and my father. My father really felt like he was a priority and felt like his case was in great hands. David is a different type of lawyer. All I’ll say is if you speak with him, you won’t be disappointed.

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2022

Consultation

I spoke with David regarding a legal issue and he gave me great legal advice. He really helped me.

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Michael Walker

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have personally witnessed Attorney Klayman in action! He is an absolute beast in the courtroom. I wholeheartedly endorse him for his advocacy and knowledge of the law."

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Kevin DeCristofer

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dave is a charismatic and knowledgeable attorney. His experience as a former LEO is invaluable to his practice and he can provide knowledge and experience few attorneys can. Dave is one of the hardest working attorneys I know who constantly goes above and beyond."

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Mark Cerroni

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first encountered Dave Klayman at a District Court hearing in Delaware County. I was immediately impressed by his presence and confidence. Due to court delays we ended up chatting for quite a while. From that discussion I was able to learn about Dave's background as a US Marine, former Police Officer, and now a second-career attorney. In addition to Dave's command of the court through his physical presence, Dave possesses a thorough understanding of the laws impacting his clients. What is also impressive about Dave is his willingness to learn new matter and put in the time to train himself for whatever matters his clients represent to him. If I personally required representation in a matter, there would be few I would seek out beyond Dave Klayman."

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Antonious Sadek

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David has an innate sense of the law. I cannot think of anyone I'd recommend more highly."

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Anwar Abdur-Rahman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David Klayman. He is as credible and competent as anyone would want in their attorney."

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Matthew White

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an experienced litigator with experience on both sides of the aisle. This allows him to quickly separate fact from fiction and develop a complete understanding of the case. In addition to his knowledge and ability, David is a passionate fighter who champions his clients’ interests and zealously advocates to get them the best result possible."

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Blaise Richards

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I cannot recommend Dave highly enough for his acumen in the law (criminal defense or otherwise)."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

Top Attorney, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Work Experience

2021 - 2022

Associate Attorney, Nino V. Tinari & Associates

2020 - 2021

Law Clerk to the Honorable Kathy C. Qasim, J.S.C., New Jersey Superior Court

2020 - 2021

Certified Mediator, New Jersey Superior Court

Associations

2020 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Education

2020

Rutgers Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2023

NACLE

Challenging the impermissible use of Race in Jury Selection

2023

NACLE

Appeals/Appellate Practice- CLE Attended

2022

Tuazama Leadership School of Pennsylvania

Preparing Emerging Leaders, Keynote Speaker

2022

Philadelphia Public Defenders Office

Peekaboo They Don't See You, Line Up Defense- CLE Attended

2022

Philadelphia Bar Association

Current Court Updates for Criminal Law Practioners

2022

Phila. Public Defender's Office

"Probation And Parole Policies" -CLE Attended

2022

Chester County Bar Association

Bridge The Gap Ethics for New Attorneys- CLE Attended

2021

Phila. Public Defender's Office

"Litigating Speedy Trial Motions During Covid - Pointers And Solutions" -CLE Attended

Languages

English

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