David Jay Glassman

David Jay Glassman

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 45 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime ... +3 more

One Liberty Place, 1650 Market Street, Suite 3600, Philadelphia, PA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Practice limited to criminal defense and DUI/DWI throughout PA and NJ including all federal, state, local courts. Former PA Deputy Attorney General and NJ Prosecutor with 40 years of experience. Ranked among Top 100 National Criminal Trial Lawyers.

46 years

25%
Federal Crime 25%

46 years

25%
Sex Crime 20%

46 years

20%
DUI and DWI 10%

46 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 45 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1980

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 45 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1980

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David Jay Glassman

One Liberty Place, 1650 Market Street, Suite 3600, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Law Offices of David Jay Glassman

Five Greentree Centre, 525 Route 73 North, Suite 104, Marlton, NJ, 08053

Law Offices of David Jay Glassman

1 Gateway Center, Suite 2600, Newark, NJ, 07102

Law Offices of David Jay Glassman

317 George Street, 3rd Floor, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

Law Offices of David Jay Glassman

411 Hackensack Avenue, 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ, 07601

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David Jay Glassman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

Showing 41 - 45 of 62 reviews

Posted by Kingsley A. Rowe | July 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Expert Criminal Attorney

When I was 18 years old I was mishandling a handgun, accidentally killing my friend. My family as well as the victim's family were devastated. It was a horrible situation all they way around. Having never been in trouble nor any of my family members I didn't know anything about the criminal justice s...ystem and how it worked. We were fortune to retain the services of Mr. David J. Glassman. I can with absolute certainty that if it was not for Mr. Glassman's expert legal representation and advice I would be sitting in jail with life without parole for something that I didn't mean to do. David was a staunch advocate for the truth in my case, which won out in the end. I owe a great deal of gratitude to Mr. Glassman for the life I enjoy now, not having the best legal representation things could have ended up differently. If you are looking for a lawyer who is an expert at criminal law and who will relentlessly fight to defend your rights, who will put you in the best legal position and offer you the best options, who knows the judges and the inner workings of Philadelphia and NJ criminal justice systems, then Mr. David Jay Glassman is the man you want to have represent you. When my parole was vacated due to the many things I accomplishments while in parole: B.S. in Computer Science and M.S.W from NYU and my contributions to the community, guess who was their at the end of the twenty or so year process to congratulate me and say, "You are remarkable". Mr. David J. Glassman was there. signed Kingsley

Posted by Steven H | June 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Incredible

I recently hired Mr. Glassman for my case specifically because all the other lawyers were way overpriced for such a small case. So I found Mr. Glassman and he was very driven from the first time we spoke, and he promised that he would take care of my situation and he did. Mr. Glassman went above and ...beyond for me, any other lawyer would have given up easily but not him. I recommend him if you are in the Philadelphia area and you are in need of a lawyer I promise you won't be disappointed.

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

So glad I chose Mr. Glassman

I hired Mr. Glassman for defense in a restraining order hearing. Although I have no prior criminal record, there was a lot of evidence against me in this case. The papers were filed on a Thursday, I received them the following Saturday evening (due to my schedule I couldn't get them any sooner), the ...following Monday was a holiday, and the court date was Thursday. We didn't have much time to prepare. Mr. Glassman made himself available on a Saturday night to speak with me by phone about our game plan to try for a civil restraint which would leave me with no record. I was very nervous and not sure if this would turn out in my favor due to the evidence against me. But it did. The hearing did not even get to the plaintiff's testimony, which would have been embarrassing for both me and the plaintiff if the details were discussed. The plaintiff accepted the civil restraint, which Mr. Glassman drew up on the spot in a way that satisfied the plaintiff and also kept me from having the permanent stigma of a restraining order on my record. I would highly recommend Mr. Glassman for his efficiency, attention to detail, and even just his friendliness. I felt like I was dealing with a caring human being, which is not the vibe that I often get from other attorneys. It was also helpful that Mr. Glassman charged a flat fee. I'm not sure how much other attorneys charge, but I felt the fee was reasonable and what I was willing to pay to receive the excellent service that I did.

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Results

Mr. Glassman did an excellent job defending my son in a wrongly accused criminal matter and had the case ultimately dismissed. He was very upfront with all possible scenarios and what we could expect from him. Very pleased with the results.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Honest and terrific lawyer

David Glassman is a terrific lawyer because he will do everything in his power to make sure you get the best outcome. He is honest and has many years of experience. Looking for a lawyer can be a tiresome and stressful process. When I contacted Mr. Glassman he offered to meet with me on a weekend beca...use of my limited availability. He listened to my case and laid out all of the possible outcomes and was completely honest about the entire process and associated fee's. Mr. Glassman kept me fully up to date during the preparation process and always explained things with great clarity. When it came time to appear in court, the judge actually postponed the court date for another month. When the second date came around, the judge made us wait in the courtroom for quite a long time and Mr. Glassman stuck by my side through it all. Despite these curve balls the judge threw at us, Mr. Glassman showed that he was reliable and determined which made the process a lot more comfortable to go through. Now I can happily say that I received the best possible outcome for my case (a dismissal) and I owe it all to Mr. Glassman.

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David Jay Glassman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory McCauley

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Mazur

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with David over the past few years on a variety of criminal defense and immigration cases. David is extremely smart, and his dedication toward his clients is second to none. I have personally seen David’s ingenuity and hard work result in outcomes that other attorneys simply could not achieve. I recommend David to anyone looking to hire a top-notch criminal defense lawyer."

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Steven Rosenfeld

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I have worked with David as Assistant Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys and always marveled at his courtroom talents. Very aggressive, yet subtle in his masterminding the case"

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2016

Top 25 Trial Lawyers, Criminal Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Top 10, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 25 Trial Lawyers, Criminal Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 25 Trial Lawyers, Criminal Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of David Jay Glassman

1982 - 1985

Prosecuting Attorney, Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office

1980 - 1982

Assistant Attorney General, Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Office Of Attorney General

Associations

2014 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Member

Criminal Trial Lawyers Association of America

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State vs. Ryon Cumberbatch

Bergen County Grand Jury declined to indict; charges DISMISSED!

State of New Jersey vs. Kevin Roper

Pending

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Education

1980

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Miami

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Languages

English

Activity

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