David Jay Glassman

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David Jay Glassman

4.9
Rating: 10.0

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

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About David

Biography

Former Prosecutor & Deputy Attorney General. Top 100 Trial Lawyer With 38 Years Experience.

Former Prosecutor & Deputy Attorney General; 38 Years Experience; Rated Top 100 Trial Lawyer

Former Prosecutor & Deputy Attorney General; 38 Years Experience; Rated Top 100 Trial Lawyer

Former Prosecutor & Deputy Attorney General; 38 Years Experience; Rated Top 100 Trial Lawyer

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%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017
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Platinum Client Champion

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

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David Jay Glassman ESQ.

Five Greentree Centre, 525 Rt. 73 North, Marlton, NJ, 08053

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David Jay Glassman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kamelia | July 20, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Phenomenal Lawyer!!!

I reached out to this lawyer after reading reviews and I decided to give him a call to tell him my situation. Currently I’m in a very bad situation with the current attorney that I’ve hired for my fiancé. The current attorney not only was taking my money but not doing any work on the case which resul...ted in my fiancé being stuck in a county jail without being sentenced for years. I desperately needed advice/consultation from another lawyer. Every attorney that I spoke to either wanted an astronomical amount of money just to listen to my situation in full detail or they just weren’t interested in listening at all. But Mr. Glassman called me back and took the time to listen to everything I was going threw in full detail!! He gave me some advice on how to handle the situation and it worked!!! Because of Mr. Glassman’s advice My fiancé is now in the process to be sentenced after waiting so long. I want to thank you Mr. Glassman!!! To be good at your profession means you have to enjoy what you do. It’s not always about financial gain, sometimes it’s about being a good person that wants to help people. Mr.Glassman did quote me a price for his services but did not pressure me to think the only way my issue would be fixed is to pay him. I prefer to speak with an attorney that is confident and knowledgeable about his work and no one should ever confuse confidence with cocky. if anyone is looking for a straight forward HONEST attorney that has extensive experience and knows the system and the people that have worked or is still working in the system to help you get threw your situation correctly without getting the run around then Mr. Glassman is your man! Thanks again Mr. Glassman for all your help.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Experienced, Dedicated, Aggressive, and Acts with Integrity

I sincerely hope others seek the services of Mr. Glassman and his team in order to acquire the best possible representation. The obstacles involved with my case were often overwhelming. The testimony against me was false and my accuser had no issue with perjuring herself. It was then difficult if... not impossible to introduce legitimate and contradicting evidence. Prosecuting attorneys were certainly doing their jobs. However, the extent to which they pursued a conviction in spite of flawed accusations was alarming. I assumed the worst possible outcomes. My case was dismissed. Mr. Glassman and his team set out on an aggressive and sophisticated legal pursuit. They were dedicated, inventive, and prepared. Mr. Glassman combined deep preparation with high caliber litigation delivery. Their expertise and commitment led to a positive outcome. It must also be noted, Mr. Glassman is an honorable person and based on his character expect he cultivates a like-minded organization. To go deeper into my case, the dismissal was a result of a series of appeals. In his perspective, the prior decision was a clear violation of constitutional rights. He acted in a manner where he placed his client first and was driven to do what's right. To explain, in doing so, on this particular occasion, he risked professional relationships in order to pursue what he believed to be legally, ethically, and morally correct. How many other attorneys would trade their professional relationships for the safety of their client and to do what's right? In my case, it was sheer luck to have the fortune of finding Mr. Glassman and his team and likewise, his willingness to take my case. Finally, the dismissal itself was also history in the making. Provided this appeal survives, the result sets a clear precedent on due process. It was my privilege to have witnessed an individual with courage exercise deep legal knowledge and profound litigation capabilities to realize this positive result.

Posted by Richard | November 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney

An amazing lawyer and person

I'm extremely please that I retained David J. Glassman as my lawyer. Being involved in any sort of legal issue is a stressful and confusing time and it is imperative to have a lawyer by your side who can guide you smoothly through the process and always have your best interest in mind. He is extreme...ly friendly and also no-nonsense. Mr. Glassman is extremely experienced and knows how to navigate the system. In my situation, he obtained the absolute best possible outcome considering the circumstances and continues to help me. Thank you!

Posted by JULIO PABON | July 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawer

David Glassman is the guy to hire if you need a defense attorney. David is a real up front attorney because he is honest about what to expect, and thoroughly explains the criminal process you will be going through, so that you really feel comfortable having him fight for you. He helped my son win his... case and was there thought everything.

Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2017 | Criminal Defense

Set me at ease when I needed it

I was potentially going to have harassment charges or a restraining order filed against me, so I wanted to find an attorney "just in case". I didn't know where to start besides random searches online in my area. There weren't many criminal defense attorneys or firms in my area who had more than one o...r two reviews, or their reviews were so-so to not good. Then I came across David Glassman. All of his reviews were positive, and there a good number of them. I contacted him via email, and within hours (or minutes?) I received a call from him. He provided a brief yet to the point run down of what could potentially happen and what I should do. His manner was very friendly (unlike other attorneys I had worked with in the past for other matters) and I could tell he was very experienced, could get the job done and was very on point. I didn't feel he was promising me things unrealistically, but felt he knew of the best ways to achieve the best outcome given my situation. I'm not sure if I will need his services (hopefully not!) but I know I would be in good hands. His flat rate seemed well within what I was willing to pay. I'm not familiar with what attorneys usually charge for these kinds of services, but the rate seemed more than reasonable for the quality of service I could tell I would receive.

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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:  10.0 (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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