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David S. Stein
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Biography
David S. Stein, the principal attorney, earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, graduating with honors. Attorney Stein obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the prestigious George Washington National Law Center, active in the academic AIPLA Journal and graduating at the top of his class. He worked as a summer associate in the prominent law firm of Holland & Knight and intern-clerked with the Honorable Judge Evelyn Queen in the District of Columbia Superior Court, in both criminal and civil calendars.
Following graduation from law school, Attorney Stein took a position with the international firm, Novamark, headquartered in Paris, focusing on international transactions and litigation. Thereafter, he joined a local Washington, D.C. boutique litigation firm before establishing the Law Offices of David Stein.
Over the past ten years, Attorney Stein has established himself as a tenacious and accomplished litigator in the Washington, D.C. and Maryland jurisdictions. His drive for excellence and client satisfaction has earned him a reputation as a fierce, and an unrelenting advocate.
David Stein has been admitted to practice in the Maryland Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Court of Appeals, US District Courts (MD & DC), as well as Supreme Court of the State of New York. He is also an active member of DC Bar Association.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
9 years
Child Custody
20%
24 years
Criminal Defense
15%
29 years | 300 cases
Adoption
5%
29 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 24 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 28 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 30 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of David Stein
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC, 20004
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David S. Stein's Reviews
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Posted by William | June 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Litigator
Working with Mr. Stein has been an amazing experience! I hired him to represent my family in a very contentious child custody case and he met EVERY one of my expectations. His thoroughness and professionalism are unmatched in the court room and his experience with the legal system are always on di...
David S. Stein's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known this lawyer for years. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I enjoyed working with David. He is sharp, focused, always prepared. I strongly recommend his work. Elena Iuga"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is deliberative and presents cogent arguments based on law. I have also observed him manainge difficult clients."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Atty. Stein and he is an exceptional trial attorney. He is a zealous advocate and one I would highly recommend."
"For the last several years, I have had the opportunity to work with David. David is an experienced, zealous and competent attorney. He represents his clients and their interests with passion. I strongly endorse David."
"I have worked with Mr. Stein on several matters in Superior Court involving complex legal and factual issues. I have found him to be a very well prepared and imaginative lawyer who represented his clients with vigor and passion.."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Stein in several adoption and child abuse cases over the past several years. I have always found Mr. Stein to be very professional, competent and well prepared. I strongly recommend Mr. Stein."
"David is an exceptional attorney, and zealous advocate. I would recommend him highly and without reservation."
"David does not make nearly as many mistakes as I do."
"Mr. Stein is a skilled, hard-charging attorney that gets optimal results for his clients."
"I have worked with Mr. Stein on more than one occasion. He is zealous and aggressive lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
TOO 100 TRIAL LAWYER -- CRIMINAL, THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS
N/A
AIPLA Journal, AIPLA Journal
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Partner, The Law Offices of David Stein
Associations
2011 - Present
US DISTRCIT COURT DC
2009 - Present
US DISTRICT COURT MD
1997 - Present
District of Columbia Bar
2019 - 2020
American Bar AssociationFIRM BLOG PUBLISHED BY ABA
2017 - 2018
Bar Association of the District of ColumbiaMember
2017 - 2018
American Bar AssociationFAMILY LAW
2017 - 2018
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationMember
2017 - 2018
DC FAMILY COURT TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONMember
Sample of Legal Cases
IN RE PETITION OF PLB
AFFIRMED
IN RE T.W. & K.,W.
affirmed
IN RE AR.E.
AFFIRMED
In re K.J.; B.J. (No. 09-FS-1352) (DC Court of Appeals)
Reversed
Lawrence Davis v. United States 00-CM-479: M5622-99 (DC Court of Appeals)
Reversed.
Earl Wilkes v. United States 01-CM-209: M11191-00 (DC Court of Appeals)
Vacated
Education
1997
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Maryland, College Park
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL LAW CENTER
FAMILY LAW
2017
TV SHOWS: BONES; NOTORIOUS; BLACKLIST
LEGAL ADVISER
2015
HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
LITIGATION STRATEGY
2014
Howard University School of Law
Guest Speaker
2010
DC Superior Court Peer CLE
Adoption litigation
2009
PDS MD Conflict Attorney Training
Criminal Law
2007
GW Law School
Criminal Law Litigation/Evidence/Trial
Publications
2020
FIRM BLOG
VALIDITY OF THE PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
2020
2020
2020
2017
2017
FIRM BLO G
COMPETING ADOPTION PETITION
2017
FIRM BLOG
JURY MISCONDUCT
2017
2017
FIRM BLOG SEPT 2017
LEGAL DEFINITION OF ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY; RECENT COURT OF APPEALS DECISION
2016
FIRM BLOG
INTERNATIONAL CHLD SUPPORT
2016
FIRM BLOG
DC CHILD SUPPORT LAWS
2016
FIRM BLOG
DC CHLD ABUSE AND NEGLECT LAWS
2016
FIRM BLOG
DC SOLICITATION LAWS
2016
FIRM BLOG
BAIL REFORM ACT
2016
FIRM BLOG
DC DIVORCE LAWS
2016
FIRM BLOG
CONSTRUCTIVE POSSESSION
2016
FIRM BLOG
DC ASSAULT LAWS
2016
FIRM BLOG
DC UNLAWFUL ENTRY STATUTE
2016
FIRM BLOG
CHILD CRUELTY LAWS
2016
FIRM BLOG
INEVITABLE DISC. DOCTRINE
2016
FIMR BLOG
GOAL CHANGE/ADPTION
2015
FIRM BLOG
CRIMINAL LAW SENTENCING -- RECENT CASE
2015
2015
FIRM BLOG OCT. 23
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT V. APPLE COMPUTER: IPHONE SEARCH AND SEIZURE
2015
2015
2015
2015
FIRM BLOG AUGUST 2015
RETURN FOR REWARD DEFENSE; NEW COURT OF APPEALS RULING
2015
FIRM BLOG
DC HANDGUN LICENSING REGULATION
2015
2015
FIRM BLOG JAN 2015
RECENT COURT OF APPEALS REVERSAL -- TESTIMONIAL EVIDENCE
2014
FIRM BLOG MARCH
DC MARIJUNA USE/POSSESSION LAWS AND THE PROPOSED BILL:
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
FIRM BLOG AUGUST
COURT OF APPEALS REVERSES ON 4TH AMENDMENT GROUNDS
2014
FIRM BLOG SEPT.
RECENT COURT OF APPEALS DECISION
2014
FIRM BLOG OCT.
BEARING AND CARRYING HANDGUN
2014
FIRM BLOG NOV. 2014
RECENT COURT OF APPEALS REVERSAL --CRIMINAL LAW
2014
FIRM BLOG DEC. 2014
DERIVATIVE EVIDENCE
2013
FIRM BLOG AUGT. 2013
NEGLECT REVERSAL
2013
FIRM BLOG MARCH 2013
DC CPO/TPO
2013
FIRM BLOG FEB 2013
ADOPTION/FITNESS FINDING
2013
FIRM BLOG JAN. 2013
CHILD'S TESTIMONY
2013
FIRM BLOG NOV. 2013
DOCTRINE OF COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL
2013
FRIM BLOG APRIL 2013
THIRD PARTY CUSTODY
2013
FIRM BLOG MAY 2013
DC IMPAIRED DRIVING ACT - DC DWI/DUI
2013
FIRM BLOG OCT. 2013
NEGLECT REVERSAL DC COURT OF APPEALS
2013
FIRM BLOG SEPT. 2013
WEIGHTY CONSIDERATION -- DC COURT OF APPEALS
2013
FIRM BLOG JULY 2O13
SUPREME COURT LEGALIZING DNA SWAP
2013
FIRM BLOG JUNE 2013
UNCORROBORATED CONFESSION
2013
FIRM BLOG DEC
RECENT COURT OF APPEALS RULING
2012
2012
BLOG
CHILD'S TESTIMONEY
2012
BLOG
FATHER'S RIGHTS
2012
BLOG
ICPC REGULATION
2012
2012
DC Child Custody Litigation
DC Child Custody Lawyer
2012
2012
2012
Languages
French
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I have to pay child support in DC past the age of 21 if my child is still in college???
14 Jul 2019
Q&A
How do I get an annulment when the person I married was not divorced from his previous marriage?
07 May 2019
Q&A
Prenup's effect on a marriage green card case?
01 Nov 2018