David Richard Waranch

David Richard Waranch

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Greenbelt, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

8957-A Edmonston Road, Greenbelt, MD

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

Felonies, Misdemeanors, DUI/DWI, Traffic Tickets, MVA Hearings. Suspended License, Driving Uninsured, Hit and Run, Speeding Tickets.

16 years

70%
Personal Injury 30%

Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death.

16 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 20 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David R. Waranch, LLC

8957-A Edmonston Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770

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David Richard Waranch's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

270 Client Reviews

Showing 71 - 75 of 82 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Very professional lawyer

David is a great lawyer. I retained him the help with a speeding ticket. David was responsive and knowledgable. He guided me through the entire process and kept me informed throughout. In the end the charge was dismissed! Thank you David!

Posted by Teresa | October 08, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Out -of-State Traffic Violation

David kept me informed throughout the process, was responsive to my inquiries and handled everything in court.

Posted by Dwight | June 28, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Client

I HIGHLY recommend Mr.David Richard Waranch to anyone who is in need of help with a traffic violation. He is a TRUE professional and made this entire ordeal a pleasurable one, when I should be worried which I was never worried after hiring Mr Waranch . I am an out-of-state driver and received a spee...ding ticket going through MD. After going on line & found a lawyer who seemed uninterested in my case had me doing stuff for myself which I thought was her job, I felt she wasn't the one for this as she advised me I would've to appear in court which I was taken aback & I felt uncomfortable with her level of professionalism. I found Mr. Waranch online & after speaking with him without a doubt I knew he was the perfect attorney that I wanted to represent me. Not only do you get the sense that he is more than qualified and experienced in traffic law, he took the time to speak with me & I felt very comfortable in which is manner & demeanor ultimately made this experience seamless. He walked me through the possible outcomes, never setting unrealistic expectations. I'm sure his practice comprises of a lot of clients being the successful lawyer he is , but the entire time I felt as if I was his only client(Lol). If I had concerns or questions & I called didn't get him within minutes he was sure to return it or if I sent an email I would receive a response. In the end, he OVER delivered and the outcome could not have been any better. Again, to anyone who needs an attorney, please seek Mr. Waranch's counsel. There's no doubt in my mind that you will have the same results like I did take it from a very happy & elated client & I wish Mr Waranch all the best & success in is profession.

Posted by Andrew | May 23, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

David Waranch saved my driver's license

I was stopped by an out-of-jurisdiction officer and cited for 3 offenses (speeding, improper lane change, reckless driving) by a second officer who didn't witness the events. I had 2 prior points, and was facing suspension if the reckless driving charge was upheld. Mr. Waranch took the time to list...en to this unusual story and researched every angle with regards to my defense. He was extremely well prepared for every contingency, and he also took the time to carefully explain the particular aspects of the case to me. Throughout the process, he was kind, courteous, professional, and approachable. The police obviously realized that they had no case, as neither officer bothered to show up for court and Mr. Waranch was able to avoid continuation of the case and secure judgments of "not guilty" on all three counts. Even if the officer(s) had shown up, I am confident that Mr. Waranch's strategy would have resulted in dismissal of the reckless driving charge at a minimum. I cannot recommend Mr. Waranch highly enough for traffic related issues in Maryland.

Posted by Tom | May 16, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Highly recommended!

I passed a single police officer standing in the middle of the road who I thought was directing traffic near a work zone that was being set up. I later found out he was signaling me to pull over for speeding. The police officer cited me for speeding (70 in 55 mph), running a red light and not using m...y turn signal to turn right. The officer also cited me for eluding/fleeing from police. I did not understand what this last charge meant. I had never been pulled over by police before nor have I ever had a speeding ticket. When I found out that the eluding/fleeing charge could mean a year in jail and 12 points on my clean traffic record, I was filled with anxiety. I received many inquiries from lawyers wanting to represent me in this case but for large sums of money. I was unemployed at the time of the citation and really could not afford a lawyer nor the $320 in fines. In my search for a lawyer, I found David Waranch's web site. He had experience in representing clients that had been charged with eluding/fleeing from police. After meeting David, I found him very friendly, empathic (he is a good listener) and professional. He put my fears to rest and said I had a good case based on my circumstances. I was also surprised to find his attorney fees to be very reasonable especially when compared to other traffic attorneys who wanted thousands of dollars for their services. I had to wait a year to resolve my case in Montgomery County District Court. A year filled with anxiety and fear as to what would happen to me. During that time David was always accessible to discuss my case and responded to my inquiries very quickly. I was struck by how personable David is (I didn't know lawyers could be so nice!) When my day in court finally arrived, David (who knew the prosecutor) was able to get all my charges dropped including the serious charge of eluding/fleeing from police for just paying the speeding ticket (which I rightfully deserved.) After a year of waiting, the outcome was so anti-climatic I had to convince myself it was over. I do not have much experience with lawyers but I am so glad I found David and that he was successful in handling my case. It could have turned out a lot worse. David even assisted me in filling out paperwork to get these charges expunged from the state's database so that my ability to obtain a security clearance in the future would not be affected. I would heartily recommend David Waranch to my family and friends. If you are facing any traffic violations that require legal representation, David is the lawyer you want by your side. He not only a good lawyer, but a good man. Hire him and relax!

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David Richard Waranch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lyle Farmer

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is an excellent lawyer, highly skilled and knowledgeable. He is successful because of the time he takes with each client and his mastery of Maryland law. Call David, you will be glad your did."

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Sarah Horowitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known David for many years - he is an excellent attorney and gets great results for his clients."

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Sakhouy Lay

Transportation lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Simply the best traffic lawyer in town! Incredible command of transportation law. Always gets great results for his clients."

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Edward O'Connor

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is an Excellent criminal defense attorney with may years of experience and works very hard for his clients."

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Bryan Weisbrot

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Weaver

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Other

"David is a terrific attorney. I called his office for guidance on Maryland traffic law for a client of mine in North Carolina. He thoroughly explained the consequences in Maryland for every option I had in North Carolina. He is truly passionate about the law."

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Jeffrey Henry

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Seth Diamond

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an outstanding, top notch, attorney, with extremely high ethics."

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John Pikulski

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Previous public defender, always fights for clients, gets great results."

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Dani Schwartz

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Other

"David is thoughtful, astute, and generous. I endorse him."

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Jeremy Eldridge

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Miguel Palmeiro

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen David several time in court. He is always ready to do what's best for the client and works well with other attorneys. I endorse this lawyer."

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Louis Kamara

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Waranch. He is trustworthy and gets great results for his clients."

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Seth Okin

Unknown lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a highly experienced attorney who provides exceptional representation to his all clients. He is a charismatic and eloquent trial lawyer - with exceptional skill and knowledge. He is very personable, detail oriented, and very passionate about the cases he handles. I would highly recommend him to anyone."

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Seth Price

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a smart and thoughtful lawyer. He knows his stuff and is a really nice guy as well."

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Omid Azari

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"i endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and prepared."

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Patrick Crawford

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known David for several years, and I know him to be very honest, intelligent, and hard working. His clients in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, and any other area in which he practices are well served and can be assured of receiving high quality, conscientious representation."

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Jason Cleckner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known David for several years, first as a public defender and now after he has hung out a shingle. He is a conscientious defender with a real eye for when a case has no merit. He works hard for his clients."

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Lonny Bramzon

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is truly an excellent attorney. Rarely, have I seen a lawyer to well versed in the law. He zealously advocates for his client and gets the results. He is 100% honest and he is very well known and liked in the legal community. He is a great negotiator and a great trial attorney. I not only endorse him but would encourage someone in need of legal assistance to call him promptly."

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Gary Gerstenfield

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a fine hard working lawyer who puts the interests of his clients first. Gary Gerstenfield"

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Sakhouy Lay

Family lawyer

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Edward O'Connor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bryan Weisbrot

Criminal defense lawyer

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Seth Diamond

Unknown lawyer

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John Pikulski

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dani Schwartz

Real estate lawyer

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Miguel Palmeiro

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeremy Eldridge

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Cord

Personal injury lawyer

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Seth Price

Criminal defense lawyer

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Seth Okin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Omid Azari

Criminal defense lawyer

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Letoria Knight

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paolo Gnocchi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Crawford

Family lawyer

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Ronan Gulstone

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lonny Bramzon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Gerstenfield

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of David R. Waranch, LLC

2006 - 2009

Assistant Public Defedner, Office of the Public Defender-Maryland

Associations

2010 - Present

Maryland Association of Justice

Member

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Member

Prince George's County Bar Association

Maryland State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Maryland v. Client

PBJ, unsupervised probation

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Education

2002

Towson University

B.S.

N/A

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2010

Maryland Criminal, Traffic, Personal Injury Blog What You May Not Know About a PBJ in Maryland

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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