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

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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 26 - 30 of 40 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Chester | September 16, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Failure to show ID and insurance in hit and run

I hit a child 3 months ago. I was so shock and checked the kid. He has some scratches and seemed fine. So I let him go with his friends. His father found my car and I was charged with 4 tickets including failure to show ID, insurance policy, calling police etc. I was so scared that I could go to jail... or license suspension. I called several lawyers and find David is very knowledgeable. Experienced, patient, and cool. We had meeting, phone calls, and emails. He understands the case well and has strategies to help me out. I went to court with him today and 3 charges were dropped. I only pay $90 plus one point. I can't believe it. Dave is very patient and responsible. He always gets back to me in the reasonable time. His fee is also reasonable . He is a very good lawyer!!!

Posted by Michael | June 24, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

If anyone is in need of a lawyer, David Waranch is highly recommended.

While visiting the lovely state of Maryland, I unfortunately got a speeding ticket from a Maryland Transportation Authority Police Officer. Because I am from New Jersey, I do not have a lawyer for Maryland, but after inquiring, I was given David Waranch’s contact information. Waranch handled my case ...with the utmost respect and courtesy. He explained the laws in Maryland and gave me appropriate options. When it came time for court, he explained that I need not be present and that he would take care of everything. I received a phone call and a follow up email on the court date and I was very pleased with the results. If anyone is in need of a lawyer, David Waranch is highly recommended.

Posted by Donta' | June 10, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

The absolute best

I used David on 6-10-14 for speeding ticket which contained 3 citations. I had $520 worth of fines and a lot of points. David was very helpful in getting me the best resolution possible. He was very knowledgeable of the law and was straight forward with you. He did not say he he could beat the charg...es. His prices was very reasonable for his great services. All in all today I had two of the citations dropped and received PBJ for the other citation with a $20 fine and he was able to keep my driving record spotless. Definitely would recommend him to any one and I would definitely use him again.

Posted by Gabriel | June 09, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Driving without/or authorized driving license (European driving license)

I had a complicated case of Driving without/or authorized driving license. I am European and I spend some time in the US for work. While there, I drive with the European driving license and was pulled over and I got a 'must appear in court' based on the fact that I cannot drive with an EU driving lic...ense. Due to the fact that I was unable to appear for the court date I was issued an arrest warrant. David quashed the arrest warrant and handled my case immediately. Additionally, I didn't have to fly from Europe for court date as handled the situation with the prosecutor. Thank you David!

Posted by Betty | June 04, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Rsponsive, Kind, Knowledgable, and Confident ...What more could you ask for in a lawyer?

If you want someone who is a truly caring and sincere person that has deep knowledge, confidence and a passion for the profession, this is the lawyer for you. I was charged with driving without a license which resulted in a MUST appear court date. I was totally panicked after talking to the court ...administrators who said I could actually get jail time....for an expired license?? I was so worried and had no one to consult so I turned to the internet to find legal counsel. I found Mr Waranch's website and immediately felt more informed and impressed by his confidence an knowledge about my type of case. Though I actually had an expired license but they did not write the ticket up that way. They charged me with a more serious offense of driving without a license. I called and spoke with him and he was kind, supportive and reassuring--though I had not even hired him. He took my calls and consulted with me all the way up to the day of my court appearance even though I waited to the last minute to engage him. And then... I missed my court date...yes, I missed my court date. I was in another tail spin wen I thought they had issued an arrest warrant. I called him in a panic and even though he was DRIVING, and on his way to COURT, he took time to calm me and make plans to do an official letter to recall the bench warrant. Turns out they dropped the charges -- he looked it up FOR me...considered it a consult and just wished me well. I have never had an experience like this in my life. He will be my lawyer for life. Once you hear his voice, you will know he is the lawyer for you. I am still thanking God for letting me find his website.

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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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Edward O'Connor

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Seth Diamond

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John Pikulski

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Dani Schwartz

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Miguel Palmeiro

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeremy Eldridge

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Cord

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Seth Price

Criminal defense lawyer

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Seth Okin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Omid Azari

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Letoria Knight

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paolo Gnocchi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Crawford

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Ronan Gulstone

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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

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