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Leonard Stamm wrote the book on Maryland DUI Law. He has been a practicing drunk driving, DUI, DWI, and criminal defense lawyer in the District, Circuit, and appellate courts of Maryland since 1984. Since 1991, after the death of his partner, Alan J. Goldstein, he has maintained a practice, under the name of Goldstein & Stamm, P.A., in Greenbelt, Maryland, representing individuals accused of crimes and traffic offenses in state and federal courts, primarily in Montgomery (Rockville and Silver Spring), Prince George's (Upper Marlboro and Hyattsville), Howard (Ellicott City), Anne Arundel (Annapolis and Glen Burnie), Calvert (Prince Frederick), Charles (La Plata), and St. Mary's (Leonardtown) counties. Stamm also handles cases in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Caroline (Denton), Frederick, Kent (Chestertown), Queen Anne's (Centreville), and Talbot (Easton) counties, and has handled cases inDorchester, Garrett, Harford, Washington, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. Stamm handles appeals in the Maryland appellate courts, and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. In early 2004, Andrea Hayduk joined the firm as an associate attorney also focusing on drunk driving, DUI, DWI, and criminal cases in the District, Circuit, and appellate courts of Maryland. In early 2008, Ms. Hayduk relocated to her home in Tennessee and was replaced by Johanna Leshner.
Stamm isrecognized as an authority in the area of drunk driving defense andMotor Vehicle Administration hearings in Maryland and has lectured andwritten extensively in this area, in Maryland and around the has been a speaker at and has organizednumerous continuing legal education seminars since 1986. He ispresently a Regent of the National College for DUI Defense, serving on its Amicus Committee,and is former President of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys'Association. He also serves on the Maryland Criminal Pattern JuryInstruction Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association. He has had anumber of articles published in the Champion magazine, the magazine of theNational Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has been qualified as a practitioner and aninstructor in standardized field sobriety tests inaccordance with standards set forth by the International Association of Chiefsof Police (IACP) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and completed a certification class as an operator and maintenance technicianfor the Intoxilyzer 5000. He recently hosted a training seminar in the Intox EC/IR. Stamm holds a certificate of successfulcompletion for the Robert F. Borkenstein Course on "Alcohol, Drugs, andHighway Safety: Testing, Research, and Litigation" based out of IndianaUniversity at Bloomington. He is one of the few lawyers in the country to have taken a two and a half day overview of the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program. Martindale-Hubbell gives him an "AV" rating. He has also been listed in "Super Lawyers" and "Best Lawyers." In September 2008, the first edition of Stamm's book, Maryland DUI Law, was published by West Publishing Company.
Stamm's philosophy in drunk driving (DUI/DWI) defense is that unless the State is offering a plea that is significantly better than going to trial and losing, there is no good reason to plead guilty and not go to trial. In drunk driving cases, unlike many other charges in state court, more often then not there is very little if any benefit to pleading guilty. As a result he prepares every DUI/DWI case for trial. This is different from the vast majority of other lawyers who will assume they cannot win your case and plead you guilty.
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Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I got my 2nd dui and was heading to jail. Scared out of my mind. This guy not only got my case dismissed but eased my through the process. Thank you sir
Posted by SP | September 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I hired Leonard to fight a CCW denial. I contacted over 20 lawyers, the state bar, and no-one would take my case. I had a consultation with Leonard, he said he would look into it for me. I had an old charge in NY I plead to… that in Md was considered an automatic denial, but in NY it is a low cla...
Posted by Hassan | September 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Leonard R Stamm, Last November I got into a single car accident and totaled my car. I received a DUI. I was scared, disorganized and afraid. In frantic, I contacted several lawyers and selected Stamm after our first phone conversavtion to represent me. He toke the time to listened...
Posted by Leon | July 14, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Very good and informed could not have been able to get better advice any place .Mr stamm is in his profession because he loves it Best of what he does and very knowledgeable thank lenny
Posted by Justin | July 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Stamm postponed my case until we were in front Judge Cornelius Vaughey and went to trial in front of him that fact speaks for itself. My case was a 2nd Offense DUI -No injury. -No collision. I originally hired the Leonard Stamm because I went on the National College of DUI Defense website...
"I endorse this lawyer. He is the go-to attorney for DUI's. Very knowledgeable, current on the law and procedure. Vigorous advocate."
"This public endorsement of and thanks to Lenny is 22 years overdue. I met Lenny at the start of my criminal defense career in 1991. I quickly learned what so many lawyers already knew by then, which is that Lenny is highly skilled and very generous of his time with other lawyers. Over the years, I contacted Lenny several times seeking his unique insight into various DWI cases of mine. Each time, he was on the money. Lenny's former law partner and mento Alan Goldstein died soon before I started my criminal defense career. Lenny carries on Alan's strong belief in being available to other lawyers in their efforts to serve their clients better. I have numerous times expressed my thanks directly to Lenny. He deserves a more public thanks, here."
"Mr. Stamm is an extremely talented attorney who provides great advice. Even though I have been practicing for 24 years and I am a former judge and magistrate, I learn from him every day. I would recommend him to anyone in his area."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Stamm was one of my instructors at the NCDD Summer Session taught at Harvard Law School. He was very impressive. If charged with a dwi I would have no reservations in hiring him to represent me."
"If I were facing any incarcerable traffic related offense, I would hire Lenny without hesitation or reservation. Period. I would then sleep well at night, knowing that I was assured of the best possible outcome. As a fellow lawyer, I can state with absolute certainty that Lenny is the most knowledgable, thorough, creative, and effective DWI/Traffic lawyer I have ever met. I had the privilege of attending his DWI seminar as a young public defender. I attribute many, many of my later successful trials directly to his skills and experience (freely and openly shared). Hire him without hesitation, and pay him whatever he asks. He is worth every cent."
"Lenny was one of my instructors at a recent seminar held by the National College of DUI Defense at Harvard Law School. Lenny is truly a leader in the national DUI defense community and I feel privileged to have learned from him. Lenny is a "go to guy" for DUI Defense. You'll be glad you hired him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a powerful advocate and experienced DUI defense lawyer. If I ever have to refer a case in Maryland, he would be the one and only call I would make."
"Lenny Stamm is recognized across the country as one of the top DUI attorneys. I know Lenny through the National College for DUI Defense, where I have seen him lecture on DUI defense techniques such as cross examination. If you are charged with a DUI in Maryland, Mr. Stamm should be at the top of your list."
"I have known Lenny Stamm for a number of years after meeting him at one of the nation's top DUI seminars. Lenny is clearly one of the best DUI lawyers in the nation. I have had the pleasure of watching Lenny presenting on major DUI topics over the years. I have always scored Lenny as a top speaker and his written materials cannot be topped. Lenny's strong character and work ethics are above reproach - if Lenny says something you can count of it to be the truth. The bottom line is that if Lenny takes on a case he will totally commit himself and his office to victory. Lenny has contributed a great deal of his expertise and time to helping his brothers and sisters in this field of criminal law in order to improve their overall level of mastery. Lenny Stamm is my "go to guy" and I am proud to call him my friend. If you wish to contact me directly look me up at Jamie Balagia, DWI Dude"
"There are many lawyers to choose from. However, there is only one lawyer that you can trust with your pending DWI case. Attorney Stamm is that lawyer. His skills in the courtroom have earned him a national reputation as one of the finest DWI lawyers in the nation. As an advocate of the accused citizen, his persuasive abilities make him a formidable adversary and have won him the respect and admiration of his peers. Without hesitation, Attorney Stamm has my highest respect and endorsement as a Maryland DWI litigator."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Lenny Stamm for a number of years and consider him to be one of the best criminal and DUI attorneys I know anywhere. His years of experience and vast knowledge of criminal law and procedure have made him one of the best attorneys in Maryland and have also led to well-deserved prominence on the national legal front. Lenny is a frequent lecturer on the national level at seminars focused on DUI defense and his vast wealth of knowledge is always worthwhile for his audiences. I would wholeheartedly recommend Lenny Stamm for a family member of friend in need in Maryland."
"Having been a member of the National College for DUI Defense for over 10 years now, and as an annual attendee of two to three national DUI defense seminars, I have been privileged to get to know many of our nation's finest DUI defense attorneys. Lenny Stamm is undoubtedly amongst this group. His reputation for professional excellence is not limited to the borders of Maryland. He has a national reputation of being one of our nation's most experienced, well trained, ultra talented, compassionate DUI defense attorneys that you will find anywhere in America. Not to mention one of our nation's foremost authors on DUI Defense. I loudly and proudly endorse Lenny Stamm. The citizen accused could find no better. The fact he is a dear friend is but a bonus!"
"Lenny is an outstanding attorney who works tirelessly on behalf of his clients. He has gained national recognition as a DWI trial lawyer as well as being admired as one of the top DWI's lawyers in the State for his trial prowess and knowledge of the specialized legal issues involved in DWI cases. I highly recommend my friend, Lenny Stamm if you are looking for a great attorney."
"I highly endorse Lenny Stamm. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Lenny, knowing that client will receive the best defense possible. As Lenny is in my building, it affords me the opportunity to seek advice on a regular basis and I know I can rely on Lenny's wisdom and knowledge."
"I have known Lenny Stamm since I joined the National College for DUI Defense. Lenny has always gone out of his way to help other lawyers become better at helping their clients. When I have had clients who had criminal charges in Maryland I have always given them Lenny's name. If I was charged in Maryland I would call Lenny Stamm. I give Mr. Stamm my highest endorsement."
"Lenny is one of the top DUI defense lawyers in the country. His trial skill is unsurpassed as is his knowledge of the law, which means he can win your case before it ever gets to trial. He teaches DUI law and trial skills around the country and his lectures are always among the most well attended. This is because he possesses the one essential skill that so few lawyers possess – the ability to take complicated subject matter and make it both understandable and entertaining. This is a skill that pays huge dividends in the Maryland courts. If you’re facing a Maryland DUI and want to win your case Lenny is your best choice."
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1991 - Present
President, Goldstein & Stamm, P.A.
1998 - Present
National College for DUI DefenseRegent
1984 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1984 - Present
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association, Defense of Drunk Driving CommitteeFormer President
2014 - 2015
National College for DUI DefenseAssistant Dean
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
Confrontation from Crawford to Melendez-Diaz
2009
I'd Like to Introduce You to My Best Friend: Mr. Crawford
2009
Intox EC/IR
2008
Advanced Cross-Examination
2008
Intox EC/IR
2008
Atlanta Blood Seminar
2007
Handling the Problem Witness
2007
Mock Trial - lead defense counsel
2006
The Top 20 Guidelines for Bench Trials
2006
Winning with Crawford
2006
Beating 'em with Discovery
2005
The Top 20 Myths in Breath, Blood, & Urine Testing
2004
Debunking the Top 20 State Evidence Prevarications about Breath, Blood, and Urine Tests Using Case Law
2003
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2003
Essential Cases to Know in Handling Challenges to Scientific Evidence
2008
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