Mr Felsen negotiated a seldom used special plea agreement for me. As others have said, he’s an incredible attorney. He will work his butt off for your case. I highly recommend this man.
Showed up in person at 7 locks on one of the worst mornings of my life. Got me outta jail, then off house arrest, and then negotiated a favorable plea agreement.
If you have been charged with a traffic/DUI violation, the specifics of whether or not to try to fight versus mitigate the consequences through a plea, depends on a comprehensive knowledge of the law.
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The attorneys at Felsen & Sargent have the experience in the courtroom, and the real world, to know what clients are going through and to offer real world solutions to real world problems. Our attorneys exemplify the highest conduct in ethics and legal skill and knowledge, as evidenced by the recognition afforded them. Our attorney are involved in the legal community and are sought after by other lawyers for advice.
The attorney at Felsen & Sargent have litigated in just about every courthouse in Maryland and in the District of Columbia. They have experience in Federal and State law matters. Our attorneys have clerked for distinguished judges and have been honored to teach at local law schools and to the community at large. Our attorneys have been part of significant published appellate cases in Family Law, Criminal Law, and Corporate Law.
We take pride in our intensive client contact, case investigation and preparation that has led to demonstrated success on behalf of our clients, whether by litigation in both trial and appellate courts or through negotiation. The lawyers at Felsen & Sargent deal directly with our clients. Our clients know which attorney will be handling their matters and can develop a relationship of trust with that lawyer, know that the lawyer has been involved in all phases of the client’s case. Our approach is marked by flexibility because we have the versatility and knowledge of the entire legal community. We understand that circumstances can change for a client. Our clients receive immediate feedback on developments in their cases and can reach out to our attorneys personally.
Our attorneys are experienced handling matters that are covered by the Washington Post, and private negotiated resolutions. We understand the variety of issues that clients face and provide our clients with options and strategies to achieve the client’s goals. As a result of our attorneys’ long standing in the legal community, we have the ability to reach out and marshal resources in order to achieve our client’s goals. Our lawyers have the experience to advise about judges, opposing parties, and opposing attorneys, all of which can be important factors for to be considered in developing a successful strategy for a client.
We are located within walking distance to the Circuit and District courthouses and to the Rockville Metro Station. Our attorney travel all over Maryland and the District of Columbia. Our attorneys have also been admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals in New York (2nd Circuit) and in Richmond (4th Circuit).
Our lawyers take the time to make sure of Clients are well represented and represented well.
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Incredible attorney
Mr Felsen negotiated a seldom used special plea agreement for me. As others have said, he’s an incredible attorney. He will work his butt off for your case. I highly recommend this man.
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2022
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Great lawyer
Showed up in person at 7 locks on one of the worst mornings of my life. Got me outta jail, then off house arrest, and then negotiated a favorable plea agreement.
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2022
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Mr. Felsen is Absolutely Amazing!!!
Mr. Felsen was absolutely amazing! He went over and beyond his call of duty for me, ended up taking on an additional surprise case, and stepped in for my bond hearing. He worked over the weekend to ensure my needs were met for my cases. He even delivered our evidence to the court room in a snowstorm for the next day. Mr. Felsen gave me both the pros and cons to each decision that would be made on my end. He was a diamond in a rough. I wasnt just another number to him. I could tell he truly cared. He also is a monster in the court room and knows law very well. He knows when to be aggressive. My situation is very weird and was a challenging one, but he came through and won our cases. He even visited me while I was incarcerated on a Sunday and he spoke with the Commissioner at 12:30 AM unexpectedly for a different case he wasnt planning on working on. Mr. Felsen truly cares and is passionate about what he does that is what sets him apart from the millions of Attorneys out here. He will fight to the end for you. I am so grateful to have had him because I knew he would be fully transparent and give it to me straight. I would highly recommend calling Mr. Felsen for your representation needs.
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Posted by Carlito | November 23, 2021
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Awesome lawyer
Very comfortable to talk to put your mind at ease facing a first-degree gun charge and Macgomery County place that has very strict gun laws I got me oh jail time and no probation kinda. Definitely recommend this lawyer
Posted by Akim | January 16, 2020
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Highly Recommended Lawyer.
I Booked David Felson for a case that i was really nervous about . I received the best outcome that i could have compared to similar cases , I'm satisfied with hiring Mr. Felson.
Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2019
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Knowledgeable and helpful
David is an incredibly experienced lawyer who took the time to consult with me, review my case, and help me with a traffic accident case that reached a good settlement between parties. Very knowledgeable and will take the time to give you a call and make sure you understand every step of the process.
Posted by Hazel | May 19, 2019
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Great Attorney!
After researching several criminal lawyers for my daughter, I selected Mr. Felsen. Best choice ever! After chatting with him on the phone, I introduced him to my daughter and they set up their first inperson meeting in his office. After meeting Mr. Felsen, I immediately had a good feeling about my selection and recommendation to my daughter for an attorney to assist her; and that the reviews I read about him were 100% accurate. From start to finish, I was impressed with his demeanor, his responsiveness and dedication to my daughter's case, as well as his knowledge of the law. On the day of her trial, I am convinced that Mr. Felsen's positive relationship with his colleagues in the legal community, and the respect he had from the prosecutor and judge alike, made all the difference in her case. I have no doubt, whatsoever, that because my daughter had Mr. Felsen by her side on the day of trial, her case was dismissed and will be expunged from her record. He is, by far, the best criminal lawyer who, I can guarantee, will do his best to assist you. I would gladly hire him again, and HIGHLY recommend him. Thank you, Mr. Felsen!
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Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2019
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Amazing Lawyer! Can't go wrong with him.
If you're ever in need of a lawyer, hire David! I was facing charges for the first time in my life and someone referred me to David. When we initially talked over the phone it was the day before a holiday. After our phone conversation David called me back and said although the office is closed for the holiday he would meet with me since I sounded nervous. He took the time to answer all of my questions and showed a genuine interest in helping me get the best results. If you want a lawyer who is knowledgeable, passionate and committed, David is your best choice!
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Posted by Devin | February 26, 2019
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Great advice through consultation
David was very helpful with a domestic violence case and even though I did not hire him he took the time out of his day on multiple occasions to consult with me about my rights and what I can expect during the process.
Posted by J | February 7, 2019
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Hired David Felsen to Defend Me In Traffic Court
I ran into David by chance when I was looking for a lawyer to defend me in traffic court. I was immediately impressed with his calm demeanor and ability to quickly size up my case. David was very clear in describing how the process would work and in advising how to best present my case. He followed through in all that he said he would do for me, and I felt very comfortable with his advice. He is a confident, capable advocate and obviously very experienced in court. I was pleased with the outcome and would recommend him to others.
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Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2018
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Excellent MVA Hearing and District Court Result
I hired Mr. Felsen upon the advice of my brother who had hired him years ago. I couldn't be happier that I did.
Mr. Felsen found a discrepancy in my police report and launched a tenacious argument convincing my hearing judge to take "no action" against my license. I was free to drive!
I now had to prepare for my District Court date which was months away. He gave good advice about what to expect and how to prepare. Despite having a great MVA hearing result, I would take a 6 week class pre-emptively.
The time came for my District Court hearing. Mr. Felsen's professional handling of the case resulted in the Prosecutor's decision of Nolle Prosequi!
Mr. Felsen gets an unequivocal 5 star rating from me! Thank you for a home-run outcome!
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Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2018
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I second that motion "Best Attorney I ever encountered"
While searching the internet (Avvo site) for a lawyer. I came across this post (Oct. 12, 2017) which convinced me Mr. Felsen was the attorney I needed to handle my case. Mr Felsen was very accommodating, during the consultation and the time before the court date. We had only discuss my case over the phone. He even allowed me to pay his fee via phone. Mr. Felsen and I meet for the first time, the day I was to appear in court. I was an nervous wreck, first time having to appear before a judge. His easy manner and sense of humor had a calming affect on me. He was able to work a deal with the prosecuting attorney (maybe now I'll be able to get some sleep) Thanks Mr. Felsen. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a good defense attorney.
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Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2018
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Highly recommend
Mr. Felsen helped me with a very sensitive matter and helped me achieve the very best outcome possible. He met with me several times and prepared me well for our court appearance. He explained all of the possible outcomes very well and made me aware of my options. I would use him again in a heartbeat!
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2018
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Best defence lawyer in DMV!
David Felsen is absolutely the best defense attorney in Maryland. Stop interviewing other lawyers and let David handle it, because you will come out happy. He begins with a review of your case and outlines possible outcomes ranging from the good to the bad. His deep knowledge of Maryland's legal system matched with comprehensive experience will give you absolute best chance of getting most fair outcome possible. There is no coincidence that Mr. Felsen has perfect 5 star rating because he will go above and beyond on every aspect of your case. He will continuously fight for your rights every day and seemingly every minute. He is attentive, knowledgeable, understanding, and trustworthy. With Mr. David Felsen you will get unstuck from the red tape (or worse) and keep your reputation intact. Thank you, David!
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Posted by Andrew | October 26, 2017
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Absolutely Great Attorney That You Can Trust
Mr. Felsen took my case and helped me get the absolute best outcome that I could get. I have used him a few times now on separate occasions for various legal snafus and he was exceptional each time. He won't sugarcoat the chances of your case, but he will explain it fully in the best terms possible so that you know what's ahead of you. If you hire Mr. Felsen, know that you are getting a lawyer that will do everything he can to get you his client the best deal/verdict that you can get. This is one attorney that you can definitely trust to have your back and protect your reputation.
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Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2017
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Best attorney I ever encountered !!!
I was charged with solicitation of prostitution. But Mr. Felsen helped me to have the prosecutor dropped the charge with no record. He is the best attorney I have ever met.
Posted by Justin | January 27, 2016
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Re-Hired Mr. Felsen for His Top Reputation
No lawyer can guarantee results, but some can keep It fair when the deck is stacked against you. I had two cases handled by David and neither resulted in conviction (PBJ). Things looked very dark for awhile, and I feel like I owe it to David to give him an outstanding review because he did get me a good result from which I can move forward. 5/5 Stars.
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Posted by Rodrigo | November 27, 2015
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Best attorney East Coast
If I could give David Felsen more than five stars I would. Mr. Felsen changed my life forever and made this year’s Thanksgiving dinner extra special for me and my family. Through his hard work and perseverance Mr. Felsen has given me a chance to start over; he was practically able to clear 12 points from my driver’s license as well as come to an agreement with the persecutor to have 6 serious charges against me dropped. Since the first time we spoke over the phone I knew I had chosen the right attorney. Mr. Felsen is sincere and has outstanding charisma; he clearly explained every step of the process, all my different options, and all the possible outcomes depending on the circumstances of the hearing. His answer to all my question were always clear, complete, and demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of the case and intricacies involved. His presence at the court house was vigorous and strong. He knew almost all the other attorney and I could see that several of them would seek his advice before going in for their cases. I had a speech ready in case the judged asked me any questions but I didn’t even have to say a word thanks to Mr. Felsen’s ingenuity. As we were walking out of the courtroom, many of the present attorneys congratulated Mr. Felsen for the positive outcome that he was able to get regarding my case; it was truly unbelievable. When we were saying good-bye I said, “I heard you were good, but I didn’t know you were the best!” and Mr. Felsen humbly replied, “I’m not the best, I just don’t stop”. I knew then that I was dealing with a man of character, who loves what he does, and doesn’t stop until he can do his best for you. I would HIGHLY recommend Mr. Felsen to anyone in the Washington metropolitan area. My family and I will forever be grateful for his services. Thank you Mr. Felsen for being so good at what you do.
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Posted by Chris | October 14, 2015
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Most Amazing lawyer you could get
I got referred to David Felsen last minute and he had literally one day to prepare for my case. He did the best job possible and my case got dismissed. He was definitely the best legal counsel i could get and i would remain forever grateful, his court presence is out of this world and while waiting for my case to be called, he just played spade games on his phone. No sort of anxiety whatsoever. Some of my information wasn't even complete but he still went to court and won it. I think this is the least i could do to describe the exceptional job he did.
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Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2015
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Mr. Felsen is an Exceptional, Prodigious, Phenomenal, A+++ Lawyer!!!!!!!
I did my research, and Mr. Felsen was my first and only choice for a defense attorney. After chatting with him on the phone, and meeting with him in his office later that day, I could sense immediately that the reviews were accurate. Mr. Felsen handled two cases for me and from start to finish I was impressed with his demeanor, his responsiveness and dedication to my case, as well as his knowledge of the law. I am convinced that Mr. Felsen's positive rapport with his colleagues in the legal community, and the respect he garners from state lawyers and judges alike made all the difference in my case. I have no doubt in my mind that having Mr. Felsen on my side on the day of trial enabled me to avoid conviction in these cases. He is by far the best lawyer in the Rockville area, if not the state. I would gladly hire him again, and HIGHLY recommend him. Thank you, Mr. Felsen.
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Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Mr. Felsen for many years and have seen him in action. He is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Maryland. He has the highest level of integrity and puts his clients first."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"As a criminal defense attorney, it is a pleasure to read Mr. Felsen's contributions on Avvo concerning criminal defense questions. I endorse him without hesitation."
Litigation Attorney | Aug 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Felsen is an outstanding lawyer and person. The highest praise that I can give is that I am not just a colleague, but a client who would not hesitate to go to him again myself or send others!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Dave and observed his legal talent in the courtroom and interacting with his clients for almost ten years. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and is an "outside the box" thinker with a firm grasp of criminal procedure. Dave has great rapport with his clients. I endorse him without reservation."
General practice Attorney | Sep 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"David is a wonderful attorney with a well deserved reputation of fighting for his clients. I have observed him in court and have personally observed the respect judges confer upon him. Gary Gerstenfield"