David Means McFadden

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David Means McFadden

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Westminster, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

16 North Court Street, Westminster, MD

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About David

Biography

Thoughtful. Aggressive. Zealous. Advocating for you. Free consult, call now.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

60%
Car Accident 15%

15%
Family 15%

15%
Personal Injury 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 4 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2022

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 13 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The McFadden Law Offices, LLC

16 North Court Street, Westminster, MD, 21157

mcfaddenlawoffices.com/

David Means McFadden's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

122 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

He means business!

Hired David to take care of Driving while suspended case. He consulted with me and assured if taken proper measures everything would work out. He was exactly right it even turned out better than expected! David is a well liked individual with a wealth of knowledge. I highly recommend him if you need ...trusted reliable defense.

Posted by Antoinette | May 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

High level of passionate expertise and guidance

I recently consulted Mr McFadden regarding traffic tickets I received that resulted from a motor vehicle accident I was involved in. These tickets carried significant points on my license. He explained all my legal options to avoid accumulating points. I chose to hire him because I was deeply impress...ed by his painstaking approach to explaining MD traffic laws as it related to my circumstances.I was also very nervous about this situation as it was my first involving having to face a judge and potential points against my driver's license. But David was very helpful and patient in his explanation of the law and and it's expectations of me as a defendant. This was very reassuring to me. Showing his breadth of knowledge and experience, his thoughtful explanations and expert guidance in approaching my defense in court helped me to have a very successful outcome in traffic court. I would highly recommend David McFadden to anyone who needs a solid attorney with great interpersonal and communication skills and passionate and intense knowledge of and commitment to legal advocacy.

Posted by Caroline | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Lawyer!

He was very easy to work with and got a favorable outcome for me in my traffic ticket trial.

Posted by Shaina | January 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic Court

Would highly recommend Mr. McFadden and would use him again in the future. He was hired for a speeding ticket that carried 5 points on my licence and a hefty fine. He was able to get all points and the fine dropped in court. I was more than happy and pleased with the results and equally impressed ...with his professionalism and caring nature. Couldn't have asked for a better outcome! I am grateful for his help and would highly recommend his services!

Posted by Kaitlin | March 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

The absolute best lawyer I have ever came across

David McFadden is by far the best lawyer I have ever hired. Not only is he extremely intelligent and outstanding at his job; but, he also truly cares about his clients. He is a very personable man and has never passed any judgement against me, despite the extreme hardships and mistakes I was struggli...ng with at the time. In the past, he represented me in cases involving theft. He was able to evaluate my situation, and from there build a case. I got off with the most minimal consequences possible (pbj), considering the severity of the case, which was extremely unexpected (I was facing jail time). I then hired him again, more recently, for traffic violations. My license should have been revoked; however, yet again, David managed for me to keep my license under certain restrictions. I recommend Mcfadden to all of my friends, and have heard nothing but great things from them about him as well. He is more than extremely talented and passionate in what he does. There is no other lawyer I trust as much as him.

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Jessica Murray

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney in Carroll County and surrounding areas, Mr. McFadden is your man. He truly cares about his clients and the community."

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Bennett Wills

Unknown lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. McFadden is an excellent attorney. I knew Mr. McFadden from law school. He is a great advocate for his clients and is an excellent litigator. I highly recommend and endorse Mr. McFadden."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Top 100 Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Member, The McFadden Law Offices, LLC

2011 - 2012

Law Clerk, Grant M. Murchison & Associates, LLC

2009 - 2009

Legal Intern, Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office

2008 - 2008

Legal Intern, Consumer Protection Division, Attorney General's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2017 - Present

Carroll County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Member

2016 - Present

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Member

2013 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice

Member

2013 - Present

Baltimore County Bar Foundation

Member

2013 - Present

Covington Who's Who

Sample of Legal Cases

Distribution of Drug Charges Dismissed

Case dismissed

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Education

2012

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Baltimore

BA - Bachelor of Arts - Cum Laude

Languages

English

Activity

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