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Biography
Patrick S. Preller is the managing partner of the firm with over fifteen years of litigation experience in federal and state courts throughout the region. Mr. Preller is recognized as one of the most able trial lawyers in Maryland, and has enjoyed an extraordinary record of success.
In 1998, Mr. Preller graduated with honors from the University of Baltimore School of Law where he served as an associate editor on Law Review. Following graduation, Mr. Preller clerked for the Honorable Maurice W. Baldwin on the Circuit Court of Maryland for Harford County. He then accepted an appointment as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Baltimore City, where he prosecuted thousands of felony narcotic, general felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases. Since 2004, Mr. Preller has worked in private practice at the law firms of Rosen and Esterson and the Preller Glass Law Firm, LLC.
His principal areas of practice include complex civil as well as criminal litigation and appeals. As a prosecutor and in private practice, Mr. Preller has tried hundreds of criminal and civil cases. He has not lost a jury trial in any criminal matter in over a decade.
Mr. Preller also teaches Fourth Amendment and Criminal Procedure as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Baltimore.
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Practice Areas
12
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
28 years
Personal Injury
20%
28 years
DUI and DWI
10%
28 years
Admiralty and Maritime
5%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2016
Licenses
Licensed in Maryland for 27 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
PATRICK S PRELLER
(410) 539-2955
Fax
16 South Frederick Street, BALTIMORE, MD, 21202
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Patrick Shane Preller's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Anonymous
Mr. Preller was the only attorney I consulted with that had a through understand of my legal issues and how to best address the situation professional, ethical, while providing guidance with realistic expectations. Mr. Preller's confidence and knowledge was extremely reassuring.
Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Criminal Defence
Mr. Preller was fantastic. He was effective, knowledgeable, efficient and gave a personal touch. He got me out of an expensive traffic court situation and I couldn't be happier.
Posted by Lauren | December 10, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
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Helped avoid costly legal battle!!!
Consulted with Mr. Preller and his advice helped me avoid a long drawn out legal battle. He was critical in acting quickly and early with good advice. I would highly recommend Mr. Preller to anyone.
Posted by Nancy | November 23, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
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The Breath of Fresh Air that I prayed for came @ the Initial Interview
Mr. Preller cares about his clients lives. He takes the time needed to have a complete understanding of the entire case and the surrounding circumstances. His fee's are most fair but his sincerity is priceless. If you have been praying for a compassionate reasonably priced Attorney, I say give him a ...
Patrick Shane Preller's Lawyer Endorsements
"Patrick is a very effective attorney that gets proven results and does so with compassion and integrity for his clients. We share these common traits and I would enthusiastically recommend him for your legal needs."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Preller is quick-witted, detailed oriented, and willing to go the extra mile for clients. He will not give up until the matter is resolved and achieves the best results."
"I have known Patrick to be a creative and detail oriented attorney. His unique approaches to resolving difficult legal issues is something that you do not experience much anymore. I am glad to have someone like Patrick that I can refer clients to."
"Mr. Preller's ability to convince stubborn prosecutors to nolle pros serious cases is second to none. Mr. Preller excels at winning the difficult cases, the fact that virtually none of his clients are sentenced to serve time is a testament to that."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
Experience
Honors
2016
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Baltimore, Expertise.com
2016
Top Attorney, Who's Who Legal
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Managing Member, Preller Law Firm, LLC
2011 - 2012
Adjunct Professor, University Of Baltimore Law School
2001 - 2004
Assistant State's Attorney, Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office
1999 - 2000
Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable Maurice W. Baldwin on the Circuit Court of Maryland for Hartford County
Associations
2015 - Present
Bar Association of Baltimore CityExecutive Committee
2015 - Present
Bar Association of Baltimore City, Lawyer Referral and Information Service CommitteeChairman
Education
1998
University of Baltimore Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Frostburg State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
N/A
School of Criminal Justice
Fourth Amendment
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Patrick earned significant contribution points in 2016.
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