Debra A Saltz

Debra A Saltz

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

918 Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 3R, Annapolis, MD

About Debra

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

All misdemeanor and felony cases

31 years

50%
DUI and DWI 40%

31 years

40%
Personal Injury 10%

Automobile accidents, slip and fall, wrongful death

31 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2004

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 23 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 31 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Debra A. Saltz, LLC

918 Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 3R, Annapolis, MD, 21403

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Debra A Saltz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Violent Crime

Posted by S. Abdelrahman | January 25, 2010 | Violent Crime

The Best Kept Secret in the Greater Metropolitan Area

We used Debra for several different cases ranging from traffic court to assault. Why do we keep coming back to her? It's simple, Debra is extremely knowledgeable about the law. She is very aggressive in the courtroom and takes a prosecutors argument and rips it apart. Not to mention, she is very invo...lved in many Professional Organizations thus she is up to date w/ current regulations in DC, MD, and VA. She responds quickly to any requests sent to her. In addition, her legal assistant Irene is superb! She is a one woman powerhouse who ACTUALLY works and not sits around staring at the wall. Debra is the best kept secret in the Greater Metropolitan Area. You cannot go wrong w/ her because she is a great lifetime investment. We have already recommended her to our friends and family. Believe us, she is that good because she delivers results and is very honest.

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Debra A Saltz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Judith Myers

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deb is an excellent advocate for her clients, and is always willing to help her fellow attorneys work out tough issues. I have worked with Deb when I worked in the State's Attorney's Office and now as a defense attorney, she is highly regarded by both sides."

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Michael McGraw

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Kron

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply said, Debra is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!"

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Carrie Crumbaugh Love

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Debra is a gifted and talented trial attorney and legal advocate. She is highly skilled, compassionate and determined in the representation of her clients. Whether she is fighting a DUI or a murder case, her commitment and professionalism are bar none."

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Joshua Goldberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on a case with Debra and I am a fellow member of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association (MCDAA) with Debra. I have also attended advanced DUI seminars with Debra. Debra is extremely knowledgeable and she is a superb communicator. For all of these reasons, I endorse Debra."

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David Ruben

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Debra Saltz. I have known her for more than 20 years and can honestly say that there are very few attorneys in Maryland as well-prepared and intelligent. She is an excellent attorney, so if you are searching for a quality criminal defense attorney, call her today."

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Justin Schwemmer

Unknown lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Debra is a fierce and zealous advocate for her clients, and also an example to be followed for civility in the profession. She is generous with her time in mentoring newer attorneys, as well. I highly recommend her for any personal injury, divorce, traffic, or criminal matters."

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Young Song

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend her for serious criminal cases, in addition to your run-of-the-mill DUI/DWI/traffic cases. She recently obtained a hung jury for a client charged with murder, on a very difficult set of facts. When the case was retried with another defense lawyer, that same defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole."

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Thomas Maronick

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Other

"A knowledgeable and tough trial attorney who does the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association and her clients proud. Whether a traffic case or a serious criminal matter, Debra will give her clients more than a fighting chance."

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William Welch

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Walter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Debra Saltz, Esquire is smart, efficient, detailed oriented and always prepared. Debra is well versed in the law - has years of trial experience and works tirelesses for her clients. Debra Saltz gets results!"

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Jonathan Katz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I need to refer a co-defendant or other criminal defendant whom I am conflicted out from representing, I always keep Debra in mind. I value being able to brainstorm with my colleagues, in both directions, and know that Debra will do the same. I appreciate Debra's work in helping other lawyers rise as she rises, including her several years editing the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association's newsletter. I think that Debra shares my view that our colleagues are not competitors, but are people we can call on for ideas and assistance, so that none of us are ever alone as we fight for our clients. In short, I very much endorse Debra."

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Erica Suter

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

President's Award, Howard County Bar Association

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Debra A. Saltz, LLC

2000 - 2008

Associate, Private practice

1996 - 2000

Assistant State's Attorney, Howard County State's Attorney's Office

1995 - 1996

Assistant Public Defender, Maryland Office of the Public Defender

1994 - 1995

Law Clerk to Judge Joseph F. Murphy, Jr., Court of Special Appeals

Associations

2014 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2013 - Present

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

The James McGill Chapter of the American Inns of Court

Member

2004 - Present

Howard County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Member

1994 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

President

2011 - 2012

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

President-Elect

2010 - 2011

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

First Vice President

2009 - 2011

Howard County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2009 - 2010

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Second Vice President

2008 - 2009

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Secretary

2007 - 2008

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Treasurer

2004 - 2013

Prince George's County Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2009

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2014

Baltimore County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Criminal Defense

Hung jury - mistrial

Peace Order

Peace Order denied

Defamation

Defense Verdict

Personal Injury

Court awarded over $17,000

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Education

1994

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Simmons College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

N/A

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association Newsletter Editor

Languages

English

Activity

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