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Debra A Saltz
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Biography
Debra Saltz understands the seriousness of your situation and wants to obtain the best possible outcome for you. With over 25 years of experience, she is dedicated to providing clients with aggressive legal representation in criminal and traffic cases, and personal injury matters. She offers clients responsive, efficient and result oriented outcomes. She responds to each client's individual needs, promptly and efficiently, keeping the client fully informed at all stages of the case.
Whether your case involves mediation, litigation, or settlement, Debra Saltz brings a broad range of experience and knowledge, as well as personal attention, to each case. As a former Assistant State's Attorney and former Assistant Public Defender, she has spent many years in private practice focusing on criminal and traffic defense, and personal injury. Debra Saltz has successfully represented clients for many years in courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 23 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 31 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Debra A. Saltz, LLC
918 Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 3R, Annapolis, MD, 21403
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Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Knowledgeable, Experienced and Clever
A very sharp and assertive defense attorney who eloquently presents the best possible defense for her clients... Thanks to her hard work and legal acumen, I can pursue the career of my choice instead of having a criminal record.
Posted by Dan | June 10, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Friendly service with solid performance
Debra Saltz took my case on as a referral. From the beginning she kept me informed of what my rights were so I wouldn't be walked over. She went above and beyond what I payed for by providing counsel in regards to the civil aspect of my case as well. She also offered a great perspective to help me ou...
Posted by S. Abdelrahman | January 25, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
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...
Debra A Saltz's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Simply said, Debra is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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!"
"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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Experience
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 DefenseMember
2013 - Present
Anne Arundel County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
The James McGill Chapter of the American Inns of CourtMember
2004 - Present
Howard County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationPresident
2011 - 2012
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationPresident-Elect
2010 - 2011
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationFirst Vice President
2009 - 2011
Howard County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2009 - 2010
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationSecond Vice President
2008 - 2009
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationSecretary
2007 - 2008
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationTreasurer
2004 - 2013
Prince George's County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2009
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2014
Baltimore County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Criminal Defense
Hung jury - mistrial
Peace Order
Peace Order denied
Defamation
Defense Verdict
Personal Injury
Court awarded over $17,000
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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