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Richard Brueckner served as Senior Assistant State’s Attorney for nearly a decade. He has won over 80 jury trials and reached successful outcomes in thousands of other cases. Mr. Brueckner has formed relationships with prosecutors, judges, and courthouse personel throughout the entire Eastern Shore. He offers over a decade of trial experience focusing on drunk driving offenses, drug charges, and weapons offenses.
Mr. Brueckner attended the University of San Diego where he received academic honors and was named to the dean’s list. Mr. Brueckner graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science.
Having a passion for advocacy, Mr. Brueckner then attended the University of San Diego School of Law, where he excelled in Advanced Trial Advocacy and became active in the Student Bar Association. During law school Mr. Brueckner was also a certified legal intern and worked at the Law Office of James Rudolph, where he defended clients against criminal charges ranging from minor misdemeanors to major felonies. Defending high profile cartel members on importation of drug charges was the firm's specialty.
For more than a decade, Mr. Brueckner has successfully represented both high profile clients and ordinary citizens.
At his law office clients are treated like family, with honesty and fairness. You will be his most important client!
Mr. Brueckner's reputation is unmatched, he is well respected by prosecutors, judges and fellow criminal defense attorneys.
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469 Client Reviews
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Posted by Chris | July 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Great lawyer
He was the first lawyer I ever used and I made a great choice. Great lawyer and great guy. He helped my son with a DWI. He would call me back with any questions I had within minutes
Posted by Laurie | January 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
The best of the best
When you want the best, you call the best. Mr. Brueckner las lived in this area and knows his way around the courtroom. When he believes in you, he gives the best of himself. I will use his services again and I will recommend him. Five stars, of course!
Posted by Dylan | November 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great lawyer
I had a speeding ticket and Richard went to court for me. The outcome was way better than I expected. Thank you Richard!
Posted by Byron | June 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
HANDS DOWN THE BEST ATTORNEY
Richard Brueckner represented me in a recent DUI case that occurred in Ocean City, MD along with a slew of other charges. I interviewed several attorneys of which many seemed like talking to a used car salesperson promising different outcomes, scenarios and far fetched claims. Then I spoke to Richard...
Posted by Nick | February 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI DWI
Absolutely amazing. After receiving my DUI, I called Mr. Brueckner and he explained everything he would have me do and the end results free of charge. After I hired him, I did everything he told me to. I had questions late at night and he would always respond giving me contact peace of mind. He got m...
"Our firm regularly refers clients charged with DUI/DWI and criminal offenses to Rich. Rich has an incredible amount of local knowledge regarding what a client can expect if charged with a DUI/criminal offense in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and other surrounding counties. I encourage college students, Ocean City visitors and anyone in between to seek Rich's services if they find themselves in handcuffs. I endorse Rich."
"Rich Brueckner is a trustworthy and diligent pro. He has a special relationship with his clients that is evident when I see him in court just before and after he handles their case. It also shows through their reviews of him in all online platforms. I see him regularly in the courts of the lower shore and his results speak for themselves. Top notch, hard worker. legal tactician and tireless."
"Richard Brueckner is an excellent attorney. He is a strong advocate for his clients and in making sure they get the best possible outcome in court. He is very knowledgeable in the law and has the great experience of having worked for the State's Attorney's Office. I endorse Richard without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Richard Brueckner for ten years practicing criminal law with him on the Eastern Shore. I had many cases against him over the last decade when he was a local prosecutor and I was a criminal defense attorney. He is a talented trial attorney with in depth knowledge of criminal law. Having been a prosecutor myself for ten years, I know there is no better training ground for a criminal defense attorney than a long period of time serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney. Richard was not a one year and done prosecutor like other attorneys who advertise themselves as a former prosecutor. There are many intricate details in criminal law trial practice that can only be learned with years in the trenches as an Assistsnt State’s Attorney in the community where you practice. I know from my own experience in Wicomico and Worcester County and my observations of Richard in action that he serves his clients superbly."
"I endorse Richard Bruekner Jr. I have known him on a professional basis both when he was a former prosecutor for several years and I have also co-counsel worked cases with him. He is an excellent attorney who works hard on behalf of his clients."
"Excellent lawyer. Knows his stuff. Goes the extra mile for his clients. Hire him. You won't regret it."
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2018
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Community Leadership Award, Lower Shore Opioid & Addiction Coalition
2017
Community Impact Award, Drug Free Wicomico
2016
Immagination Library Award for Opioid Education and Outreach, Rotary Club of Wicomico County
2015
Light of Literacy Award, United Way
2015
Living United Award, United Way of Maryland
2012
Honorary Colonel: for work in addictions field, Governor Steven Beshear
2011
Outstanding Contribution to Education & Safety, Salisbury University
2018 - Present
Managing Partner, RJB LAW, LLC
2008 - 2018
Senior Assistant State's Attorney, State's Attorney's Office
1996 - 2008
Law Clerk, Law Offices of James Rudolph
2018 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2018 - Present
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationMember
2016 - Present
P.T.A.C. Police, Treatment, and CommunityFounding Member
2008 - Present
Wicomico County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Lawyers Assistance ProgramMember
2008 - 2017
Maryland State's Attorneys' AssociationMember
Case Dismissed by State!
NOT GUILTY!
petty theft - 30 days county jail
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
DWI Defense
2017
Opioids: Linking the Legal System and Treatment Providers
2017
Medical Cannabis in Maryland
2017
Ethics, Alcoholism, & Drug Abuse for Lawyers & Judges
2016
Ethics, Alcoholism, & Drug Abuse for Lawyers & Judges
2016
Problems with Pill Cases
2016
Trial Tactics in Gun Cases
2016
Sensible Sentencing
2014
Ethics, Alcoholism, & Drug Abuse for Lawyers & Judges
2018
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