Richard John Brueckner Jr.

Richard John Brueckner Jr.

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at OCEAN CITY, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

6300 COASTAL HWY, OCEAN CITY, MD

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Criminal Trial Attorney

17 years | 3,500 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

17 years | 1,000 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 17 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyer Richard Brueckner

6300 COASTAL HWY, OCEAN CITY, MD, 21842

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Richard John Brueckner Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

469 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 46 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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... who cut right to the chase through candor and honesty. I knew I was in trouble before talking to Richard which he confirmed and didn’t sugar coat that fact. Richard is extremely knowledgeable about Maryland law because he has vast experience and wisdom representing thousands of clients. He also answered EVERY one of my calls/texts over 6 months with questions I had, many were late in the evening or early in the morning. He made me feel like I was his only client giving me the attention I needed. Then things took an unexpected turn. Richard explored the root cause of why I broke the law, in my case it was many years of alcoholism combined with PTSD. He took a personal approach and encouraged me to get help for both which I did. His demeanor in that difficult conversation was spot on and accomplished something no family member or friend could for years. Being sober for 6 months has changed my life, if not saved it, and I owe this to Richard Brueckner. He genuinely cared about me as a person and not about the money like other attorneys I interviewed. Richard is well known in the Ocean City district court and what was most impressive was how well he is respected by the judge and District Attorney. You could clearly see this compared to how both interacted with other attorneys vs. Richard. THE OUTCOME EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS TENFOLD. This was 100% due to Richard’s case strategy again, pulling from his vast knowledge and wisdom practicing law. Selecting Richard as my attorney was the best choice hands down. He is very responsive (again answering 100% of my calls/texts), professional, extremely knowledgeable of the law, well respected by the court. He is one of the most decent human beings one can meet. There is no other attorney that will represent you better than Richard Brueckner, he is truly second to none.

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...e a very good deal with the judge and even after court he still answers all my questions.

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Richard John Brueckner Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael McGraw

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Brian Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Steven Rakow

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rich is a hardworking, professional, and top notch attorney."

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Rue Stewart

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Andrew Macdonald

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Frank Benvenuto

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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J. Christopher Llinas

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Excellent lawyer. Knows his stuff. Goes the extra mile for his clients. Hire him. You won't regret it."

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Brian Clark

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Rakow

Litigation lawyer

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Rue Stewart

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Macdonald

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2018 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2018 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Member

2016 - Present

P.T.A.C. Police, Treatment, and Community

Founding Member

2008 - Present

Wicomico County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association, Lawyers Assistance Program

Member

2008 - 2017

Maryland State's Attorneys' Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Stanley

Case Dismissed by State!

State v. Linn

NOT GUILTY!

State v. Harris

petty theft - 30 days county jail

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Education

2008

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Lake of the Ozarks Legal Forum

DWI Defense

2017

The Regional Opioid and Addiction Coalition Symposium

Opioids: Linking the Legal System and Treatment Providers

2017

Medical Cannabis In Maryland

Medical Cannabis in Maryland

2017

Kansas Bar Association Annual Conference

Ethics, Alcoholism, & Drug Abuse for Lawyers & Judges

2016

Texas Bar Association Annual Conference

Ethics, Alcoholism, & Drug Abuse for Lawyers & Judges

2016

National Association of Drug Diversion and Investigators

Problems with Pill Cases

2016

GOCCP Training

Trial Tactics in Gun Cases

2016

Colorado Corrections Conference

Sensible Sentencing

2014

Tennessee Bar Association Annual Conference

Ethics, Alcoholism, & Drug Abuse for Lawyers & Judges

Publications

2018

PRMC Medical Journal Marijuana: The Changing Landscape

2018

Maryland Trial Lawyers Association Top 3 DUI Mistakes

2018

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association Newsletter Expungement in Maryland

2018

National College for DUI Defense Fighting a DWI/DUI Charge

2017

Maryland Criminal Code Maryland Criminal Code CR 9-303

2017

National College of District Attorneys publication Prosecuting Domestic Violence

Languages

English

Spanish

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