David P. Putzi Esq. - Glen Burnie, MD
Attorney at Fischer & Putzi, P.A.
Criminal Law Lawyers in Glen Burnie, MD
Suite 300 Empire Towers 7310 Ritchie Highway Glen Burnie, MD 21061
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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31
Years
Experience
Glen Burnie Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- Driving Under The Influence Of Alcohol and Drugs
- Juvenile Offenses
- Traffic
Attorney Information
Overview
David P. Putzi is recognized as a distinguished criminal defense and DUI attorney. He is a zealous advocate for his clients, convincing prosecutors not to bring charges at the conclusion of some police investigations, as well as obtaining favorable pre-trial and negotiated outcomes in numerous charged cases. When a case requires litigation, Mr. Putzi possesses vast trial experience. He appears every day in the Maryland courts to defend his clients. Many of the thousands of cases that he has successfully defended involve high-profile matters that receive extensive media attention.
Mr. Putzi's expertise is evidenced by his numerous professional awards, including the Preeminent AV Rating at Martindale-Hubbell, the Super Lawyers of Maryland, the Top Attorneys of Baltimore Magazine, and the Leading Lawyers of Anne Arundel County. His law practice specializes in representing individuals charged with criminal, DUI & DWI, traffic, and juvenile offenses, as well as quasi-criminal matters such as protective orders & peace orders, and administrative hearings.
Mr. Putzi previously served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Maryland. As a prosecutor, he was responsible for litigating a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor cases. He received specialized training in sexual crimes, felony drug offenses, juvenile matters, and DUI field sobriety testing.
Mr. Putzi is a past President of the Anne Arundel County Bar Association. He also served as the Chair of the Criminal Law Committee for the AABA, teaching other attorneys in the areas of criminal defense strategy, search and seizure issues, the rules of evidence, and defending domestic violence cases. He was selected by his peers and confirmed by Governor Martin O’Malley as a member of the Judicial Nominating Commission responsible for selecting trial judges in Anne Arundel County.
Mr. Putzi attended The Catholic University School of Law. He was selected to the Editorial Board of The Catholic University Law Review. Upon graduation from law school, he served as the judicial law clerk for Judge Raymond G. Thieme in the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers of Maryland
- Top Attorney’s of Baltimore Magazine
- Leading Lawyers of Anne Arundel County
- Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, as a member of the Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission responsible for selecting trial judges in Anne Arundel County
Other Sources of Feedback About David P. Putzi Esq.
Included on the 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Maryland Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1995
J.D.
Law Review: Catholic University Law Review, Editorial Board, 1994 - 1995
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Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1995
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Non Legal Education
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Guilford College, 1991
B.S.
Major: Accounting
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Guilford College, 1991
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Hon. Raymond G. Thieme, Jr. (Ret.), Judicial Clerk
- Anne Arundel County, Former Assistant State's Attorney
Bar Admissions
- Maryland, 1995
- U.S. District Court District of Maryland, 1996
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1996
- U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, 1996
Other Affiliations
- Anne Arundel County Bar Association (Member)
- Anne Arundel Bar Association (Past President)
- Former Board of Trustees for the AABA
- Former Chair the Criminal Law Committee for the AABA
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Delta Phi
Reviews
Customer Reviews for David P. Putzi Esq.
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2024Mr. David Putzi was recommended to me by another lawyer (in a different line of practice) for the purposes of legal defense for a member of my family. David is warm, empathetic, and cares about his clients, but by the same token has no problem telling his clients exactly like it is and he does not sugarcoat the situation as it stands. David does all of this though, with a calm demeanor that immediately makes everyone feel at ease in a stressfull time. The result is that everyone then realizes he is exactly the right choice and that your family member is in the best hands possible given the circumstances. David then applied his significant legal expertise and outstanding professional competence to obtain the best outcome we could only have imagined. Our family could not be more pleased with the quality of the services that David rendered and the value provided. Thank you many times over David!
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2024Mr. Putzi knew exactly what I was dealing with and walked me all the way through my first experience through the court system. I could not have asked for better counsel! He protected my reputation and my job, and potentially my safety! He continues to help me day after day and I don't know if I could have done any of this without him! THANK YOU MR. PUTZI! I could never say it enough!
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2022I’m very pleased with the outcome of my case Mr. David Putzi represented me on. Thank u again
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2021-2022David Putzi did a wonderful job handling my case and me. He truly helped me through an ordeal that was super stressful. He's a great attorney and I highly recommend him!
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Contact
Suite 300
Empire Towers 7310 Ritchie Highway
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Phone: (410) 787-0826
Fax: (410) 787-1853
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.fischerputzilawfirm.com/
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