David Jay Glassman - a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) Criminal Law Lawyer

Philadelphia Criminal Law Lawyer

Updated: 06/24/2026

Areas of Practice

Criminal Law
Appeals and post-conviction relief
Assault
Aggravated and simple assault
Child pornography
Disorderly persons offenses
Domestic violence
DUI and traffic offenses
Federal crimes
Grand Jury investigations
Internet crimes
IRS violations
Juvenile offenses
Misdemeanors
Murder
Probation and parole violations
Sex crimes
Sex trafficking
Theft and robbery
Violent crimes
Weapons Charges
White collar crimes
Drug crime defense
Drug manufacturing
Drug possession
Drug possession with intent to sell
Drug trafficking
Commercial litigation and crisis management
Homeland Security cases, local, state and federal
State and local administrative hearing representation

Attorney Information

Overview

I understand that finding yourself in legal trouble is frightening, and you put an enormous amount of faith in the attorney you hire to represent you. In return, you deserve to be treated as more than just another case. It’s important to me to treat each client with respect, dignity and compassion – from the high-profile cases featured on the front page of the newspaper to everyday cases of DUI, domestic violence or other charges. I work closely with you, keeping the channels of communication open so that you correctly understand your circumstances, the legal process and what to expect. I pride myself on my knowledge of statutes and precedents and work hard to achieve the best possible outcome for every client I represent.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2014 - 2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell, 2021
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell, 2016
Best Lawyer, Expertise - 2016
Top 25 Trial Lawyers, Criminal Trial Lawyers Association, 2016
Top 10, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2016
Top 25 Trial Lawyers, Criminal Trial Lawyers Association, 2015
Top 25 Trial Lawyers, Criminal Trial Lawyers Association, 2014

Education

Legal Education

California Western School of Law, San Diego, California, 1980
J.D.
Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1980
J.D.

Non Legal Education

University of Miami, Miami, Florida, 1975
B.A.

Current Employment Position(s)

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Founding Attorney, since 1987
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Past Positions

Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, Prosecuting Attorney, 1982 - 1985
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Office Of Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, 1980 - 1982

Languages

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English
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Classes and Seminars

TIDA 2016 Annual Seminar: The Intersection of Criminal Law & Trucking, 2016

Representative Cases

State vs. Ryon Cumberbatch
State of New Jersey vs. Kevin Roper

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, 1980
Pennsylvania, 1980
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, pro hac vice
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, pro hac vice
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, pro hac vice
U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii, pro hac vice

Other Affiliations

Criminal Trial Lawyers Association

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Philadelphia, PA

One Liberty Place
1650 Market Street
Suite 3600
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Phone Number: 215-650-6508

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