Practice areas: DUI-DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Maryland since: 1989
Education: The George Washington University Law School
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Andrew D. Alpert is a partner at Alpert Schreyer, LLC, located in Lanham, Maryland. His practice is focused on criminal defense and personal injury, serving clients throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia. He is renowned for his work as a DUI and trial attorney, leveraging his experience as a former prosecutor and his extensive training in DUI/DWI law to build a strong reputation as a determined and skilled defense lawyer.
Mr. Alpert's legal career includes handling numerous high-profile DUI cases in Maryland, some of which have been covered by the press. He has also appeared on national television to provide legal insights into significant criminal cases. Mr. Alpert's academic background includes a Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Franklin & Marshall College. He began his legal journey as an assistant state’s attorney in both Charles and Prince George’s counties in Maryland.
Throughout his career, Mr. Alpert has been actively involved in various professional organizations. He is a founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association and has held leadership roles such as president of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association. His memberships include the American Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Maryland State Bar Association, among others. Mr. Alpert is also a board-certified DUI defense lawyer and has received numerous accolades, being ranked among the top ten attorneys by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys in 2014.
Mr. Alpert's dedication to continuing education is evident through his participation in advanced seminars and training programs related to DUI defense, forensic science and cross-examination techniques. He is also involved in teaching and lecturing, sharing his knowledge on DUI cases and other legal matters with peers and aspiring lawyers. His bar admissions include Maryland, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia and New Jersey, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. His comprehensive legal knowledge and commitment to justice have made him a respected figure in the legal community.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Dram Shop Laws, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Theft, Toxic Mold, Traffic Violations, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 60% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 30% Criminal Defense
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1989, Maryland
Professional Webpage: https://dcmdlaw.com/attorneys/andrew-d-alpert/
Bar / Professional Activity
- US District Court for District of Columbia, 2000
- Maryland State Bar Association, Member 1989 - Present
- Member, Prince George's County Bar Association
- Member, Board of Directors, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association
- Member, Charles County Bar Association
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- District of Columbia, 1996
- US District Court of Maryland, 1995
- President, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association
- District of Columbia Bar, Member 1996 to Present
- Member, The Society for Legal Advocates
- Sustaining Member, National College for DUI Defense
- Maryland, 1989
- New Jersey, 1994
- Member, The National Trial Lawyers
- Maryland State Representative, National College for DUI Defense
- Maryland State Representative, National College for DUI Defense
- Legislative Chairman, Narcotics Law, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association
- Founding Member, DUI Defense Lawyers Association
- Member, Maryland Association for Justice (Formerly Maryland Trial Lawyers Association)
- Pennsylvania, 1994
Special Licenses / Certifications
- NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor's Certification Course Certificate of Completion, 2006
- NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing DUI/DWI - Defense Certificate of Training, 2005
- Pharmacology/Toxicology Principals in the Courtroom in DUID and Drug Cases Certificate of Completion, 2012
- Certified Instructor, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) International Association of Chiefs of Police (AICP) DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program
- Scientific Law Forums DUI Defense Seminar, 2013
- Intoxilyzer 8000 Operator's Course Operation of Breath Alcohol Testing Equipment Certification of Completion & Competency, 2007
- NACDL & NCDD's 18th Annual "DWI Means Defend with Integrity - The Art & Science of DWI Defense" Seminar, 2014
- National College for DUI Defense at Harvard Law School DUI Defense Training Certificate of Completion - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015
- National College for DUI Defense Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI/DWI Certificate of Completion - 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013
- MacCarthy on Cross Examination V Seminar Certificate of Completion, 2012
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Certified Breath Alcohol Technician, Intoxilyzer Models S-D2, S-D5, 400, 5000 and 8000
- Intoximeter EC/IR II Seminar Certificate of Completion, 2011
- John E. Reid and Associates The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation Certificate of Completion, 2007
- NACDL Annual Advanced Criminal Defense Seminar, 2015
- NHTSA/IACP DRE Advanced Course Drug Recognition Expert Advanced Course Certificate of Successful Completion, 2009
- AIT Laboratories Nat'l Symposium for Alcohol, Drugs & Traffic Safety Certificate of Completion, 2006
- NACDL's Emerging Trends, Novel Defenses Advanced Criminal Law Seminar Certificate of Completion, 2013
- Damages 3 Seminar Certificate of Completion, 2011
- U.S. Department of Transportation Certified Technician Course Intoxilyzer Models S-D2, S-D5, 400 and 5000 Certificate of Successful Completion of Course, 2005
- ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer Scientist, 2014
- American Chemical Society Gas Chromatography Fundamentals Certificate of Completion, 2009
- NACDL Annual Advanced Criminal Defense Seminar, 2016
Honors
- AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- Maryland Super Lawyers, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015
- Certificate of Appreciation, Charles County Sheriff, 1995
- Certificate of Appreciation, National College for DUI Defense, 2009
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- Washington, DC Super Lawyers, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Certificate of Appreciation, National College for DUI Defense, 2007
- Recognition of Service, Maryland State Police, 1995
- 10 out of 10 (Superb) Rating AVVO
- Top Ten Ranking, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2014
- Certificate of Achievement, Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, Washington Field Division, 1995
Educational Background
- Franklin & Marshall College, B.A., 1986
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Assistant Instructor, National College for DUI Defense, Harvard Law School, 2007
- Lecturer, NHTSA/IACP Drug Recognition Expert Advanced Course, 2009
- Lecturer, Handling Drinking & Driving Cases in Maryland, 2009
- National College for DUI Defense Training Seminar, Harvard Law School, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- National Symposium for Alcohol, Drugs & Traffic Safety AIT Laboratories, 2006
- Lecturer, "How to Handle a DUI Case in Maryland from A-Z", Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association, 2007
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2009 - 2026
