Lee Eidelberg

Lee J. Eidelberg is a former Assistant State's Attorney for Baltimore County with extensive experience in criminal and traffic court, having prosecuted many hundreds of cases during his tenure in public service, including serious felonies and misdemeanor violations. Since entering private practice more than 20 years ago, Lee has brought a unique combination of extensive trial skills, passion, and commitment to protecting his clients' rights, whether defending CDL holders charged with federal regulation violations, common motorists charged with DUI, or appearing on behalf of both Maryland and out-of-state drivers charged with non-incarcerable moving violations. Lee also assertively pursues financial compensation from insurance companies for accident victims who have suffered serious bodily injuries resulting from motor vehicle collisions, work-related accidents, and medical negligence. Rated AV- Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and Rated "Superb" and "Clients Choice" by the AVVO legal directory, Lee is also annually recognized by Baltimore Magazine as a Maryland "Super Lawyer" in the field of Plaintiff's personal injury law.

• Criminal Law
• DUI & DWI
• Domestic Violence
• Traffic Tickets
• Medical Malpractice
• Personal Injury
• Workers' Compensation

• Free Consultation
  Free 30 minute phone consultation. In person consultations by appointment only.
• Credit Cards Accepted
  All major credit cards accepted.
• Contingent Fees
  Personal injury and medical malpractice cases only.

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

Since 1991

Maryland

Since 1983

New York

Since 1985

Principal

Levin & Gann, P.A.

2004 - Current

Senior Associate

Venable LLP

1988 - 1991

Senior Associate responsible for defense of toxic tort claims and white collar criminal defense investigations and charges.

Prosecutor

State's Attorney for Baltimore County, Maryland

1984 - 1988

Prosecutor of misdemeanor and felony charges in the District and Circuit Courts, including narcotics possession, domestic violence, homicide, arson, DUI and related serious traffic violations. Chief, Felony Review and Repeated Offender Units.

National College of District Attorneys

Certificate of Completion (1986) | Trial Skills - Prosecution of Criminal Offenses

1986 - 1986

Attendee of National College of District Attorneys. Participated in diverse curriculum regarding the development of trial skills and the evaluation and prosecution of criminal offenses

University of Baltimore School of Law

J.D. (1983)

1980 - 1983

Honors: Moot Court Board Honor Court Prosecutor

University of Maryland - College Park

B.S. (1979) | Marketing Management

1975 - 1979

Top 5% plaintiffs personal injury

Super Lawyers

2019

AV Rated Preimminent

Martindale - Hubbell

2019

10/10 "Superb"

Avvo Legal Directory

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

The National Trial Lawyers

2017

Nation's Top One Percent

National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2016

Maryland Association for Justice

Member

2004 - Current

Activities: Automobile and Medical Negligence Sections

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1991 - Current

Maryland Bar Association

Member

1984 - Current

Trial Preparation From Start to Finish for Paralegals, Institute for Paralegal Education, Baltimore, MD

IPE

Featured speaker to paralegals concerning the preparation of trial notebooks

Q. I received a following too close offense, can a lawyer negotiate to an offense with no points??

13 May 2019

A: You have two situations at hand. The first is requesting that the court recall your "failure to comply" suspension, which occurred when you failed to appear for your court date. This can be accomplished by informal written request, formal motion and/or the necessity of you having to submit the fine listed on the citation, in advance, as "collateral" for your court date. Much could depend on the particular jurisdiction in which the case lies. The second concerns retaining an attorney to represent you in court. If you have a decent driving record, you may be entitled to "probation before judgment," a disposition where the court withholds a guilty finding on your record and you avoid the point(s) associated with your violation. I wonder, however, since I see you posted your inquiry whether you have a Maryland license or a D.C. license, which could make a difference in terms of your concern about a point assessment for the offense.

Q. What is the fine for tailgating in Maryland and are there any points on your drivers license

27 April 2019

A: Following too closely, which is the statutory offense i believe youre describing, is a 1 pt. offense unless you contributed to an accident, which is a 3 point offense. The maximum fine is $500.00, although the recommended fine is significantly less.

Q. Is it OK to cross double yellow line to pass a slow car in Maryland, like you can for a horse carriage or farm tractor?

26 February 2019

A: No. There has to be a broken line in your direction. The double yellow line is there because of the risk of encountering oncoming traffic.

Q. Expungement

25 February 2019

A: You can personally obtain expungement forms from the clerk of the court or hire an attorney to assist you.

Q. I received a speeding ticket out of state Section 3361 Driving At Safe Speed. Should I file guilty or not guilty? Thanks

18 February 2019

A: Points did not transfer from Pennsylvania to Maryland for a speeding violation, although a conviction in Pennsylvania can appear on your Maryland driving record. You'd be best to confer with a Pennsylvania attorney to determine whether the expense and effort are worth fighting a ticket, depending on the specific facts and circumstances concerning your citation.

Q. if pedestrian is already in unmarked crosswalk, does driver have to yield right of way (maryland)

7 February 2019

A: Whether or not the crosswalk is "marked," a pedestrian crossing the street at a crosswalk has the right of way. The preference the pedestrian enjoys, however, is not unlimited and does not relieve the pedestrian of the duty to use reasonable care to avoid injury. The analysis concerns whether the pedestrian described in your scenario (rather than merely the question you posed) is actually in what the law defines as a crosswalk. An unmarked crosswalk is defined as "that part of a roadway that is within the prolongation or connection of the lateral lines of "sidewalks" at any place where two or more roadways meet or join, measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the roadway." Section 21-101(f) of the Transportation Article.

Q. I got a ticket for driving without insurance. never asked me about insurance during our conversation.

1 February 2019

A: A vehicle must be insured to be driven. If the vehicle was insured, you should have a policy listing the vehicle, its VIN number and the effective date of coverage. That evidence, if presented in court, should absolve you of the offense. Otherwise, you need to obtain and FR-19 Form from your insurance carrier to prove the vehicle was insured at the time of the offense. If you had a TN temporary Tag from a dealer in TN, you'll need to contact the dealer to obtain the necessary information concerning insurance - unless there was or is some dispute between you and the dealer concerning who was insuring the car at the time of its sale.... but why would a dealer provide that coverage once you purchased and took title to the car? That's the question a Judge might ask if you raised that type of defense in court. I encourage you to seek qualified counsel to assist you in this matter. Driving without insurance is a serious offense!

Q. Is it legal or is there a fine for entering or driving in a road work zone, if you are not one of the workers?

16 January 2019

A: While your post is a bit vague, it is possible an Officer could cite you for failing to obey a lawful traffic control device (yes, posted signed are deemed devices) or a comparable violation if you had no legitimate basis for driving in a "work zone." However, a response to your post could be more specific if you indicated whether you were actually cited for a violation - and what the violation or Transportation Article Code section was noted.

Q. Cited for 21-707 -Failure to Stop at Stop Sign Line, but Location of Offense listed is where officer pulled me over?

16 January 2019

A: The citation should accurately list the location at which the violation occurred, and if evidence is presented that the location of the offense has no stop sign, it is conceivable, if you have a trial, that you could be acquitted due to a variance in the charging document and the evidence presented. The question is whether you want to hire an attorney to provide you with the best opportunity to contest the citation or "go it alone." Be forewarned that in Traffic Court, a judge could allow the Officer to amend the citation by identifying the correct location, if the Officer attempts to do so. A well qualified attorney would likely prevent that from happening.