About David
David J. Glassman is a New Jersey criminal defense attorney and the founding lawyer of the Law Office of David Jay Glassman. With more than four decades of legal experience, he has built his practice around defending individuals facing serious criminal allegations and navigating complex legal proceedings. Before entering private practice in 1987, Glassman served as a Deputy Attorney General in Pennsylvania and as a prosecutor in Atlantic County, New Jersey. His background on both sides of the criminal justice system provides him with insight into prosecution strategies and the challenges defendants may encounter.
Glassman represents clients in a broad range of criminal matters, including DUI and traffic offenses, drug charges, violent crimes, weapons offenses, theft and robbery, sex crimes, federal offenses, domestic violence, and white-collar cases. He also handles appeals, post-conviction matters, probation and parole violations, grand jury investigations, and administrative hearings. His practice extends throughout New Jersey, with offices serving clients in Marlton, Newark, Hackensack, and New Brunswick. He also handles select matters in federal courts and other jurisdictions.
Known for maintaining direct communication with clients, Glassman emphasizes helping people understand their legal circumstances, available options, and the process ahead. His approach combines extensive courtroom experience with a focus on individualized representation for clients dealing with potentially significant criminal consequences.