Michael J. Schreyer

Michael J. Schreyer is a Maryland criminal defense attorney with more than thirty years of trial experience. He has handled more than 1,000 cases and has defended clients in serious criminal matters. His practice includes DUI, DWI, traffic offenses, drug violations, sex offender matters, white collar crime, and federal criminal defense. He also brings appellate experience, including challenging and defending trial court decisions before Maryland’s highest courts statewide appeals.

Schreyer earned his B.A. in English from Wheeling Jesuit University. He earned his J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law. During law school, he received student practice admission to the Virginia Bar. His education supports a practice shaped by strong writing, oral advocacy, legal research, and case analysis. These skills are important in criminal defense, appellate work, workers’ compensation issues, and complex courtroom disputes involving appeals and motions.

Schreyer’s career includes decades of litigation, appellate advocacy, and legal leadership. He has served on bar association committees, spoken on appellate cases, insurance law, workers’ compensation, and personal injury issues, and participated in amicus brief work. He has received recognition from Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, Avvo, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. His background helps him identify legal issues and prepare strong arguments for clients in court proceedings.

Michael J. Schreyer helps people by defending their rights when charges, investigations, or appeals threaten their freedom, record, and future. He reviews evidence, explains risks, prepares trial strategies, and protects clients at each stage of a case. His experience also includes pro bono representation for a September 11th victim compensation matter. His work reflects careful advocacy, public service, and steady support for people facing serious legal pressure in court proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Alpert Schreyer Criminal Defense Attorneys
• Member, St. Mary’s County Bar Association
• Member, Calvert County Bar Association
• Member, Charles County Bar Association
• Member, Prince George’s County Bar Association
• Member, Maryland Workers’ Compensation Education Association
• Member, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America

Licensed State

• Maryland
• District of Columbia

Education

• Washington and Lee University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wheeling Jesuit University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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