Ryan Zabel

Ryan Zabel is a Maryland criminal defense and personal injury lawyer who fights for clients facing charges or recovering from injuries. His practice includes criminal cases, major motor vehicle matters, misdemeanor charges, and injury claims involving negligence. He brings experience from prosecution, judicial clerkship work, and civil defense practice. He helps clients understand risks, prepare for court, and pursue justice when legal problems threaten their freedom, record, health, or financial stability.

Zabel earned his undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University. He earned his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law, graduating magna cum laude. During law school, he served on the University of Baltimore Law Forum as a Staff Editor. He also belonged to the Royal Graham Shannonhouse Honor Society and represented clients through the Human Trafficking Prevention Project Clinic under Maryland’s Rule 19 student practice program.

Zabel began his legal career as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Anthony Vittoria in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. He researched legal issues, drafted opinions and orders, and assisted with civil and criminal trials. He later worked in professional malpractice defense before serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Prince George’s County, where he prosecuted thousands of major motor vehicle and misdemeanor criminal cases.

Ryan Zabel helps people by applying trial experience, legal research, and prosecutor insight to defense and injury matters. As a prosecutor, he handled a high volume of cases and trained incoming attorneys, sharpening his courtroom judgment. In client work, he reviews facts, prepares arguments, explains options, and seeks results that protect rights and support recovery. His practice reflects a steady commitment to justice for clients facing serious legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Alpert Schreyer Criminal Defense Attorneys
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Baltimore School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Appalachian State University
  Undergraduate Degree

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