Ocean City: It’s where two-time Coastal Style Best Of Readers’ Poll winner Richard Brueckner lives, works and is raising his children. He knows the resort town, and the courtroom, intimately. Richard is a results-driven Former assistant states attorney who is vehemently defending his clients rights locally as a criminal defense attorney.

“I’ve practiced criminal law locally for 16 years. I care about each client; protecting their careers, their children and their futures,” Richard says. “I have a staff of paralegals and secretaries who allow me to personally handle every case. You will never be pawned-off to a junior staff attorney. My staff frees me up to do what I do best, which is interact with my clients and present their best defense in the courtroom — and I am proud to offer 24/7 availability to be there for them when it matters most.”

Most known for his DUI and criminal defense work, Richard’s holistic approach to criminal defense signals a new kind of legal representation; the kind that recognizes the human side of the law. This type of leadership in criminal law is groundbreaking, as it examines the underlying issues that accompany those who are struggling with addiction and criminal charges. Brueckner’s empathetic view of his client’s situations and compassionate approach to his law practice ensures that his clients get the best defense possible. Beyond the courtroom, Richard strives to provide the help and resources to his clients that will allow them to move forward with restoring their lives and reputations with tools to better assist them in the future.