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Education

  • BA, University of Maryland, 1974
  • Juris Doctor, University of Baltimore School of Law, 1977

Jurisdiction

Bio

Lewis C. Metzner is a lifelong Hagerstown resident and a 1970 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland in 1974 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1977. Mr. Metzner has practiced law in Maryland for over 45 years, representing clients in family law, criminal defense, and personal injury matters. His trial work has spanned District and Circuit Courts throughout the state.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Metzner has held elected office and contributed extensively to civic and professional organizations in Washington County and across Maryland.

Activities / Memberships

  • Hagerstown city councilman from Nov. 1994 to Nov. 2020.
  • Washington County Criminal Justice Committee.
  • Past member of the Sunrise Rotary.
  • Past vice president of Community Rescue Service Inc.
  • Past president of his synagogue.
  • Former board member of the Community Free Clinic.
  • Founding member and past president of the Washington County Criminal Defense Attorneys Association.
  • Former member board of directors for the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association and was the state liaison to the national organization.