As a criminal defense attorney in Brooklyn, New York, Nicholas J. Vitek represented hundreds of clients accused of misdemeanor and felony crimes, including DUI, assault, robbery, burglary, drug and firearm offenses. There, he established his reputation as an aggressive and effective trial attorney.

After moving to Maryland, Mr. Vitek worked for the Federal Public Defender for the District of Maryland, successfully advocating for reductions in the sentences of clients previously convicted of crack cocaine charges. He also represented clients charged with federal crimes such as tax evasion, firearms possession, immigratons offenses, and drug possession.

Since joining Schulman, Treem, Kaminkow & Gilden, P.A., Mr. Vitek has established a diverse practice of criminal and civil cases in federal and state court. He is an active member of the Maryland Bar Association and the National Association of Defense Lawyers.