David Jaros

David Jaros serves as Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Center for Criminal Justice Reform at the University of Baltimore School of Law. His teaching portfolio includes Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Criminal Law, where he has earned recognition through multiple teaching awards.

His academic credentials include:

• J.D. from Yale University
• M.P.P. from Harvard University
• B.A. from Swarthmore College

Professor Jaros' research critically examines how criminal law regulates daily life, with expertise spanning Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Family Law. His scholarship reveals particular focus on systemic criminal justice issues including police accountability mechanisms, class action applications in criminal contexts, and the intersection of criminal procedures with family law protections. This work consistently addresses regulatory overreach and procedural safeguards for vulnerable populations.

His publication history shows evolving emphasis from doctrinal analysis (2005-2011) toward structural critiques of crime policy and police practices (2013-2018), with recurring themes of judicial discretion, systemic bias, and regulatory frameworks governing law enforcement.

Professional recognition includes:

• James A. May Award for teaching excellence (awarded twice by Student Bar Association)
• Outstanding Teaching by a Full-Time Faculty Member award (2020)

As a former public defender at Bronx Defenders and current Faculty Director of the Center for Criminal Justice Reform, Professor Jaros actively mentors students while influencing policy through his appointment to Maryland's Task Force to Study Crime Classification and Penalties. His practical experience informs both classroom instruction and scholarly contributions to the American Law Institute.

The Center for Criminal Justice Reform serves as his primary institutional platform for interdisciplinary research and policy initiatives targeting systemic transformation of criminal justice frameworks.