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Joel Benecke
West Chester, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer
212 West Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19380
Criminal Defense
Todd Henry
Philadelphia, PA Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Environmental
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Dawn Padanyi
Doylestown, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Arbitration & Mediation, DUI & DWI and Family
Syracuse University
Dawn Padanyi is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and Syracuse University College of Law where she was the Co-Director of the Grant Opportunity Program and a member of the Community Development Law Clinic While at Syracuse, Ms. Padanyi was chosen to receive two grants to perform legal work at the local and state level. Ms. Padanyi is a Pennsylvania and Massachusetts licensed attorney. She is a member of the Bucks County Bar Association as well as the Pennsylvania Bar Association. She is also proud to be selected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Bucks...
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Kevin Feeney
Reading, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Dickinson School of Law and Westminster College
I have dedicated the past 30 years of my career to criminal defense law, tirelessly advocating for my clients in challenging cases. My extensive experience allows me to thoroughly gather and analyze evidence essential for winning cases. Whether it involves identifying a defense strategy or addressing pretrial issues, I have encountered and tackled it successfully in court.
Throughout my career, I have achieved numerous victories in suppression motions related to illegal searches and arrests, as well as in both bench trials and jury trials. I am trained and qualified under Criminal Procedure Rule 801 to manage death penalty cases, a qualification...
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Ellis B. Klein
Doylestown, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Widener University Delaware School of Law
25 office locations throughout Pennsylvania. Call for nearest office location.
I am a former Senior Deputy District Attorney with personal experience in over 10,000 court cases, ranging from minor traffic offenses to homicide. In addition to criminal and traffic defense, I have been practicing Bankruptcy since 1999 and have helped thousands of clients get a Fresh Financial Start.
My practice is limited to Criminal, DUI, Traffic and Bankruptcy cases. I am NOT a general practitioner who handles many different types of law. Criminal and Bankruptcy law is the only law that I have practiced since I became a lawyer over...
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Ryan L Hyde
Exton , PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Villanova University School of Law
Ryan Hyde is an experienced criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor. In addition to handling hundreds of DUI cases through all stages of trial Ryan served as a DUI ARD Coordinator and as one of lead attorneys on Economic Crimes, Arson Crimes and Special Investigations Unit. ...
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Keith E. McAndrews
Langhorne, PA Criminal Defense Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Widener University Delaware School of Law
I provide affordable criminal defense to individuals charged with driving under the influence and all criminal charges in Bucks County, Montgomery County, Chester County, Delaware County, and surrounding PA Counties.
I have over 15 years of experience aggressively defending people charged with DUI, marijuana-related DUI, simple assault, aggravated assault, drug possession, marijuana possession, drug delivery, burglary, retail theft, theft, robbery, probation violations, and juvenile court cases.
As a PFA defense lawyer, I specialize in defending people facing false PFA accusations. Also, I have experience in the application procedures for the Pennsylvania ARD Program, Pennsylvania Criminal Record Expungement, and bail reduction...
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Timothy Kraeer
Doylestown, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 10 years of experience
(610) 841-4020
105-111 North Broad Street
Suite 1
Doylestown, PA 18901
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Tim has significant experience in civil litigation, personal injury, workers’ compensation and criminal defense. He attended law school at Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, DE. Tim graduated with honors and finished in the top twenty percent of his class while earning Dean’s List Honors and Certificates of Achievement in several subjects.
Tim grew up in West Chester attending SS. Simon & Jude and then Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown. He attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan where he graduated summa cum laude while earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Flight Science. Tim’s aviation passion has...
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John M. Kenney
Fairless Hills, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Temple University Beasley School of Law
John M. Kenney, a seasoned attorney, has been practicing law in southeastern Pennsylvania since 1983. With extensive experience in various legal areas, including criminal defense, bankruptcy, personal injury, and family law, he offers comprehensive legal representation to his clients.
A native of Bucks County, Mr. Kenney is licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. After starting his career at a medium-sized general practice law firm in New Jersey, he returned to Pennsylvania to establish his own client-focused practice. Unlike many law offices that focus on a single area, John M. Kenney's Pennsylvania firm addresses multiple interrelated legal fields.
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Keith J. Williams
Doylestown, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Keith J. Williams, Esq. has dedicated his professional career to defending and protecting the rights of his clients.
Since 1983, Keith J. Williams has been practicing law in Buck County, Montgomery County, Lehigh County, and surrounding Pennsylvania areas. His practice focuses on representing individuals in a variety of matters including Criminal Defense, DUI (Driving Under the Influence), Juvenile Law, and Traffic Violations. In addition, he is qualified under PA Rule 801 to handle death penalty cases.
Anyone can be charged with a crime. Keith J. Williams understands that bad things happen to good people and that, sometimes, good people make poor decisions....
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Charles E. Dutko Jr.
Reading, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Attorney Dutko is a former police officer that focuses primarily on criminal defense. Attorney Dutko has represented clients charged with attempted murder, drug distribution, aggravated assault, DUI, domestic violence, and rape. Attorney Dutko also handles criminal appeals and PCRA petitions. Attorney Dutko was named Attorney and Practice Magazine's Top 10 Criminal Defense Atttorney for 2020 and is a member of National College for DUI Defense.
Attorney Dutko also represents clients in family law and civil litigation matters. Attorney Dutko has successfully had children returned to Pennsylvania after a parent fled the jurisdiction with the child and has an injunction granted ordering...
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Andrea E. Mertz
Reading, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
American University Washington College of Law
Andrea E. Mertz is an attorney with Polyak Law Office, P.C. Ms. Mertz's practice focuses on defending vigorously the rights of the criminally accused. She has 18 years of experience in representing individuals at the pretrial and trial levels of adjudication. She has a background of helping individuals overcome significant challenges and obstacles in their lives. Ms. Mertz received her Juris Doctor from American University in Washington, D.C. in 1996, and her Bachelors of Arts from Purdue University. She is a member of the state bars of Pennsylvania and Maryland and the federal bar of the...
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Richard R. Fink
Newtown, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 53 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and Juvenile
Temple University
Bucks County criminal defense attorney Richard R. Fink is both highly experienced and dedicated to seeking the best possible outcome for clients who face the complete range of possible criminal charges, from felonies, homicides and drug charges to summary offenses. His combination of experience with the criminal justice system and his dedication and expertise allows him to pursue creative approaches that have resulted in dismissals, acquittals, reduced charges and alternative penalties in all types of criminal cases. He has tried every type of criminal case, from mass murder trials to trials for summary offenses and traffic tickets.
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Steven Fisher Fairlie
North Wales, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
Dickinson School of Law and Lafayette College
Steven Fairlie is a highly skilled trial lawyer with years of proven courtroom experience and quality recognized nationally through awards such as: "Pennsylvania SuperLawyer" for both Criminal Defense and Personal Injury, designated as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania and Top 100 Lawyers in Philadelphia as published in Philadelphia Magazine and numerous other organizations, "Top Rated Attorneys in Philadelphia" as published in The Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Legal Intelligencer; an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell; perfect 10.0 ratings for both Criminal Defense and Personal Injury on AVVO.com; "Nationwide Leaders in Criminal Defense" by Newsweek in...
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Jose Wilfrido Hernandez
Feasterville-Trevose, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(856) 751-7676
1234 Bridgetown Pike Suite 200
Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Jose has 23 years of experience in areas including personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, construction site injuries, trucking accidents, nursing home negligence, workers’ compensation, commercial litigation and criminal defense in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He has worked for some of the top law firms in South Jersey where he gained much experience handling complex cases involving catastrophic injuries. He now puts that experience to work for clients of the Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen, LLC .
Jose has also devoted his time and experience to public appointments. He served as a municipal court public defender for 7 years and 4 years...
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Scott MacNair
Lansdale, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Municipal and Traffic Tickets
Villanova University School of Law
Scott MacNair is a graduate of the Villanova University School of Law. He began his legal career in 1998 with the Pennsylvania State Education Association where he specialized in labor and education law. In 1999, he obtained a judicial clerkship with a Court of Common Pleas Judge, the Honorable Linda K.M. Ludgate, in Berks County, Pennsylvania. In 2001, Scott obtained employment as an Assistant District Attorney with the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. In 2004, he was promoted to Chief of Narcotics with the District Attorney’s Office. In 2005, he was promoted to Deputy District...
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Aman 'Tip' Barber III
Harleysville, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Villanova University School of Law
I offer reasonable rates for all legal matters and a no charge initial consultation. Call today at 610-462-1452 --- I represent personal and corporate clients throughout southestern Pennsylvania in matters involving personal injury; driving under the influence, DUI; driving while ability impaired, DWAI; driving after imbibing, DAI, corporate law; commercial litigation; estate planning and estate administration. Call or email me to arrange a no charge consultation. Evening and weekend hours available. Reasonable rates for all legal matters
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Paul A Bauer III
Pottstown, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Municipal
Widener University
My name is Paul A. Bauer III, and I am the founding lawyer of Bauer and Associates. I focus my legal practice on providing the most aggressive criminal defense in the Pottstown area.
I previously spent fourteen years as a founding partner of the Garner & Bauer Law Firm and four years in the Montgomery County district attorney’s office where I prosecuted more than 1,000 cases.
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Jacob A Gurwitz
Reading, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Pennsylvania Law School
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Jacob A. Gurwitz is a criminal trial lawyer at Feeney & Gurwitz in Reading, Pennsylvania. He has litigated numerous criminal matters involving disorderly conduct, DUI, murder and other violent crimes, and more. He serves a wide range of criminal clients in the Berks, Lancaster, Allentown, and Pottsville, Pennsylvania, areas.
Mr. Gurwitz received a full scholarship to the University of Texas at Dallas, where he was elected as student body president, and earned a bachelor's degrees in government and political...
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Mark Aaron Hinrichs
Center Valley, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(215) 450-0502
3477 Corporate Parkway
Suite 100, - #619
Center Valley, PA 18034
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
As a criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Mark Hinrichs represents and protects individuals facing serious consequences in the criminal justice system. Mark is privileged and honored to stand with the individual citizen to “level the playing field" against the Commonwealth - an adversary with vast resources and advantages. Every case is important and gets nothing less than a 100% effort and focus in order to get the best result possible for each client.
Following graduation from college, he secured employment as a paralegal working alongside Roy Black, Esquire, and other attorneys at Black, Srebnick, Kornspan, and Sumpf, P.A., one of...
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Igor Litvinov
Reading, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Family
Attorney Igor Litvinov is the founder and practitioner at the Litvinov Law Firm. The Litvinov Law Firm specializes in the practice of Family and Criminal Law.
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Vanessa M. Nenni
Bethlehem, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Personal Injury
Temple University
I have been practicing law in the Lehigh Valley since 1986. When I first arrived in Bethlehem, I took the larger firm route and was employed by larger firms for the first half of my legal career. When I opened my private "solo" practice, for the first time, I truly understood what it meant to be an attorney and "counselor" at law. I understand that retaining the services of an attorney can be emotionally exhausting and an incredibly trying time. I know and understand that your legal matter is of great importance to...
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Daniel Craig Nevins
Reading, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Dickinson School of Law
Criminal Defense practice since 2005. Not Guilty verdicts in multiple homicide cases, sexual assault, felony drug and violent crime cases. Experienced DUI attorney with thousands of successful cases resolved.
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Joseph J. Marinaro
Langhorne, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Construction, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Temple University
I have over 30 years of experience in handling claims for individuals and businesses. I take pride in handling all services for clients on a personal basis. Clients speak with me directly when calling without having to go through receptionists, secretaries and voice prompts. If I am out of the office, voice mail messages and e-mails are returned promptly on the same day within hours.
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Ryan William McAllister
Reading, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Villanova University School of Law
Ryan McAllister is a founding partner of Ebner, Nevins & McAllister, LLC. He practices primarily in the areas of criminal defense and Driving Under The Influence Defense (DUI). He has successfully represented clients in all types of criminal matters, ranging from traffic offenses at the district justice level to jury trials involving serious felonies. Additionally, Attorney McAllister handles family law matters, including divorce, custody, and support. He also handles landlord / tenant matters in the magisterial district courts and the court of common pleas.
Mr. McAllister is a graduate of the Villanova University School of Law in Villanova, Pennsylvania,...
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Elliott Ross Katz
Doylestown, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Leonard Barry Zoftis
Philadelphia, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Seton Hall University School of Law
Leonard Zoftis engages in client representation in various areas of law which include personal injury, car accident, immigration, criminal defense, DUI, and traffic tickets. No matter what the case is Leonard Zoftis prides himself on giving each client the personal attention they deserve and the satisfaction of obtaining a favorable outcome of the case and favorable results for his clients.
Leonard Zoftis got his undergraduate degree from Temple University as a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), and he received his law degree from Seton Hall School of Law. Leonard is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New...
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Kathryn Elizabeth Roberts
Allentown, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Villanova University School of Law
Most experienced trial attorney in Lehigh County (89 jury trials in past 17 years) Practicing in both state and federal courts, including 3rd Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court. Former law clerk to President Judge of Lehigh County. Rated "expert" in Criminal Defense by Nat'l Assoc of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL). Certified in capital/death penalty homicide cases. Fluent in French, working knowledge of Spanish, interpreter available for Arabic
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Joel Aaron Ready
Blandon, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Regent University School of Law
I am a litigation attorney practicing primarily in the Reading area, and the editor of www.SCOPAreview.com, a website providing coverage of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. In my free time, I enjoy creating media, watching classic movies and everything about college football. During my law school career, I worked for Justice McClanahan of the Virginia Supreme Court, helped author an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States, obtained Regent Law’s “Eagle Award” for the top class grade from a former US Attorney-General on the law of war, and graduated in the top 10 of my class....
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Mr. Jeffrey Robert Pratz
Wyomissing, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
2 Woodland Road
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Criminal Defense, Business, Consumer and DUI & DWI
Widener University Delaware School of Law and Rowan University
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Daniel Patrick Emkey
Wyomissing, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Widener University
As a Berks County native, Daniel Emkey understands its citizens and truly cares for their well-being. He believes strongly in the legal system and pursued his career in defending the people’s rights. Daniel earned his Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law where he was a member of the Harrisburg Civil Law Clinic and participated in the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program. He went on to work at the Berks County District Attorney’s office as the Assistant District attorney. His time as a prosecutor gave Daniel special insight that he uses to help his current clients. He now heads his...
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Curtis Elwyn Barnes
Reading, PA Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Have you been accused of a crime in Reading? Are you considering the option of filing for bankruptcy? Do you need help in a family law case? You should contact Attorney Curtis Barnes and his team to learn how he could help you. Curtis is a graduate of the Florida State University in Tallahassee where he studied Criminology. As a student, he worked at the Florida State Attorney General’s Office where he was able to gain experience in investigating criminal offenses. He then went on to attend the Delaware Law School of Widener University where he graduated with his law...
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Daniel Martin Keane
Doylestown, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Daniel M. Keane is a Shareholder in the firm. Dan’s main areas of practice include family law, DUI defense, dependency, general criminal defense, civil litigation and Orphan’s Court litigation. He is a member of the Bucks County Children & Youth Attorney Conflict List representing parents in dependency and termination of parental rights matters, and is currently serving as a conflict attorney for the Office of Guardian Ad Litem in which he is appointed by the court to represent children in dependency proceedings. In addition, Dan is a member of the Bucks County Orphan’s Court Attorney Appointment List in which he...
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Adam T Katzman
Creamery, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(610) 409-2909
1117 Bridge Road, Suite A
PO Box 268
Creamery, PA 19430
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Probate
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Katie Yingling Schellenger
Unionville, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 17 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals, International and White Collar Crime
Villanova University School of Law
Katie Yingling Schellenger is a freelance attorney who has developed exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills through almost a decade of experience as a federal law clerk and litigation associate at two international AmLaw 100 firms. Katie’s broad legal experience allows her to support her clients: solo practitioners, law firms, and general counsel, in a variety of ways. She provides perspective and insight to every matter, while shouldering part of the burden to meet deadlines. No project is too big or too small; Katie attacks every matter with diligence and fervor, and delivers her services in...
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James Joseph Munnelly
Exton, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Widener University
James Munnelly is a criminal defense attorney at Ciccarelli Law Offices in West Chester, Philadelphia. James fights diligently to get the best possible outcome in each case for his clients. He believes individuals facing criminal charges should have qualified and competent legal counsel to help them build a strong defense. James Munnelly studied political science at Elizabethtown College where he graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in 2009. He then earned his Juris Doctor at Widener University of Law in Delaware, where he graduated with a pro bono distinction. To achieve this honor, James performed at least 50...
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Liam J. Duffy
Hatboro, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 11 years of experience
55 N. York Road, Ste 300
Hatboro, PA 19040
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Estate Planning
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Liam J. Duffy practices in the areas of Divorce, Support, Child Custody, Equitable Distribution and Protection from Abuse. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Liam is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Montgomery County Bar Association and represents clients in Montgomery and Bucks County. For 2017-2023, Liam was awarded the SuperLawyers Rising Star Designation and awarded the SuperLawyer Designation in 2024, which is reserved for 2.5% of eligible attorneys in Pennsylvania. He was also awarded the 2019 Top 10 under 40 Award. Liam prides himself on being a pragmatic and compassionate...
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Bruce W. Laverty
Downingtown, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, Consumer and DUI & DWI
Widener University Delaware School of Law