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Evan T. L. Hughes

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Evan T. L. Hughes
Nationally recognized criminal defense and civil rights attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5.0 star rating
Relentless
- John, a Criminal Defense client
5.0 star rating
Excellent Lawyer
- a Criminal Defense client

Overview

Avvo Rating

9.3

Superb

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-50%), Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($250-$500/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • Krasner, Hughes, & Long, LLC
    1221 Locust Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Office: 215-731-9500
    Fax: 215-731-9908
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Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
  • Russian
  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (4)

Videos (0)

Evan Hughes is a renowned Philadelphia attorney who has won some of the most high profile criminal trials this decade. Recently, Mr. Hughes secured a unanimous... more

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References

Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Relentless”

Posted by: John, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I was beaten up by police and then charged with aggravated assault when I was the person assaulted! Racist Philly Cops!! Anyway, Evan Hughes was a... more
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5 star rating

“Excellent Lawyer”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: I was offered a 5-10 year sentence on a shooting case. The DA had a weak case and Hughes told me not to take the deal. He beat it for me!
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

12 endorsements


Joshua Upin

Dignified. Patient and extremely adept. I endorse Mr. Hughes unequivocally.

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Upin , Philadelphia (PA), About 1 month ago
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

I endorse Evan. He is a top notch criminal defense lawyer!

Endorsement from lawyer: Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington , Humacao (PR), 8 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

8 years since Evan T. L. Hughes was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Pennsylvania Active 2004 05/09/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Krasner, Hughes, & Long, LLC 2012–present
Founder at Hughes Defense, LLC 2006–2011
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Widener University School of Law Law Juris Doctor 2004
Drexel University Business Administration BS - Bachelor of Science 2001

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Rising Star Super Lawyers 2012
2011 Superlawyer list for criminal defense and civil rights. Super Lawyers 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2009-present
Member Justinian Society 2006-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 44 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
14 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Probe launched in violent W. Phila. arrest Daily News 2010
She claims cops got rough with her Daily News 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Police misconduct in the19th district Justice for Askia march 2010
Police misconduct CNN's Rick's List 2010
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