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Jacob Alexander Gurwitz

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 34% Criminal Defense
  • 33% DUI / DWI
  • 33% Violent Crime

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Feeney & Gurwitz
    500 Court Street
    Reading, PA 19601
    Office: 610-378-7000
    Office: 888-378-7018
    Fax: 610-378-1500
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Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

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4.3333 star rating 6 reviews
1 star rating

“unsatisfied”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 2011-08-09 6 months ago.

Client Review: This attorney failed to give pertinent information in order for me to make an intelligent decision concerning a plea bargain. He knew my prior record... more
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5 star rating

“Charged with indecent exposure, open lewdness, disorderly conduct in "08"”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 2011-04-15 10 months ago.

Client Review: When I recieved, in the mail, these charges against me in May of "08" I thought my life was over. This incident supposedly happened in Dec."07" on my... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer
Konrad Bartlomiej Jarzyna

I endorse this lawyer's work. Jacob is one of the most dedicated and hard working lawyers I have seen. He will never give up on you.

Endorsement from lawyer: Konrad Jarzyna , Reading (PA), Over 1 year ago
Abby L Rigdon

Jacob Gurwitz is a smart, dedicated attorney with an aggressive style. I highly recommend him.

Endorsement from lawyer: Abby Rigdon , Reading (PA), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

6 years since Jacob Alexander Gurwitz was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Pennsylvania Active 2006 12/24/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Feeney & Gurwitz LLC 2006–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Pennsylvania Law School (trial advocacy and criminal law focus) juris doctor 2005
University of Texas System, Dallas Government and Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 2000

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Rising Star Super Lawyers 2010
James J. Manderino Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association 2005

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Pennsylvania Bar Association, Board of Governors 2010-present
Chair Elect Pennsylvania Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division 2010-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 6
Answers: 5 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
1 Answer marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Evidence Seminar for the Penn Law Mock Trial Teams University of Pennsylvania Law School Mock Trial Teams 2010
Evidence Seminar for the Penn Law Mock Trial Teams University of Pennsylvania Law School Mock Trial Teams 2009

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