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Posted by Danielle | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Effective Advocate

We recently hired Joe and were very pleased with his representation. Joe was responsive, effective, knowledgeable, and experienced. We were lucky to have him by our side in such a difficult time.

Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

I hired Joe for a bogus criminal charge that my soon to be exwife filed against me. After seeing Joe in action, she was quick to retract. All charges were dropped. Joe is a very knowledgeable and professional lawyer. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Joey | November 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

If superman was A Lawyer Joe would be him

If you want a lawyer with extensive knowledge and connections in the court he is your guy. I was arrested on a 8 year old warrant from MA while residing in PA. We contacted Joe to see if he could get the warrant lifted. Joe was successful in doing so only to find out I actually had 9 active warrants ...for serious charges so I had to wait to get extradited. I had 4 serious open cases (one in superior courr) that I defaulted on and 4 probation violations with a year on each hanging over my head. Joe was able to get ALL of my district probation completely dropped, and got me ROR on my remaining district casea EVEN THOUGHT I DEFAULTED A JURY TRIAL. The Day wanted a $20,000 bail on my superior case and he got me released on a $2,500 bail. HE DID THIS ALL IN 2 DAYS! I couldn't belI've it. If I had a public defender or any other paid lawyer I for sure would have been sitting in jail for at least a year. To top it all off he understood me and never judged me for what I did in my past and he truly saw I had changed and generally wanted to help. That is one trial I doubt you will find from any other lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer!

I had a crazy, bi-polar, alcoholic ex-girlfriend that I met online. We broke up numerous of times over the year that we were together. I tried to help her, but her mental illness got the best of her. On the first serious break up, to get back at me she went to the cops and filed false accusations ...against me resulting in a misdemeanor and felony charge. I couldn't believe it. I needed an attorney so I called several lawyers, they basically all said the same thing. But when I spoke to Mr. Pacella, I could tell right away he had more knowledge and better skills than the rest. He's intelligent and confident, not to mention more personable he knew where I was coming from in my situation. Eventually, Mr. Pacella had both charges dismissed! At some point I forgave her and got back with her, which was a big mistake! About four months later I couldn't put up with her drinking and mental illness anymore, so I broke up with her but for good this time. Shortly after, there was a warrant out for my arrest for almost the same alleged misdemeanor and felony charges again. The old saying goes: Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Never a third time! I was shocked.. I called Mr. Pacella right away. He handled my case again showing his professional determination making both charges get dismissed again, I didn't even have to appear at the last court date. Thank you Mr. Pacella for your service, for believing in me and helping me move on with my life with no drama. If you want the Best Criminal Defense Lawyer then Joseph M. Pacella is your man. I highly recommend him to anybody!

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Rape of a child with force

On December 03 2014 my 13 year old son received a summons to appear in court. He was being accused of child rape with force. I researched local lawyers who handle juvenile cases. I contacted a few and most of them refused to take the case, but Joseph M. Pacella was eager to take the case. He was very... confendent in his skills and also the chances of proving my sons innocence. We set up a meeting the following day. He was there every step of the way answer all my questions. Very prosessoional and a kind individual. I recommend him to everyone. He is aggressive, very knowledgeable lawyer and will go out of his way. By the way, my son was found not delinquent. Thank you Joseph M. Pacella.

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