Joel M. Dresbold

Joel M. Dresbold

3.9
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 51 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Dresbold & Dresbold Pc, 432 Blvd of The Allies, Pittsburgh, PA

About Joel

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 50%

15 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 51 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1974

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No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Joel M. Dresbold

Dresbold & Dresbold Pc, 432 Blvd of The Allies, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

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Joel M. Dresbold's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brad | March 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HORRIBLE LAWYER AND WILL DELETE THIS LIKE LAST TIME

This guy could of had my case thrown out early because the police would only showed up 1 on the first hearing and again on the 2nd only 1 cop showed up and on the 3rd one the blood work wasn't ready so it should have been thrown out. He had no clue what xanax was and the difference between that and a... Klonopin. I gave him 4 grand and I said I'm not asking for all of it back I'm asking for 1,000 his response was you only gave me a couple hundred until he looked back and he said I got 100 "which I gave that as a retainer. Then his like there's 1500 and then he mumbled what sounded like 4 thousand and then he's like no I'm not giving you any money back I work hard on that case. It was during covid it kept getting postponed. Please do yourself a favor and get someone different or a public defender. They work way better and the law is fresh in their mine. DONT USE THIS GUY AND JOEL STOP DELETING ALL YOU BAD REVIEWS

Posted by RJB | December 26, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Intelligent, thoughtful, helpful

Mr. Dresbold is a very thoughtful and intelligent attorney. He's friendly and concerned with you as a person, not just a client. Highly recommended for any type of legal concern.

Posted by TC | October 29, 2014

Awesome lawyer!!!

Joel represented me in a defiant tresspass, disorderly conduct and public drunkeness case. He was able to get my charges reduced in which i walked away without the stigma of a misdemeanor on my record and I only had a 100 dollar fine. He made a very embarrassing situation less stressful and very pro...fessional. I would recommend him to any one. He even waited in line with me. He even changed his schedule for me to show up to court! Thanks Joel you're the best! TC

Posted by anonymous | January 4, 2012

I am glad I found this Lawyer

I recommend ONLY this Lawyer. Truly professional with many years of practice. He found the the best possible approach in my case and saved me and time and money not to mention - reputation and property from police. I felt very comfortable to share with him my kinda of ... not really pleasant ...case. Thank you Joel!

Posted by randy | May 6, 2011

Nice man and Great Lawyer

I am so happy to have hired Joel Dresbold as my attorney. He was able to look at my criminal case in a way I wouldn't have thought to and as a result I was found not guilty. I would definitely recommend Joel to anyone with a criminal charge pending.

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Joel M. Dresbold's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Seth Dresbold

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer all of my clients with family law issues to Joel and his firm and have always been impressed with his treatment of them and their issues."

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Lyle Dresbold

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent Lawyer with 36 years of experience."

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Rating:  6.9 (Good)

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