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

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2

Practice Areas

Family 50%

15 years

50%

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Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 51 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1974

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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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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Brad | March 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 anonymous | January 04, 2012 | Criminal Defense

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 06, 2011 | Criminal Defense

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.

Posted by Earl Longfellow | January 20, 2011 | DUI & DWI

Great Lawyer

Joel Dresbold and his firm Dresbold and Dresbold helped me and my son when no one else would. He was charged with DUI and I was charged with letting him drive my car. The district attorney offered us a deal but it would have meant losing our licenses. Joel fought back and won the case. He was afforda...ble, pleasant, and able to put us at ease. I would definitely recommend him for any criminal problem.

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

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"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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