Robert S. Andrews Jr.

Robert Andrews represented our son in a double homicide case where the Commonwealth charged our son with two counts of first degree murder. The Commonwealth was adamant from the pretrial hearing, and all the way through the jury trial, that the deaths were executed with premeditation and malice. Mr.... Andrews’ professional legal skill and competencies were instrumental in persuading the jury to return a not guilty verdict on all counts of murder and manslaughter, thereby giving our son his freedom back. Mr. Andrews worked the case aggressively from the onset. His quick actions preserved perishable evidence that were critical to the case. Early on, he uncovered important clues that pointed to self-defense. His careful assessment and thorough exploration and analysis of the evidence enabled him to recognize, prepare and vigorously argue a self-defense case. He followed every lead and countered the prosecutors every move with tangible and relative evidence and witness accounts. He employed the best scientific methods and professional expert witnesses to establish facts critical to the case. These services were imperative to the case and he managed those expenses as our fiduciary with good stewardship. Mr. Andrews continuously made himself accessible to us over the entire course of 13 months and always kept us informed every step of the way. He gave us much optimism throughout the long ordeal. Moreover, Mr. Andrews’ visits were of much encouragement to our son throughout his incarceration. And he served as a conduit for us in communicating matters of privacy. During the trial, the jury heard Mr. Andrews speak in a deliberate and impactful manner. His arguments were well constructed, direct and to the point, leading the jury to make sensible conclusions. He anticipated the prosecutor’s next moves and responded with swift counterarguments, sometimes shutting down the prosecutor’s assertions on the spot. Throughout the trial, he unveiled and exploited every flaw and weakness in the prosecution’s case, while showing all the courtesies and respect to the court. His closing statement was compelling, demonstrating the continuity and strength of the evidence proving self-defense. This proved to be an exhausting trial to prepare for, but that didn’t deter Mr. Andrews from working the case after his budgeted hours were spent. He freely devoted his personal time to work the case and labored tirelessly during the 10-day trial. We were well served to have our son represented by Mr. Andrews and will forever be grateful.