Eric J. Mikovch

Eric J. Mikovch

4.9
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Erie, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +4 more

2222 West Grandview Boulevard, Erie, PA

About Eric

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

All criminal charges, felonies, misdemeanors, summary offenses non-traffic and traffic; Office of Children and Youth Indicated Report Defense/Appeal; Protection from Abuse (PFA) Plaintiff and Defense; DUI, DWAI, DWI Cases; ARD cases; Assault (Aggravated, Simple, while DUI); Theft; Drug Cases; Sex Crimes; Burglary; Juvenile Cases; Expungments; all crimes.

32 years | 2,000 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 20%

Motions to Suppress Evidence; ARD; Alternative Sentences to Mandatory Jail Time; License Suspension Challenges; Constitutional Rights Violated.

32 years | 500 cases

20%
Sex Crime 10%

Rape; Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse; Aggravated Indecent Assault; Statutory Rape; Sexual Assault; Indecent Exposure; Corruption of Minors.

32 years | 50 cases

10%
Violent Crime 10%

Murder; Aggravated Assault; Recklessly Endangering; Gun cases; Assault with Deadly and Prohibited Weapons.

32 years | 75 cases

10%
Child Abuse 5%

Defense of false accusations; Defense of the OCY Indicated Reports Administrative Appeal Hearing process from start to finish on behlaf of Defendant/Appellants.

32 years | 75 cases

5%
Juvenile Law 3%

All allegations of delinquency, charges and crimes; deferred adjudications; bench trials; delinquency and review hearings; consent decrees; peer jury review.

32 years | 80 cases

3%
Expungement 2%

State cases and Governor's Pardons.

32 years | 50 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Quinn Law Firm

2222 West Grandview Boulevard, Erie, PA, 16506

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Eric J. Mikovch's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 40 reviews

Posted by James | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

My ex-girlfriend filed a false PFA against me and took my child - in court with Attorney Mikovch defending me, I won!!

My ex-girlfriend and mother of my child filed a completely false PFA against me, claiming physical abuse and suggesting sexual abuse. I immediately lost custody of my baby because of the temporary PFA. I was crushed. Eric agreed to meet with me immediately and we went over every detail of my case.... He told me exactly what I needed to gather, take pictures, get phone logs, text messages to copy - and we requested a hearing before the Judge. Even though I was ready to testify, after Attorney Mikovch cross-examined my ex-girlfriend into tears, he exposed her many, many lies and the case was over right there. I didn't even need to testify. The Judge told my ex there is no abuse here, this is not a PFA case - this is a custody issue. The Judge denied the final PFA requested by my ex against me and I won. I was immediately allowed to see my child after our day in court, and I have hired Eric's law firm and the attorney he put me in contact with to pursue custody of my child. Eric saved me and my relationship with my daughter.

Posted by Bobby | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

3rd DUI

I was arrested for a 3rd DUI. I hired Attorney Eric Mikovch and was looking at a mandatory minimum of one year in state prison. He got my "Refusal" tossed out of court and my DUI reduced down from Highest Rate BAC to General Impairment. I thought my life and career was over. I am very grateful I hire...d Eric Mikovch as my Defense Attorney. He is very diligent and very brilliant.

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

3 DUIs in 6 months...no jail!

I was arrested for three DUIs in a matter of 6 months. I hired Attorney Mikovch. He handled all three cases and ultimately consolidated them into one day before the Judge. I was terrified, but Attorney Mikovch performed a miracle - I received electronic monitoring with no jail. I have not had a d...rop of alcohol and my life goal is to never drink again. I thought I was headed to state prison. I am very thankful I hired Attorney Mikovch. He literally gave my life a second chance.

Posted by hometowngirl | January 06, 2015 | Criminal Defense

2 criminal dockets well awaiting sentence for first. First time offender

I was a first time offender I was charged in a drug case , conspiracy with 4 other felony counts and 4 misdemeanor counts. Well I was out on ROR I caught another docket which included pharmaceuticals, which held 3 felony counts and 3 misdemeanor counts remember I caught this docket well awaiting sen...tencing. I fired my first lawyer because he offered me 1 year probation and 6 month's house arrest for just first before I got 2nd well on ror. So I hired Eric, I declined the offer the da offered me because I would of been a felon under the age of 23! With both dockets and being a first time offender since I was never proven guilty when I caught second case. So after 7 felonies & 7 misdemeanors, I was charged with one ungraded misdemeanor. The lawyer before Eric told me there was no way I was not going to be a felon... But Eric did that for me and I am forever great fun people make bad choices and hangout with the wrong people and become a felon at 20 year's old I'm happy that wasn't me due to Eric!!! Thank you.

Posted by Greg | March 01, 2013

He will take the time to discuss any legal question on the telephone free of charge.

Attorney Mikovch is one of the Managing Partners for the Quinn Law Firm, the third largest law firm in the Northwest Pennsylvania Region located in Erie, PA. He is responsible for managing the business of the firm, the attorneys, along with his own practice areas. He welcomes the opportunity to dis...cuss any legal issue over the telephone, FREE OF CHARGE, to see if he or one of his attorneys may be able to help. In almost every instance, he is prompt to respond to any legal question and will outline in detail if his law firm may be able to help. Attorney Mikovch will be candid if he believes their legal services will not assist a case and respectfully decline representation. It is extremely comforting to be able to speak with one person that will consider any legal issue, and if legal services can be provided, he will either handle it himself or connect you with the right attorney at his office with the legal resources to back up the first-rate, quality, legal representation desired.

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Eric J. Mikovch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

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"I have worked Eric on several co-defendant cases over the years. He is always a prepared, aggressive advocate with for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1991

Phi Beta Kappa, Colgate University

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Shareholder; Chairman, Criminal Defense Department, Quinn Law Firm - Quinn Buseck Leemhuis Toohey and Kroto, Inc.

Associations

2005 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

1996 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1994 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1994 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Erie County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2010

Erie County Bar Association - Criminal Committee

Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Copeland

Motion to Suppress GRANTED, all charges dropped against Defendant Copeland

Commonwealth v. Pessia

1st Dgr. Murder charge drop to Con. Agg. Assault.

Commonwealth v. Haibach

Not Guilty - all charges.

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Education

1994

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Colgate University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Defending the Indicated OCY Report

Administrative Appeal Hearings

2010

Criminal Practicum

Criminal Trial Strategies

2009

Criminal Practicum

Criminal Law

2009

Criminal law practicum

Trial tactics and procedure

2008

Criminal law practicum

Criminal law 101

Publications

2010

Erie County Bar Association - Seminar Materials Defending the OCY Inicated Report

Languages

English

Activity

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