Joel D. Peppetti

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Joel D. Peppetti

4.8
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Altoona, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI

4001 Sixth Avenue, Altoona, PA

About Joel

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015 2014 2013

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 21 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Joel D. Peppetti, P.C.

4001 Sixth Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16602

peppettilaw.com

Joel D. Peppetti's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rick | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Gets the job done!

Joel represented my daughter in a retail theft case and she was found not guilty. Joel was also hired for the expungement of the criminal charge. He did a terrific job with the case and was always available to talk. Also, he maintains a good relationship with local judges, which is important. I highl...y recommend Joel!

Posted by eddie | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

second dui offence

joel is the best with out a doubt. everything he said he was gonna make happen he did. the nicest guy you would every meet, cares about his clients just not there money. i had knee sugrey while this was going on. he called me and my dad to make sure i was ok, truly a careing person and now a friend. ...i still use him to this day and all my friends use him as well. i was looking at some serious offences needless to say he got everything dropped so i wouldnt get fired from my job, i got stuck with the dui do refusing a blood test. the cops didnt like that gave me a beating the video wasent clear enough to bring them to justice but everyone knows altoona cops are horrible people and abuse there power. joel got me off everything but the dui. made everything smooth had everything pushed back so i didnt have to go to jail after surgery like the judge wanted me to. joel knows duis inside and out. he was worth every penny. to anyone reading this use joel he is #1. he will work with you and see to it that you are taken care of. will be my lawyer till death! eddie s

Posted by Andrew/Stephanie | January 07, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce / Harassment

Joel is a very knowledgeable attorney! He was able to handle my divorce in a timely fashion. At anytime during the divorce, that I had questions, he was ALWAYS there for me. He returned any call that I ever made. He even gave me his personal cell phone number. During the time that Joel was taking c...are of my divorce, my fiancé needed an attorney for a harassment claim. She hired Joel! Her charges were dropped! WE cannot THANK YOU enough Joel for your services!!!! WE will recommend you to anyone seeking legal counsel! Thanks again......

Posted by Maura | August 28, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Definitely Hire Joel Peppetti

I hope I never need a lawyer again, but if I do, Joel will be the person I contact. He handled my daughter's underage drinking citation with utmost professionalism and compassion. He was very knowledgeable about our options, and took time to explain the legalities of the case to both myself and daugh...ter. He answered all our questions and was very responsive to get back to us when we called. Thankfully, our case had a very successful outcome, and I truly believe it was because we hired Joel.

Posted by Criminal Defense Client | August 04, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Mr. Peppetti is not a real lawyer

Mr. Peppetti must pay his employees to write fake profiles reviews and post them online, because my experience with Mr. Peppetti should have been minus 5 stars! I hired Mr. Peppetti for my criminal case that was my first mistake, the second mistake was actually thinking he would do any work or even c...are about my case! I was wrong with both. Mr. Peppetti only cared about a big payday! Mr. Peppetti promised me that I had a good case and stated we had a lot of legal issues to challenge. Well that day came and went with Mr., Peppetti begging me to take the first plea deal offered by the DA's Office! When I told him what he said 6 months earlier about our good case we had and challenging the evidence etc. Mr. Peppetti just stared at me like a deer in the headlights. I finally realized that Mr. Peppetti was all smoke and mirrors! Mr. Peppetti is not a real lawyer and he sure as heck isn’t a defender of people’s rights, a fighter or a trial lawyer. Mr. Peppetti is what you call a dump truck lawyer. He takes as many cases as he can and tries to plea bargain them out as fast as possible. The sad thing is he can’t even plea bargain well!

Joel Peppetti

Replied last August 04, 2014

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Joel D. Peppetti's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Link

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Joel Peppetti. He is one of the finest practioners in the entire State. Joel has a reputation for being fierce and aggressive in the courtroom yet compassionate and supportive of his clients outside the courthouse. If you or a loved one are arrested in Altoona, you are truly missing out if you don't consult with him and utilize his talents."

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Brian Fishman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It gives me great pleasure to endorse attorney Joel Peppetti. He is a top-notch trial attorney who primarily focuses on criminal defense and family law matters. While his office is in Blair County, he handles matters throughout Central Pennsylvania. I have referred clients to him in the past and will continue to do so based on his zealous representation and protection of individuals' constitutional rights. If you or a loved one need a criminal defense attorney in Blair, Cambria, Bedford, Huntingdon or other Central Pennsylvania counties, your first call should be to Mr. Peppetti. You will not be disappointed."

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Jason Dunkle

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel is a great criminal defense lawyer. I feel confident in Joel's abilities and often refer cases to him. A Penn State parent once asked me if I would trust Joel enough to represent my own children, and without hesitation, the answer is yes. Joel knows the law and knows the system in the counties in which he practices. I highly recommend that anyone charged with a criminal offense in Blair, Cambria, or Bedford county should call Joel."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

2016

Hometown Favorite Attorney Nominee, Altoona Mirror Subscribers

2015

Hometown Favorite Attorney Nominee, Altoona Mirror Subscribers

2013

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2011

Hometown Favorite Attorney Nominee, Altoona Mirror Subscribers

1999

National Political Science Honor Society, Sigma Epsilon Chapter - Juniata College

Work Experience

2006 - 2013

Attorney, Law Offices of Thomas M. Dickey

2004 - 2006

Attorney, Blair County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

American Inns of Court

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Attorney Member

2006 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

2004 - Present

Blair County Bar Association

Attorney Member

Education

2004

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Juniata College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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