Joseph L. Amendola

Joseph L. Amendola

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 52 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at State College, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Wills & Living Wills, Litigation

1374 South Atherton Street, State College, PA

About Joseph

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

I've specialized in criminal defense litigation for the past 35+ years. Particular areas of expertise include charges associated with assault, sexual crimes, underage drinking, disorderly conduct and more.

48 years | 1,000 cases

70%
DUI and DWI 20%

Driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the major focus areas of my practice. I specialize in helping clients understand Pennsylvania DUI law and in successfully resolving DUI-related cases, so clients can get their lives back on track.

48 years

20%
Litigation 5%

As a criminal defense attorney, litigation is a major part of my State College law practice. While I often work with clients to resolve cases outside of the courtroom, in many instances cases go to trial. Starting with my years as an Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia, I have honed my litigation skills over thousands of cases of varying circumstances.

48 years

5%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

I help some clients with the creation of wills and living wills. While not a core focus area of my law practice, I'm more than happy to assist with the life planning process.

48 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 52 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1973

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Joseph L. Amendola Law Office

1374 South Atherton Street, State College, PA, 16801

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Joseph L. Amendola's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Calvin | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Caring and compassionate lawyer

I recommend Joe to anyone who needs legal assistance. Joe not only was a great lawyer and extremely successful in my case, he truly cared about me as a client and did anything and everything he could for my case. Unlike other lawyers, he even accepted phone calls at night and on the weekends. In 2013..., I was arrested for public drunkeness and we walked out of the courtroom with a verdict that I wasn't even expecting. He was also able to get it expunged off of my record. He helped me more than I could have even asked for, to say the least. Being a penn state student, I was very worried about how this was going to affect me academically, and Joe was able to give me a clean slate. I am more than thankful for Joe and what he did for me, and I would not reccomend any other lawyer in the State College area.

Posted by Steve | February 24, 2013

2011 PSU Alum

As an undergraduate at PSU I received a citation that required legal guidance. I reached out to Joe for representation in a time when he had much larger cases on his plate.....despite this, he took the time to call me, take my case, and explain the road ahead. When I had my day in court, Joe step...ped up to the plate and we left the court room with the verdict I desired. Joe dedicated his heart and mind my case...despite it being on a much smaller scale than some of his other professional cases at the time. I highly recommend Joe.

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2013

Super Lawyer!!!!

Joe had previously helped a member of my family years ago. When I was facing serious charges of my own I contacted him right away. He immediately came to my assistance and reassured me that my case would be resolved in a favorable way. He did a fantastic job in several court proceedings for me. Alway...s responded right away to any questions I had about my case. Joe is not just an excellent attorney but also cares about each and every one of his clients. Taking calls and emails at night and on weekends. I would reccomend Joe to anyone facing criminal charges. Couldn't have asked for a more caring, professional person to be by my side through the most difficult time.

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2013

Confident and Knowledgable Lawyer for Penn State Students

When I was a freshman at PSU, I was arrested for stealing a cd player from a fraternity house. My RA turned me in to the police, and I spent the night at Center County jail. My mother contacted friends who had relatives that lived in State College, and they emphatically recommended Joe Amendola. H...e was very calm and assuring to me and my family, and helped us through the legal process. I was very grateful for Joe's help, and his approach to me was of a concerned parent. The end result was that I was given probation and 100 hours of community service, but more importantly, the entire ordeal helped me straighten myself out and became more dedicated to my studies. Joe helped me get a clean slate and second chance, but he also made sure I was a better person at the conclusion of my ordeal.

Posted by anonymous | February 2, 2013

Joe got me through my DUI and back on track

I was stopped for a DUI a few years ago. A family member suggested that I call Joe, since he has a good reputation for handling DUIs in the State College community. I wasn't disappointed. Not only is Joe super knowledgeable about how the DUI process works, but he was able to coach me through the p...rocess and help me get my life (and license) back on track as fast as possible. I don't wish a DUI on anyone, but if you're ever in that kind of situation, I recommend you call Joe.

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Alexander Zhong

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Amendola is an extraordinary lawyer in criminal defense. I had the privilege to work with him on a very complicated case, which ended up with a very good outcome. I learnt a lot from Mr. Amendola. I would recommend Mr. Amendola to any people in need of legal service."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Owner / Practitioner, Law Offices of Joseph L. Amendola, Esquire

1996 - 1996

Instructor in Criminal Law, The Pennsylvania State University

1978 - 1979

Instructor in Criminal Law, The Pennsylvania State University

1976 - 1977

Instructor in Criminal and Constitutional Law, Temple University, Center for Administration of Justice

1973 - 1977

Assistant District Attorney, The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

1972 - 1973

Assistant to the Director - Law Clerk, The American Academy of Judicial Education

Associations

1973 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Sexual and Indecent Assault Charges

Felony Charges Dismissed; Trial led to Misdemeanor Charges Being Dismissed in lieu of a guilty plea on Summary offense

Voluntary Manslaughter

Jury Verdict of Not Guilty

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Education

1973

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

Pennsylvania State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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