Brian W. Perry

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Brian W. Perry

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Camp Hill, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI

300 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200, Camp Hill, PA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Brian

Biography

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.—Committed to excellence and high-quality criminal defense representation. We've handled some of the biggest and highest-profile criminal defense cases across Pennsylvania and throughout the United States.

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.—Committed to excellence and high-quality criminal defense representation. We've handled some of the biggest and highest-profile criminal defense cases across Pennsylvania and throughout the United States.

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.—Committed to excellence and high-quality criminal defense representation. We've handled some of the biggest and highest-profile criminal defense cases across Pennsylvania and throughout the United States.

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.—Committed to excellence and high-quality criminal defense representation. We've handled some of the biggest and highest-profile criminal defense cases across Pennsylvania and throughout the United States.

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.—Committed to excellence and high-quality criminal defense representation. We've handled some of the biggest and highest-profile criminal defense cases across Pennsylvania and throughout the United States.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

35%
Federal Crime 25%

25%
Violent Crime 25%

25%
DUI and DWI 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 30 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Tucker Arensberg, PC

300 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200, Camp Hill, PA, 17011

centralpacriminaldefense.com/

Brian W. Perry's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

83 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 16 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Norman | September 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Attentive, professional and effective.

Brian is the consumate professional. He thoroughly know his areas of the law. His communications skills are excellent. I always knew where my matter stood. He under promises and over delivers. As an attorney myself, I know how rare this is. Highly recommend.

Posted by J | July 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Personable and reasonable, but - above all - produces positive results!

Facing a tough situation, I asked for a referral to a criminal defense lawyer and was sent to Brian Perry. That was undoubtedly the most important step I took along the long path to having my charge withdrawn and the case dismissed. Brian is a personable guy and his costs were reasonable, but the r...esults he produced were brought about by his knowledge of criminal law and his very close contacts - and great reputation - within "the system" of police, prosecutors and judges. I will still have to live with the trauma of this encounter with the criminal justice system and the court of public opinion still has an effect, but Brian secured the best possible outcome for me, allowing me to put the legal implications of this case behind me. I'm pleased to have met Brian because he seems like a genuinely nice guy, but I'm really grateful for the outstanding work he did on my behalf. He has more than earned my highest recommendation for any criminal defense work.

Posted by Patti | October 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank You!

Did everything he said he could do and really put our minds at ease from day one. We were grateful for his calming demeanor and knowledge in resolving our case. His time was worth every penny.

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Laywer with a heart.

I had my back up against the wall facing multiple felony charges. This man walked me threw the whole process and explained everything to me. I was never caught off guard and never let second guessing anything. He also was able to get things dropped as he told me in the beginning. Thank you again so m...uch for everything!!!! You are the best thank you.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal case

BRIAN PERRY was hired for my sons criminal case because the public defender was not providing what we needed. While taking over a pre trial case Brian was able to do more than the public defender did for months. That case became a summary from misdemeanor. In process of taking the case, another crim...inal charge took place similar by my sons childs mother and at the end both cases combined with one of the toughest judges of which the custody judge being the same. Brian did an outstanding job getting a felony charge dropped and no jail time extended. My grandson is thriving because Brian was able to keep my son out of jail of which grandsons mother wanted my son in jail in the morning of sentencing. She has had no contact with my grandson and why would she want his father that is very close out of his life too. Brian went above and beyond we could of ever expected. Brian responded almost immediately on any communications we needed throughout the process. The support we had was unconditional considered of our concerns and my family was so happy with the outcome and we would recommend Brian Perry with any criminal case. We praise God and Jesus thank him for seeing us all through these very difficult times. Outstanding professional attorney! Thank you Brian for your wonderful caring thoughts and thoughtfulness. We all appreciate YOU!

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Brian W. Perry's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Shreve

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked with and around Brian for over 15 years, he brings with him to the table his vast knowledge, expertise, and passion, I would highly recommend him to any family member or friend of mine."

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Thomas Shorb

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I believe Brian is an exceptionally talented attorney. He is knowledgeable and professional, and truly cares about his clients."

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Thomas Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Perry strives to help his clients get their affairs back on track. He is a veteran trial attorney that has a true commitment to justice. Attorney Perry is upfront, honest, and knowledgeable. I endorse Attorney Perry."

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Steven Townsend

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Geoffrey McInroy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian Perry is a true professional who has deftly represented clients through some truly difficult matters. He is trusted by DAs, Clients, and Judges because of his track record of honesty."

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Thomas Clark

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Criminal Defense: General Practice, Best Lawyers in America

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Criminal Defense: General Practice, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Criminal Defense Law Member, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys-Pennsylvania, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2018

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

Reader's Choice Criminal Defense Attorney, Harrisburg Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2016

America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry

2016

Reader's Choice Criminal Defense Attorney, Harrisburg Magazine

2016

Top Attorney, Philadelphia Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Premier Attorney, American Academy of Trial Attorneys

2015

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguised Counsel

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Reader's Choice Criminal Defense Attorney, Harrisburg Magazine

2011

Reader's Choice Criminal Defense Attorney, Harrisburg Magazine

2006

Reader's Choice Criminal Defense Attorney, Harrisburg Magazine

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Shareholder, Tucker Arensberg, PC

2012 - 2020

Owner/Managing Partner, Perry Shore Weisenberger & Zemlock

2008 - 2012

Juvenile Hearing Examiner, Dauphin County Court Of Common Pleas

2006 - 2012

Managing partner, Gover Perry & Shore

1997 - 2006

Associate/Partner, Nealon & Gover

1994 - 1997

Deputy District Attorney, Dauphin County District Attorney's Office

1994 - 1995

Law Clerk, Bradford County Court Of Common Pleas, President Judge Jeffrey A. Smith

1991 - 1994

Law Clerk, Coyne & Gottlieb

Associations

Dauphin County Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - 2020

Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Criminal Procedural Rules Committee Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Comm. vs. Rodney Freeman

Not guilty

United States vs. Richard Ireland

Rule 29 dismissal granted by Federal Judge after lengthy jury trial

Commonwealth vs. Lisa Mearkle

Found not guilty by a Dauphin County jury

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Education

1994

New England Law/ Boston

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Lafayette College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1987

Towanda Area High School

Speaking Engagements

2017

PA District Attorneys Association Annual Conference

Defense Perspective on the Death Penalty

2016

Camp Hill Health classes

The Consequences of Bad Choices

2015

Criminal Law Symposium

The Business Side of Criminal Defense

2014

Pennsylvania CLE

Media in High Profile Criminal Cases

2014

Camp Hill School District

Dealing with Heroin Problems

Publications

2013

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL) "Sentencing (Federal) Drugs and Guns: Mandatories, Enhancements and Predicates", with Royce L. Morris, Esq.

2011

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) "How to be an effective advocate and not end up hating the other side", with Sean M. McCormack, Esq., and the Hon. Deborah E. Curcillo

2010

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) "Prosecuting and Defending Cases in the Mandatory Minimum Era", with Kristen Weisenberger, Esq.

2010

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL) "Common Sense Trial Defenses in Narcotics Cases"

2009

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) "How to run a criminal law practice", with Steven Fairlie, Esq.

2004

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) "A step by step guide to handling sexually violent predator cases"

1993

Bradford County Law Journal "Jury Duty"
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