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James Richard Robinson

Criminal defense Attorney at York, PA

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also known as Richard Robinson, Rick Robinson

  • Licensed for 35 years
    State PA
    Acquired 1987
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WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE, 5,000 CRIMINAL CASES, AND APPROXIMATELY 600 JURY TRIALS, RICHARD IS A VETERAN OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE IN YORK PA AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. RICHARD SERVICES CLIENTS IN YORK COUNTY, ADAMS COUNTY, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, AND LANCASTER.

Practicing criminal law since 1988, Richard Robinson has extensive experience in criminal defense, with a focus on DUI defense. For more than 30 years, he has engaged in approximately 600 criminal jury trials; among these are 15 capital death penalty trials and over 45 cases involving homicide — many of which have been high-profile cases in York County.

In addition to his experience as a DUI attorney in York PA, Richard has also represented clients who have been charged with a variety of other violations, including drug cases; assault cases; motor vehicle violations; white collar crimes; sex offenses; assault/battery; juvenile offenses; theft-related offenses; burglary/robbery offenses; criminal homicide cases and death penalty trials; and rape cases.

After graduating law school, Richard was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Albert Acker, President Judge of the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas. In 1988, he joined the law firm of Wiley and Benn in York County, Pennsylvania. In 1999, he became a partner in the law firm of Benn and Robinson and in 2002, a partner in the law firm of Miller, Poole & Lord, LLP.

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Posted by Ferd | May 2, 2014
Excellent Attorney for DUI and Reasonable fees
Trluly knowledgeable and well informed on DUI law. Extremely reasonable rates. I would highly recommend him. He will tell you the truth and put you in the best position possible with his expert advice. Great listening skills and he will work with your financial situation.

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AVVO RATING 7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • MPL Law, LLP
  • 2014 - Present
  • Partner
  • Benn & Robinson
  • 1999 - 2002
  • Attorney
  • Wiley & Benn
  • 1988 - 1999

Education

  • Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1987
  • Marshall University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1982

Legal Cases

  • comm v cain robinson
  • not guilty
  • comm v cain robinson
  • not guilty
  • comm v nanette craver
  • not guilty first degree murder
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Associations

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
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  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • N/A

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2022
  • 10 Best Attorneys
  • American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
  • 2016
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Top Lawyer
  • Who's Who Legal
  • 2015
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Publications

  • york daily record/dispatch
  • comment on jerry sandusky case
  • N/A

Speaking Engagements

  • retirement
  • judge john h chronister
  • N/A
  • woyk radio station
  • criminal defense
  • N/A

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York Criminal defense Lawyer James Richard Robinson
James Richard Robinson
Criminal defense Attorney
York, PA
Licensed for 35 years