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also known as RJ Fisher
For more than 12 years, RJ has practiced criminal law. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2011, RJ was hired by the York County District Attorney's Office in 2012. During his tenure at the York DA's Office, RJ handled and tried hundreds of cases allowing him to refine his litigation skills and become an effective trial advocate. RJ transitioned from the District Attorney's Office in the fall of 2017, at which time he joined the Ferro Law Firm and began his career in criminal defense. RJ left the Ferro Law Firm in October of 2025 to join Katherman, Briggs & Greenberg where he now practices plaintiff personal injury cases while continuing to handle criminal defense matters.
Since beginning his career in private practice, RJ has maintained a client focused approach and has been awarded Avvo's Client Choice Award in 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025. RJ believes being trial ready ensures the best results can be achieved in any case and prides himself on his ability to litigate complex issues and effectively present them to a judge or jury. This is why RJ has been named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, a national organization made up of the top 100 trial lawyers from each state. Membership is extended through special invitation to those attorneys that meet the organization's very stringent criteria. RJ is an active member of the Pennsylvania and York County Bar Associations. RJ previously served as one of the co-chairs for the York County Bar Association Mock Trial Committee, tasked with coordinating the county-wide High School Mock Trial Competition. RJ lives in York with his wife, Liliana, and his two dogs, Pearl and Zorro.
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Acquired: 2011
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110 N. George St., 3rd Floor, York, PA, 17401
78 Client Reviews
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Posted by James R | March 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Saved my freedom and financial future !!!
When it comes to the law it's not always black and white !! Lots of officers do not fully know the laws themselves when they're writing tickets and making arrests. And that's where RJ Fisher steps in. Has a superior understanding of his job and knowing the laws !!! He's went out above and beyond for ...
Posted by Alexandra | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Great Lawyer
Helped me with everything I had to do for my DUI and ARD, gave me every option I had and helped me pick the best one, helped with court hearings throughout the coronavirus pandemic and always kept me updated.
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A Glimmer of Hope When I needed it Most
Before this past September, I have always had a clean record. I made a couple bad decisions which lead to an accident that caused me to receive several criminal charges, and expensive court costs/fines. In addition to the shock and stress that my family and I were experiencing, I had serious health i...
Posted by Mark | February 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Helped with my innocence
Very great lawyer I was accused of simple assault and harassment, thankfully with all the stuff I was able give him and a testimony from a witness in a he said she said type scenario he was practically able to get it thrown out in court which doesn't happen everyday but then again he is that good and...
Posted by Troy | February 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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He is a very good attorney I highly recommend him with any legal issues , I used him for a legal for myself
"Attorney Fisher is one of the most seasoned litigators in York currently. I have personally witnessed him try multiple cases with precision and success. Not only is he knowledgeable and aggressive in a court room, he is also a man of sincere principals and shows devoted compassion to his clients. Not many attorneys understand the importance of truly hearing out your clients and knowing and advocating for what their specific goals in a case are. Attorney Fisher has demonstrated a keen ability to do this while winning case after case."
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2017 - Present
Associate, Law Office of Christopher A. Ferro, LLC
2016 - 2017
Senior Deputy Prosecutor, York County District Attorney's Office
2012 - 2016
Assistant District Attorney, York County District Attorney's Office
2017 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2011 - Present
York County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
York County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts (Communications & Rhetoric)
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)
2022
DUI basics for the non-practitioner
2021
Firearm Rights, Defenses and Safe Use/Storage
English