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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
Showing 11 - 15 of 18 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Joseph | November 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Great Experience
RJ is an excellent attorney. He represented me in a case and the outcome was perfect. RJ is professional and was always available when I had questions. I felt at all times in good hands.
Posted by Rob | September 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Dog Incident
My wife and I had an issue regarding our puppy and some family drama. After talking with R.J. we knew immediately he was the right attorney for the job. R.J. listened to our story and helped us feel confident that we had a really good argument to beat the charges filed against us. He stayed in con...
Posted by Zach | May 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Great attorney!
RJ was an excellent attorney. He always had plans and back up plans and he always kept me informed. He was extremely communicative! I appreciated that when I had questions, he was quick to get back to me and put my mind at ease. He is honest! He advised me that it was probably not the best idea to g...
Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
If you happen to find yourself in need of a lawyer, RJ Fisher should be at the very top of your list. He is down-to-earth and easy to talk to. He takes the time to listen to your side and explains what to expect in a manner that is easy to understand. He was always quick to return calls when we had q...
Posted by MACAUALY | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
PROFESSIONALISM, CLASS AND COMPASSION
Up until this point in my life I had only ever had experiences with court appointed lawyers and representing myself pro se. I consider myself a decently educated man, but i also pride myself on knowing when to get help. After initial contact with Richard (RJ) I knew i was going to be in good hands. N...
"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
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