Richard William Fisher III

Richard William Fisher III

also known as RJ Fisher

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at York, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

110 N. George St., 3rd Floor, York, PA

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Alll areas of criminal matters from DUI, drugs, white collar and financial crimes, domestic violence, robbery, burglary, attempted homicide, juvenile allegations, summary citations as well as pardons and expungements.

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 14 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2011

Active

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Location

Katherman Briggs & Greenberg LLP

110 N. George St., 3rd Floor, York, PA, 17401

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Richard William Fisher III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

78 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Christopher | December 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best Defense of ALL TIME

From start to finish, RJ was on top of it all. I can't say it was cheap. However, you get what you pay for, they say. RJ is worth every single penny. I had no idea what RJ could do for me when I first called. I knew I would get cooked if I did it alone or with a public defender. Thankfully, RJ knew w...hat to do and how to do it. All I needed to do was follow his directions and stay out of trouble. Done and done! And, now I'm all done with my fines and no criminal charges. Thank you again, RJ!

Posted by Dan | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Look no further! Great lawyer, and great guy to have on your side!

I had the privilege and opportunity to work with RJ Fisher for my case. This guy is the real deal, excellent lawyer! He is extremely knowledgeable and professional from start to finish. I never once had an issue throughout the entire process. He will always get back to you within a reasonable amount ...of time, and answer all of your questions. He even helped me out with other things tied to the case because of all the knowledge he has in his field. Through doing a great deal of research before I picked a lawyer, RJ's fees seem to be the same as everyone else's for this type of case, however his experience and success seem to exceeds most lawyers and law firms I looked at. RJ's expertise and dedication won my case! He found a recent change in the case law that the judge was even unaware of! I thanked him for everything at the end of all this and his response was "I treat people how I would want to be treated if I was the one in a bad situation." That shows you the integrity of this guy and how he treats your case as he did mine. If you can and you need a great lawyer, hire this guy!

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Compassionate Lawyer

RJ defended our son in a jury trial. He explained the whole process answered all our questions along the way. He assisted us through before charges were filed through the trial. He made a very stressful and unfamiliar process manageable. RJ kept us informed along the way and always laid out the o...ptions. He didn’t just care about the outcome of the trial but making sure our son made it through the whole process healthy. He helped encouraged seeking counseling to deal with the situation, which was needed . He not only focused on the outcome but the person. We could not recommend RJ enough.

Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Knowledgeable and affordable

Fischer was very communicative and respectful as well as understanding of my circumstances. He understood my concerns and took them seriously. I would recommend him for his affordability and knowledge of PA criminal law.

Posted by Brett | June 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Be honest with him and he will fight for you

RJ believed in me when no one else would and helped me through my case and got me the best of deal that he could which was a great

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Richard William Fisher III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rosina Stambaugh

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"RJ Is very knowledgeable with the law and gets positive outcomes. Very good at what he does!"

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Thomas Kearney

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

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

Associations

2017 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

York County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

York County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Member

Education

2011

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Pittsburgh

BA - Bachelor of Arts (Communications & Rhetoric)

2007

University of Pittsburgh

BA - Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)

Speaking Engagements

2022

DUI Essentials - Lunch and Learn

DUI basics for the non-practitioner

2021

Firearms Workshop

Firearm Rights, Defenses and Safe Use/Storage

Languages

English

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