Steven L. Breit

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Steven L. Breit

4.9
195 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Lancaster, PA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense

36 East King Street, Suite 3, Lancaster, PA

About Steven

Biography

You have the RIGHT to an attorney, make it the RIGHT attorney.

You have the RIGHT to an attorney, make it the RIGHT attorney.

You have the RIGHT to an attorney, make it the RIGHT attorney.

You have the RIGHT to an attorney, make it the RIGHT attorney.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 34%

I have the knowledge and skill to obtain the best result given the facts of your particular case.

37 years

34%
Criminal Defense 33%

37 years

33%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 33%

I am successful in obtaining favorable results for drivers who operate commercial and personal motor vehicles.

37 years

33%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Steven L. Breit Attorney At Law

36 East King Street, Suite 3, Lancaster, PA, 17602

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Steven L. Breit, Attorney at Law

36 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, 17602

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Steven L. Breit's Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 18 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by John | October 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

TOP NOTCH ATTORNEY!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! A++++

I retained the services of Mr. Breit for 4 different traffic violations that took place during a single traffic stop. The stop was initiated because according to the cop, I was speeding. I was on my way to work and although I did have a suspended drivers license, a suspended registration, and no insu...rance, I still try my best to obey the rules of the road. The officer was very polite and professional. The initial court date was rescheduled due to a scheduling conflict with my attorney. And to make matters much worse, I was facing significant prison time, a huge fine, and an indefinite license suspension. But at the 2nd court date, the arresting officer never showed up!! And even though he never showed up, and the judge wanted to bury me under the jail, my attorney was ready to aggressively defend me. He then requested that all the charges be dismissed. And guess what? The judge said he has never in his 25 years on the bench seen this happen like this! ALL THE CHARGES WERE DISMISSED!! I was VERY pleased with the outcome, and I would highly recommend anyone needing an attorney, especially for motor vehicle/traffic violations, to give this man a call. You won't regret it.

Posted by SCOTT | September 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent job for a fair price

Steven assisted me with a pair of traffic infractions involving inaccurate details on the citations. The same day I retained him his office had already made sure they knew when my family vacation was scheduled and ensured that the hearing was scheduled around those dates. In court Steven quietly li...stened to the judge rattle off the list of infractions then calmly pointed out the factual errors in the citations. His relationship with the court, police and community carried weight as the Judge chose to believe his presentation of the facts. In short, I won and saved several hundred dollars worth of traffic fines. Thanks Steven!

Posted by Donna | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding ticket

Steven represented me for a speeding ticket which carried a 4 point consequence and a 180$ fine. Steven worked out a plea with the officer for 5 miles over with zero points. Steven is very professional kind and caring. I hope I don’t need his professional services again but if I do he will represent ...me again!

Posted by scott | October 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

He Listened

I made calls to several area attorneys and explained my circumstances to them; two of them referred me to Steven indicating that I would be most benefitted by his local experience and reputation. They were right. I retained Steven and he immediately went to work preparing my case. He and his staf...f kept me constantly updated on procedings, rulings, and anticipated outcomes. My specific circumstances left Steven little room within the law; however, he never stopped fighting and advocating. His diligence and experience helped provide me an outcome far, far better than I expected. Steven earned my trust and respect during a conversation wherein I asked him simply to tell the court my story and advocate for me. I watched him take notes during that conversation. He wrote and underlined the words, "Tell his story". Then, at the right time, he did exactly that and when he did, the direction of my case turned in a very favorable way. There were several factors that changed the direction of my case, but they all started when a compassionate and effective attorney truly listened to, and cared about, his client. I'm pleased to call Steven a friend.

Posted by Clint | October 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Could not have found a better Attorney!!

Steven was fantastic everything worked out great for me. With his expert legal help at the hearing I was found not guilty of two counts of harassment. I recommend him highly!! Thank you again Steven!!

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Steven L. Breit's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Wee

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Kenneff

Unknown lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Steve. He is an extremely knowledgable, prompt, and hardworking attorney!"

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Elizabeth Bartlow

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse this lawyer. He's very approachable and compassionate and is fully versed in criminal law, especially in DUIs. I have complete confidence referring anyone to him"

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Brandon Reish

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Knows the law and knows his way around the Courts in Central Pennsylvania. I found his assistance invaluable in Lebanon County when I was there myself, and I have have referred clients to Attorney Breit and will continue to do so."

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Peter Kratsa

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a knowledgeable and thorough criminal defense attorney. I endorse him."

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Forest Morgan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an outstanding member of the legal community."

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David Warner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a scholar and a gentleman."

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John Ferry

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is the guy that local attorneys would call if they had criminal charges pending. Highly recommended."

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Roger Laguna

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve works very hard for his clients and obtains results. I would not hesitate to seek his counsel if I were in need of a top notch attorney."

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Greer Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Breit always works hard for the best interests of his clients."

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Christopher Patterson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Edward Spreha

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Steve as an attorney for close to 10 years. He is knowledgable, professional and a straight shooter. I confidently refer cases to Steve on a regular basis and the referred clients always report back positively."

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Robert Wee

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Elizabeth Bartlow

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Roger Laguna

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - 2014

Legal Analyst, WPMT FOX 43

1991 - 2014

Sr. Attorney, Steven L. Breit, Attorney at Law

1988 - 1991

Assistant Public Defender, Lancaster County Office Of The Public Defender

Associations

1989 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Lancaster County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth of PA. v. Frederick Petroll

Affirmed

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Education

1988

National Criminal Defense College

1985

University of Dayton School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Villanova University

MA - Masters

1981

West Chester University, West Chester

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

DUI for the General Practitioner

DUI

2011

WPMT FOX 43 Legal Analyst

Publications

2016

For the Defense Editor in Chief

Languages

English

Activity

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