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

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Posted by Brandon | February 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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I was involved in an accident and was in danger of getting my license suspended. Steven Breit was able to have the citation reduced to a 3 point violation. I was able to keep my license as well as my CDL. i would definitely use him again if the need arises.

Posted by Veronika | February 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Speeding saver

Mr. Breit is amazing. I had an citation of 102 in a 70. I could have lost my license. At traffic court he talked to the state trooper and got it lowered to 10 mph over the speed limit and two points to my license. He is a great man. He is very professional but I did hug him and the cop after court.... I am a college student with a part time job with other responsibilities... Losing my licenses would have been so tough on both me and my family (car insurance expenses). I couldn't thank him enough, this was a lesson learned! After my hearing both him and the cop talked to me about driving safe and not speeding. Speed limits are there for a reason, I realize now that I or someone else might have died or gotten badly hurt. This is my one and (hopefully) last ticket. Thank you Mr. Breit for helping me out.

Posted by Raj | January 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Thank you.. Thank you.

Attorney Steven saved my year yesterday. I was so tensed when I got this high speed ticket. I was just following the traffic and I did not even notice the speed when the officer gave me the ticket. I am the bread earner in my family and really frightened with points and insurance premium. But Attorne...y Steven really helped me so much and made my day and life so easy and happy.

Posted by Angel | December 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

CDL A Driver from DE with lots to lose and very fearful of an unfair trial...

Very happy I hired Steve to represent me. Just a head's up, this review is very detail oriented! My family and I think he's an excellent choice. I received a citation from an officer of the law nearby Jason's Woods. My family and I were going to celebrate my daughter's Halloween themed birthday ...with her peers from school. The citation seemed simple for a person with a regular class D license and residing in the state of PA. Unfortunate for me, I have a class A CDL license and I reside in DE. After speaking to numerous nearby attorneys that deal with traffic offenses on a regular basis, none of them seemed to care or seemed to know how bad a moving violation can impact somebody in the state of DE. In PA state, it's no big deal, they all said. They were correct but after PA's done with me, DE state will go ahead and add points based upon their own rules and how they feel about it. I can't afford having any points added to my CDL A because my employer's insurance will ask for me to be dropped (temporarily unemployed till further notice) by my employer. Not only that but with points on my license, it'll be very difficult for any prospective employment because nobody would want such a liability on their insurance. It would raise the company's premium. For some reason, the other attorneys I consulted with didn't seem to understand that. At that moment, I felt very scared for me and my family's future. I felt sad because these attorneys made it seem like there was absolutely no other way to go about it. They wanted me to submit a guilty plea and see what DE state decides to do about it. They even tried to tell me that my job should be okay because I have a clean driving record anyway. That's when I heard about Steven from another CDL A driver that lives in MD state and works with me. He told me Steve was very straight forward and honest. Steven was able to get him out of a similar offense but my friend had a speeding violation. I'm so glad I got to do business with him. Steven knew the consequences, the seriousness and the sensitivity of the situation. He clearly understood that my livelihood was at stake. He walked me through the entire process from beginning to end. He delivered like he said he would. I was very pleased with the results when I walked out of that courtroom yesterday. Steven is the reason why I'm still employed and my driving record is still clean. Needless to say, I was no longer in fear because Steven's experience made me feel very relaxed. I would strongly recommend him to anybody seeking help with any legal situation. I would also definitely hire him again if necessary. For my sake, let's hope not (fingers crossed)...

Posted by James | November 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

F&M Student Who Put His Trust In a Great Man

This lawyer is everything you would hope for. I had a ticket for public intoxication and was so disappointed about the carelessness on my part. I was worried about what would happen but Steven was there every step along the way. He always answered my phone calls, emails, and was very patient with me.... He is very upfront about possible outcomes, but he fights for you for the very possible outcome. In my case, it was paying a fine, doing an Alcohol Program, and staying out of trouble. If you are a college student or someone looking for the best possible outcome, Steven L. Breit is your guy. He will be real with you, fight for you, and do all he can to make sure you're taken care of and will rest your anxiety with reassurance. Don't hesitate to reach out, even for a consultation, you won't regret it.

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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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Elizabeth Bartlow

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Roger Laguna

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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

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