Steven L. Breit

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Steven L. Breit

4.9
195 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 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

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 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 191 - 193 of 193 reviews

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Took my money and didn't do a thing for me

I hired Breit for a criminal case and he told me oh don't worry no problem, no problem. And I give him 1600 dollars to retain him. Now 6 weeks later a disheveled Breit , the day of, shows up at my preliminary bouncing between at least 3 other clients there that he had and finally gets to me and tel...ls me , oh the prosecution doesnt have all the evidence yet so they rescheduled your preliminary for another day. So then the next preliminary he didn't do any research for me a had to call this man time and time again and schedule an appointment that I was 2 minutes late to so he left and went home. He went along with everything the DA was presenting against me, gave no fight what so ever on my behalf. Pretty much told me I'm going jail for a crime I didn't not commit and had no intentions whatsoever of committing and says there's nothing more he can do for me and I'm more then welcome to get a second opinion. Well a week goes by and I get a letter in the mail from Breit demanding another 2600 dollars to show up for my arraignment and that I'm going to jail and I'm lucky to have that. Breit took my money, gave no fight on my behalf, pushed me to the curb and ran.i asked the receptionist for part of my retainer back and told her Breit didn't do anything for my case. She said she would have him call me back, no phone call or my money back, Thanks for nothing Breit. And the money you took from me I could have hired a real lawyer. Bottom line if you need a criminal defence lawyer, don't go with him, he's a good dui lawyer and that's about it.

Steven Breit

Replied last August 02, 2018

I have reviewed your post in juxtaposition with your case and due to there being two sides to every story, I thought it would be appropriate to respond. My recollection is our office did prepare and attend a Preliminary Hearing where the Court heard the factual allegations as well as took into account your confession and determined that there was a crime and you were involved in it. As we discussed the Preliminary Hearing is very one-sided and we go there to find out as much information as we can about the Commonwealth's case, we did accomplish this task. In light of the results of the Preliminary Hearing and your expectations, I advised you to obtain a second opinion. I am glad you took the opportunity to seek the second opinion, as I am sure your new counsel reviewed with you the strengths and weaknesses of this case. I do recognize there were some difficulties in scheduling matters due to various medical appointments and rehabilitation. With respect to missing our most recent appointment my recollection is you were approximately one-half hour late. Please kindly consider that your expectations may have been greater than the results which can be achieved at your Preliminary Hearing.

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Speeding Ticket

Mr Breit handled my case and I was very happy with my positive outcome. He was very professional, handled my case with expertise and had my case reduced to a minor violation. I highly recommend Mr Breit for all your legal concerns / Thanks Steve again.

Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Bad outcome

I hired Mr. Breit to defend me on a first offense DUI. I could have done exactly what he did and saved thousands of dollars. Not only was he unable to get me into ARD, he pled me guilty and I was given jail time in addition to loss of license. Beware. Look elsewhere.

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Robert Wee

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Kenneff

Unknown lawyer | Feb 26

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"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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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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