Joseph P. Nahas Jr.

Joseph P. Nahas Jr.

4.9
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Frackville, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

214 S Lehigh Ave, Frackville, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2001

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Law Office of Joseph P. Nahas

214 S Lehigh Ave, Frackville, PA, 17931-2205

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Joseph P. Nahas Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

77 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by John | January 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing attorney! Jury came back not guilty in 5 minutes!

I was facing charges for simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct, and I honestly didn't know what to expect. From the moment I hired this attorney, I knew I was in good hands. His knowledge of criminal defense law is exceptional, and he explained everything to me in a way that was easy to ...understand.What impressed me most was his skill and confidence. He never wavered, never seemed uncertain, and always made me feel like he had complete control of my case. When we went to trial, he was absolutely commanding in the courtroom. His confidence was contagious—it helped calm my nerves during what was one of the most stressful experiences of my life.The result speaks for itself: the jury came back with a not guilty verdict in about five minutes of deliberation. That's how clear-cut his defense was. He dismantled the prosecution's case so thoroughly that the jury didn't need any time to decide.If you're looking for an amazing criminal defense attorney who truly knows what he's doing and has the confidence and skill to back it up, I cannot recommend him highly enough. He fought for me and delivered results. I am forever grateful.

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Felony Firearms Charge to $25 Fine

Should you ever encounter an unfortunate instance where the law alleges that you have run afoul of right and wrong, I highly recommend Attorney Nahas. I was faced with not only an alleged felony firearms charge, but incredulously so due to multiple errors and deliberate omissions of information in th...e criminal complaint issued by the arresting officer. Attorney Nahas not only listened thoroughly to the details of the illegal search that occurred and formulated a plan of engagement almost immediately upon retention vis a vis his extensive knowledge and decades of successful experience in law, but was also able to reach an agreement with prosecution that a third-degree felony firearms possession charge (upon which I could have faced multiple years in prison for) was reduced to a summary-offense disorderly conduct with a minimal fine of $25. Should your rights ever be violated during a criminal proceeding, or you make an honest mistake and need appropriate, concrete representation by an articulate and knowledgeable attorney that will fight for you—look no further than Joseph Nahas and pursue the issue head-on with confidence. Joe is the right choice.

Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Awesome

Attorney Joseph Nahas is an exemplary legal professional who possesses an extraordinary combination of expertise, dedication, and integrity. Throughout my interaction with him, Mr. Nahas demonstrated a profound understanding of the law, offering insightful guidance and employing innovative strategies... tailored to my specific needs. His communication skills, unwavering commitment to achieving favorable outcomes, and stellar reputation in the legal community make him a true standout in his field. I wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Joseph Nahas to anyone in search of top-tier legal representation.

Posted by HERMAN | September 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

experienced and thorough, strongly recommend.

Joe helped us with a criminal matter and got excellent results. He is well prepared, communicates well. He will get you positive results.

Posted by Ben | April 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

NAHAS LAW GOES THE EXTRA MILE

I was a police officer facing criminal charges after a nasty divorce involving many accusations. My previous attorney told me I should just settle and take a plea deal. A police officer friend referred me to Attorney Joe Nahas and told me that Joe would fight. And fight he did, from day 1 Joe dove... into this case and was 100% honest about everything. I have been around court rooms and lawyers for many years working as a cop, and I have never seen a defense attorney on the level of Joe Nahas. He is extremely intelligent, has an excellent work ethic, and truly cares about your case. Joe is a tough fighter and will go the distance with you. My case went on for a long time due to Covid 19, and he was there every step of the way. Joe was well prepared for trial and knew the case inside and out. Joe handles himself extremely well in the court room and he is well respected. His cross examination skills are the best I've seen. Ultimately I was found Not Guilty on all charges and was able to clear my name and resume life thanks to Joe. His staff is incredible and always gave me updates throughout the process. Anytime I called, I was greeted kindly and my thoughts were always important to them. With their support, it allowed us to prepare extremely well, its a winning team at Nahas Law !

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Honors

2024

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Joseph Nahas

Education

2000

Widener University

J.D

1991

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

B.A

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