Edward Michael Olexa

Edward Michael Olexa

also known as Ed Olexa

4.9
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Hazleton, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family, Personal Injury

81 S. Church St., Suite A, Hazleton, PA

About Edward

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Now accepting new criminal cases from traffic citations to misdemeanors to felonies and homicide. Assaults, sex crimes, drug offenses, theft. Megan's Law. Criminal Appeals. Expungements. House Arrest & Work Release.

18 years

50%
DUI and DWI 25%

ARD Program, House Arrest Programs, Intermediate Punishment, Accidents, Challenges to Chemical Testing, Driver's License Issues & Restoration

20 years

25%
Personal Injury 5%

Automobile & Trucking Accidents, Slip & Fall, Wrongful Death

18 years

5%

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 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Olexa & Casari

81 S. Church St., Suite A, Hazleton, PA, 18201

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Edward Michael Olexa's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

BEST LAWYER I HIGHLY RECOMMEND

This lawyer was fantastic. He did a great job for me and he and his staff were very helpful and always willing to talk to me. His office is convenient and when I would stop in they always helped. After my DUI case, Attorney Olexa also helped me with my interlock device. I could not believe the gr...eat work he and his staff did for me! Thank got I picked the right lawyer!!

Posted by Christian | September 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

7-15 turned into probation.

Attorney Olexa, is one of the kindest and most reassuring men I have ever met, even with that said. He won't dance around your situation simply to make you feel better. He will state the facts as they stand for you. He will ensure you know every possible outcome of your case, even if it wasn't what y...ou wanted to hear. That's a strong testament toward his character and his legal knowledge. Even greater a testament is his attitude toward clients, he cares for those who employ him at a level above and beyond I had ever expected. I left my previous attorney to hire him as, my previous attorney met none of my needs, legal or personal. Attorney Olexa won't just meet your needs, he will go above and beyond them. Any question you have about your case, he or Dave will answer in a timely fashion. Attorney Olexa is highly regarded in the courts for solid reasons - He was once a DA, so he's seen the opposition. He knows the opposition and how they think. And that's his strongest point he's strategic. This is chess to him, and he has the considerable advantage of knowing how the opponent thinks. If you ever find yourself on the wrong end of the law, you can't do better than Ed Olexa & Co. And to those worried about prices, he's affordable. But even if he weren't, you can't attach a price to your freedom, and above all else that's what he's fighting for.

Posted by David | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Suspended Lic. DUI related

Very affordable, if in a pinch, he will work with you. I was uneasy at first with being in legal trouble and all, but from the moment I consulted Mr. Olexa, I was reassured that my life wouldn't be over just yet. He did plenty of research, bringing paperwork for the results of 3 other cases similar t...o my matter in which they were found not guilty. We were originally going for a plea deal, but the officer pulled out last minute w/o explanation so Mr. Olexa and I went into a hearing in which I was found not guilty. 10/5 stars, would recommend.

Posted by Jeff | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional, knowledgeable, compassionate, highly recommend

I choose Ed Olexa because of his past experience as an assistant district attorney. As it would turn out, that knowledge is what led to the charges against me being disapproved. From the very beginning I was impressed with Ed. When a hearing was being set for my bail, Ed scheduled it so that I could ...finish my workday. When I got there just in time for my scheduled time, Ed had already had my bail set and I was released under my own recoganance, not having to post any money. When we got to the preliminary hearing, Ed tried to negotiate with my former employer who had brought the charges against me. They were not interested in any monetary resolution, just seeing me convicted to the fullest extent permitted. Ed knew there was a possibility the charges could be thrown out due to the amount of time that had elapsed from when the charges were initially filed. He advised me to waive my right to a preliminary hearing because if the charges were dropped, charges could be refiled and I would loose the best thing I had going for me in the amount of time. We did that, and when it moved forward to the district attorney, he disapproved the charges due to the amount of time that had elapsed. His stratagey due to his past experience as an assistant district attorney had paid off with the best possible result for me. Ed also worked with me in paying him in allowing me to make payments. I enjoyed talking to Kathy in his office when calling in my payments which actually that more enjoyable than you think. Thanks again Ed and staff.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Diligent, smart, respected, quality representation

Attorney Olexa took on a very serious and complicated case for me. He made excellent use of his time in researching the mitigating circumstances of the case and crafted a defense accordingly. He worked diligently to research case law and on his preparation for the trial. All of Attorney Olexa's e...fforts resulted in a very favorable and fair outcome for which I am extremely grateful. I would highly recommend Attorney Olexa as his representation is excellent.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Education

2003

Syracuse University College of Law

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

Languages

English

Spanish

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