Joseph R. D'Andrea

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Joseph R. D'Andrea

4.8
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dunmore, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

320 N Blakely St, Dunmore, PA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003
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About Joseph

Biography

Aggressive Criminal Defense protecting client's rights for over 30 years

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Criminal Homicide Sexual Offenses Drug Crimes Kidnapping Arson Burglary DUI Assault Crimes Theft Crimes Inchoate Offenses Criminal Attempt Federal Crimes White Collar Crimes Child Pornography Probation and Parole Violations Expungement

42 years | 6,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 41 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1985

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2003

Location

Joseph R. D'Andrea, Esquire P.C.

320 N Blakely St, Dunmore, PA, 18512-1906

joedandrea.com/

Joseph R. D'Andrea's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Expert Representation - The Best

Joe is one of the best attorneys I have ever met. He kept me very informed when anything happened with my case and was with me and my family every step of the way. Joe is an absolute expert! Hiring Joe immediately removed the fear and uncertainty that came with facing potentially serious charges. ... He was able to attain a VERY favorable outcome for my case! If you need an absolute expert who will step up to the plate and fight for you, hire Joe!

Posted by Tyler | April 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

The Very Best for Legal Advice

Mr. D'Andrea is not only an expert on the law, but he is also a true humanitarian. I was a client of Mr. D'Andrea for eight months in total. He is gracious, kind, and passionate about helping you. He goes slow and thoroughly explains/teaches what you need to know to understand your case and all of ...the options you have available to you. He always made sure to answer any of my questions, and most times he would get back to me on the same day I called him; if not he would return my call within the next business day. He is much more than a master of his field, but rather an altruistic man who really wants you to succeed from the bottom of his heart. It would be a mistake not to choose and trust this man to guide you with his wisdom. He is the best!

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer with National prominence

Joe is a great lawyer who made the legal process incredibly easy for me and my family during a stressful time in my life. Joe handled all of the work with professionalism and was available when I needed him. He has covered a multitude of cases around the country, which made me feel comfortable that m...y situation was met with the right decisions. He made the process very easy and I highly recommend him for any criminal case you may encounter.

Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile

Don't Trust Him.

Attorney D'Andrea sold me a bill of goods. Like many of his reviews on 'google': he sells himself confidently, but does not deliver. As noted by other, once you pay him he's never available nor does he take a serious interest in you or your case. For him, it's about the money and not about the client.... I thought--he being a father--he'd fight harder for my son (a juvenile). I was wrong. Not only did he not fight for my son--despite having an excellent defense--he lied to my special needs son stating I agreed to a plea deal I never read or discussed with Attorney D'Andrea. He had my 16 year old special needs child--who has a first grade reading level--sign a plea agreement pleading to one (1) count felony. When I tell you not to hire him: trust me. I wish I read the reviews prior to hiring him. I didn't and I put my faith in someone I shouldn't. I would also add: one doesn't need to believe me. Look at what his license was suspended for--i.e., defrauding the federal government with tax fraud--and ask yourself: if he's willing to try and defraud the federal government--as powerful as they are--do you really think he won't do it to you? Someone he doesn't even consider as powerful? From my understanding, his NJ license is still suspended. He keeps the same old picture online with what appears to be one (1) interview. But he uses it to sway clients and make you think he's amazing. Save yourself the money.

Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Incredibly disappointing

Att'n D'Andrea was hired to represent for a probation violation. Paid $2,500. He never provided a letter of retainer, which is a violation of PA Disciplinary Board Rules. He promised to file a Petition for Furlough and never even filed it. One month after he was supposed to file the Furlough Petition..., and over 25 unreturned phone calls later, all the while my loved one was still incarcerated, he finally appeared for the first time for 5 minutes at a Gagnun 2 hearing, excoriated me for calling his office, and pretended that he knew nothing about the Petition he failed to file over a month prior, which was the primary reason he was hired. Very shady law practice.

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Patrick Brier

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joe D'Andrea strongly. He is an excellent advocate."

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Patrick Casey

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Lenahan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. FINEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN THE AREA"

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Sean Kemether

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you need a criminal defense attorney in Northeastern Pennsylvania, you could not do better than to use Joe D'Andrea."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003.

Suspension issued in PA, 2003

updated on 02/20/2018

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

1985 - 1987

Assistant District Attorney, Lackawanna County District Attorney

Associations

2000 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1990 - Present

NORML

Legal Committee

1988 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Lifetime Member

1987 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Lackawanna Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Voglino

All Charges were withdrawn

United States vs Gardner

Dismissed

Commonwealth v Griffith

Probation

United States vs Powell

Powell received 18 months

United States vs Richmond

Probation

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Education

1984

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Scranton

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Spanish

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