Joseph R. D'Andrea

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Joseph R. D'Andrea

4.8
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 40 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
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021
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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 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 Brian | June 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Lackawanna court

Mr D’andrea was an extremely valuable asset who first played a huge role in helping me get sober and second represented me all through the court process and managed to get me the best outcome of my situation. I’m extremely grateful for his experience and expertise. He is like Allstate. Ur in good h...ands with mr D’Andrea.

Posted by Bryce | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Work

He took my small case with full enthusiasm and explained thoroughly what he was doing, and what he expected and my options. He got the absolute best outcome for me by doing so.

Posted by Maria | May 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

AMAZING!!!! Empathetic, Professional, but a SHARK nonetheless

I found myself in an unfortunate legal matter at the end of January 2020. I made the mistake of hiring another so called attorney at that time , who did absolutely nothing but take my money and make the situation worse . THEN .. I sent a message on Joe’s website to ask a second opinion. He literally ...called me , at home , within the hour , 9pm at night . He set me up to see him in his office the next morning, gave me the free consultation and within the day I had terminated my relationship with the other lawyer and hired Joe !! At this time Covid was full swing and Joe had to literally start my case all over due to the mess it had become. I was horrified I was now looking at jail time !! I am the single mother of a 14 year old and still reeling from the loss of my son when this occurred. Joe approach to me was kind , considerate, empathetic, and caring . Frequently telling me “ stop crying honey it’s going to be ok “ I was kept constantly informed of progress either by email or phone call he was always available to me and always answered me back My court dates kept being postponed secondary to Covid but finally , over a year later —My day had come ! Not only did I NOT go to jail , my charges were reduced , minimal fine , and my reputation intact I’m so grateful beyond words !!! I have my life back thanks to Joe D’Andrea !!! Thank you , thank you , THANK YOU !!!

Posted by Christina | February 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Representation

I hired Joseph to represent me. I live out of state and he made the process seamless. He always kept me informed of all stages of the process. Not only did I not have to travel 4 hours for a court date, but my case was dismissed. His staff is wonderful and exudes professionalism. Thank you Joseph and... team.

Posted by Jose | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Best lawyer in town

So I caught a drug case in 2019 hired a lawyer from Philly had a lot to loose was doing good at the time of my arrest and continued too while out on bail that lawyer was laid of from his firm due to COVID but he had managed to knock all my drug charges down to a m3 paraphernalia but the da refused to... recommend anything and with my record that could have held a 1 to 2 upstate so I was recommended joe bye a friend of mine so I set up a consultation and joe did his thing was precise listens cared about who I was as a person and thought he could do better and he did very knowledgable made me feel comfortable and prepared the whole way kept me informed and every move he was making which ended in the D.A not only recommending probation but immediate sentencing which got me no time couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer very professional

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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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