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Amato T. Sanita
also known as Amato Sanita Attorney at Law
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About Amato
Biography
Attorney Amato T. Sanita, Esq., prides himself on his aggressive, knowledgeable, and hard-hitting approach to the practice of criminal law. Mr. Sanita has defended individuals facing criminal charges for nearly 20 years; criminal charges stemming from drug related charges, theft cases, charges dealing with weapons (guns, knives, baseball bats, etc…), sex crimes, assault charges, and even white collar criminal conduct.
As a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, Attorney Sanita travels outside of the city to represent clients in all of the surrounding counties of Philadelphia, including Bucks County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, Chester County, Lancaster County, Dauphin County, Northampton County, and Leigh County.
Mr. Sanita represents various types of clients, including clients with Juvenile criminal cases, adult criminal cases, cases pertaining to probation violations, Federal cases, Pennsylvania Magisterial Court Cases, Pennsylvania Common Pleas Court criminal matters. Additionally, Attorney Sanita is licensed to practice law in the state of Pennsylvania and Connecticut; Sanita is also federally licensed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Sanita has been mentioned in various local and national publications and new outlets for his performance outside and inside the courtroom. Attorney Sanita has always held the following idea true to his code of conduct:
“A client with a small criminal matter is just as important as a client with more complex criminal matter. Regardless of the problem every case must be prepared, researched, and litigated, as if it was your own.” – Amato T. Sanita, Esq.
That type of understanding allows Mr. Sanita to be able to truly connect with his clients and colleagues earning their praise and respect.
Prior to opening up his own law firm, Mr. Sanita was a partner at large center city law firm where he represented local unions throughout various criminal matters. After that he served as a principal at another center city law firm, where he handled complex criminal and immigration detention cases.
Mr. Sanita has been selected by Super Lawyers as one of their Nations’ top 1 percent for criminal litigation and advocacy. He is also one of the founding members of Philadelphia Criminal Inn of Court, Sons and Daughters of Italy, and the X-Philly Defender Alumni Association.
His ties in the community and his reputation for being the go-to lawyer has earned him recognition throughout the state of Pennsylvania as an honest, competent, and eager to help attorney.
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer (267) 341-1487
One of Pennsylvania's most awarded Criminal Defense Lawyers
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
20%
30 years | 10,000 cases
DUI and DWI
20%
30 years | 8,000 cases
Child Abuse
15%
Drug Crime
15%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 27 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 29 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
SKA Law Group
(267) 341-1487
Mobile
1518 Walnut Street Suite 808, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
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1518 Walnut Street Suite 807, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
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8510 Bustleton Avenue , 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19152
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33 East Marshall Street FirstFloor, Norristown, PA, 19401
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2 Park Lane Suite Suite 107, Feasterville, PA, 19053
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Posted by Angelo | December 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Saved me Today!!!
Mr. Sanita spent the entire last two days in Court with me defending me on a charge I did not commit. He spent every minute with me up to the late evening hours. Regardless of the verdict (it was a not guilty) he was worth everything I invested in him. Merry Christmas to my hero. Just to let you know...
Posted by mary | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
5 stars all the way
I would recommend amato to anyone i know. He told me to relax and let him handle everything and man am i glad i did everything was dismissed. thanks again for everything.
Posted by Pete | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Really Helped me
Mr. Sanita did an outstanding job in Court today saving me from a conviction that would have cost me my job and reputation. He did everything he could to save me... and that's just what he did. I was found not guilty on 12 criminal charges today. He really never stops working to help his clients. Tha...
Posted by MaryG | November 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
HE IS MY SUPERMAN...
I was looking on this website for another lawyer. I saw the lawyer that I had was no good, this website just confirmed what I already new. Then I started reading the review's on Amato T. Sanita' profile. I fired my lawyer and was so glade Mr. Amato took my case. My case wasn't an easy one I had a...
Posted by Joanna | November 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
The best lawyer for any Criminal PFA!!!
Attorney Sanita did a wonderful job helping me with my criminal PFA petition. He took all my calls.. even when I was a little too upset. I listened to his advice... and sometimes it hard to trust someone. But he is a quality lawyer and person with a true heart and compassion for his clients. I just w...
Amato T. Sanita's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Amato for several years. As an attorney in my 50's, I am not easily impressed by younger attorneys such as Amato. However, Amato caught my notice because has proved he is very capable, hardworking, ethical and poised. He's also a lot of fun, unpretentious and approachable. I highly recommend Amato."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amato is the dean of criminal law in Philadelphia. When other criminal lawyers are unsure how to solve a problem, they ask Amato and he throws on his fixer suit and fixes the problem. This is the guy."
"I have known Amato for years and can say, without a doubt, he has the experience and knowledge to defend any criminal charges. I highly recommend Amato."
"I enthusiastically endorse Amato as a criminal defense attorney. He is a dedicated, tenacious, and compassionate advocate for his clients rights and well being. If I ever found myself on the wrong side of the law, Amato is who I would personally contact."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sanita is attentive, knowledgable and a zealous advocate for his clients."
"Attorney Amato T. Sanita is simply one of America's Top Criminal and DWI Lawyers. If you need the best representation and a true fighter on your side, you need to put Attorney Amato Sanita on your side. I endorse him."
"An excellent lawyer who treats his clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. He is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend him for future services."
"Simply said, Amato is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!"
"I endorse Amato Sanita. We do not handle criminal law matters, but our clients often turn to us when they have criminal matters. We only refer them to lawyers who will provide great care and legal service, and Amato has done just that."
"Amato is professional, knowledgeable, and fights hard for his clients. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amato is an outstanding, impeccable advocate."
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"This attorney will work hard for you. He is a dedicated criminal defense attorney who will work hard and passionately for you to achieve the best result possible."
"I endorse Amato. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"Amato Sanita is one of the finest criminal defense attorneys in Philadelphia. He and I just represented co-defendants on the same drug case. The Judge granted a motion to suppress because of his excellent trial advocacy skills."
"Awesome attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Litigation and Trial practice Best of the Best 2019, Trial Lawyers of Pennsylvania
2018
Top One Percent Criminal Law, American Law Institute
2018
Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2018
National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers 2018
2018
Selected as the Nations Top One Percent of Trial Lawyers, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers 2016-2018, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Selected as a National Top 100 Trial Lawyer for 2015, National Top 100 Trial Lawyers 2015
2015
Top Pennsylvania Lawyers Criminal Defense 2015, Top 100 Trial Lawyers
2015
District One Trustee, OSIA
2014
District One Trustee, OSIA
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
2011 Rising Star Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
2010 Rising Star Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2008
Awarded rank of Officer, OSIA
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, SKA LAWGROUP
2001 - 2012
Shareholder, Freedman & Lorry, PC
1996 - 2001
Major Trials Attorney, Defender Association of Philadelphia
Associations
2016 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationChair Court Appointment Selection Committee
2013 - Present
OSIAScholarship Chair
2013 - Present
OSIAOrator Spokesperson
2013 - Present
OSIADistrict One Trustee
2011 - Present
Philadelphia Criminal Inn of CourtMaster / Executive Committee
2011 - Present
X Philly DefendersFounding Member
2011 - Present
OSIATreasurer
2009 - Present
Master MasonBotherhood Lodge
2008 - Present
Order of Kentucky Colonels
2006 - Present
Sons of ItalyOfficer / Treasurer
2001 - Present
Justinian Society
Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Philadelphia Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. JF
Not Guilty all charges after trial.
Commonwealth v. Joel
Both cases dismissed.
Commonwealth v. A. Jones
Not Guilty
Commonwealth v. S.P. Sr
Motion to Suppress Granted / Case Dismissed
Commonwealth v. Chambers
Not Guilty after all motions granted.
Commonwealth v. Johnson
Acquittal all charges
Commonwealth of PA v. Gibbons
Acquittal (Non-Jury)
Commonwealth of PA v. Smith
Acquittal (Jury Trial)
Commonwealth of PA v. (Minor)
Client found "not guilty" of all assault charges. Client received probation resulting from harrasment charge only.
Education
N/A
Western New England College School of Law, Springfield
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Fordham University
Speaking Engagements
2014
OSIA Conference
Criminal Law Sentencing Issues
2013
International Student Conferenced
Criminal Defense and Immigration status
2010
OSIA CLE
Ethics in Criminal Law
2010
Capitol Project
Cross Examination of Minors
Publications
N/A
Alabama Capital Punishment
Capital Punishment
N/A
Defending a Federal Criminal Case
Drafter/ Update (while at Federal Defender Office)
Languages
Russian
Spanish
Italian
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Is it legal for officers to "coach" victims prior to a controlled phone call?
06 Dec 2010
Q&A
CRN Evaluation
18 Nov 2010
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Does the ARD Program show up on a Criminal Background Check?
20 Nov 2010