Brian Zeiger

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Brian Zeiger

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Civil Rights ... +3 more

1500 JFK Blvd, Suite 620a, Philadelphia, PA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Handled thousands of criminal cases. Including: federal & state, jury trials & appeals.

26 years

20%
Federal Crime 20%

Handled thousands of criminal cases. Including: federal & state, jury trials & appeals.

26 years

20%
Appeals 15%

Multiple criminal appeals in state and federal court. Argued in PA appellate courts. Petitions for allowance of appeal granted before PA Supreme Court.

26 years

15%
Civil Rights 15%

Multiple civil rights cases. Huge settlements. Class action. Cases against prisons, police, government.

26 years

15%
DUI and DWI 15%

Handled hundreds of criminal DUI cases. Including: federal & state, jury trials & appeals.

26 years

15%
White Collar Crime 15%

Handled thousands of criminal cases. Including: federal & state, jury trials & appeals.

15%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 4 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Zeiger Firm

1500 JFK Blvd, Suite 620a, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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The Zeiger Firm - Pittsburgh

500 Grant St #2900, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

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The Zeiger Firm - Montgomery County Criminal Defense Attorney

516 DeKalb St Suite 100, Norristown, PA, 19401

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The Zeiger Firm

2564 US-1 Suite 205-6, Lawrence Township, NJ, 08648

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Online Presence

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Brian Zeiger's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (1)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Pot. Sex Tourism Charge: Extremely knowledgeable, appropriately opinionated, efficient: Highly reccommend talking to Brian

Just did a consult with Brian re: a potential Sex Tourism charge , it was excellent. 1) He was knowledgeable and had an opinion on every point i brought up. 2) wasn't arrogant 3) took time to answer all my concerns. I'd actually put this consultation in the top 5 to 10% of all consultations i've d...one with attorneys for any reason.

Posted by Amir | October 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He helped me beat 15-30 Years

Brian Zieger saved my life .. I was facing 15-30 for a serious crime that I was charged with at the age of 20. He was very understanding and worked with me as I made payments . He was a beast in the cross examination of the common wealth’s witnesses .. and he helped me beat the case .. NOT GUILITY o...n all Charges after a 4 year fight

Posted by Elise | June 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

Brian was the only attorney to give us the time of day. He explained all possible outcomes to me. I am grateful for the time and attention alone that he gave to me, that no one else did.

Posted by Sharon | June 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you very much

I want to thank you Brian for answering all my questions and addressing all my concerns I would definitely recommend you to family and friends thank you and God bless

Posted by Shane | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer I have seen

Wow is all I can say. The deck was stacked against me. But with Brain's help it all worked out. He was excellent in negotiations and would not budge an inch. I told him upfront where I expected and we ended up there. Thanks to Brian, life continued without interruption. Three cheers for Brian Z...eiger.

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Brian Zeiger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Coleman

Civil rights lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brian. Whenever my firm has a civil rights case, we know our client is in good hands when we refer them to Brian. He cares about his clients and gets great results. Highly recommended."

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Daniel Kron

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply said, Brian is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!"

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John Mattiacci

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Brian for many years. He is an excellent criminal defense attorney that fights incredibly hard for his clients. I cannot recommend him enough."

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Michael Benz

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Zeiger is a trusted and well known attorney in Philadelphia. His trial skills are outstanding and I have learned a great deal from watching him try cases. He handles every case with professionalism and zeal. I would strongly recommend him for any case criminal or civil rights."

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Churchill Huston

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a fantastic and experienced attorney who vigorously represents his clients. He is dedicated to seeking justice for all his clients."

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Mark Hauser

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian is professional, knowledgeable, and fights hard for his clients. Highly recommended."

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Daniel McGarrigle

Appeals lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr Zeiger is a very thoughtful attorney who will explore every aspect of a case and is not afraid to think outside of the box."

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Mark Copoulos

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is generous with his time, and a top-notch attorney. Brian worked a decade for the PD before starting his own firm. He gets my highest recommendation."

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Kevin Burke

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent attorney. Mr. Zeiger continues to provide valuable advice on Avvo each time that he responds to a question. Although I have been licensed and practicing for 24 years, including time spent as a judge and magistrate, I continually learn from his answers about different aspects of the law. I would recommend him to everyone."

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Debra Rainey

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Roitman

Civil rights lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Kuldiner

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Zeiger is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. He is one of the best attonrey's in his state and I highly endorse his legal services"

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Jay Hochberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He gives the other side a headache."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brian's work. Brian is a top notch criminal defense lawyer."

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Gabriel Levin

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a tenacious fighter who will stop at no end to get an acquittal. His clients love him and follow his guidance with a trust rarely displayed. I highly recommend him to anyone who has been arrested and in need of a quality defense."

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Caleb Kruckenberg

Federal crime lawyer

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Michael Benz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Churchill Huston

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer

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Mark Hauser

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel McGarrigle

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amato Sanita

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Copoulos

Criminal defense lawyer

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Leo Mulvihill

Criminal defense lawyer

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Debra Rainey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gabriel Levin

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2011

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Levin & Zeiger LLP

2000 - 2002

, KPMG

Associations

2012 - Present

National Institute for Trial Advocacy

Faculty

2011 - Present

American Inns of Court

Master

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Gravely

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Ray

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Scipio

Re-sentenced

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Education

2000

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Temple Univeristy

MBA

1997

Washington University of St. Louis

BS - Bachelor of Science

1997

Washington University of St. Louis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

National Institute for Trial Advocacy Trial Advocacy

2012

National Institute for Trial Advocacy Trial Advocacy

N/A

CBS 3

Citizens' Arrest

Publications

2015

Drug and Narcotics Attorney Mandatory Drug Crimes in Pennsylvania

2013

Texas Journal on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights A Change to Relation Back

2009

Criminal Law Blog Is a Summary Offense a Crime

Languages

English

Activity

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