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Illon Ross Fish

also known as Fish, Lonny
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Avvo Rating9.5
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Licensed for 16 years
  • Free consultation
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About Illon

To date, I have represented thousands of individuals including doctors, athletes, entertainers and even lawyers.   I attribute my success to my compassion, empathy and fearlessness.

 

Each client that I represent has issues that are generally the most important affair in their life at that time.    I never lose sight of that fact and try and not only make myself available to field inquiries, but am honest with my clients, rather than just telling them what they want to hear.

 

At the age of 15, I began to attend college.   I was plunged in a room with adults at a young age and forced to compete with those who had much more life experience.  Not only did I compete with students much older than me, I became active against racial profiling and other civil rights.   At the age of 20 I went to law school to study law at Temple University. 

 

There was never a doubt that I would be fighting for the rights of individuals as I began working in various law offices six years before graduating law school.  While in law school, I volunteered my time with local high schools teaching trial advocacy.   At the age of 23, I was one of the youngest in recent memory to graduate from Temple Law School.   I was able to focus much of my studies in trial work and evidence, as, there was no doubt I was going to be a trial lawyer.   As you may know, Temple Law School has been ranked #1 in trial annually.

 

My life experiences have left me to be fearless in the courtroom.  Upon opening my law firm in 2005, I immediately began trying cases to verdict in cases ranging in seriousness ranging from DUI to Murder.   Unlike many lawyers, I have no fear of trial.  At my age, with over 10 years of experience, I not only have the energy to fight alongside my clients, but the experience as well. 

 

Practice areas

  1. Criminal defense: 100%

    I have aggressively represented clients in over a thousand criminal matters ranging from DUI to Murder. I practice in PA and Federal Court. I have successfully represented actors, musicians, athletes, clergy, medical health professionals and even lawyers.

    17 years, 5,000 cases

Languages spoken

English, Russian

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Contact

Law Offices of Lonny Fish

1515 Market Street
Suite 1200
Philadelphia, PA, 19102

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
PAActive200505/28/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers202
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
Top AttorneyAvvo2017
Clients choiceThmtk2016
top contributoravvo2015
Clients choiceAvvo2015
Cum LaudeUniversity of Pittsburgh2002
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing PartnerLaw Offices of Lonny Fish2005 - Present
Of CounselVoloshen, Divinsky and Associates2014 - 2017
InternDefender's Association Of Philadelphia2004 - 2004
Mock Trial CoachStrawberry Mansion High2003 - 2004
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Inns of CourtMember2017 - Present
Russian Speaking Professional NetworkMember2017 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationAdmitted2005 - Present
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
AVVOTop 6 Most Common issues on PCRA (Post Conviction Relief Act in PA)2015
Superior CourtCommonwealth v. Haughton2015
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2005
University of PittsburghBS - Bachelor of Science2002
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Commonwealth v. NezhikhovskayaHouse Arrest for Mom Charged in Quadriplegic Daughter’s Death2020
Commonwealth v. NezhikhovskayaHouse Arrest for Mom Charged in Quadriplegic Daughter’s Death2020
Upper Darby woman accused of dropping fentanyl at school faces new chargesDrug Charges2017
Trial begins for woman who caused crash that killed firefighter Denny DeVoeVehicular Homicide2017
Tokyo RoseTechnology in the Courtroom2017
Phoenixeville HospitalCandidate interview2017
East brandyine township buildingLonny Fish for Magisterial District Judge2017
They put her in a coma.....Murder Charges/Coma2016
Commonwealth v. HollomanMurder charges dropped in drag racing case2013
Child Support Court Talk Show #1Baby Mama Drama2008
legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Commonwealth v. KingNot guilty
Commonwealth v. KBNot guilty
Com v f.dCase dismissed due to lack of evidence
Commonwealth v. A.H.Murder Counts Dismissed

Reviews

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Great lawyer

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Best lawyer in Philly

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Responsive

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Honest and he cares

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Best Defense Attorney in PA

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Great Lawyer!

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Great Attorney

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Top notch in all aspectes of criminal law! THE best...

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Illon Ross Fish's response: My pleasure. Congrats.

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Lawyer Louis Anthony Mincarelli

Louis Mincarelli, Criminal defense Attorney on May 18, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Great attorney. We worked on several cases together. He cares about his clients.

Lawyer Elena Denevich

Elena Denevich, Civil rights Attorney on Nov 28, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Louis Anthony Mincarelli

Louis Mincarelli, Criminal defense Attorney on May 18, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Great attorney. We worked on several cases together. He cares about his clients.

Lawyer Elena Denevich

Elena Denevich, Civil rights Attorney on Nov 28, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Scott M Rothman

Scott Rothman, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 20, 2016
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I've known Lonny since law school. He excelled in class, and is even more impressive in the courtroom. He's bright, focused, and trustworthy, and has earned my strongest endorsement.

Lawyer Mark Damian Hauser

Mark Hauser, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 1, 2016
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Lonny is professional, knowledgeable, and fights hard for his clients. Highly recommended.

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Beau Citron, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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Lawyer James Brice Newell

James Newell, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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Robin Pitt, Unknown Attorney on May 12, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Lonny is a fierce advocate.

Lawyer Timothy Peter Brown

Timothy Brown, Unknown Attorney on Apr 8, 2015
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This lawyer is highly knowledgeable. I recommend him, without any reservation.

Lawyer John B. Elbert

John Elbert, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 9, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer Illon is an excellent attorney who exhibits all the attributes of a fine advocate and is truly dedicated to his clients and the profession.

Lawyer Robert E. Mielnicki

Robert Mielnicki, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 7, 2015
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Lawyer Brian M. Fishman

Brian Fishman, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
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I endorse Mr. Fish. I have know Mr. Fish for a number of years and he has become one of the most visible criminal attorneys in the Philadelphia Criminal Justice Center. He is a diligent and zealous advocate for his clients.

Lawyer Tomas Joseph Ross

Tomas Ross, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 22, 2015
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Lawyer Gary Evan Gerson

Gary Gerson, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 20, 2015
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Lawyer Robert Lawrence Cohen

Robert Cohen, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He really knows his craft!

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Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community.

Lawyer David A Owens

David Owens, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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Lawyer Jill L Rogers

Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Feb 17, 2015
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Great attorney who works hard to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Stephen Laurence Hoffman

Stephen Hoffman, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
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Attorney Fish deminstrates intelligence and understanding of the law with his volunteer answers on AVVO.

Lawyer Anthony Hasson

Anthony Hasson, Unknown Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
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Lawyer John M. DeProspo

John DeProspo, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
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Cost

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  • Hourly Rates $300-$650/hour
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