$ 250-500 per hour
I am committed to providing the highest quality legal service and zealously and intelligently fighting for the constitutional rights of my clients. Recent victories include not guilty verdicts on 6 federal capital murder charges in a RICO conspiracy case, the successful defense of aggravated indecent assault charges filed against a juvenile client which resulted in the County prosecutor withdrawing the charges, and the successful defense of a young woman being investigated by a federal grand jury for suspected healthcare fraud, which resulted in the United States government declining to indict my client.
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Acquired: 1990
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1525 Locust Street Suite 1400, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
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Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2013 | Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death - Civil Rights
Mr. Spade handled our wrongful death case. Over a period of five years, of government non co-operation and delay, of unresolved grief, and huge legal hurdles, Mr. Spade devoted himself to me and my family. He was always available for consultation, sometimes just to figuratively hold my hand and aft...
Posted by Bob | September 05, 2013 | Violent Crime
You can trust Will in your criminal case, He'll fight for you.
Great guy, very knowledgeable. He is currently working on a criminal case Involving murder and drugs. He has won 90% of the case and is currently pending a motion to Dismiss the 10%, On the grounds of misinformed instructions to the jury. A little slow on getting back to you, but He's Worth his weigh...
Posted by Gina | July 25, 2013 | Drug Crime
Will Spade is the attorney you want by your side!!
Will Spade assisted my husband and I with a drug criminal case in 2007. Mr. Spade never treated us as "criminals", he was always very helpful, polite and a great person. He was able to get all charges dismissed and our records expunged!! I would recommend him to anyone going through whatever type of ...
"I endorse this lawyer. We tried for seven weeks a multi defendant conspiracy case in NJ Federal District Court in 2014-2015. Will Spade is an excellent trial lawyer and tried the matter in a diligent and totally professional matter. I was very impressed with his knowledge , ability and character . I highly recommend Will Spade for his expertise in complex criminal trial matters. He is a credit to the Criminal Bar. Jim Murphy , NJ Certified Criminal Trial Attorney"
"He is an excellent lawyer. Very intelligent, dedicated and conscientious and a good, decent person. He is the right lawyer to have in your corner!"
"Will is a great attorney. I worked with him in both criminal and civil matters. He fights tirelessly and leaves no stone unturned to ensure the best result for his clients. I highly recommend Will."
"I referred a serious criminal matter to Will. He was able to get all of the charges dismissed. Will is uncommonly smart. Will is creative. Will is an extraordinarily effective advocate. Perhaps most importantly, Will truly cares about his clients. I recommend Will wholeheartedly! Robert M. Elwood"
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2015
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2004 - 2015
Attorney, Law Office of William Spade
1995 - 2004
Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
1994 - 1995
Law Clerk, The Honorable Eduardo Robreno
1990 - 1994
Associate Attorney, Dechert
2004 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2004 - Present
Federal Criminal Law SocietyMember
1990 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
Not guilty on 6 federal capital murder charges
The government declined to indict Ms. Doe
All charges dismissed
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
“Employing Sentencing Professionals and How to Afford Them”
2013
The Anatomy of the Trial of Monsignor William Lynn: Child Abuse and the Catholic Church - Who's Responsible?
2013
The Anatomy of the Trial of Monsignor William Lynn: Child Abuse and the Catholic Church - Who's Responsible?
2012
Philadelphia Grand Jury Investigation Into The Sexual Abuse of Minors By Priests in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
2005
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