William R. Spade Jr.

William R. Spade Jr.

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Civil Rights

1525 Locust Street Suite 1400, Philadelphia, PA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 65%

Federal and state criminal defense

36 years

65%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 35 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of William Spade

1525 Locust Street Suite 1400, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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William R. Spade Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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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...er the ordeal of experiencing both the death of a family member and the years of facing a government and its employees, with no humanity nor moral support, Mr. Spade successfully concluded the difficult case with positive results. We received a large settlement.

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...t in gold! He's also personable and text and email savvy. A good man to have in your corner. The quiet storm!!!

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 ...legal matter. For example, currently, Mr. Spade has been assisting my husband and I with a personal injury claim as well. We are grateful to have someone like him on our team.

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William R. Spade Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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James Murphy

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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"

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Peter Johnston

Criminal defense lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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!"

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William Morlok

Unknown lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Robert Elwood

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

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

Associations

2004 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2004 - Present

Federal Criminal Law Society

Member

1990 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Robert Merritt, Jr.

Not guilty on 6 federal capital murder charges

United States v. Jane Doe

The government declined to indict Ms. Doe

Commonwealth v. John Doe

All charges dismissed

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Education

1990

University of Chicago Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Brandeis University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Multi-Track Federal Criminal Defense Seminar and Fundamentals Workshop

“Employing Sentencing Professionals and How to Afford Them”

2013

Montgomery Bar Association, Criminal Rules Committee

The Anatomy of the Trial of Monsignor William Lynn: Child Abuse and the Catholic Church - Who's Responsible?

2013

2013 Bench-Bar Conference, Philadelphia Bar Association

The Anatomy of the Trial of Monsignor William Lynn: Child Abuse and the Catholic Church - Who's Responsible?

2012

Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests - National Conference, Washington, D.C.

Philadelphia Grand Jury Investigation Into The Sexual Abuse of Minors By Priests in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Publications

2005

Volume 38, No. 4, Arizona Law Review Beyond the 100:1 Ratio: Towards A Rational Cocaine Sentencing Policy

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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