Douglas Lee Dolfman

Douglas Lee Dolfman

4.2
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Credit Card Fraud ... +3 more

1617 John F Kennedy Blvd, Suite 1660, Philadelphia, PA

About Douglas

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 85%

Our office does criminal defense law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The 3 lawyers in our office have over 75 years of experience in the area of criminal defense. Our practice focuses mainly on Philadelphia and Montgomery counties. We are commited to giving our clients the best legal services and reasonable prices and to constantly inform them of the status of their cases. We welcome new clients with a quality evaluation of their case and straightforward analysis of their legal rights.

32 years | 4,000 cases

85%
DUI and DWI 8%

32 years | 650 cases

8%
Credit Card Fraud 2%

32 years | 352 cases

2%
Federal Crime 2%

32 years | 75 cases

2%
White Collar Crime 2%

32 years | 35 cases

2%
Juvenile Law 1%

32 years | 245 cases

1%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Douglas Lee Dolfman

1617 John F Kennedy Blvd, Suite 1660, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Law Offices of Douglas L Dolfman

1617 John F Kennedy Blvd, Suite 1660, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

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Douglas Lee Dolfman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Damita Jo | April 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

You are the best thing that has come into my families life

Let me tell you about Douglas Dolfman. He is the bomb in the court room. His closing arguments was epic. Doug thank you for the good work that you did for my family. Thank you for being a kind heart and working so hard for my son. You are more than an attorney to me; you have gained a friend for life.... Thank you, God bless you.

Posted by Tonya | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Godsent

From the beginning Doug was extremely professional but also personable making me feel completely at ease. He reassured me from the beginning that I should have no worries and that he would take care of my son who had never been in trouble before. He was prompt to the hearings, everyone knew and had t...he upmost respect for him. I was never in the court room more that 30 min once the gavel hit. My sons case was withdrawn and he was able to go back to school with no worries. Thank you Doug,, you were certainly a blessing. I encourage EVERYONE to hire him for all of your legal matters.

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

An outstanding Lawyer for your criminal case!

I called Doug 2 weeks before our court date. My boyfriend had gotten arrested with a serious felony heroine charge, he was on probation and i was sure he would see some jail time. I found Mr. Doug under "top-rated criminal-defense attorneys in Philadelphia". I called Doug left a message at 1:30p Doug... called me back at 2:30p in a prompt professional fashion. Not only did i meet with him that same day, but i paid him and he assured me everything was going to be ok. Doug was firm with me my boyfriend wasnt going to jail even though he was on probation? Was all i kept saying to him. Today was our courtdate and our outcome...CASE DISMISSED! It was our first court date and i was a mess! Doug was late but he put in our docket sheet he would be appear so that somewhat settled my nerves. As soon as he walked in a sense of relief came over me and as if im not the last person in the row, sitting on the last seat of the bench I accidentally screamed,"DOUG!" Only to shhhhhhd by every cop sitting in front of me, Doug and probably the judge. Well we were in and out of the courtroom within 15 minutes and our case was completely dismissed. Thank you Mr. Doug! Money paid is money earned.

Posted by Cathy | February 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very Please

We hired Doug for criminal charge in defense of my younger brother. To say the least, Doug is an remarkable attorney. He did a noteworthy job in defense of my younger brother who made a very serious mistake. These cases are never solved overnight and communication, we felt was very important. Doug ...was always available to answer questions/concerns, while streamlining all information regarding my brother's case as it became readily available. For the work and efforts Doug applied to this case his fee was more than fair. If you need a criminal attorney who will fight to get charges reduced at a fair rate-- you would be making a huge mistake not to employ Doug for the job.

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Incredibly Professional and Friendly!

After being charged with my first criminal offense, I was scared out of my mind. Came onto avvo.com and found Doug who called me the day after (on a Sunday morning) assuring me everything was going to be all right. We met up to discuss my case and he kept assuring me everything would be fine. Got bac...k from court today with great news, all thanks to Doug who was incredibly friendly with not only me but the arresting officer and the judge. All in all, if you want a professional who you can relate to at a personal level, look no further.

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Douglas Lee Dolfman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Coleman

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Doug is an experienced criminal defense attorney that knows how to get the best results."

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Daniel Kron

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Mark Hauser

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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

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Armen Manasserian

Litigation lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Doug is a professional and zealous advocate for his clients, and an excellent trial attorney. While trying a case against Doug a few years ago when I was working as a prosecutor, I learned first hand that Doug is a skilled and experienced litigator. I firmly endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Hasson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Illon Fish

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Carlson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Extremely talented and dedicated attorney."

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Gina Famularo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Housley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

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"I endorse this lawyer. Talented, tough and thorough litigator."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Douglas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Robyn Kazatsky

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"While working for Doug in the early stages of my career, I saw quickly how very passionate an attorney can be when defending the rights of the accused. Doug is one of the very best advocates for his clients that I know."

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Joseph Schultz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Dolfman is a seasoned veteran with the skills and composure that come with years of experience."

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James Lloyd

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alfonso Gambone

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy-Evan Alva

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Doug is a zealous advocate for his clients."

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Robert Link

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doug is a very tenacious litigator and always represents his clients zealously. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Curci

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Julieanne Bateman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alfonso Gambone

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Link

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeremy-Evan Alva

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Curci

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amato Sanita

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

1997

Outstanding Young Lawyers Division, Philadelphia Bar Association

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Doug Dolfman

Associations

2012 - Present

University of Akron Law School Board of Directors

Alumni Representative

2012 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Attorney Member

1994 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Carlos Rodriguez

Defendant found not guilty of possession.

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Education

1993

University of Akron, C. Blake McDowell Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Guns and Lawyers for You and Your Client

Gun Laws In Pennsylvania

2012

Pennsylvania Bar Institue

The Law of Guns in Philadelphia

Publications

2011

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) The Law of Guns in Pennsylvania

2011

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) Guns and Lawyers for You and Your Client

Languages

Spanish

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