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Douglas Lee Dolfman
About Douglas
Biography
Rated National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers In the Country for 2014. I believe in giving my clients and potential clients the best service possible in PA, and NJ. My main practice is the 5 county Delaware Valley Region. I focus my practice on homicides, weapons, narcotics, as well as white collar cases. I am always willing to answer a question for somebody. I look forward to helping you in anyway I can. I will offer you reasonable rates and work hard to protect your rights.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
85%
32 years | 4,000 cases
DUI and DWI
8%
32 years | 650 cases
Credit Card Fraud
2%
32 years | 352 cases
Federal Crime
2%
32 years | 75 cases
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Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1994
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
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Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Monique | June 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
The greatest
I will like to thank Doug for his excellent representation on my family member case. I’m grateful for you.
Posted by ROBERT | September 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Don't hire
Charged me a fortune telling me my license would be reinstated immediately upon appeal. That information is totally incorrect in Pennsylvania. So he either lied to me or doesn't know Pennsylvania law. Told me just what I wanted to hear so I would hire him and collect my money. So he charged me full...
Douglas Dolfman
Replied last September 02, 2019To begin with, you hired me to file an Appeal to the Superior court of Pennsylvania after you pled guilty to a DUI charge with a different attorney. I did that work 100% for you. Your license suspension would have been dismissed had we won on appeal. However, we were unsuccessful due to your plea. So, that was our strategy and you knew that. You were always fully informed of what was going on with your case and I even arranged your turn in date with Judge Eisenberg. The bottom line is I did the work that you paid me to do. Nothing is a guarantee and I am sorry we were not successful on your appeal.
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Doesn't follow through
Hired him for my brothers case. He didnt bring up key points in the trial. My brother has been in prison for over 20 years now. He stuttered in court during deliberation and failed to even object. My brother is still getting railroaded by the legal system. Hes up for parole and all of a sudden his 20...
Douglas Dolfman
Replied last December 18, 2018So this a review from 20 years ago by an anonymous person. I think this review in completely unfair, cowardly, and not true. There is no way I can respond to someone who was upset from something I may or may not have done from 20 years ago. If the case did not work out and your brother is serving additional time because of his failure to cooperate in prison that is not because of me. I work hard for everyone of my clients and try and get them the best outcome. I am sorry he got a bad sentence 20 years ago but I have no way to respond to someone who just posts a review for no reason or is simply mad.
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...
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...
Douglas Lee Dolfman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Doug is an experienced criminal defense attorney that knows how to get the best results."
"Simply said, Douglas is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!"
"Doug is professional, knowledgeable, and fights hard for his clients. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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"I endorse Douglas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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."
"Mr. Dolfman is a seasoned veteran with the skills and composure that come with years of experience."
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"Doug is a very tenacious litigator and always represents his clients zealously. I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
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 DirectorsAlumni Representative
2012 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1994 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. Carlos Rodriguez
Defendant found not guilty of possession.
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
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
He's the first time offender never been arrested got caught with one kilo of cocaine how much time can he get
08 Apr 2021
Q&A
What kind of a plea deal can I receive?
12 Mar 2021
Q&A
My boyfriend was arrested in New Jersey but the warrant was issued from Philadelphia, when will they transfer him ?
24 Jan 2021