L. Kenneth Chotiner

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L. Kenneth Chotiner

also known as Ken Chotiner, L. Kenneth Chotiner

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 29 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Civil Rights, Car Accidents, Expungement

1818 Market Street, Suite 1300, Philadelphia, PA

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About L.

Biography

When you have to fight for your rights, call Ken Chotiner and have a professional fight for you.

You're innocent until proven guilty! Do not let one mistake lead to another. Call Ken now.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 59%

People who are charged with driving under the influence of drugs/ alcohol face serious consequences. The only way to beat these charges is to fight them. With my knowledge, training, and, experience, I will help you fight your case. Do not let one mistake lead to another, call me for your free consultation at 267-217-DUI-7.

30 years

59%
Car Accident 15%

Accidents may happen, but you should not have to suffer for someone else' mistake. I get money for people who were hurt because someone else was wrong. Although the money will not make you better, it will fix what can be fixed, help what can be helped, and, make up for what cannot be fixed or helped.

30 years

15%
Civil Rights 15%

Sometimes police use more force then is necessary. If this happened to you, you have a civil rights claim. After spending several years defending police misconduct cases, I now pursue them on behalf of people hurt by police brutality.

30 years

15%
Expungement 11%

30 years

11%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2013

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 29 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Chotiner Firm

1818 Market Street, Suite 1300, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

MyPhillyDUIGuy.com

Online Presence

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L. Kenneth Chotiner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by MichelleN | November 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Chotiner has both left brain and right brain intelligence.

Mr. Chotiner is not just knowledgeable about the law, he is also creatively finds ways around issues that most lawyers don't.

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Honest lawyer

This lawyer will tell you everything you need to know about your case. He will not let you throw away your money

Posted by Edward | October 2, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

I wish I had found you.

After speaking with you, I really learned a lot. Two reasons. First off how knowledgeable you are about the law. How concern you were about helping me. It really meant a lot to me. Thank you.

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

So thankful I called

This was my first time contacting Mr. Chotiner. Immediately, he was listening, asking questions and genuinely interested in helping. Even after determining he was located too far away from the county where incident in question occurred, he continued to take the time to strategize a helpful plan for... me.

Posted by Gabrielle Bates | September 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best in the Court of Law!

Great lawyer! very knowledgeable on law, and understanding client views. Worked very hard on my case through a long process. Thank you very much Mr. Chotiner

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L. Kenneth Chotiner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Spreha

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow, practicing DUI attorney, I would recommned Ken to any client facing a DUI in Philadelphia. His relentless attack of the methods in which breath is tested has resulted in cases being dismissed against his clients and potentially effecting numerous others who were wrongfully charged."

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Steven Kellis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ken Chotiner is one of the best lawyers in Philadelphia. His knowledge of criminal law and DUI law is very impressive and I highly recommend him to any perspective clients who are arrested in Philadelphia for criminal and DUI charges."

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Matthew Sedacca

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ken is the DUI guru. Extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of DUI defense. Whenever I need guidance on a DUI, I turn to Ken!"

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. Nadum

Civil rights lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Schwartz

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Chotiner is a dedicated and skilled attorney who consistently obtains outstanding results for his clients. He combines superior legal knowledge with exceptional courtroom skills."

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Thomas Barnes

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. L. Kenneth Chotiner is one of the few lawyers in Philadelphia who knows the law and more importantly knows how to apply the law. He is an excellent lawyer"

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Daniel Schwartz

General practice lawyer

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Edward Spreha

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

2 years client satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

Bernard L. Siegel Service Award, Philadelphia Chapter of Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2014

10 Best 2014, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Owner, the Chotiner Firm

2004 - 2005

Associate, Oscar S. Schermer and Associates, P.C.

2002 - 2004

Associate, Anapol Schwartz

1998 - 2002

Counsel, The Philadelphia Housing Authority

1996 - 1998

Owner, The Law Office of Ken Chotiner

Associations

2011 - Present

Philadelphia Criminal Law Inn of Court

Initial Member

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Philadelphia Volunteer for the Indigent Program

Former Member

Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

Former Member

Philadelphia County Arbitration Program

Arbitrator

Civil Rights Panel

Member

Employment Rights Panel

Member

2002 - 2004

United States District Court Criminal Justice Act Panel

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI-Dismissed

Case Dismissed.

DUI- Case Dismissed

Case Dismissed

DUI- Prosecution Withdrawn

Prosecution Withdrawn

DUI- Case Dismissed Lack of Prosecution

case dismissed.

DUI-Motion to Supress Granted, Case Withdrawn

Motion to Supress Granted

DUI- NOT GUILTY!

Not Guilty

Civil Rights Racial Profiling

$25,000 Judgment

DUI Not Guilty!

Not Guilty

Gun Case Withdrawn

Prosecution Withdrawn

DUI- Defendant Wins

Prosecution Withdrawn

DUI- Motion Granted

Prosecution Withdrawn

DUI- Another Victory Because of No Paperwork

Case Dismissed

DUI- Prosecution Withdrawn

Client wins

DUI- "Not Guilty" on a Refusal Case

Not Guilty

DUI- Case Dismissed Lack of Prosecution

Case dismissed

DUI- Case Dismissed Violation of Speedy Trial Rights

Case Dismissed.

Excessive Force- Broken Arm

$240,000 Settlement

DUI- Motion for Judgment of Acquittal Granted

Victory

Excessive Force Thumb Injury

$10,000.00 Judgment

Motor Vehicle Accident- Broken Hip.

$110,000.00

DUI- Motion to Suppress Granted

Charges Withdrawn

Excessive Force- Back Injury

Settlement $130,000.00

False Arrest/Excessive Force- Broken Teeth and Facial Scars

Settlement $135,000.00

DUI- Police Failure to Play by the Rules

Breathalyzer results suppressed.

Insurance Bad Faith

Settled $75,000.00

Civil Rights Case (Confidential Settlement)

Case Settled $25,000.00

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Education

2003

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1995

Widener University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1992

Drexel University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

National Business Institute

As Judges See It: Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Criminal Litigation

2015

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

DUI, Motor-vehicle, and Capital Cases

2015

Everything You Wanted To Know About DUI's But Were Afraid To Ask

DUI

2014

2014 Criminal Law Update DUI Update

2013

Handling the Police Liability Claim Police Misconduct Cases

2013

2013 Criminal Law Update

DUI Update

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

L. earned significant contribution points in 2013.

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