Brian M. Fishman

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Brian M. Fishman

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement ... +2 more

100 South Broad Street, Suite 1910, Philadelphia, PA

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About Brian

Biography

The Right Lawyer. The Right Defense.

When your freedom and liberty is on the line, I'm the aggressive voice in the courtroom you need.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Represent individuals charged with drug offenses, gun possession, sex offenses, assault, burglary, robbery, violations of probation, preliminary hearings, bail hearings an all other criminal matters in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks and Chester Counties.

40%
DUI and DWI 30%

Represent those charged with DUI, underage drinking and public drunkenness in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks and Chester Counties.

30%
Expungement 10%

10%
Sex Crime 10%

10%
Violent Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2016 2015
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 24 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Brian M. Fishman

100 South Broad Street, Suite 1910, Philadelphia, PA, 19110

www.thefishmanfirm.com

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Brian M. Fishman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Compassion

Posted by John S. | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

If I could give more stars I would!

So I was charged with a summary citation and was told by the officer there would be NO criminal record. To my shock I discovered that I would have a criminal record and it could not be expunged for another 5 years. I found Brian and he did a free consultation. I had spoken to several other lawyer...s, but they were impatient and did not want to hear too many details. Not Brian, he listened to in great detail every aspect of my situation and my case. This is before I even paid him one dime. I went in to meet him. He and his staff are incredibly warm and cordial. Brian is a meticulous person and covered every aspect of my case and defense. He took all my calls and would answer every single question I had, never said he was busy or anything like that. In the courtroom he was very good, very tough and perceptive. He went after the prosecution's case on every point they tried to make. When I was worried about my case he would give comfort and aid, me being the paranoid person I am. The judge gave a quick Not Guilty and we were done. Now my case is being expunged as we speak. No record for me! Even though it was a small issue, Brian tried the case as if the stakes were high. He presented my defense, objected when the prosecution played with the truth, and was relentless in cross examination. This is who you want on your side. This is the type of lawyer you need when you find yourself in trouble. He is the real deal. I wish I could find more to say but I cannot sell you how much of a help he was during the trial and the weeks leading up to it. Brian is an A+ lawyer and his fees are very fair given the high standard lawyer he is. He is an Ivy League grad with numerous wards for his practice. He is worth every penny! If you're ever in need I cannot recommend anyone better!

Posted by Bennette | March 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Game Changer!!

I'm not going to tell my story in it's entirety, but what I will do is tell anyone that'll listen how much of a SUPER ATTORNEY Mr. Fishman is. I call him the GAME CHANGER because that's exactly what he stepped in and did (changed the game) almost instantaneously. My fiance was eight months in (prison...) when I hired Brian, we had been let down, smacked in the face, pushed over, and just simply felt strong armed by the system no one was listening to the facts of the case or looking at the strong evidence that suggested my fiance was innocent and maybe your COMPLAINING WITNESS needs to be questioned, needless to say Mr. Fishman changed the game on all levels turned the tables around within weeks of being hired. Mr. Fishman has the skills, resources, experience, and compassion that anyone would want their attorney to possess. Not only is he an awesome attorney he become a great friend. With that being said I will recommend Mr. Fishman to anyone that may be in need of a criminal defense attorney that wants positive and proficient results!!! Thank you Brian!!

Brian Fishman

Replied last March 13, 2017

Bennette, Game changer...I love it!! Thank you so much for your taking the time to write a review of my services. It was a pleasure to work with you and your loved ones. Your stellar private investigation work made my job that much easier! Thank you for all of your assistance throughout the case. I always tell clients that I need them to help me, help them. This case was a perfect example of that. I wish you and your loved ones nothing but the best moving forward. Best regards, Brian

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very responsive, knowledgeble, caring, best attorney ever seen...trust me

Brian Fishman is a honest, sincere and incredibly thorough attorney who stands by us right from initial conversation and all the way through the closure of case. He is very professional with communication, setting expectations, dealing with different parties involved etc. Few months back, there were ...some false charges levied against me and Brian was able to highlight the missing information with discovery and has worked with DA to make them withdraw the charges- even before going to the trial. Though the whole process took couple of months- we were very comfortable dealing with Brian and the way he handled the things for us. He is very responsive no matter what time it is. He made me feel very comfortable, like family so to speak. All our family, who went through a lot throughout this period is grateful to Brian and I wish there was more stars available to rate him. He has been very trustworthy and I highly recommend Brian for any one looking for a legal help around Philadelphia area with criminal cases. Thank you so much Mr. Fishman, you are better than the best.

Posted by Ikrom Abdukarimov | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Simple Excellence

I want to make sure that everyone knows just how professional Mr. Brian Fishman is. From the moment we walked in to consult with him to the day we resolve the case in our favor he made us feel like family. With his straightforward tact and sympathetic understanding he was able to ease our "scares" a...nd concerns. I express our sincere gratitude to him for being a "friend" through it all. He displayed honesty, dignity, humility and compassion during this ordeal. And made us understand every step of the case. I would recommend Mr. Fishman and his staff to anyone who needs a good criminal defense lawyer."

Posted by Robert | March 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Brian Fishman helped our family with the most difficult time of our lives

Our family hired Brian to help with a family member that took a wrong turn in life and made some bad decisions. Our child was charged with many counts of felony theft, conspiracy, deception, and a multitude of other charges stemming from drug addiction. Brian could see our child was a good person who... had a past of being a good person and simply made mistakes that went down a dark path. When the whole thing started we thought it was a minor offense. Well that changed weeks into the whole process to a very serious offense that took us by surprise. Brian was honest and very knowledgeable and helped us understand what that meant in terms of the charges and possible outcomes. He made sure we were fully informed and was there for us through the whole process. In fact Brian was always just a call or email away and always quickly responded with thoughtful information not just short terse appeasement. There is no doubt Brian truly cared about our whole family. Brian worked for our family with the utmost professionalism; I trusted him through the whole process and still do. He kept our child out of jail in a situation that could have resulted in 5, 10, or more years of imprisonment. I was impressed with his knowledge of the laws, charges, possible outcomes, and even the situation we were in and how good people can become victims of circumstance. I would recommend Brian to anyone in need of a lawyer. In fact I went back to Brian for a referral in our local area when things took another turn for the worse because I trust him and by extension the people he would recommend. Our family truly thanks Brian for helping us through this difficult time.

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Brian M. Fishman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Kron

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Kevin Handy

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am forever impressed by Brain's thoughtful intelligence. I would highly recommend him for any criminal defense matter."

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K Wellington

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian Fishman is a top-notch Philadelphia criminal defense attorney. He spent four years prosecuting cases in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. But since 2005, he has honed his craft as a trial lawyer and used them to defend those charged with criminal offenses. Brian has become one of the most respected criminal defense attorneys in Philadelphia due to his fierce cross-examination, his personable and zealous closing arguments and his outstanding record of acquittals. When he is not in court, Brian is either preparing for trial or spending time communicating with clients and their families regarding the complexities of the criminal justice system. He understands that this can be an extremely stressful time for a family and he wants to make sure that everyone involved understands the status of the case and is at ease. If you've been arrested for a criminal offense in Philadelphia or the surrounding counties, I highly recommend you contact Brian Fishman. I endorse him."

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Jonathan Noble

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I cannot say enough great things about Brian and his ability to deliver excellent results. I recently reached out to him for his insight on a complex, highest rate (.243 BAC) DUI matter that I was working on. His advice was perfect, resulting in a NOT GUILTY verdict. Brian Fishman is an outstanding lawyer, a fierce advocate and a teriffic person. I highly recommend him to anyone needing the best possible criminal defense in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties."

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Michael Caudo

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a skilled and passionate attorney who cares about his clients and obtains exceptional results."

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Josey Payne

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Hauser

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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

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S Joshua Macktaz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to have professional contact with Attorney Fishman and I endorse this lawyer as a top Criminal Defense Lawyer in the Philadelphia area."

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Tina Willis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There is no way I could say enough nice things about Mr. Fishman. He is truly exceptional. If he has time to handle your case, then you should be thrilled to hire him. As a fellow lawyer in the community, I genuinely believe his skill, experience and dedication are all second to none. He is exceptionally bright, a great writer, and one tough advocate for all of his clients. Plus, he is a very good person & nice guy, to everyone he meets. He will make feel like your case is the most important one in the world, and that's exactly how he feels. The highest endorsement I can give is that I would recommend him to family members or hire him myself if needed. Philadelphia is very lucky to have a criminal defense lawyer of Brian Fishman's caliber."

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James Crosby

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is an excellent criminal defense lawyer."

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Illon Fish

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Misko

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a very skilled criminal defense attorney. I would not hesitate to refer him clients."

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Bretton Barber

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Karavias

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ghislaine Storr Burks

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian Fishman is a preeminent criminal defense attorney. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone facing criminal charges in Pennsylvania."

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Luke Rioux

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is exactly the kind of lawyer that I respect. He is always willing to share his input on important legal issues and he often gives me a new way to think about important topics in criminal law. I was very excited to see Brian start his own firm. I truly respect the practice he has built and the time he invests in improving the level of practice of others in the community. He is also a skilled proof reader and often catches my typos before they embarrass me in front of too wide an audience."

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Adam Stone

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Fishman and I connected on Google + and Facebook. From posts, conversations, and other discussions, it is readily apparent that Brian is that lawyer we all strive to be: mindful, caring, meticulous, smart, thoughtful, and talented. The outpouring of accolades to this SuperLawyer are only a small part of what makes him a great lawyer. Most importantly, he is a good and decent man with a heart for his clients and a desire to perfect his craft. I endorse this lawyer a thousand times over."

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James Novak

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brain Fishman is an highly qualified and reputable attorney, with extensive litigation experience. I have been interacting and sharing many of legal resources he provides on this website, blogs, and video productions. The content he provides is high quality, and beneficial. Brian M. Fishman and the Fishman Law Firm have my endorsement 100%. ."

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Anna Lindemann

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this attorney. Mr. Fishman is a knowledgeable and zealous advocate."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Thomas Clemens

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Hark

Administrative law lawyer

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Kevin Handy

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Christopher Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer

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K Wellington

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Robin Scroggie

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Hauser

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Hark

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Noble

Family lawyer

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Tina Willis

Wrongful death lawyer

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Stephen Misko

Criminal defense lawyer

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Illon Fish

Criminal defense lawyer

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Luke Rioux

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Stone

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joel Peppetti

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Novak

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anna Lindemann

Criminal defense lawyer

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Diana Schimmel

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Jordan Namerow

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David Gormley

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Best Attorneys in America, Rue Ratings

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Rising Star in Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star in Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers

2013

Top Contributor Award in Criminal Defense, Avvo

2013

Client's Choice Award in Criminal Defense, Avvo

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star in Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Partner, The Fishman Firm, LLC

2005 - 2013

Associate Attorney, David S. Nenner & Associates

2001 - 2005

Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2005 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. D.P.

Not Guilty of Aggravated and Simple Assault after a Jury Trial

Commonwealth v. R.M.

Not Guilty of Possession of a Firearm after Jury Trial

Commonwealth v. J.W.

Not guilty of Possession with Intent to Deliver afer Jury Trial

Commonwealth v. D.C.

Motion to Suppress Narcotics and Firearms Granted and All Charges Withdrawn

Commonwealth v. M.S.

Not Guilty of Robbery and All Charges after Bench Trial

Commonwealth v. Tyrone D.

Motion to Suppress Narcotics Granted and All Charges Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Dante C.

Prosecution Withdrawn after Motion to Suppress Drugs Granted

Commonwealth v. Bilal S.

Not Guilty of Gun charges, Guilty of DUI

Commonwealth v. Tory S.

Prosecution Withdrawn after Motion to Suppress Granted

Commonwealth v. Dayna H.

Not Guilty of All Charges following a Bench Trial

Commonwealth v. Alex K.

Superior Court overturned conviction and ordered a new trial

Commonwealth v. Paris B.

Not Guilty of All Charges except gun possession after a Jury Trial

Commonwealth v. Montez B.

Motion to Suppress Firearm Granted and All Charges Withdrawn

Commonwealth v. Tiaghgee D.

All Charges Withdrawn by the Commonwealth

Commonwealth v. John D.

Not Guilty of All Charges following a Jury Trial

Commonwealth v. Marlon N.

Not Guilty of All Charges following a Bench Trial

Commonwealth v. Darren W.

Not Guilty of All Charges following a Jury Trial

Commonwealth v. Tyron H.

Not Guilty of Possession with Intent to Deliver after Jury Trial

A.S. In re: M.B.

Child Abuse Expunction Appeal Granted after Hearing

Commonwealth v. Jamel W.

Judgment of Acquittal Granted and All Charges Dismissed

Commonwealth v. James B.

Not Guilty of All Charges following a Jury Trial

Commonwealth v. Luis D.

Not Guilty of All Charges following a Jury Trial

Commonwealth v. Katina B.

Not Guilty of All Charges following a Jury Trial

Commonwealth v. Tyrone O.

Not Guilty of All Charges

Commonwealth v. Steven P.

Not Guilty of All Charges

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Education

2001

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1996

Cornell University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

The Handling of Felony Drug Case in State Court Sentencing Considerations & Alternatives

2011

Philadelphia Criminal Law American Inn of Court

Brady v. Maryland: What Constitutes Brady Material

Publications

2016

2016

2013

2013

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Brian earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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