About Robert
I am a Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer who represents people charged with DUI, simple drug possession, drug possession with intent to deliver (PWID), drug conspiracy, illegal possession of firearms, assault, robbery, theft, homicide and numerous other criminal offenses. I defend individuals not only in Philadelphia, but in the surrounding counties as well.
I completed my undergraduate studies at Lafayette College before graduating from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law as a member of the Dean’s List. While in law school, I served as a law clerk at the Philadelphia law firm Anapol, Schwartz, Weiss, Cohan, Feldman & Smalley where he assisted in the litigation of complex cases involving securities law, premises liability, carrier liability, corporate negligence and motor vehicle laws.
Upon graduating from law school, I took a position as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Delaware for two years, where I prosecuted numerous criminal cases as a member of the domestic violence and child abuse unit.
I then returned to Philadelphia where I was hired as an assistant district attorney under the Honorable Lynn Abraham. I prosecuted thousands of cases in the office and was assigned to the major trials unit before being promoted to the gun violence task force, a specialized unit within the office that focused on the prosecution of straw purchasers of firearms as well as other crimes committed with guns including shootings, rapes, robberies and major drug offenses. Many of these cases garnered significant local media attention. Prior to being assigned to those two units, I also spent time in the Municipal Court unit, the juvenile unit, and in gun court.
I have since practiced exclusively as a criminal defense attorney and am experienced in all aspects of criminal proceedings from the initial hearings involving bail, through preliminary hearing, to trial before either judge or jury. I also represent individuals for violations of probation, post-sentence motions and appellate review.
As a defense attorney I have successfully represented individuals charged with crimes ranging from 1st degree murder to traffic offenses.
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 100%
My focus is EXCLUSIVELY on matters involving criminal defense. Too many people fall for the fancy website of the "jack-of-all-trades" lawyer, then realize halfway through their trial just how thinly spread their lawyer's expertise is when they start getting knocked around by the judge and the prosecutor.
15 years, 10,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
Photos and videos
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA | Active | 2005 | 11/17/2019 |
| Legal answers | 131 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
| Nation's Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
| Top 100 in PA | National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD) | 2014 |
| 10 Best Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2014 |
| Top 10 Under 40 | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2014 |
| Career recognition reward | Philadelphia District Attorney | 2010 |
|---|
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | LinkLaw, LLC | 2010 - Present |
| District Attorney | Philadelphia District Attorney's Office | 2005 - 2010 |
| Deputy Attorney General | State Of Delaware Department Of Justice | 2003 - 2005 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Criminal Law American Inn of Court | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2011 - Present |
| Philadelphia Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section | Member | 2005 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| LinkLawPhilly Blog | Mischief Night | 2016 |
| LinkLawPhilly Blog | How Police Use Social Media | 2016 |
| LinkLawPhilly Blog | Police Excessive Force | 2015 |
| LinkLawPhilly Blog | Eyewitness Misidentification | 2015 |
| LinkLawPhilly Blog | Blue By Day, White By Night Part 1 | 2015 |
| LinkLawPhilly Blog | Blue By Day, White By Night Part 2 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| LinkLawPhilly Blog | Property Seizures in Philadelphia | 2015 |
| LinkLawPhilly Blog | Police Abuse and Pretextual Arrests | 2015 |
| LinkLawPhilly Blog | All About Gun Charges In Philadelphia | 2015 |
| LinkLawPhilly Blog | Nebbia Order Defined | 2015 |
| LinkLawPhilly Blog | Diversion Program In Philadelphia | 2015 |
| Philadelphia blog post | When a witness goes South | 2014 |
| My Criminal Law Blog | Defending Alleged Sex Offenders | 2014 |
| My Criminal Law Blog | Police Searches in High Crime Areas | 2014 |
| My Crininal Law Blog | When Cops Lie- Part One | 2014 |
| My Criminal Law Blog | When Cops Lie- Part 2 | 2014 |
| My Criminal Defense Blog | The Implosion of an Attempted Murder Case | 2013 |
| My Criminal Defense Blog | To Talk or Not To Talk? Pre-Arrest Silence in Pennsylvania | 2013 |
| My Criminal Defense Blog | A Philadelphia DUI Lawyer’s Guide to DUI Defense | 2013 |
| My Criminal Defense Blog | When a Witness Goes "South" | 2013 |
| Philadelphia Daily News | Baby Noel | 2012 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Criminal Law American Inn of Court | Cross examination | 2014 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| See linklawphilly.com for updated cases | varied |
| Commonwealth v. J.I. | Not Guilty of Aggravated Assault |
| Commonwealth v. D.B. | All charges withdrawn on day of jury trial |
| Commonwealth v. B.S. | Gun charges quashed by judge, aggravated assault charge withdrawn on the day of trial. |
| Commonwealth v. S.R. | Acquitted of all charges after a jury trial |
| Commonwealth v. T.J. | Not guilty of all charges after trial |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth v. A.A. | All charges withdrawn by the DA's Office |
| Commonwealth v. S.Y. | Not guilty of all charges after a jury trial. |
| Commonwealth v. D.W. | Gun and statements suppressed. Client released from prison. |
| Commonwealth v.N.K. | Gun charges dismissed. Case remanded on midemeanors and traffic violations. |
| Commonwealth v. W.O. | All charges dismissed for lack of evidence. |
| Commonwealth v. K.T. | Acquitted of all charges at trial |
| Commonwealth v C.E. | Sex offenses discharged after preliminary hearing. Client released from custody |
| Commonwealth v. E.S. | Case withdrawn by DA on day of trial. |
| Commonwealth v. Z.F. | Not guilty of gun charges after jury trial |
| Commonwealth v. J.W. | Motion to suppress evidence granted. Case dismissed |
| Commonwealth v.M.D. | Motion to suppres evidence granted. Case dismissed. |
| Commonwealth v E.B. | Not guilty of all charges |
| Commonwealth v. W.G. | Not guilty of all drug charges |
| Commonwealth v. J.M. | Not guilty of aggravated assault after a jury trial. Client was facing 10-20 years incarceration. Guilty of misdemeanors and traffic offenses only. |
| Commonwealth v. S.B. | Not guilty |
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Sun Apr 29 2018
The best defense attorney you will ever find
Posted by Brandon
Fri Aug 14 2015
Attorney endorsements
(49)Joseph Coleman, Criminal defense Attorney on May 19, 2018
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One of the best criminal defense lawyers in Philadelphia, I highly recommend Patrick Link.
Daniel Kron, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
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Simply said, Robert is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!
Louis D'Onofrio, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Mar 29, 2017
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Pat Link is a hardworking advocate for his clients who is well versed in the criminal justice system. I endorse this lawyer.
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Real estate Attorney on Jan 12, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Military law Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Clay, Immigration Attorney on Sep 7, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Link. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.
. Nadum, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Superb attorney. Rare combination of unparalleled legal knowledge and personability that allows his clients to feel at ease with the legal process and maintain excellent relationships with Judges and the District Attorney's Office.
S Joshua Macktaz, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 5, 2015
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For over a year I have been able to observe the work of R. Patrick Link and can endorse this gentleman as an outstanding Criminal Defense lawyer in the Philadelphia area.
Robin Pitt, General practice Attorney on May 13, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Pat constantly puts in hard work and gets stellar results for his clients.
Tina Willis, Car accident Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
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I have been extremely impressed with Robert Link. He recently had a case where his significant investigative work led to the type of "smoking gun" evidence that makes headlines, and is rarely seen in an attorney's entire career. Many attorneys would not go nearly the distance he went to uncover favorable evidence to help his client. He is also well-known in the legal community for his extensive criminal trial experience. So, I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.
Illon Fish, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 10, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He was ferocious as an ADA and I'm glad he is on my side now. His rise has been inspirational.
Pezhman Pakneshan, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Geller, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 26, 2014
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I endorse Robert. Highly respected in the legal community with an outstanding reputation for client advocacy and dedication.
Gary Gerson, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 17, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Colin McCallin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 3, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Torri, Child support Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jason Karavias, Immigration Attorney on Sep 2, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Rosenstein, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Link is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients
Portland Campanaro, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. One of the top attorneys in the region.