Daniel Yarnall

Dan Yarnall Chairs the criminal defense practice at Unruh Turner Burke & Frees. He also focuses his practice in litigation where he represents clients in commercial, civil and orphans’ court litigation.

As a former Chester County Prosecutor, Dan knows how prosecutors think and uses that insight to negotiate the best possible outcomes for his clients. He has spent his career building positive working relationships with law enforcement officers, assistant district attorneys and judges, and knows how to best navigate his clients through the criminal justice system.

As a Prosecutor, Dan successfully tried many felony trials to verdict. He developed a positive reputation in Chester County as prosecutor who would never back down from a trial. When not trying cases, Dan also investigated homicides, robberies, burglaries, child and elder abuse, white collar offenses and domestic violence. Consequently, he uses his knowledge and experience of how a prosecutor thinks and approaches a case when advising clients on case strategy. This can be a huge advantage to his clients.

Although Dan works tirelessly to negotiate favorable outcomes for his clients, some cases need to be tried before a judge or a jury. As a seasoned trial lawyer, Dan feels most at-home in a courtroom and in front of a jury. He has tried many cases to verdict in all different areas of criminal law and will zealously defend the rights of his clients through the verdict.

Whether your case is in the investigation phases or you have been charged, Dan will work with you to defend your rights and protect your interests. Dan also provides counsel for law enforcement officers, first responders or government agencies who are being investigated for potential criminal conduct as well as representation for witnesses or crime victims who are involved in a criminal investigation.

Dan attended Temple University Beasley School of Law where he graduated cum laude. While at Temple, Dan was awarded the Barrister Award in Oral Advocacy in Criminal Law and the Outstanding Oral Advocate Accolade and Civil Law.