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Robert J. Donatoni received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1976 with a major in History and a minor Economics. He graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa for academic excellence. Mr. Donatoni received his law degree from Temple University School of Law in 1979 graduating with honors.
From 1979 through 1980, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in Chester County and from 1980 to 1983 as an Assistant Public Defender in Chester County. Since 1984, Mr. Donatoni has been engaged in the private practice of law with a primary emphasis in representing individuals and entities investigated and accused of crimes in state and federal courts. In addition to his state and federal practice in Pennsylvania, Mr. Donatoni has defended criminal prosecutions in the federal courts of New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, South Carolina, Arizona, Wyoming, Virginia and Georgia in addition to appearing in state courts on behalf of the accused in New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Tennessee and Florida.
Mr. Donatoni is a past President of PACDL, the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers having also served as Secretary, Vice President and Present-Elect of that organization as well as being a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He served for six years as a Hearing Examiner for the Supreme Court Disciplinary Counsel and has served as the Chairperson of the Chester County Criminal Rules Committee, a Chester County Task Force investigating abuses of the 911 system and has twice served on a Blue Ribbon Panel for judicial selection for state court trial judges in Chester County. Mr. Donatoni is recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2015 for White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense. He is a frequent lecturer on various subject for Continuing Legal Education in connection with the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and in Chester County. Mr. Donatoni is also a founding member of the Chester County Advocacy Academy.
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Acquired: 1979
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17 West Gay Street, Suite 100, West Chester, PA, 19380
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Posted by Sara | April 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Rob Donatoni
I got my hearing notice and needed an attorney quickly. I called around but as soon as spoke with Rob I felt comfortable. He was able to meet with me at the court house the next day. Rob asked what my expectation of him was. I explained that keeping my record clean and not getting incarcerated were m...
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Look no further
If you’re looking for a Criminal Defense Attorney look no further because Rob is your guy! I needed an attorney and needed one quickly. I called Rob through the recommendation of a friend who said they had a great experience working with Rob. I’m so glad I chose Rob to defend me when I was at such ...
Posted by Jackie | April 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
LACK LUSTER AT BEST
Rob Donatoni represented my son 4 years ago. I did not hire him, but I and other relatives assisted with his payment. His lack of energy, imagination and his forgetfulness was instrumental in my son's conviction. He had the opportunity to defend an innocent man and instead assisted him into state pri...
Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2018
Choose another attorney.
Service outline prior to full fee payment were not service actually rendered. Lacked integrity. Did not return phone calls, even at crucial times. Self absorbed.
I am not sure what client this is. I have thoroughly checked our records and do not see nor remember any client stating what is in this post. Sometimes in criminal law, clients are not happy with the outcome.
Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent representation in a difficult case
When I was charged with Murder I went through an awful, dark time to the point where I could have just thrown in the towel. Rob Donatoni fought fiercely at my trial on my behalf and on behalf of my children. Being found not guilty of Murder was because of Rob's hard work and dedication. I know of n...
Appeals lawyer
2019
AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2016
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Member, PACDL
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AC Ratine, Martindale-Hubbell 2012
1982
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998 - Present
Owner, Robert J. Donatoni & Associ, P.C.
1984 - 1997
Partner, Goldberg Evans
1980 - 1983
Attorney, Public Defender of Chester County, Pa
1979 - 1980
Attorney, District Attorney's Office of Chester County, Pennsylvania
2003 - 2015
Association of Criminal Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - 1999
Pennsylvnaia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident
1997 - 1998
Chester County Task ForceMember
1996 - 2019
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1996 - 1997
Chester County Criminal Rules CommitteeChairman
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Bill Jones Reinstatement
2015
Grand Jury
English