Robert J. Donatoni

Robert J. Donatoni

also known as Rob

4.2
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Chester, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

17 West Gay Street, Suite 100, West Chester, PA

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

Extremely high success rate

47 years

90%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 46 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1979

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Robert J. Donatoni & Associates, P.C.

17 West Gay Street, Suite 100, West Chester, PA, 19380

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Robert J. Donatoni's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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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 ...a low point in my life. From the first meeting to the conclusion of my case Rob was always there. Whether it was through email or phone calls he was always keeping me in the loop and the next steps that needed to be taken. I felt that he fought for me the whole time, in and out of the courtroom. Because of Rob and all his hard work and dedication I can finally move forward with my life and put my past behind me. You seriously won’t regret choosing Rob as your defense attorney.

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...son. My son had a court room full of supporters and all agreed to Rob's incompetence. He forgot part of his plan for cross examination of the state's witnesses and never recalled them. He even had his cell phone in his pocket AND turned on during cross examination. It was conflicting with the sound system in the court room, making horrible sounds. It was very irritating to the jury and to the whole court. During testimony, the main accuser revealed she waited to go to the police until two of her therapists told her she should. Chance to pursue that this woman was neurotic at the least? Chance not taken by Rob. He mumbled through his closing argument, which was pathetically weak. He barely tried to cross exam the investigating officer by NOT bringing out all the irregularities (and possibly illegal) methods during the investigation. Robert Donatoni's lack of professional conduct and lazy defense has caused my son and his family untold grief and heartbreak. He failed at the job he was hired to do and was paid for handsomely . My thought is that Rob was more interested in his relationship with Trooper Hershey (the investigator) so to curry favor in future cases. PLEASE DO NOT hire Robert Donatoni.

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Robert J. Donatoni's Lawyer Endorsements

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Roy Lisko

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Patterson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Rob is one of the premier defense attorneys in Chester County."

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Virginia McMichael

Appeals lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2003 - 2015

Association of Criminal Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1998 - 1999

Pennsylvnaia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

1997 - 1998

Chester County Task Force

Member

1996 - 2019

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1996 - 1997

Chester County Criminal Rules Committee

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Sexual Assault Trial

Not Guilty

White Collar Defense

Not Guilty

Charter School employee defense

Not Guilty

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Education

1979

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of Massachusetts, Boston

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

CCAA July, 2016

Bill Jones Reinstatement

2015

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Grand Jury

Languages

English

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