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John P. Winicov
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Biography
The Law Offices of John P. Winicov provides high quality representation for clients who need an aggressive attorney on their side. The firm provides legal representation in Criminal Defense and Personal Injury matters. Attorney John Winicov litigates in the courts of Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia County. The office is conveniently located at the border of Delaware and Chester Counties on West Chester Pike in West Chester.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Personal Injury
100%
37 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1986
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Law Office of John P. Winicov
21 S. Church St., West Chester, PA, 19382
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Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Animal & Dog Bites
Dog biting case
Mr. Winicov is the most honest Attorney I've heard in my life. This attorney will fight for you until the end and try to get you the best possible outcome in your case. As I explained my dog biting case, he was very specific with his questions and seemed to care about every detail that happened in my...
Posted by Jordan | July 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
DUI Defense
John is an excellent attorney. He was open and direct during our consultation as well as friendly and professional. He left no detail unchecked while reviewing my case so that he could provide me with the ideal strategy to handle the situation, while still presenting and assessing all of the options....
Posted by Thomas | March 27, 2018 | Expungement
Wonderful Attorney
Mr. Winicov is a wonderful and very informative attorney. A person can tell his experience reflects how he consults with a person. After being on the phone with him for over thirty minutes, he informed me on various aspects of my case. I would highly recommend a person to contact him for a consul...
Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Excellent lawyer
John did a great job with my particiular case. I would retain him again in a second. He is very thorough and extremely well prepared. He went the extra mile for me and I always felt he had my best interest in mind when dispensing legal advice. He handled a drug possession case for me and was able...
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2013
Compassionate Professional
During a recent inquiry regarding a past case Mr. Winicov was ready and willing to assist me. He was able to retrieve the data I sought immediately, which was quite impressive as the case was some 20 years ago. He was thoughtful and compassionate, thorough with his knowledge and offered his professi...
John P. Winicov's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am a colleague and friend of John's and have referred numerous car accident and personal injury cases to him. He has consistently gotten outstanding results for the client."
"John is a smart and thoughtful attorney who finds creative solutions to complex problems. He is easy to talk to and a good listener."
"I highly recommend John Winicov to anyone looking for a family or criminal law attorney. As an immigration lawyer, I have turned to John when my clients need help in criminal court and family court. John has achieved excellent results for my client. He is experienced, professional, courteous, and creative in finding legal solutions. I feel extremely confident in recommending his legal services."
"Mr. Winicov is passionate, knowledgeable and very well-respected in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known John for many years. He is respected for his skill and passionate advocacy on behalf of his clients. I highly endorse him."
"John is an excellent personal injury attorney, providing first-class results for his clients. I have 800 employees at my organization, and whenever any of them or their family members is injured, I refer them to John. Recently, he represented the out-of-the-country family of a deceased employee killed by a drunk driver. Overcoming significant barriers, such as language, distance, lack of phones and a slow/unreliable mail system in a third-world country, John worked diligently with the family to obtain for them a significant settlement. John also represented me when I suffered injuries after being involved in a hit-and-run accident. When I didn’t know what to do or where to begin, I called John and he immediately took charge of the situation, allowing me to concentrate on healing while he protected my legal rights. If you are looking for a lawyer who knows what he is doing, and does it skillfully and with compassion towards his clients, call John."
"I endorse this lawyer. Worked with him many times over the years. Throughly professional, great advocacy skills and passionate in defense of his clients. Unquestioned integrity."
"I am an immigration attorney, and I worked with John on several immigration-related criminal issues in Chester County. John is highly experienced, he knows the local courts, and he fights hard for his clients. For example, one of my clients, let's call him Alex, was nearly deported because of an old criminal conviction in Chester County. I discussed the case with John, and we agreed that a change in Alex's conviction would mean the difference between staying in the USA with his family, or being banished to a country he left when he was a child. John scrutinized the court documents, probation records, transcripts, even Alex's medical records. He found a crucial piece of testimony -- two sentences in a plea colloquy -- that proved Alex didn't have the mental faculty to understand what was happening. The Judge and the DA's office agreed with John, and the charge was thrown out. Today, Alex is home with his family because of John Winicov's outstanding work. I highly recommend John."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in PA, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
"10 Best" DUI Attorneys in PA Nomination, American Institute of DUI Attorneys
2014
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in PA, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Best Answer, AVVO
2005
Louis M. Brown Award - Nominee, American Bar Association
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of John P. Winicov
2015 - 2015
Adjunct Criminal Law Professor, Widener University School Of Law
1991 - 1993
Attorney, Meranze & Katz
1987 - 1991
Assistant Public Defender, Chester County Public Defenders Office
1984 - 1985
Law Clerk, Chester County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2008 - Present
Pennsylvania Seasonal Farm Labor CommitteeChairman, Legislative Committee
1997 - Present
American Mushroom Institute - Community Awareness CommitteeMember
1992 - Present
Chester County Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation CommitteeExecutive Committee
1992 - Present
Chester County Bar Association, Pro Bono CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
Education
1987
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
1986
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Wake Forest University
B.A. (cum laude)
Speaking Engagements
2016
Family & Community Partnership Meeting
Gaps in the Legal System
2014
Lawyer Training for Unaccompanied Minors
Unaccompanied Minors Training
2014
Expungement Workshop
Expungement of Criminal Record
2014
Attorney Training for Unaccompanied Minors
Unaccompanied Minors
2013
Community Information Session on Becoming a United States Citizen
U.S. Citizenship Workshop
2012
Advanced Immigration Law
The Use of Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) for Clients Facing Deportation
2011
DACA Workshop
Deferred Action for Youth
2007
American Prepaid Legal Services Institute
Effectively Representing the Foreign Born Client
Publications
2012
The Legal Intelligencer
Legal Clinic Serves Chester County Immigrant Population
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
My son entered into a plea agreement in PA and was sentenced the next day.
02 Mar 2013
Q&A
Do many people in Chester County, PA that are eligible get denied for A.R.D. by the District Attorney?
24 Feb 2013