Peter E. Kratsa

Pete concentrates his practice on criminal law, including state and federal criminal trials, grand jury investigations, internal investigations, appeals, as well as juvenile delinquency matters. Pete also represents individuals and entities in regulatory matters (such as professional license investigations and/or prosecutions).  

Prior to joining MacElree Harvey, Pete was a partner in a private law practice which concentrated exclusively on criminal cases at the state and federal court level. Before going into private practice, Pete served as an Assistant Public Defender with the Chester County Public Defender’s Office.

Practice Areas:

• Federal & White Collar Crimes Defense
• DUI & DWI Defense
• Violent Crimes Criminal Defense
• Drug Crimes & Offenses Defense
• Juvenile Defense
• Sex Crimes Defense
• Criminal Defense

Recent Representations:

• Multiple jury trial acquittals of clients charged with felony offenses, including Rape and Sexual Assault.
• Successfully represented a client accused of Insurance Fraud. Case withdrawn by Commonwealth; arrest records expunged.
• Favorable disposition for multiple clients accused of sex offenses and/or violent offenses through development and advocacy of mitigation arguments.
• Successfully represented a client accused of Unlawful Restraint, False Imprisonment and firearm-related offenses. Charges withdrawn by Commonwealth after Preliminary Hearing (cross-examination of victim and police) and filing of Omnibus Pre-Trial Motion.
• Client acquitted by jury of DUI.
• Successfully represented a client accused of assault. Judge granted Pre-Trial Motion to dismiss the charges.
• Successfully represented a client exonerated of Federal Mail Fraud.
• Representation of state and federal grand jury witnesses.