Philip David Press
About Philip
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
10%-33%
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 16 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Philip Press Law Office
30 W. Airy Street, Norristown, PA, 19401
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Philip David Press's Reviews
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Posted by Alysia | April 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Advocates with Integrity
I hired Attorney Press to represent me in a civil matter, Pro Hac Vice. Hiring him is the best choice I could have made, as he was thorough and zealous. Mr. Press is an attorney you can trust a the high level of integrity.
Philip David Press's Lawyer Endorsements
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. He is a terrific advocate for his clients, being clever, smart, well-respected, and tough. I would recommend him without any hesitation."
"Mr. Press is a zealous advocate for his clients, an intelligent attorney who knows the law well, and truly a natural in the courtroom. I had the distinct pleasure of encountering Mr. Press as opposing counsel on many criminal matters while serving on my third-year practice certificate with the Chester County D.A.'s office. While he was certainly stood staunchly in defense of his clients, I have always known him to be a very personable individual, which I also believe serves his clients well. Mr. Press earns my resounding endorsement."
"I have known Phil for close to seven years and have seen firsthand the incredible work ethic he bring to each case and the amazing results he gets. He is among the most talented lawyers I have ever worked with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Press is a zealous advocate who fights hard to defend his clients' rights in and outside of the courtroom."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Mr. Press for criminal law. While only knowing Mr. Press recently, I can say he has great knowledge of criminal law, especially where it intersects with immigration issues."
"Philip is an intelligent and aggressive advocate for his clients rights. I had the pleasure of working with him and highly endorse him."
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Phil is well respected among his peers. You will be more than satisfied with him as your advocate."
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"Phil handles expungements the right way. I would recommend Phil to anyone that needed an expungement or a pardon."
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Experience
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Criminal Procedure Rules Committee Member, Pennsylvania Supreme Court
2015 - Present
Guardian Ad Litem, Montgomery Child Advocacy Project
2012 - Present
Principal, Philip D. Press, Trial Attorney
2018 - 2021
Director, Montgomery Bar Association
2013 - 2013
Pro-Bono PFA Plaintiff Attorney, Legal Aid of Southeastern PE
2011 - 2011
Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
2011 - 2011
Prosecuting Attorney, Bucks County District Attorney's Office
2010 - 2011
Special Prosecutor, Chester County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2022 - Present
New Jersey Bar Association
2022 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2017 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2010 - Present
Montgomery Bar Association
2010 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association
2018 - 2022
Montgomery Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Court Dissmissal with Prejudice - (scheduled) Jury Trial
Acceptance into Court Diversionary Program
Successful Defense of Petitions to Disqualify Ten Individual Candidates for Election
Court Dissmissal with Prejudice - (scheduled) Jury Trial
Court Dismissal following Successful Pre-Trial Motions
Successful Defense in Federal Civil Trade Secret Action - Dismissal by Agreement
Acquittal of Organized Crime charges. Conviction of Drug Possession charges
Plaintiff Victory - Defendant Consent Decree and Withdrawl of Federal Civil Rights Suit
Successful Motion to Withdrawal of Murder Charge. Guilty Plea to Involuntary Manslaughter and Homicide By Vehicle
DIsmissal of Felony Kidnapping Charges - Diversionary Treatment Program
Not Guilty - Jury Trial
Prosecutorial Withdrawal of all charges at start of a Jury Trial
Court Dismissal following Successful Pre-Trial Motions to Dismiss
Acuqittal of all Felony counts. Misdemenor Conviction.
Acquittal or DIsmissal of 21/24 counts - Jury Trial
Withdrawal of Rape Charges. Guilty Plea to Misdemeanor Count with Probation Only Sentence.
Successful Defense of Judicial Candidate against Five separate Disqulification Petitions
Education
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2022
Substantive Trial Practice CLE
2022
Substantive Trial Practice CLE
2021
Substantive Trial Practice CLE
2020
Professional Responsibility CLE
2019
Hearing Examiner Training CLE
2019
Hearing Examiner Training CLE
2019
Professional Responsibility CLE
2018
Professional Responsibility CLE
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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If I'm 18, and my girlfriend is turning 18 in less than 3 months, and is she consents to having sex, is it still legal.
13 Jan 2017
This is what I'm recently charged with in PA. What can I expect? My last DUI was over 10 years ago. Last charge was 18 5505
13 Aug 2013
I just received a W-2 in the mail but my employer never paid me. Is this against the law? I never received a pay check.
05 Feb 2013