Curtis Elwyn Barnes

Curtis Elwyn Barnes

4.6
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Reading, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ... +3 more

530 Walnut Street, Reading, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 36 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1989

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Curtis E. Barnes, Attorney at Law

530 Walnut Street, Reading, PA, 19601

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Curtis Elwyn Barnes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

Extremely good, Kind, great results, worked hard for me. Very experienced thought I was getting a harsher sentence but me Barnes worked hard and got me probation. Highly recommend.

Posted by Devon | November 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Much Respect And Appreciation.

I really appreciate Mr. Barnes for taking the time to understand one of many difficulties I’ve come across in my life and also thank him for showing his consistency and consideration with how he showed up with more than just confidence. I do recommend his care for anyone in need of assistance in anyw...ay through this process.

Curtis Barnes

Replied last November 22, 2022

Devon, Thanks again for allowing me to help with your legal matter. I am very pleased that it worked out as well as it did. If you ever should have any further legal issues that I may assist with, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Curtis E. Barnes, Esq.

Posted by Arlene | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Lawyer

Atty.Barnes is a very competent layer. I highly recommend him. He is very knowledgeable in the rule of law.

Posted by Joseph | April 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing wonderful caring.

Curtis went above and beyond for my son. Working hard making time for him aggressive kind representation. Great preparation. And got his f3 charge reduced to m3. And kept in touch after to make sure everything is ok. I would highly recommend curtis for any situation you have. It's a blessing... to have him as our lawyer and will also refer back to him again if we need to. Highly highly recommend him. He brings peace of mind and explains everything fully in great detail. Curtis thanks for all you done for my son you are greatly appreciated.

Posted by Nichole | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Great attorney

Attorney Barnes helped me at a very difficult time in my life. He made me feel like my side mattered. He was very humble and understanding. I recommend him and his service.

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Curtis Elwyn Barnes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lloyd Hampton

General practice lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Barnes is conscientious, well mannered, excellent orator, and his clients are well served by Attorney Barnes."

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Lloyd Hampton

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Founder/Owner, Curtis E. Barnes, Attorney at Law

1990 - 1993

Assistant District Attorney, Office of Berks County District Attorney

1987 - 1987

Intern, Florida State Attorney General's Office

Associations

2010 - Present

Hope Rescue Mission

Board Member

1994 - Present

Berks County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Mid-Atlantic Air Museum

Member

Education

1988

Widener University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1985

Florida State University

MA - Masters

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