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

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4.6 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Steve | January 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Best lawyer I know

I have been throu hell and back and Mr. Barnes has been there to help me pick up the pieces several times... I hired Mr. Barnes several times to help me out with my legal matters and I would do again in a heartbeat.. Even when I was going throu some tuff times financially, he worked with me and was c...ompassionate with my situations.. I highly recommend Mr. Barnes for any legal issues you have..

Posted by J. D. | November 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Great Lawyer - Great Job in Court

My ex-wife filed a protection from abuse complaint against me last month. Because she did this once before and I lost while representing myself, I did not want to take any chances this time. I hired Mr. Barnes to help out because I want to seek custody of my children and did not want another PFA or...der entered against me.

Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

I would ecommend Curtis based on the two charges that he has helped me out with

I am an 18 year old college student and found myself in a truly terrible situation when I was charged with possession of marijuana after already having a prior possession charge as a minor. This charge would not only have been a financial drain for me but also would have also stayed on my record maki...ng it difficult for me to find a job in the future. Upon searching for lawyers to help me with the case, I came across Curtis and decided to contact him. Curtis helped me come up with a plan that would get me into the ARD program (probation) which worked. I am now completing the program and my charge will be expunged as a result thanks to Curtis's help. Another situation occurred when I was caught in the presence of alcohol while participating in the ARD program which is a complete violation. I was charged with an underage which would have ultimately resulted in more payment of fines, a license suspension and being kicked off of the ARD program. I contacted Curtis again and he agreed to help me with this case. The day for the court case came and despite the odds, Curtis helped me beat the case which resulted in nothing being put on my record, no fines that I would have had to pay and as well as being able to keep my license. Curtis is a great lawyer that has helped me get out of situations that would truly have negatively affected my life. I would recommend contacting Curtis if you are having any legal issues.

Posted by A Very Satisfied Client | February 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense

The Best Lawyer I Know!

I should have learned the first time, but I didn't. I was charged last year with retail theft, Up to that point, I had never been involved with the courts before. I was very worried about having a criminal record, so I called Mr. Barnes. After meeting with me, he contacted the Berks County Distr...ict Attorney's Office to arrange for my placement into an ARD program. He explained that the requirements I had to meet in it were similar to being on probaton, however, after completing the program, my record would be wiped clean. After being placed in the program, I was charged again with a second retail theft. I was crushed, because, Mr. Barnes had advised me that if I was charged again, I would most likely be removed from the program and if convicted would have a criminal record. Foretunately for me, Mr. Barnes was able to convince the prosecutor and the judge that I should get one more chance. They agreed and I was placed on the ARD program a second time. Throughout both cases, Attorney Barnes was a great counselor and friend! If you need a terrific lawyer who not only knows what he's doing, but also cares about his clients, get in touch with him. You'll be glad you did!

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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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