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 - 5 of 10 reviews | Recommendation

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 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 anonymous | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Careless driving

Curtis helped me out when i was sweating bullets .He told me everything and was very specific about what will happen and made me very relax .He is very professional trust me if u hire Curtis youre in good hands he saved my career thanks curtis fior everything straight up .

Posted by Lauren | December 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Wonderful Lawyer

I recently hired Attorney Barnes because I was charged with a felony violation of the wiretap law. I have never been in trouble with the law before. What happened was I used an app on my phone to record phone calls with someone in authority without telling them. When that person found out he cal...led the cops on me and I was charged. Mr.Barnes researched the wiretap law and explained it thoroughly to me. He got the district attorney to allow me to be admitted to a program through which I won't get a criminal record, even though this was a felony. Throughout my case, Attorney Barnes was patient with me as I had lots of questions and was very scared. I hope I never need a lawyer again, but if I do I will call Mr Barnes again.

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.

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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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