Jacob Alexander Gurwitz

Jacob Alexander Gurwitz

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Reading, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

500 Court Street, Reading, PA

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Feeney & Gurwitz

500 Court Street, Reading, PA, 19601

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Jacob Alexander Gurwitz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Forced to give one star.

This man took $4000 and did nothing except get us time barred. For $4000 he did not file not one motion that he talked about. He didn't even bother filling for Discovery or transcripts. Nor did he tell us! He showed no remorse for his ineffective council and taking that much money knowing he did abs...olutely NOTHING. I wouldn't suggest you gamble with your freedom and life!

Posted by Chris | December 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely the BEST.

Absolutely the most professional, honest, and skilled lawyer anywhere. RESULTS. No overcharging for busy work. He's popular because he's very skilled at what he does, and got a very serious charge dismissed that I was told was impossible to do more than plead out. If you have him in your choic...es because of his areas of specialty or location, THIS is your choice. Don't just take my word for it, check out his other reviews.

Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Gurwitz is your man

After being charged with theft for what seemed like a harmless college prank, I turned to Mr. Gurwitz with not only my reputation but future career on the line. Mr. Gurwitz suggested we go to trial and I took his advice. Thank God, because Mr. Gurwitz was extremely knowledgeable and professional and ...got me the verdict we all want to hear. NOT GUILTY!!!

Posted by Jon | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest

I had an issue with a local PD. A newer officer was assaulting a mentally unstable handcuffed man. I assaulted the officer and was facing felony charges. My bondsman told me Jacob was the best honest lawyer around. I also have a friend who I graduated college with who spoke highly of him. There we...re no hidden fees. One price if it lasted months or years. I got probation for one year. My goal was to avoid jail time and Jacob met my goal. It was all very smooth .

Posted by anonymous | February 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Look No Further. Mr. Gurwitz is the one.

I had a yearlong nightmare finding myself falsely accused of domestic violence by a vindictive ex-girlfriend. I was charged with aggravated assault (felony), simple assault (M2), reckless endangerment (M3), and harassment. If convicted I stood to lose my house, career, everything! It was mortifyin...g. I have never experienced such betrayal or agonizing fear in my life. I turned to Jacob Gurwitz on the bail bondsman’s enthusiastic recommendation as well as my being wholly impressed with his bio. Our consultation on a Sunday night convinced me he was the man for the job. Through the entire process Mr. Gurwitz has shown me that he is Strategic, Competent, Charismatic, Honest, Captivating, Personable, Humble, Thorough, Funny (when appropriate), and Radiantly Intelligent. A true artist in the dwindling yet elite crowd of real trial lawyers; and an all-around good person. He is honest and frank - after all he is your lawyer, not your therapist. Regardless of my own legal research or hopes, all happened exactly the way Mr. Gurwitz casually and directly said it would. Leading up to trial every single move he makes, information he seeks or releases, questions he asks at the preliminary hearing, subpoenas he issues, motions he files, and the timing of it all is strategically done for the single purpose of making his case on your behalf, at the only time it matters – trial. He executes everything thinking 3 moves ahead like a true chess master, which he coincidentally is. During the jury trial, Mr. Gurwitz had a commanding presence. Whether he was citing applicable case law from memory, impeaching a witness, proving a difficult motive to prove; he made things crystal clear to the jury as he is a brilliant wordsmith and a magnificent communicator. Quick thinking and reacting to all developments in the trial coupled with his photographic memory (I thought he had a stenographer in his head!) and thorough preparation make him very powerful in that courtroom. Mr. Gurwitz also applies the human factor with emotional intelligence; adjusting tone, body language, empathy, and directness of questions based on the witness. My accuser’s self-contradicting and ever changing story would have made it easy for a lawyer to point in her face and shout, "liar!" Mr. Gurwitz did not do that. He flawlessly blew her fabrications wide open and showed her dishonesty in a gentle, factual, and elegant manner as to not garnish any sympathy from the jury. He represented me with class, dignity, and integrity. The DA’s office offered me plea deals but I refused to plead guilty to anything that I didn’t do. As a result we went to trial 50 weeks after I was charged. It lasted two days. I was acquitted on both aggravated and simple assault, and then the DA withdrew reckless endangerment and harassment. About 20 of my family and friends were present at the trial for my support. All of them were duly impressed with Jacob’s performance. Specifically my uncle, who has decades of experience as a translator/interpreter. He interpreted several felony trials in Federal and State Courts in NYC with some big shot lawyers involved, some of these trials lasted months. My uncle was extremely impressed with Jacob’s caliber and trial prowess. My family and I cannot recommend him enough! I truly hope nobody finds themselves in a position to witness this master in action, but if you do take comfort in the fact that you are represented by the best. Eternally Grateful, -Yogurts

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Kim Lengert

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jake is a skilled, honest and professional attorney is every aspect. His character, shown in his private life, guides his practice of law."

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Pezhman Pakneshan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ernest Chang

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jacob is a very knowledgeable and hard working lawyer. I would not hesitate to recommend him to handle your criminal case."

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Konrad Jarzyna

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jacob is one of the most dedicated and hard working lawyers I have seen. He will never give up on you."

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Abby Rigdon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jacob Gurwitz is a smart, dedicated attorney with an aggressive style. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2005

James J. Manderino Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Feeney & Gurwitz LLC

Associations

2010 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Chair Elect

2010 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Board of Governors

Member

2006 - Present

Berks County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Berks County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2006 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2007 - 2010

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Zone 2 Coordinator

2006 - 2009

Pennsylvania Association for Justice

Member

Education

2005

University of Pennsylvania Law School

juris doctor

2000

University of Texas System, Dallas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

University of Pennsylvania Law School Mock Trial Teams

Evidence Seminar for the Penn Law Mock Trial Teams

2009

University of Pennsylvania Law School Mock Trial Teams

Evidence Seminar for the Penn Law Mock Trial Teams

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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