Jay Michael Nigrini

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Jay Michael Nigrini

4.6
8 reviews
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Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Reading, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

606 Court St Ste 200, Sodomsky & Nigrini, Reading, PA

About Jay

Biography

Attorney Nigrini's trial experience and stellar reputation is second to none!

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Years of trial experience has resulted in the acquittal of dozens of clients in cases involving allegations of murder, rape, sexual assault, gun possession, drug distribution, aggravated assault, DUI, and theft.

25 years | 1,007 cases

80%
Personal Injury 15%

Aggressively pursued and obtained thousands of dollar awards and settlements on behalf of injured clients.

20 years | 20 cases

15%
Wrongful Death 5%

Aggressively pursued and obtained six-figure dollar awards on behalf of grief stricken family members.

20 years | 2 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 25 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sodomsky & Nigrini

606 Court St Ste 200, Sodomsky & Nigrini, Reading, PA, 19601-3539

sodomskyandnigrini.com/jay-m-nigrini/1752369

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Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

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Best lawyer in reading PA

I put my my freedom in this mans hands and we took my case to trial and he definitely turned into Johny Cochran and I was a free man after that thank you so much sir !!!

Posted by Mary | March 27, 2015

An incredible attorney

My son has never been in trouble in his life, is a med student in college. About 4 yrs ago, his ex-gf (future wife and had been a 4 yr serious relationship) got a restraining order against him over an argument on Facebook after they broke up. (Talk about blowing things out of proportion! A highly emo...tional young woman) Since my son didn't live in PA and never intended to go there, and never intended to see her again, he didn't show up to defend himself in court. Fast forward 4 yrs later when he DID live in PA due to college and a new fiancee. On a rainy, icy winter evening, a car slid into his and tried to flee the scene. My son called the police, who, after processing the accident, arrested my son for the outstanding warrant! My son was actually taken to a prison in PA and kept for nearly 10 days just awaiting a hearing for this warrant over FB rants from 4 yrs before! His ex-gf was now living several states away with her fiance! WHAT A REAL-LIFE NIGHTMARE! This was truly a horror story out of a movie! Because I have dealt with a severe medical condition and our finances deteriorated while ill, I had no money, and no attorneys would do anything unless I handed over cash up front. By Divine Intervention, a clerk in one of my many phone calls suggested I call the bar association, who suggested Jay NIgrini. I can something nothing less than that this attorney is an angel. He had my son arraigned the next day and out with the case dismissed the following afternoon! If you need an attorney and an amazing advocate, THIS is who you need to call. This man is TRULY an exceptional PERSON, as well as extremely capable attorney. I will never be able to thank him enough for his help and for restoring my faith and setting an example of how people SHOULD live their lives, always helping others to their highest ability. What an incredible man!

Posted by Josh | March 22, 2014

time and again

My name is Josh and there are not many people I trust with my life. myself , and the law offices of sodomski and nigrini. I never stress knowing jay nigrini is my attorney. jay went to war for me in a 3 hour battle with the probation department, the D.A, and clerk or courts to get my drivers back on ...a D.U.I., that no other person had success and my liscence was restored. Jay is a tiger that never sleeps. I know a number of jays clients who would not be walking the streets without jay. I just hired jay yesterday on a new charge of simple assault that the D.A. is seeking 6 months and not budging on a day. Attorney Paul Yessler, a P.D., refused to file any pretrial motions for relief, told me to go to jail, when I was defending my wife from a predator that attacked her while she was pregnant and stalks her. Jay will always exercise your constitutional rights from Pretrial Habeas Corpus to any other appropriate relief necessary. 99.9 percent of criminal cases are flawed with unlawful procedures by police, detectives, and district attorney who want to lock you up reguardless of who they hurt, they do not care BUT JAY NIGRINI DOES. I will definitely keep an update on the status of my new case. I will also mention this law office got me a big plea deal on 7 felony counts and got my parents bail money back when the bondsman tried to keep 3000.00.

Posted by Joey | January 28, 2014

All charges dropped

When faced with a very long prison sentence, it is vital to choose the right attorney to handle the case. My belief is that if I would have chose a different attorney, I more than likely would not have my freedom as I do today. Attorney Nigrini listened to the details of the case carefully and argu...ed successfully for what the constitution states. I am thankful for Sodomsky and Nigrini law office.

Posted by jerrica | February 21, 2013

god bless people like Jay nigrini

Best lawyer ever.always patient with me and keeps me informed always and always returns my calls very profesional and polite Would recommend him to anyone...

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Jay Michael Nigrini's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Zimmer

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kristen Doleva-Lecher

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jay for many years, personally and professionally. I strongly recommend Jay for criminal defense and personal injury matters. Jay has an excellent reputation with fellow lawyers and Judges and is highly respected. As a former Assistant District Attorney Jay has honed his courtroom skills to perfection."

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Peter Schuchman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay is a highly effective litigator who delivers the best possible results for his clients. I have referred numerous criminal defense clients to him over the years and will continue to do so."

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David Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jay Nigrini as a highly skilled and well-respected criminal defense attorney. Every client that I have referred to Jay has been very satisfied with his representation and the results that he has achieved for them."

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Jason Hopp

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jay is dedicated to all his clients so that they receive justice and due process. He will leave no stone unturned in vigorously defending their case."

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Michael Setley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay Nigrini is technically and strategically as good as they get in the area of criminal defense law. He is a man of impeccable character and the holds himself to the highest ethical standards."

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Andrea Mertz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay is a respected, qualified and very experienced attorney in Berks County. I trust his guidance. For these reasons, I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Attorney, Sodomsky & Nigrini

2000 - 2001

Assistant District Attorney, Berks County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2002 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Berks County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

President

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth vs. Christino Vasquez-Ayala

Not Guilty of all charges

Commonwealth vs. Damien Strong

Not Guilty of all charges

Commonwealth vs. Keenan McMaster

Not Guilty of all charges

Commonwealth vs. Javier Roldan

Not Guilty of all charges

Commonwealth vs. Jacob Cook

Not Guilty

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Education

2000

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

JD

Languages

English

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