Robert J. Kirwan II

Robert J. Kirwan II

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 35 years

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

100 N. Kenhorst Blvd, Reading, PA

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Serious Crimes - Murder/Death Penalty, Wire Tap and Corrupt Organizations, Drug Cases/PWI, Assault Cases, All Major Felony Charges

36 years

80%
DUI and DWI 10%

DUI, ARD Matters, DUI Homicide and All Traffic matters/License Suspensions

36 years

10%
Federal Crime 10%

All Criminal Charges

36 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 35 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 35 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kirwan Law

100 N. Kenhorst Blvd, Reading, PA, 19607

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Robert J. Kirwan II's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jimmy | April 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Top notch!! He is the best!

When your freedom is in jeopardy Attorney Robert J Kirwan II is the lawyer you need! From the first time I met him his response was "I got your back". That was an understatement to say the least!! Acquittal not just of one felony but EVERYTHING! If you need an attorney he is the ONLY attorney! Thanks... for saving me and my family!

Posted by Tamika | February 21, 2014 | Criminal Defense

A GOD SENT...BEST LAWYER!!!

I was at court with another criminal defense lawyer, while waiting for our case to come up we sat and watch Robert Kirwan case, when I tell you he was on his job I wanted to give him a standing ovation but I had to reframe myself while I was in the court room, he was swift, savvy, blunt, and to the p...oint, he held no punches, after hearing him I knew I had to hire him as my attorney I quickly forgot about the idiot attorney I had sitting beside me. The worst part of it was I didn't remember Robert Kirwan name or any whereabouts, just remember his face. I left the court room sad and upset even more upset because the idiot attorney I had did poorly he was the worst. While riding home all I can think about was this attorney Robert Kirwan at that time I had no name of him, my family was in the car with me and all we kept saying was he was sharp, even down to his appearance, you seen the confidence and passion in him at his work. I was stressing about how can I ever find him. Well as I got home I went to check my mailbox and I notice this one envelope out of all 6 pieces of my mail that had Cirba&Kirwan Attorney at Law I opened it and began reading it and everything he was saying in the two paragraphs about him I was liking so as I proceed to the next sheet it was a flyer with a man on it and Lord Mercy it was him Robert Kirwan I almost fainted my eyes began to tear as I was Thanking the good Lord for sending this man to me who I knew nothing of and knew I would never find him...HE IS TRULY A GOD SENT!!!!! He is now my attorney I'll let you guys know the outcome when it's over with...I already know NOT GUILTY!!!

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2013 | Criminal Defense

AGGRESSIVE AND COMMITTED!!!!

Mr. Kirwan took on this murder case after we dropped the former attorney due to his lack of self confidence in being able to produce an aquital for a murder charge. The previous attorney wanted us to plea-bargain for second degree murder; from the beginning, Mr. Kirwan said we would not even conside...r this as an option. Mr. Kirwan was aggressive, always prepared and obviously did a lot of research for all aspects of the case. He kept us up to date and returned all phone calls promptly (of which there were many), even when he was out to dinner and on vacation. Mr. Kirwan was very personable and easy to talk to. When speaking with him, it was as though this case was his top priority. At trial, his preparedness showed. The DA thought they had a second degree murder conviction in the bag; the jury returned a verdict of manslaughter. I am so glad we did not stay with our original attorney; I'm convinced the outcome would not have been the same.

Posted by Mike | September 10, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Alpha Lawyer

Robert Kirwan helped represent my case where a few bad cops assaulted me in my home and tried to press criminal charges on me to avoid their consequences. Kirwan was stellar in keeping me informed and positive about everything. He has the experience to make other lawyers seem inferior and I wouldn'...t roll the dice with any other lawyer. He sincerely showed empathy for my circumstance and went above and beyond to bring me justice and expose the cops for the criminals they are. Many people have lost hope in the justice system, Robert Kirwan has restored mine! Michael

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Robert J. Kirwan II's Lawyer Endorsements

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Emily Cherniack

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Robert is one of Berks County's best! He has a broad knowledge of many areas of law and killer trial skills. He will fight for you in and out of the courtroom. I highly recommend him."

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James Polyak

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Robert is a fantastic criminal trial lawyer. I've have the pleasure of working with him on many felony criminal cases where we represented co-defendants. He is aggressive and gets the job done. He has more criminal trial experience that any other defense lawyer in Berks County. Many younger lawyers promise results. Robert Kirwan delivers them."

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James Polyak

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Death Penalty Certified - 2024, Pennsylvania Supreme Court

2023

Death Penalty Certified - 2023, Pennsylvania Supreme Court

2022

Death Penalty Certified - 2022, Pennsylvania Supreme Court

2021

Nations Top 1% - Criminal Law 2021, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2021

Death Penalty Certified 2021, Pennsylvania Supreme Court

2020

Nation's Top 1 % - Criminal Law 2020, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2020

Death Penalty Certified 2020, Pennsylvania Supreme Court

2019

Nation's Top 1% - Criminal Law 2019, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2019

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2019

Death Penalty Certified, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

2018

Nation's Top 1% - Criminal Law 2018, National Assoc. of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2015

Death Penalty Certified, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

2014

Death Penalty Certified, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

2014

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2013

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2012

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2011

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2010

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2009

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2008

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2007

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2006

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2005

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

1997

Outstanding Service and Leadership, Endlich Law Society

1994

Recognition of Dedicated Service, Berks County District Attorney's Office

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Senior Trial Attorney, Kirwan Law

1991 - 1994

Assistant District Attorney, Berks County District Attorney's Office

1989 - 1990

Assistant District Attorney, Delaware County District Attorney's Office

Associations

1994 - Present

Endlich Law Society

Past President

1990 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

1990 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Attorney Member

1990 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

1990 - Present

Berks County Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

The Most Memorable "NOT GUILTY" Verdicts

Here are some of the most memorable high profile trials that ended in "NOT GUILTY" verdicts!

Commonwealth v. Julius Enoe

Death Penalty Case - NOT GUILTY of First Degree Murder

Commonwealth v. Todd Setlock

NOT GUILTY of all charges

Commonwealth v. Frank Stumhoffer

NOT GUILTY of First Degree Murder

Commonwealth v. Jerry Alvarez

NOT GUILTY of Homicide Involving a Drug Transaction and all remaining drug charges in Two (2) cases

Commonwealth v. James 'Super Fly" Snuka

MURDER CHARGES DISMISSED

Commonwealth v. Tom Furillo

NOT GUILTY of all charges

Commonwealth v. Matthew Romano

NOT GUILTY of all charges

Commonwealth v. Andrei Balanescu

NOT GUILTY of all charges

Commonwealth v. Antonio Pierorazio

NOT GUILTY of all charges

Commonwealth v. Matthew McCullough

All Charges Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Dustin Reed

All Charges Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Luis Mendez

NOT GUILTY of Murder and all remaining charges. Criminal Record Expunged.

Commonwealth v. Alexis Feliciano-Pelliccia

NOT GUILTY of all charges

Commonwealth v. Seth Crittenden

NOT GUILTY of Chid Rape, IDSI, Aggravated Indecent Sexual Assault of a Child

Commonwealth v. Thenard Caraballo

NOT GUILTY of all charges

Commonwealth v. William Vasquez

NOT GUILTY of all charges

Commonwealth v. Keith Reber

NOT GUILTY of all Murder Charges

Commonwealth v. Willie Molet

NOT GUILTY of all charges in both cases

Commonwealth v. Todd Setlock

NOT GUILTY of all charges

Commonwealth v. Michael Antalosky

NOT GUILTY of all charges

Commonwealth v. Thomas Lee Bucks

NOT GUILTY of all charges

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Education

1990

Delaware Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Albright College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Guest Speaker - LaSalle

The 14th Amendment - Reshaping America

2016

Guest Speaker - La Salle

Miranda: More Than Words

2009

Law Day

Stepping Out Program

N/A

Berks County Bar Association

Family Law and Criminal Law Seminar

Publications

2022

Conducted an Actual Trial before Berks Catholic High School Students in a real criminal case Live Trial Presentation

2017

Berks County Living Select Lawyers - 2017

2015

Berks County Living Select Lawyers - 2015

2014

Berks County Living Select Lawyers - 2014

1990

Delaware Law School Review Corporate Raiding - Not For the Faint of Heart

N/A

Berks County Living Select Lawyers - 2016

N/A

Berks County Living Select Lawyers - 2016

Languages

English

Activity

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