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Early in my career I was trained as a government prosecutor and received substantial training and trial experience in criminal law. I am using that experience and 31 years as a criminal defense lawyer to protect the rights and reputation of my clients. Hiring the best criminal lawyer is the smartest step you can take protect your freedom and reputation.
Being charged with a criminal offense causes frustration and anxiety for many people, especially those who have never been in trouble before. Not only do I provide an aggressive legal defense for my clients, I also provide sound practical advice in dealing with all of the additional problems associated with being accused of a criminal offense and being involved in the criminal justice system.
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Acquired: 1990
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1990
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100 N. Kenhorst Blvd, Reading, PA, 19607
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...
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...
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...
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'...
"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."
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
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
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
1994 - Present
Endlich Law SocietyPast President
1990 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
1990 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1990 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1990 - Present
Berks County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Here are some of the most memorable high profile trials that ended in "NOT GUILTY" verdicts!
Death Penalty Case - NOT GUILTY of First Degree Murder
NOT GUILTY of all charges
NOT GUILTY of First Degree Murder
NOT GUILTY of Homicide Involving a Drug Transaction and all remaining drug charges in Two (2) cases
MURDER CHARGES DISMISSED
NOT GUILTY of all charges
NOT GUILTY of all charges
NOT GUILTY of all charges
NOT GUILTY of all charges
All Charges Dismissed
All Charges Dismissed
NOT GUILTY of Murder and all remaining charges. Criminal Record Expunged.
NOT GUILTY of all charges
NOT GUILTY of Chid Rape, IDSI, Aggravated Indecent Sexual Assault of a Child
NOT GUILTY of all charges
NOT GUILTY of all charges
NOT GUILTY of all Murder Charges
NOT GUILTY of all charges in both cases
NOT GUILTY of all charges
NOT GUILTY of all charges
NOT GUILTY of all charges
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
The 14th Amendment - Reshaping America
2016
Miranda: More Than Words
2009
Stepping Out Program
N/A
Family Law and Criminal Law Seminar
2022
2017
2015
2014
1990
N/A
N/A
English
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