Dennis Eric Pytel Jr

Mr. Pytel recently represented me in a criminal defense matter. He was appointed to me by the court. I put my trust into his strategy for my case, and was very disappointed by his service and the outcome. I lost my trial and have been found guilty of a felony battery in which it was a matter of se...lf defense. I was not satisfied with Mr. Pytel's service for the following reasons: - In the months leading up to my trial, I repeatedly asked him for copies of the police report and other documents pertaining to my case so that I may review them. He acknowledged my requests but did not actually provide me with these items until 4 days before my trial. - He was frequently unprepared for our meetings and failed to properly explain the trial process to me. -Mr. Pytel advised that I not testify in my own case because he stated that the previous marks on my record would discredit me. However, nothing on my record is a violent offense and now 2 other attorneys have advised me that is incorrect and my previous record would not have been admissible in the trial. - Right before my trial, my instincts were questioning Mr. Pytel’s strategy for my case. I informed him that I did not agree with his strategy and that I was planning on getting a private attorney. Mr. Pytel talked me out of doing so and informed me it was too late to get another attorney. - Mr. Pytel purposely left out KEY evidence that would have helped to prove my innocence in the trial. 2 other attorneys have now advised me this was a very big mistake. There are basically a number of reasons that I would not recommend Mr. Pytel to another person. I basically felt that he truly did not make sure the court provided me with a fair trial and I truly feel that he did not put his best foot forward. Because of this, I have now consulted with 2 separate criminal defense attorneys who have confirmed my beliefs. And both attorneys have recommended that I file a motion for new trial based on ineffective counsel because of the way Mr. Pytel handled my case. I swear the above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.