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    Pennsylvania Has 2894 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 21913 Reviews

    Thomas L. Kearney

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    Thomas L. Kearney

    5.0682 reviews
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    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Premier Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney - Former Prosecutor, Now I Defend!
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Gregory Lang

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    Paul Gregory Lang

    5.0560 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Each case is unique, but my process of vigorous advocacy never changes.
    Rating:  10
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Michael Kevin Parlow

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    Michael Kevin Parlow

    4.9376 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    I have successfully defended individuals in every aspect of criminal defense by priding myself in protecting the constitutional rights that we all have and deserve. Results matter!
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Kotik

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    Michael Kotik

    5.0251 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    WE PROTECT YOUR FREEDOM AND YOUR FUTURE. Call now for a free consultation: 267-787-1110
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Patrick Emkey

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    Daniel Patrick Emkey

    4.976 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Emkey is a lifelong resident of Berks County. After graduating from Holy Name High School, Mr. Emkey went to Alvernia College where he majored in Criminal Justice. While attending Alvernia College, Mr. Emkey was a member and President of ...
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    Matthew Jared Rapa

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    Matthew Jared Rapa

    4.9110 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Criminal Defense Super Lawyer every year since 2013
    Rating:  10
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    Ben-Zion Datika

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    Ben-Zion Datika

    5.072 reviews
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    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Skilled & Aggressive Criminal Defense Trial Attorney Who Fights for You! –– Call Now for Premium Quality, Personalized, & Strategic Representation in the Courtroom. Our Law Firm Proudly Serves clients in all Pennsylvania Counties as well as the Un...
    Rating:  10
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    Andrea E. Mertz

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    Andrea E. Mertz

    4.981 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Aggressive Berks attorney recently chosen as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers.
    Rating:  10
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    John J. Fioravanti

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    John J. Fioravanti

    5.061 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Unsurpassed Experience And Legal Understanding. Call us now 215-712-8748!
    Rating:  10
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    Brian Vincent Manchester

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    Brian Vincent Manchester

    5.075 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: With over two decades of legal experience, Brian V. Manchester leads Manchester and Associates, PA, where he has built a reputation for expert criminal defense representation in Pennsylvania. Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar since 2000, Mr. Manche...
    Rating:  10
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    Stephanie Lynn Cesare

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    Stephanie Lynn Cesare

    4.946 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Abuse and more
    Advocacy and experience you can trust. Call today.
    Rating:  10
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    Robert J. Munley

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    Robert J. Munley

    4.7126 reviews
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    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Call for a free evaluation of your case by an experienced, certified trial specialist.
    Rating:  10
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    Jacob W. Wyland

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    Jacob W. Wyland

    4.9132 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Jacob Wyland is an experienced criminal defense attorney practicing in Western Pennsylvania. He spent five years working as a Deputy District Attorney in Harrisburg and in that time handled over one thousand adult and juvenile cases including crim...
    Rating:  9.9
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    John Albert Abom

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    John Albert Abom

    4.981 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Probate and more
    Bio: I have more than 29 years’ experience in criminal law. I am a veteran litigator and a death penalty-certified attorney who has succeeded in keeping clients off death row. I defend those charged with crimes in state and federal court; I also advise...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Harris Fienman

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    Michael Harris Fienman

    5.052 reviews
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    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Lawsuits & Disputes
    A proven winner who fights tirelessly to obtain the most favorable result for your particular case.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Michael Edward Waltman

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    Michael Edward Waltman

    5.022 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Death Penalty Qualified Criminal Defense Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Fisher Fairlie

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    Steven Fisher Fairlie

    5.042 reviews
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    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Top 100 "SuperLawyer" in Criminal Defense by Philadelphia Magazine!! Former Montgomery County DA
    Rating:  10
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    Jason R. Young

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    Jason R. Young

    4.934 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Lawsuits & Disputes and more
    Skilled, Relentless, Client-Focused Pennsylvania Trial Lawyer in DUI's, Major Felonies & Misdemeanors, Commercial Litigation, Catastrophic Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slip-and-Fall Accidents. Call for a free consultat...
    Rating:  10
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    J. Timothy George

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    J. Timothy George

    4.9105 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
    Read what our clients and other lawyers say about us. Then call (814) 315-2601 to get started.
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Jason Schatz

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    Daniel Jason Schatz

    4.954 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Unstoppable criminal defense. A relentless litigator with a record for winning. Call (267) 578-3243 Today!
    Rating:  10
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