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    45 criminal defense lawyers serve Erie, PA. Compare the best based on 407+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Erie County are listed below.

    Erie Has 45 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 407 Reviews

    J. Timothy George

    PRO

    Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C.
    2525 W 26th Street, Suite 200, Erie, PA
    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.
    Kenneth Allen Bickel

    PRO

    Bickel Law Office
    557 West 8th Street, Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, DUI & DWI and more
    A criminal charge is no laughing matter, call me now to protect your rights!

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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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    137 East 13th Street, Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I am currently a partner at Sebald, Hackwelder & Knox in Erie, PA. I graduated from Clarion University in 1996 with a degree in Political Science. In 1992 while still in college I enlisted in the Army Reserve and completed Basic Training and Advan...
    Brian Daniel Arrowsmith

    PRO

    Carney & Good
    254 W 6th St, Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more
    Bio: Brian D. Arrowsmith, Esquire. a native of Erie, Pennsylvania, concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense (both adult and juvenile) and family law litigation, while also handling cases involving wills and estates. Prior to joining C...
    The Travis Law Firm
    100 State Street, Suite 210, Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Motorcycle Accident and more
    Bio: Attorney Grant C. Travis has built a great team at The Travis Law Firm. There is good reason why The Travis Law Firm is widely considered THE GO-TO LAW FIRM in northwestern, Pennsylvania for representation in all types of injury cases, wrongful de...
    The Quinn Law Firm
    2222 West Grandview Boulevard, Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Being charged with a crime is a life changing event. Fear, shock, being scared, extremely concerned, worried, terrified of the unknown, will I lose everything from my family to my job to my house, are all initial words stated and words truly felt ...
    Conner, Riley, Friedman & Weichler
    17 W. 10th St., Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals and more
    Bio: Philip B. Friedman has been practicing law since 1978. He is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New York. He is also admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and t...
    Conner Riley Friedman and Weichler
    17 W 10th St, Conner Riley Et Al, Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and more
    2525 W 26th St Ste 201, Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Abuse and more
    Bio: Attorney Stephen E. Sebald P: • F: Prior to moving his practice to Erie County, Attorney Sebald served as Assistant Crawford County Public Defender. He was a partner in a thriving area law firm for six years, focusing in the practice areas of Crim...
    Mccormick and Vilushis, LLC
    1514 Liberty St, Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
    Bio: As a current defense attorney and former state prosecutor, Attorney Vilushis has handled over sixty (60) jury trials including multiple murder cases. Attorney Vilushis understands both sides of the criminal justice system because he has worked on ...
    Tina M. Fryling

    PRO

    Tina Fryling, Esq.
    4258 W 12th Street, Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Adoption and more
    I have been providing compassionate legal services to my clients in Erie County and surrounding counties since 1995. I understand that legal issues can be very difficult to navigate and difficult emotionally. I will take the time to explain all of...
    McCormick & Vilushis, LLC
    1514 Liberty St, Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Panighetti Law
    3820 Liberty St, Suite 203, Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: The right experience matters. I haven't just been an attorney the last ten plus years. I've been a trial attorney. A prosecutor. A criminal defense attorney. Few if any can match that level of recent experience in the trenches. My hard earned pers...
    Matthew P. Burns

    PRO

    5.06 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    Burns Legal, LLC
    821 State St., Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed less than a year
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Having spent his entire professional life safeguarding Pennsylvania's citizens, Attorney Matthew Burns brings a wealth of experience to his legal practice. His tenure as a Pennsylvania State Trooper, marked by distinguished service, provided him w...
    Hopkins Law Office
    333 State Street, Suite 203, Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: If you or a loved one has been wrongfully accused of a crime, or just made a bad mistake, you need an attorney who cares about you. Don't let a momentary lapse of judgement or a bad relationship ruin the rest of your life, give my office a call. -...
    SUNWABE LAW, LLC
    1001 State St., Suite 617, Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: Attorney Charles K. Sunwabe, Jr. received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs & African Politics from The George Washington University,...
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Erie (Waterford)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law
    Melaragno, Placidi, Parini & Veitch
    502 W 7th St, Melaragno & Placidi, Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    333 State St Ste 203, Erie, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Graduating from Duquense University, School of Law, Juris Doctor, Attorney Clelland has been practicing since 1990. Some of his legal roles before going into the private practice, have been Assistant Public Defender, Homicide Contract Defense Atto...
     
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