• Find a Lawyer
  • Criminal Defense Attorney

    • Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyers

    There are 2,864 criminal defense lawyers in Pennsylvania. To help you make the best choice, Avvo has curated information on education, work experience and languages. Combine this with 22368 real reviews to determine the best attorney for your needs.

    Narrow Results by City

    Allentown Altoona Bethlehem Chester East Norriton Easton Erie Harrisburg Johnstown Lancaster Norristown Philadelphia Pittsburgh Plains Reading Scranton State College West Chester Wilkes Barre York
     

    See more cities See less cities

    Bensalem Butler Carlisle Carlisle Barracks Chambersburg Collegeville Cornwells Heights Doylestown East York Greensburg Hanover Irwin Langhorne Lansdale Lebanon Lehman Levittown Lower Paxton Mckeesport Mechanicsburg Morrisville N Huntingdon Neffsville New Britain New Castle Pittston Pottstown Radnor Rohrerstown Rose Valley Southampton Washington West Mifflin West York Williamsport Yardley
    Pennsylvania lawyers by city: See all cities and counties
    Sort by:
    Best Match

    Pennsylvania Has 2864 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 22368 Reviews

    Matthew Michael McClenahen

    PRO

    Matthew Michael McClenahen

    5.030 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    I handle all types of criminal cases from summary offenses to serious felonies.
    Rating:  9.9
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Matthew Michael McClenahen's Website
    David Jay Glassman

    PRO

    David Jay Glassman

    4.962 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Former Prosecutor & Deputy Attorney General; 38 Years Experience; Rated Top 100 Trial Lawyer
    Rating:  9.9
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    David Jay Glassman's Website

    Ad

    Criminal Defense Lawyers in Pennsylvania

    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.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    Let us know
    how we're doing!

    We'd like to hear from you!

    This anonymous survey will take no more than 1–2 minutes to complete.

    Your feedback will be used to improve Avvo and provide better support to people with legal needs like yours.

    START THE SURVEY

    Criminal Defense

    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.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    Thomas L. Kearney

    PRO

    Thomas L. Kearney

    5.0738 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Premier Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney - Former Prosecutor, Now I Defend!
    Rating:  10
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Thomas L. Kearney's Website
    Michael Kevin Parlow

    PRO

    Michael Kevin Parlow

    4.9386 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
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Michael Kevin Parlow's Website
    Patrick F. Lauer

    PRO

    Patrick F. Lauer

    4.650 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Internet
    Bio: Attorney Patrick F. Lauer founded the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer in 1989. Mr. Lauer has had a long and successful legal career. Prior to receiving his legal license, he graduated from Carlisle High School in 1977 and enlisted in the United St...
    Rating:  7.1
    Save
    Profile
    Message
    Patrick F. Lauer's Website
    Justin J. Baran

    PRO

    Justin J. Baran

    5.03 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Justin Baran is a seasoned trial attorney whose practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Before entering private practice, Justin served as a Senior Deputy Prosecutor with the York County District Attorney’s Office, where he managed a ...
    Rating:  7.4
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Justin J. Baran's Website
    Matthew Jared Rapa

    PRO

    Matthew Jared Rapa

    4.9122 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
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Matthew Jared Rapa's Website
    Jacob W. Wyland

    PRO

    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
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Jacob W. Wyland's Website
    Steven L. Breit

    PRO

    Steven L. Breit

    4.9195 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    You have the RIGHT to an attorney, make it the RIGHT attorney.
    Rating:  10
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Steven L. Breit's Website
    Brian Vincent Manchester

    PRO

    Brian Vincent Manchester

    5.075 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 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
    Save
    Profile
    Message
    Brian Vincent Manchester's Website
    Robert J. Munley

    PRO

    Robert J. Munley

    4.7128 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    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
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Robert J. Munley's Website
    John Albert Abom

    PRO

    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 30 years of 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 advi...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    Profile
    Message
    John Albert Abom's Website
    Stephanie Lynn Cesare

    PRO

    Stephanie Lynn Cesare

    4.947 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Abuse and more
    Advocacy and experience you can trust. Call today.
    Rating:  10
    Save
    Profile
    Message
    Stephanie Lynn Cesare's Website
    Ben-Zion Datika

    PRO

    Ben-Zion Datika

    5.072 reviews
    This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
    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
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    J. Timothy George

    PRO

    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
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    J. Timothy George's Website
    Brian M. Fishman

    PRO

    Brian M. Fishman

    4.954 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    When your freedom and liberty is on the line, I'm the aggressive voice in the courtroom you need.
    Rating:  10
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Brian M. Fishman's Website
    Thomas Michael Joachim

    PRO

    Thomas Michael Joachim

    3.110 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Thomas M. Joachim's practice focuses in the areas of criminal and family law. When he joined Applebaum & Associates, he brought with him several years of trial experience as a former Assistant District Attorney in Bucks County. He graduated from T...
    Rating:  7.8
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Thomas Michael Joachim's Website
    Daniel Jason Schatz

    PRO

    Daniel Jason Schatz

    4.954 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 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
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Daniel Jason Schatz's Website
    Michael Edward Waltman

    PRO

    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
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Michael Edward Waltman's Website
    Evan J. Kelly

    PRO

    Evan J. Kelly

    4.735 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Aggressive, award winning former prosecutor
    Rating:  10
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Evan J. Kelly's Website
    DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

    See all practice areas

    Additional Resources

    Additional User Resources

    Below, we’ve provided users with navigation to related Criminal Defense as well as common support documents.

    Criminal Defense Legal Questions and Information Ask a lawyer FAQ Are my messages private and secure? What is the Avvo Rating? What are reviews?

    Resources for Attorneys and Law Firms

    Are you or your law firm looking for new opportunities to grow? Are you looking to take control of your profiles on Avvo to ensure your data is accurate and enable users to reach you? Take a look at the resources below to get started.

    How to grow your law practice with Avvo? How do I edit my claimed profile? How can I increase my Avvo rating? How do I edit my unclaimed profile?
    × Filter & Sort
    Sort by Fees and Rates
    Filter By

    Choose one filter option below.

    Also speaks Also practice in
    Reset