Milford Square, Pennsylvania Criminal Lawyers

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Cherry Hill, NJ Criminal Law Lawyer
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Blue Bell, PA Criminal Law Lawyer
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Michael Applebaum
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Quakertown, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 49 years experience
(215) 529-5500 328 West Broad Street
Old Borough Hall, 2nd Floor
 Quakertown, PA 18951
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
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Attorney Michael H. Applebaum has tried hundreds of cases and represented thousands of clients in his over 40 years of practicing law in Pennsylvania. His professionalism, conversational style, statesmanlike honesty and tenacious trial methods have earned him the respect of Judges, jurors, clients, associates, and the community as a whole. Perhaps one of the most difficult and best known cases in which Michael H. Applebaum was involved was the murder of a Philadelphia teenager named Eddie Polec on November 11, 1994 about which the book In Eddie’s Name: One Family’s Triumph over Tragedy was written. In 1960, entered...
(215) 977-4525 3910 Bristol Pike
 Bensalem, PA 19020
(610) 253-5400 527 Hamilton Street
Lower Level
 Allentown, PA 18101
(215) 230-9330 107 East Court Street
 Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 464-4976 325 Chestnut Street
Suite 910
 Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 657-1033 1150 Old York Road
 Abington, PA 19001
Keith J. Williams Esq.
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Quakertown, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(215) 340-1134 1007 W Broad Street
 Quakertown, PA 18951
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Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Keith J. Williams, Esq. has dedicated his professional career to defending and protecting the rights of his clients. For over 30 years, Keith J. Williams has been practicing law in Buck County, Montgomery County, Lehigh County, Philadelphia and surrounding areas. His practice focuses on representing individuals in a variety of matters including: Criminal Defense, DUI (driving under the influence), Juvenile Law and Traffic Violations, Personal Injury and Unemployment Compensation. In addition, he is qualified under PA Rule 801 to handle death penalty cases. “I believe that everyone deserves the best possible representation available regardless of age, race, sexual...
(215) 340-1134 43 South Main Street
 Doylestown, PA 18901
Paul Young
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Quakertown, PA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(215) 639-5297 328 W Broad St
 Quakertown, PA 18951
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and White Collar Crime
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Co-Founder of Young Klein & Associates. Representing clients in criminal defense, bankruptcy, and social security disability matters in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
(215) 710-0276 3554 Hulmeville Rd #102
 Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-5297 7909 Bustleton Ave
 Philadelphia, PA 19152
Aman 'Tip' Barber III
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Center Valley, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(610) 462-1452 3477 Corporate Parkway
 Center Valley, PA 18034
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Villanova University School of Law
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I offer reasonable rates for all legal matters and a no charge initial consultation. Call today at 610-462-1452 --- I represent personal and corporate clients throughout southestern Pennsylvania in matters involving personal injury; driving under the influence, DUI; driving while ability impaired, DWAI; driving after imbibing, DAI, corporate law; commercial litigation; estate planning and estate administration. Call or email me to arrange a no charge consultation. Evening and weekend hours available. Reasonable rates for all legal matters
(610) 462-1452 418 Main St.
Suite 100
 Harleysville, PA 19438
Christopher Paul Mullaney
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Red Hill, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(215) 679-7931 598 Main St
PO Box 24
 Red Hill, PA 18076
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Christopher P. Mullaney graduated Cum Laude from Widener University School of Law. While at Widener University, he was a member of the Moe Levine Trial Advocacy Honor Society and was President of the American Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Mullaney is a graduate of the Hill School and Gettysburg College where he majored in Psychology. Mr. Mullaney is engaged in criminal, civil, business, real estate, family and Orphans’ Court matters in Montgomery, Bucks, Berks, Chester, and Lehigh counties. He is admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. In addition to trial...
Dawn Padanyi
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Doylestown, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(267) 217-3296 37 S. Clinton Street
 Doylestown, PA 18901
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, DUI and Family
Syracuse University
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Dawn Padanyi is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and Syracuse University College of Law where she was the Co-Director of the Grant Opportunity Program and a member of the Community Development Law Clinic While at Syracuse, Ms. Padanyi was chosen to receive two grants to perform legal work at the local and state level. Ms. Padanyi is a Pennsylvania and Massachusetts licensed attorney. She is a member of the Bucks County Bar Association as well as the Pennsylvania Bar Association. She is also proud to be selected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Bucks...
(267) 217-3296 196 W. Ashland Street, Suite 307
 Doylestown, PA 18901
Paul A Bauer III
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Pottstown, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(610) 970-4961 2050 East High Street
 Pottstown, PA 19464
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Widener University
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My name is Paul A. Bauer III, and I am the founding lawyer of Bauer and Associates. I focus my legal practice on providing the most aggressive criminal defense in the Pottstown area. I previously spent fourteen years as a founding partner of the Garner & Bauer Law Firm and four years in the Montgomery County district attorney’s office where I prosecuted more than 1,000 cases.
Scott MacNair
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Lansdale, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(215) 699-3002 1816 West Point Pike
Ste. 115
 Lansdale, PA 19446
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Villanova University School of Law
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Scott MacNair is a graduate of the Villanova University School of Law. He began his legal career in 1998 with the Pennsylvania State Education Association where he specialized in labor and education law. In 1999, he obtained a judicial clerkship with a Court of Common Pleas Judge, the Honorable Linda K.M. Ludgate, in Berks County, Pennsylvania. In 2001, Scott obtained employment as an Assistant District Attorney with the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. In 2004, he was promoted to Chief of Narcotics with the District Attorney’s Office. In 2005, he was promoted to Deputy District...
(215) 348-1776 107 East Oakland Avenue
 Doylestown, PA 18901
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Steven Fisher Fairlie Esquire
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North Wales, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(215) 997-1000 1501 Lower State Road, Ste 304
 North Wales, PA 19454
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Dickinson School of Law and Lafayette College
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Steven Fairlie is a highly skilled trial lawyer with years of proven courtroom experience and quality recognized nationally through awards such as: "Pennsylvania SuperLawyer" for both Criminal Defense and Personal Injury, designated as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania and Top 100 Lawyers in Philadelphia as published in Philadelphia Magazine and numerous other organizations, "Top Rated Attorneys in Philadelphia" as published in The Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Legal Intelligencer; an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell; perfect 10.0 ratings for both Criminal Defense and Personal Injury on AVVO.com; "Nationwide Leaders in Criminal Defense" by Newsweek in...
Adam T Katzman
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Creamery, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(610) 409-2909 1117 Bridge Road, Suite A
PO Box 268
 Creamery, PA 19430
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Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Vanessa M. Nenni
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Bethlehem, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(610) 861-5100 622 Linden Street
 Bethlehem, PA 18018
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Temple University
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I have been practicing law in the Lehigh Valley since 1986. When I first arrived in Bethlehem, I took the larger firm route and was employed by larger firms for the first half of my legal career. When I opened my private "solo" practice, for the first time, I truly understood what it meant to be an attorney and "counselor" at law. I understand that retaining the services of an attorney can be emotionally exhausting and an incredibly trying time. I know and understand that your legal matter is of great importance to...
Kathryn Elizabeth Roberts
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Allentown, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(484) 695-7023 451 Linden St
 Allentown, PA 18102
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Villanova University School of Law
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Most experienced trial attorney in Lehigh County (89 jury trials in past 17 years) Practicing in both state and federal courts, including 3rd Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court. Former law clerk to President Judge of Lehigh County. Rated "expert" in Criminal Defense by Nat'l Assoc of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL). Certified in capital/death penalty homicide cases. Fluent in French, working knowledge of Spanish, interpreter available for Arabic
William Moore
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Colmar, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(215) 822-7575 2605 North Broad Street
 Colmar, PA 18915
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Temple University
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William E. Moore, is a Partner with the law firm of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg and Gifford, joined the firm in 1995. Mr. Moore is a past member of the Pennsylvania Advisory Committee on Probation, having been nominated by Gov. Tom Ridge with his appointment confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate in May of 2000. He was a Parole Agent with the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole for eleven years. Prior to joining Rubin, Glickman and Steinberg, he was chief deputy district attorney with the Bucks County District Attorney's Office for eight years heading up the Drug Prosecution Team, trying many...
Sara Webster
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Doylestown, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(215) 348-7700 87 N Broad St
 Doylestown, PA 18901
Criminal and DUI
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Elizabeth Lippy
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North Wales, PA Criminal Law Attorney.
(215) 997-1000 1501 Lower State Road
Suite 304
 North Wales, PA 19446
Criminal, Appeals, Business and Nursing Home
Temple University
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Ms. Lippy focuses her practice on Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation. She has successfully tried numerous cases before a Judge and Jury. She has a love and passion for the law that she puts to use in the courtroom and prides herself in her ability to relate to clients and jurors alike. She was born and raised locally and attended the Norristown Area High School. She was a member of the Schreyer Honors Program at the Pennsylvania State University, where she graduated in 2000 with a major in Speech Communication and a minor in German. ...
Daniel Martin Keane
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Doylestown, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(215) 348-1776 107 East Oakland Avenue
 Doylestown, PA 18901
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University of Pittsburgh School of Law
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Daniel M. Keane is a Shareholder in the firm. Dan’s main areas of practice include family law, DUI defense, dependency, general criminal defense, civil litigation and Orphan’s Court litigation. He is a member of the Bucks County Children & Youth Attorney Conflict List representing parents in dependency and termination of parental rights matters, and is currently serving as a conflict attorney for the Office of Guardian Ad Litem in which he is appointed by the court to represent children in dependency proceedings. In addition, Dan is a member of the Bucks County Orphan’s Court Attorney Appointment List in which he...
Leighton Cohen
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Allentown, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 40 years experience
(610) 433-8933 465 W Linden Street
 Allentown, PA 18102
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Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Attorney Leighton Cohen is an experienced family lawyer in the Lehigh Valley. From his office in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Leighton Cohen proudly serves clients throughout Lehigh County and the surrounding area, including Bethlehem and Easton. Aggressive in the pursuit of victim's rights.
Henry Charles Markofski
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Gilbertsville, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 35 years experience
(610) 367-4444 1258 East Philadelphia Avenue
 Gilbertsville, PA 19525
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Charles graduated from the Hill School in 1973 and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Catholic University of America in 1977. He received a Juris Doctor degree from the Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware in 1981. Charles was hired as an Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County from 1981 to 1985. Charles was admitted to practice before the following Courts: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania - 1981 U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania - 1984 Supreme Court of Florida - 1984 United States Patent and Trademark Office – 1992 He went on to...
James L. Markofski
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Gilbertsville, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 30 years experience
(610) 367-4444 1258 East Philadelphia Ave
 Gilbertsville, PA 19525
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James attended Malvern Preparatory School and is a 1978 graduate of Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School of Kingston, Pennsylvania. James also attended the University of Miami and University of Scranton, graduating in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. In 1986, James was awarded a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law. From 1986 through 1989, James was a Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney on the Major Crimes Unit and the Sex Crimes Unit, which he captained toward the end of his tenure with the DA's Office. Upon concluding his career as a prosecutor, James joined...
Gregory R. Gifford
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Lansdale, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(215) 822-7575 2605 N. Broad Street
P. O. Box 1277
 Lansdale, PA 19446
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Villanova University School of Law
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Fairless Hills, PA Criminal Law Lawyer
34 years experience
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Ross Marvin Miller
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Colmar, PA Criminal Law Attorney.
(215) 822-7575 2605 North Broad Street
 Colmar, PA 18915
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Temple University
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An experienced trial attorney representing clients in criminal and civil matters. Handling all phases of litigation for individuals and businesses. Practicing in Montgomery, Bucks and Philadelphia Counties.
Ayla O'Brien
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Doylestown, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(215) 495-9860 37 South Clinton Street
 Doylestown, PA 18901
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Marc Robert Steinberg
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Lansdale, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 43 years experience
(800) 358-9367 2605 N. Broad Street
PO Box 1277
 Lansdale, PA 19446-0726
Criminal
Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Patrick McMenamin
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Lansdale, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(215) 822-1888 2307 North Broad Street
 Lansdale, PA 19446
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Since 1990 Pat McMenamin has been practicing law in the Philadelphia area. He has experience in all areas of the law and can help regardless of the nature of your legal situation. Pat is a graduate of the Widener University School of Law, Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, and LaSalle College High School, in Springfield Township, Montgomery County. Pat was an Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County from 1990 through 1992, and has been in private practice since. Pat is a member of the Montgomery Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He is a member of the North...
Michael J. Donohue
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Allentown, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(610) 740-4402 801 Hamilton Street
Suite 500
 Allentown, PA 18101
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
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Since his admission to the Bar in 2005, Attorney Michael Donohue has practiced criminal law almost exclusively. Over the course of the past decade, Attorney Donohue has gained invaluable experience from nearly every position in the courtroom. As a law clerk working for a criminal judge, Attorney Donohue learned how criminal law judges resolve important factual and legal issues while reaching their verdicts. He also honed persuasive research and writing skills that can often be the difference in particularly complex and technical litigation. As an Assistant Public Defender, Attorney Michael Donohue learned how...
Richard R. Fink
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Doylestown, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 45 years experience
(215) 741-1212 44 East Court Street
 Doylestown, PA 18901
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Keith J. Williams Esq.
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Doylestown, PA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(877) 749-7249 87 North Broad
Suite 2
 Doylestown, PA 18901
Criminal
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Robert Amadeo Mancini
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Doylestown, PA Criminal Law Attorney.
(215) 348-4900 279 South Main St.
 Doylestown, PA 18901
Criminal
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James Madsen
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Easton, PA Criminal Law Lawyer.
1000 Paul Street
 Easton, PA 18045
Criminal
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Norman Blatt Jr
Allentown, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 36 years experience
(215) 437-1100 512 Walnut St
 Allentown, PA 18101
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Philadelphia, PA Criminal Law Attorney
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Brian Martin Monahan
Easton, PA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(610) 258-5329 701 Washington St
 Easton, PA 18042
Criminal, DUI, Municipal and Personal Injury
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David Stephen Smith
Allentown, PA Criminal Law Attorney.
(610) 821-7070 455 Linden St
 Allentown, PA 18102
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
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Glenn Matthew Goodge
Allentown, PA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(610) 776-8677 461 Linden St
 Allentown, PA 18102
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Jay Scherline
Allentown, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 40 years experience
(610) 437-1100 512 Walnut St
 Allentown, PA 18101
Criminal, Business, DUI and Personal Injury
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Philip Lauer
Easton, PA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(610) 258-5329 701 Washington St
 Easton, PA 18042
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John Rybak
Bethlehem, PA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(610) 865-0763 408 Adams St
 Bethlehem, PA 18015
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Richard Kolosky
Bethlehem, PA Criminal Law Attorney.
(610) 882-5877 7 E Church St
 Bethlehem, PA 18018
Criminal, DUI, Employment and Personal Injury
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Michael Goodwin
Doylestown, PA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(215) 345-8088 106 W Butler Ave
 Doylestown, PA 18901
Criminal, DUI and Real Estate
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Kenneth Edward Picardi
Pottstown, PA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(610) 323-1400 1129 High St
 Pottstown, PA 19464
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Henry Crocker
Pottstown, PA Criminal Law Attorney.
(610) 323-5700 1296 High St
 Pottstown, PA 19464
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

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Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

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