Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Erie, PA

Handpicked from 212 vetted & reviewed State and Federal Criminal Defense Law firms in the Erie area, explore the top 5 leading options among the selected group of 24 finalists.

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Sebald, Hackwelder & Knox

(28)

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Elder Law

“His expert advice and guidance was very helpful, he was always prompt with responses to my questions and took the time to ensure my questions were answered fully.”

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McCormick & Vilushis

(29)

Car Accidents, Social Security Disability, Workers’ Compensation

“I trusted his judgment and recommendations from the beginning and once the case was closed it was confirmation that he was 100% honest and although I had prepared for the worst he facilitated my outcome being exactly what I was hoping for.”

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Alan Natalie, Attorney At Law

(13)

Criminal Defense, Probate and Estate Administration, Motor Vehicle Accidents

“Dealing with dad's estate would have been a heavy weight on us, especially me, if it were not for the expertise and kindness offered by you and Suzanne.”

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Hopkins Law Office

(21)

Family
Knowledge
Divorce

“Whenever I am unsure of a situation and needing guidance, Damon always responds with an answer, with “no sugar coating” involved, looking at it from multiple angles if needed.”

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Attorney John B. Carlson

(30)

Medical Malpractice, DUI Defense, Injury Cases

“I recommend John Carlson for an attorney because he is professional, very knowledgeable and follows through promptly for every step needed in my legal matter.”

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The Travis Law Firm

(23)

Family
Court
Decision

“All appointments with the court system were my discretion on whether rescheduling was needed and I never had to worry about the punctuality of my representation.”

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Conner Riley Friedman & Weichler

(6)

Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, DUI Defense

“Epic office, and epic work, I'd never call anyone else if I got in a budge again, This in regards to Mr Phil Friedman, those 5 stars are for him and his paralegal.”

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Bickel, Kenneth - Bickel Law Office

(23)

Court
Divorce
Outcome

“After some terrible representation, Attorney Ken Bickel was recommended to me as the guy to hire to help me finalize my divorce and reach a custody agreement.”

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Jeffrey D. Veitch

(8)

“Makes you feel like you're being represented by a friend.”

FAQs

Will the court hold it against me if I hire an attorney to represent me on my DUI and plead not guilty?

A resounding NO! You have an absolute right under the constitution to challenge the evidence against you. Actually, most Judges are far more comfortable dealing with clients who are represented by counsel due to the fact that many potential conflicts can arise with people trying to represent themselves. An top DUI attorney will be able to make sure that you have the advantage of all options and often times will save the client a substantial amount of time and money.

Do I have anything to worry about?

Possibly. In the State of Pennsylvania, even if your reading is below the legal limit or there are no alcohol results, the police and prosecuting attorney will proceed if they believe that there is sufficient evidence to show that even though your alcohol concentration was below the legal limit, that your ability to drive was appreciably affected by alcohol, thus charging you with a DUI. This opinion will be based upon the officer's observations and the tests that he/she conducted. Remember, the officer arrested you because he/she felt that your ability to drive was impaired so DUI charges may still be a very real possibility.

I don't live in Erie County, does it make sense to hire an Erie attorney that far from my home or court?

It is very likely that the only time you will actually go to your attorney's office will be for the initial consultation. All future contact will usually take place at the court or via telephone or email. The most important decision you will make in this entire process is selecting the attorney who will represent you, so why limit your choices due to a drive that you will only need to make once. Also, while not always ideal, we frequently are retained by individuals who reside outside of Pennsylvania and can make arrangements to schedule an in-depth phone consultation, removing the need to come to either of our conveniently located offices.

Should I just hire a local attorney?

If the best attorney that you can find and afford is a local one, absolutely. However, you should not accept any less solely due to proximity. Pennsylvania's top DUI attorney's, both within our firm and others, routinely practice in Courts in many jurisdictions and are generally well known and well regarded everywhere we appear. We also consider cases in the more remote parts of the State on a case by case basis. If we can't take your case, we have an excellent referral list of the top DUI attorneys around the State and will do our best to point you in the right direction.

This information can be found on the FAQ page on our website.

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Mikovch Eric J

(3)

“He not only poured over every detail of this rush to judgment, he put together a top-notch investigative team to make sure we had all the information we could gather to prove my brother's innocence.”

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James P. Miller, Attorney at Law

“I can help you answer those questions. I have been protecting my clients' rights for more than 25 years, with offices in offices in Erie and Smethport (McKean County) Pennsylvania. I am a former Magisterial District Judge for Magisterial District Cou...”

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Kinnear Law Office

“We have the knowledge and experience needed to help you navigate the legal system. At our law firm, you'll find attorneys who are passionate about justice and fairness. Our three associates handle every case with care, making sure no details fall thr...”

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Gallagher Luke P Atty

(4)

“I've had Luke for a few months and he's done amazing at helping me with my divorce process and child custody along with the domestic violence case that tied it all together.”

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Purchase, George & Murphey

(12)

Construction Accidents, Expungements, Bus Accidents

“I had called their main number outside of regular working hours and spoke with someone who took down my information and told me that someone would be calling the coming days (as it was around the holidays).”

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Timonere Law Offices

(23)

Understanding
Money
Phone

“Through a difficult divorce and a couple other unrelated problems that I had to seek out legal advice about, they were attentive, patient and compassionate.”

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Peter D. Clark Attorney at Law

(6)

General Practice Real Estate, DUI Defense, Traffic Violation Defense

“Mr Peter Clark has done a wonderful job at what he does has cleared so much up for Me i would refer any of my people to him still works all the time no matter what amazing well educated firm!”

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O Myers Law

(29)

Juvenile Law/Family LAW, Criminal Defense, OVI Lawyer - DUI Lawyer

“She did a great job she helped me with all of my situations and issues and made sure that I went to court on time and was very insightful and educational”

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Hiltner Trial Lawyers

(28)

Manslaughter, Weapons Charges, White Collar Crime

“Max and his team are consummate professionals, their legal and people skills distinguish them and I would recommend them to anyone in need to legal aid.”

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Attorney Jonathan Sinn

(27)

Results
Family

“He picked up the phone on the first call and informed me thoroughly on everything related to my situation as to what options I had and what he thought would be best.”

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Caruso LAW Offices

(23)

Domestic Violence Crimes, Assault, Parole & Probation

“Her flat rate fee makes it to were u are never guessing in regards to what the hell Kind of money is owed for billable hours after the retainer is paid!!!!”

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Ashley Jones Law

(27)

Civil Protection Orders, Expungement, Criminal Defense

“I would recommend Ashley To anyone she is definitely hands down one of the best lawyers In the area ,I would give her 6 stars if could great lawyer ,highly recommended”

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Louis C. Mussari, Attorney at Law

(14)

Gun Crimes, Sex Offenses, Theft, Burglary & Property Crimes

“Mussari and from the first phone call I knew I wanted to hire him as my lawyer, not only was he knowledgeable, but he was dedicated, I put down my retainer fee and he got to work the same day, he kept me updated along the way keeping me informed on t...”

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Billak Law

(5)

Sex Offenses, Drug Offenses, OVI Offense

“Good office, great attorney”

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The Ondrejech Law Firm

(3)

“Using a vast amount of connections and experience in all types of construction law and real estate cases, Mark has proven he has the heart to find the absolute best possible outcome for your case.”

Average Cost	$6362
Minimum cost	$1735
Maximum cost	$20820
Avg Per Hour Rates	$405

Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Erie, PA

Handpicked from 212 vetted & reviewed State and Federal Criminal Defense Law firms in the Erie area, explore the top 5 leading options among the selected group of 24 finalists.

Sebald, Hackwelder & Knox

McCormick & Vilushis

Alan Natalie, Attorney At Law

Hopkins Law Office

Attorney John B. Carlson

The Travis Law Firm

Conner Riley Friedman & Weichler

Bickel, Kenneth - Bickel Law Office

Jeffrey D. Veitch

Mikovch Eric J

James P. Miller, Attorney at Law

Kinnear Law Office

Gallagher Luke P Atty

Purchase, George & Murphey

Timonere Law Offices

Peter D. Clark Attorney at Law

O Myers Law

Hiltner Trial Lawyers

Attorney Jonathan Sinn

Caruso LAW Offices

Ashley Jones Law

Louis C. Mussari, Attorney at Law

Billak Law

The Ondrejech Law Firm

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