State College’s Most Well-Known and Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyers
We are Centre County’s oldest and most established law firm. We first opened our doors in 1893. In the more than 120 since then, we have earned an award-winning reputation for successfully defending criminal defendants in State College and Bellefonte, and our attorneys are some of the most widely recognized attorneys in our region.
If you are facing criminal charges, you only get one chance to protect your reputation and your freedom. You have a long list of concerns, and what you need is clear advice and a smart strategy. With the best criminal defense team in State College by your side, you will have the incomparable support combining seasoned expertise, modern technology, and an aggressive approach from top criminal lawyers in this area. And unlike much of our competition, we bring the resources of an entire law firm to your defense.
Being arrested for a crime is one of the toughest moments in your life, and you should never handle it alone. But not all criminal attorneys are the same. For the best chance to minimize your penalties and protect your rights, you need a seasoned and well-respected law firm, with the resources of such a firm, to get the job done for you and allow you to move on with your life.
We Have the Experience and Resources to Aggressively Defend You
For over 100 years, our firm’s name has been synonymous with unparalleled legal representation in Centre County. Crimes in our area are referred to the Court of Common Pleas of Centre County via the District Attorney of Centre County. We are the only firm whose members have become both judges of the Court of Common Pleas and the District Attorney. Our firm’s lawyers have successfully defended thousands of criminal justice cases in this region, utilizing the top methods for obtaining the best results for our clients. Our defense attorneys know criminal law, and we have the practical experience to back it up.
And unlike other criminal law firms, we don’t just rely on this experience; we never stop learning and advancing our criminal defense approach. Our criminal lawyers go above and beyond to continue our tradition of being one of the best criminal law firms in the state by embracing forward-thinking methods and modern tools to find holes in the prosecution’s case.
We Will Fight Tirelessly For You
Regardless of whether you are facing a minor misdemeanor or a serious felony charge, we will always fight vigorously for the best results possible. Unlike other criminal defense lawyers in State College, we will never immediately settle for a plea deal just to save time or money. From traffic tickets to criminal defense, our criminal lawyers are committed to extensive pre-trial preparation to find any possible holes in the prosecution and approach trial with the strongest defense for your case.
Our defense lawyers recognize when a plea deal is in the best interest of our clients, but we are not afraid to take cases to trial. The goal is always a “non-guilty” verdict, and we know when it makes sense to keep fighting for you. Our defense lawyers are aggressive, honest, and willing to do what it takes to protect your freedom.
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We are happy to review your case, without charge, and discuss how we can bring the resources of our established law firm to your defense. Please contact us to take the first step.
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