About Lehigh County Criminal Attorney — Criminal Defense Allentown PA

Lehigh County Criminal Attorney delivers criminal defense Allentown residents need when facing charges in the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas. The firm focuses squarely on defendants in the Lehigh Valley, from misdemeanor traffic and DUI cases through serious felony exposure. Because Allentown sits at the seat of Pennsylvania’s 31st Judicial District, the practice keeps close working knowledge of local prosecutors, judges, and pretrial procedures — a real advantage when negotiating diversion programs or motions to suppress.

However, what matters most when you’re charged is speed: the firm handles preliminary arraignments at the Lehigh County District Courts and follows cases through to disposition without handing them off mid-stream. Clients get one attorney through the entire process. For more options across the practice area, you can also browse criminal defense attorneys in the broader directory.

What Clients Say

Reviewers describe the firm as accessible, candid about likely outcomes, and willing to push back against overcharging. Several note that the attorney returned calls outside of business hours during particularly stressful moments — arrests, surprise license suspensions, family-court fallout. Clients also appreciate frank conversations about plea offers versus trial risk, presented without pressure.

Criminal Defense Allentown — Practice Areas & Services

• DUI and traffic offense defense in Lehigh County
• Drug possession and distribution charges
• Theft, retail theft, and property crime defense
• Assault, domestic violence, and protective order matters
• Felony defense including weapons and white-collar charges
• Expungement and Section 17 dismissals after eligible diversions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between misdemeanor and felony cases in Allentown?

Misdemeanors carry up to five years incarceration and are graded M1 through M3, while felonies F1 through F3 carry longer maximums and harsher collateral consequences. Most misdemeanors resolve in district court before moving to Common Pleas if a guilty plea is contested. Felonies start with a preliminary hearing and proceed to the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas.

What should I do immediately after an arrest in Lehigh County?

Stay silent beyond identification, request an attorney, and avoid discussing your case with anyone — including family members on recorded jail calls. Your first court appearance is the preliminary arraignment, where bail is set. The earlier defense counsel is involved, the more options exist for bond reduction and pretrial diversion.

Where will my Allentown criminal case be heard?

Most Allentown cases originate in the magisterial district courts, then proceed to the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas at 455 Hamilton Street if the matter survives a preliminary hearing. DUI and select misdemeanors may qualify for ARD (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition), which keeps your record clean if you complete the program. Eligibility varies by prior history.