READING, PENNSYLVANIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE lawyer

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Attorney Charles Dutko was named one of Pennsylvania's Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys by Attorney & Practice Magazine. Attorney Dutko is an experienced criminal defense attorney that represents clients accused of Criminal Homicide, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Theft, Robbery, Sexual Offenses, Drug Possession, Possession w/ Intent, Firearms Offenses, and Driving Under the Influence.

Attorney Dutko has successfully had charges and entire cases dismissed because of an illegal search conducted by the police. Attorney Dutko has had charges dismissed at preliminary hearings because the prosecutor failed to present sufficient evidence. Attorney Dutko will negotiated with the District Attorney's Office to reduce or have them withdraw charges, for a better plea offer. When all else fails, Attorney Dutko is an experienced trial lawyer prepared to take your case to a jury and fight for a not-guilty verdict. 

DUI DEFENSE

Since 2018, Attorney Dutko has been a member of National College for DUI Defense ("NCDD"). In addition to the training received through NCDD, Attorney Dutko is also a former police officer that understands under what circumstances a police officer can stop a vehicle and the proper procedures for making a DUI arrest. Attorney Dutko will look to challenged the basis for the traffic stop so the DUI charges gets dismissed.  If you've been charged with a DUI offense, you need to call Dutko Law and put Attorney Dutko's vast experience with DUI cases to work for you.

CRIMINAL APPEALS

If you've been convicted and are considering an appeal, Dutko Law is the firm to call.  Attorney Dutko will throughly review your case to determine if an appeal is available to you. Time is of the essence in the appellate process. You only have 30 days from sentencing to file a direct appeal. If you're looking for a PCRA appeal, you have one year from the date your conviction became final.

FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Attorney Dutko provided Federal Criminal Defense legal services in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. If you've received a grand jury subpoena, a target letter, or have been indicted, you need to put Attorney Dutko's experience to work for you.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY NEAR YOU

If you're looking for a local attorney willing to fight to protect your rights in Reading, Wyomissing, Kutztown, Fleetwood, Hamburg, Blandon, Mohnton, Sinking Spring, Boyertown, Leesport, Mertztown, Topton, West Reading, Morgantown, Oley, or West Lawn you should contact Dutko Law's Berks County Office to discuss your case.