Easton, Pennsylvania Criminal DEFENSE Lawyer

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Attorney Charles Dutko was named one of Pennsylvania's Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney by Attorney & Practice Magazine. Attorneys Dutko and Chwiecko are experienced criminal defense attorneys that have represented clients accused of Criminal Homicide, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Theft, Robbery, Sexual Offenses, Drug Possession, Possession w/ Intent, Corrupt Organizations, Drug Delivery Resulting in Death, Firearms Offenses, and Driving Under the Influence.

We have successfully had charges and entire cases dismissed because of an illegal search conducted by the police. We have had charges dismissed at preliminary hearings because the prosecutor failed to present sufficient evidence. We will negotiated with the District Attorney's Office to reduce or have them withdraw charges, for a better plea offer. When all else fails, we are trial lawyers 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. 

Attorney Chwiecko is a former DUI prosecutor. While working with the Berks County District Attorney's Office, Attorney Chwiecko prosecuted hundreds of DUI cases. Attorney Chwiecko has the courtroom experience necessary when you're facing a DUI.  

If you've been charged with a DUI offense, you need to call Dutko & Chwiecko and put their vast experience with DUI cases to work for you.

CRIMINAL APPEALS

If you've been convicted and are considering an appeal, Dutko & Chwiecko is the firm to call.  We 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 criminal defense attorney in Easton, Bethlehem, Northampton, Nazareth, Bangor, Bath, Hellertown, Walnutport, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap, Wilson, Freemansburg, Roseto, or Mount Bethel you should contact Dutko & Chwiecko to discuss your case.