Pottsville Criminal Defense ATTORNEY

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Attorneys Charles Dutko and Corey 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.

Attorney Charles Dutko was named one of Pennsylvania's Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys by Attorney & Practice Magazine. 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 criminal 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 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 challenge the basis for the traffic stop so the DUI charges get 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 you need 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.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY NEAR YOU

If you're under investigation by the police or have been charged with a criminal offense in Schuylkill County, you need a local criminal defense firm on your side. With an office in Pottsville, we help criminal defendants in Schuylkill Haven, Tamaqua, Frackville, Orwigsburg, Pine Grove, Minersville, Shenandoah, New Philadelphia, Port Carbon, Tremont, Hegins, Tower City, and McAdoo. When your facing criminal charges you should contact Dutko & Chwiecko's Pottsville Office for a free telephone consultation.