Philadelphia Criminal Defense Lawyers

If you have been arrested in Philadelphia, obtaining a favorable outcome can be difficult without an experienced lawyer. Few understand their legal rights or the complexities of Pennsylvania minimum mandatory sentences. As a result, many people go to jail or face other catastrophic consequences on charges they could beat. That's why we offer a free initial consultation to explain your rights and your options in simple, easy-to-understand language.

Josh Scarpello & Pierre LaTour, are former Philadelphia prosecutors who represent criminal defendants in cases ranging from DWI/DUI to murder. We handle criminal defense cases exclusively. We represent clients not only in Philadelphia but in nearby cities in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. We handle serious criminal cases and federal cases throughout Pennsylvania.

Too often, people come to us after speaking with a public defender or another criminal defense lawyer who has told them to take a plea. Sometimes that is the right move; however, people often get bad advice from lawyers who are afraid to try cases. One thing that sets us apart from other lawyers is that we are willing and able to try cases. We have tried hundreds of cases in front of judges and juries in the Philadelphia area.

This web site provides general information about some of the types of criminal defense cases we handle. For more information about your case, don't hesitate to call. Our telephone is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we never charge for the initial consultation.

Free initial consultation: Contact Philadelphia criminal defense attorneys Scarpello & LaTour for a free evaluation of your case.