Downingtown PA | Criminal Defense Lawyers | Free Consult

If you were recently arrested in the greater Downingtown area for any kind of alleged criminal offense, it is in your best interest to exercise your right to remain silent until you have legal representation. Contact an experienced Downingtown criminal defense lawyer right away.
Ciccarelli Law Offices represents residents of and visitors to Downingtown as well as several other nearby communities in Chester County. Our criminal defense attorneys work as a team to help clients achieve the most favorable possible outcomes to their criminal cases.
Criminal Defense Lawyer in Downingtown, PA
Lee Ciccarelli and the experienced Downingtown criminal defense attorneys at Ciccarelli Law Offices will fight to possibly get your criminal charges reduced or dismissed. Our firm handles several different kinds of misdemeanor and felony offenses.
Our lawyers help people who are involved in the criminal justice system for the first time as well as alleged repeat offenders. They can provide a complete evaluation of your case when you call (610) 692-8700 to schedule a free, confidential consultation.
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Common Criminal Charges in Chester County
Ciccarelli Law Offices defends people accused of such crimes as:
• Downingtown Driving Under the Influence (DUI);
• Serious Traffic Offenses;
• Drug Charges;
• Marijuana Charges;
• Firearm / Weapon Charges;
• Violent Crimes;
• Domestic Violence;
• Sex Crimes;
• Theft and Property Offenses;
• Juvenile Offenses;
• Internet / Cyber Crimes;
• White Collar Crime;
• Violation of Probation;
• Violation of Parole;
• Record Expungement / Sealing;
• Post Conviction / Appeals;
• Extradition;
• Student Disciplinary Hearings;
• Misdemeanor Charges; and
• Felony Charges.
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Downingtown DUI Arrests
Some of the busier highways in the Downingtown area include Pennsylvania Route 282 (PA 282), Pennsylvania Route 113 (PA 113), U.S. Route 30 (US 30), and U.S. Route 322 (US 322). Several people are arrested for alleged DUI offenses in Downingtown on other local roads in the borough such as Manor Avenue, Boot Road, and Whiteland Avenue.
Ciccarelli Law Offices helps people who have been previously convicted of drunk driving as well as alleged first-time offenders. Our attorneys may be able to get your criminal charges minimized or eliminated regardless of whether you submitted to blood alcohol concentration (BAC) testing or refused.
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Downingtown, Pennsylvania Court Resources
District Courts | Chester County, PA — Magisterial district courts are minor courts of limited jurisdiction. In addition to summary offenses and violations of municipal ordinances, they also handle preliminary hearings and arraignments in misdemeanor and felony offenses later tried in the Courts of Common Pleas. The Borough of Downingtown and nearby townships are served by the following magisterial district court in Downingtown:
District Court 15-4-02
231 Boot Rd.
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5250
County Court of Common Pleas | Chester County, PA — The Court of Common Pleas is a state trial court of general jurisdiction with original jurisdiction over cases not exclusively assigned to other courts. The Court of Common Pleas also has appellate jurisdiction over judgments from the minor courts. Visit this website to view fee schedules, access a judicial calendar, and see local rules of the court.
Superior Court | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania has two statewide intermediate appellate courts. The Superior Court is the appellate court of general jurisdiction that frequently handles appeals of final decisions of the Court of Common Pleas, while the jurisdiction of the other appellate court, the Commonwealth Court, is limited to decisions of state agencies and certain cases in which the Commonwealth is a party. On this website, you can access Superior Court annual and statistical reports, view a calendar of court sessions, and read court news.
Supreme Court | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania’s highest court is the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. The Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice of Pennsylvania and six associate justices, all of whom are elected to 10-year terms. Use this website to learn more about the court and its justices, search court docket sheets, and submit case filings online.
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Chester County Law Enforcement Resources
Downingtown Police Department | Borough of Downingtown — The mission of the Downingtown Police Department is “to provide professional, courteous, and prompt police service to all people while vigorously, but fairly, enforcing the law.” Visit this website to learn more about the agency. You can download various forms and find information about parking tickets and permits.
Downingtown Police
10 W. Lancaster Ave.
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-0263
Chester County Sheriff | Chester County, PA — The Chester County Sheriff’s Office was selected as the top sheriff’s office in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Crime Prevention and Community Outreach in 2008 and 2011. Use this website to find information about the civil process service, read recent scam awareness bulletins, and apply for a license to carry firearms. You can also view lists of Chester County’s most wanted suspects and the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted.
District Attorney | Chester County, PA — The Chester County District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in Chester County. On this website, you can download various forms and applications, learn more about the current district attorney, and read recent press releases. You can also find information about the Victim’s Bill of Rights in the Crime Victims Act under 18 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statute §11.201.
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Areas We Serve In and Around Downingtown, PA
In addition to Downingtown, Ciccarelli Law Offices also defends individuals who live or were arrested in such other communities that share the 19335 ZIP code as:
• Ackworth;
• Fisherville;
• Lyndell;
• Thorndale;
• Woodbine; and
• Woodwards Corner.
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Ciccarelli Law Offices | Downingtown Criminal Defense Attorney
Were you arrested for any kind of alleged crime in Downingtown? No matter how confident you are about your innocence, you should still avoid speaking to authorities until you have first contacted Ciccarelli Law Offices.
Lee Ciccarelli and the Downingtown criminal defense lawyers at Ciccarelli Law Offices can fight to protect your rights and work to help you avoid the many consequences of a conviction. Call (610) 692-8700 or fill out an online contact form to have our attorneys review your case and answer all of your legal questions during a free initial consultation.