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Criminal Defense Attorneys in Berks County, PA
If you were arrested for a misdemeanor or felony crime in Berks County, Pennsylvania, then contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at Alva & Moscow, LLC. Our attorneys represent clients throughout the larger Philadelphia-Reading-Camden area and throughout Berks County in Reading, West Reading, Wyomissing, Cumru, Exeter, Sinking Spring, Kutztown, Birdsboro, Muhlenberg, and Boyertown.
We represent clients on a wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases including DUI and other criminal traffic offenses, violent crimes such as domestic violence, drug charges, theft, economic crimes and white collar crimes. Let us put our experience to work for you. Call (215) 665-1695 today to discuss your case.
Recent statistics show that the City of Reading, the county seat of Berks County, has the highest share of citizens living in poverty in the United States. Those factors play a role in the way crimes are investigated and prosecuted in Reading and Berks County.
Criminal Investigations in Berks County, PA
If you discover that you are suspected of a crime, never talk with a Berks County Detective or other law enforcement officer until AFTER you have spoken with a criminal defense attorney. Anything you say can be misconstrued and ultimately used against you. Your attorney is in a better position to talk with law enforcement and present exculpatory evidence to convince the law enforcement officers not to make an arrest.
We also help our clients assert their rights to remain silent which may discourage the Berks County Detective from coming to your home or work in an attempt to interrogate or question you. Detectives are typically assigned to cases that need additional investigation including serious felony cases or cases involving financial crimes, domestic violence, child abuse or elder abuse.
DUI Cases in Berks County, PA
The attorneys at Alva & Moscow, LLC represent clients charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs throughout Berks County. Call us to discuss your options after a DUI arrest including whether you might qualify for the ADR (the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition) program for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or the Second Time Offenders Program called "STOP."
Our attorneys represent clients on a wide range of DUI cases in Berks County, PA, including a first DUI through more serious cases for a second or third arrest. Whether you took a breath or blood test or allegedly refused to submit to chemical testing, call us to find out more about defenses to the charges. Even cases involving a high Breath or Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) can be fought at trial.
Although most DUI cases involve a routine traffic stop, more complicated cases involve a crash with property damage or bodily injury.
Let us put our experienced to work for you as we fight to help you resolve the case for the best possbile terms.
Additional Resources
Berks County District Attorney’s Office - John T. Adams was elected as the District Attorney for the Berks County District Attorney’s office. He acts as the chief law enforcement officer in the county. His office is comprised of more than 30 attorneys, more than 30 detectives, and more than 20 support staff. The Berks County DA works with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Contact Information:
Berks County District Attorney's Office633 Court Street5th Floor Services CenterReading, PA 19601610-478-6000610-478-6002Berks County Detectives – The Berks County Detectives have specialized training and investigate many crimes in cooperation with the more than 40 local police departments in Berks County. The detectives also work with state and federal law enforcement agencies. The specialized units for the Berks County Detectives include the Domestic Violence Unit, the Narcotics unit, the Child Abuse Unit, the Berks County DUI Processing Center, and the Financial Crimes and Elderly Abuse Unit.
Clerk of Courts for Criminal Division of Court of Common Pleas in Berks County - The Berks County Clerk of Courts maintains the criminal records for the Criminal Division of the Court of Common Pleas in the courthouse at 633 Court Street - 4th Floor in Reading, PA 19601. The clerk is also responsible for preparing the bills of court costs and utilizing the computerized financial management system to disburse fines, costs and restitution collected from defendants ordered to pay such fines and costs.
Domestic Violence Attorney in Berks County, PA - Read more about domestic violence cases and the special rules that apply after an arrest and bond hearing.
Finding a Criminal Defense Attorney in Berks County
If you were arrested in Reading, PA, or the surrounding areas of Berks County, then contact an experienced Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney at Alva & Moscow, LLC to discuss your case. We work hard to help our clients obtain the best possible result in felony, DUI and misdemeanor cases. Let us put our experience to work for you.
