Welcome to the Ferro Law Firm! Our criminal defense attorney team helps residents of York, PA and the surrounding areas who are dealing with the legal ramifications of a criminal accusation against them. If you or a loved one find yourself in need of an attorney, we fully understand how stressful your life has become.
The emotions and anxiety that come with criminal charges can be overwhelming. Being accused of committing a crime, understandably, takes its toll on anyone – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Anyone facing these circumstances quickly understand it’s time to hire a criminal defense attorney, and Ferro Law Firm is here to help!
There is No Substitute for Experience in the Courtroom
The legal system is very complex, and regardless of whether you or a family member have been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, the consequences of being convicted can be devastating. From jail time to substantial fines to protecting your reputation and name, your freedom, and your future—it’s all hanging in the balance. This is not the time to contemplate representing yourself in court or to settle for an attorney with limited experience.
Having a criminal defense attorney team as your potent legal ally to handle the mounds of paperwork, navigate through the maze of legal twists and turns, guide you, advise you, support you, and protect your rights is worth its weight in gold. We represent clients against all types of misdemeanor and felony charges.
Our attorneys have received numerous accolades, including a prestigious AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and selection as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for over a decade.
Criminal Defense is Multifaceted
As a seasoned and authoritative criminal defense attorney team, we utilize a collaborative approach, combining unmatched knowledge, insights, and success-driven strategies surrounding criminal law. Our attorneys who zealously advocate for every client who places their trust in our proven abilities to achieve the best possible outcomes.
At the Ferro Law Firm, we are former prosecutors and fierce litigators. We aggressively defend against misdemeanor and felony charges at the state and federal levels. We offer a wealth of knowledge, experience, and highly effective methodologies when dealing with:
Drug Offenses
From possession of a small amount of marijuana to complex drug-delivery and drug-distribution charges involving heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine, we utilize success-proven strategies to defend drug offenses. Our criminal defense attorney team often advocates for drug treatment as opposed to incarceration. Please call our team to discuss your legal options.
Theft & Property Crimes
There exists a myriad of different types of theft & property crimes. A few include Theft by Unlawful Taking, Theft by Deception, and Receiving Stolen Property. Some charges, of this type, can be misdemeanors and, also, felony charges.
Our criminal defense attorney team has been responsible for helping to reduce or dismiss certain types of theft charges via plea negotiations and Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition, or ARD. With ARD, the prompt disposition of charges eliminates the need for costly, time-consumptive trials and other court proceedings.
If you or a loved one are facing a theft and property crime charge that involves retail theft, burglary, access-device fraud (using someone’s credit/debit card/account information to make a purchase without permission), or forgery, contact our legal team immediately.
We are here to help –whether that be pursuing a dismissal of charges or challenging evidence for lesser charges that can mean no prison time and no criminal conviction. As criminal defense attorneys, we know the defenses and we use them to our clients’ advantage!
Assault and Violent Crimes
Assault and violent crimes can include charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, resisting arrest, or recklessly endangering another person. In the case of charges involving domestic violence, Pennsylvania lawmakers recently passed a new law that makes the penalties for violent attacks, such as strangulation, far more severe.
The new strangulation statute makes it a felony to choke a domestic partner or family member. It is no longer required to prove that there was physical injury. Punishment can result in significant periods of incarceration and serious fines. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Firearms and Weapons
A person convicted of a gun charge in Pennsylvania will likely face a lengthy prison sentence. You might be facing a ‘Possession of a Firearm Not Entitled to Possess One’, ‘Possession of a Firearm by a Minor’, or other firearms and weapons charges. The good news is, there are numerous defenses to these types of charges that can be litigated, both before and during trial. Our team understands which defense comes into play when dealing with weapons charges and has been successful in achieving positive outcomes for our clients. We are here to discuss your case!
Sex Crimes
Sex crimes can include rape, sexual assault, and corruption of minors, to unlawful contact with a minor, endangering the welfare of children, and other offenses. Most sex crimes in Pennsylvania come with severe penalties, including incarceration. At times, we can negotiate a favorable disposition, pursuing an acquittal or a dismissal. Please call our law firm to address your options.
White Collar Crimes
White collar crimes cover a bevy of offenses – from fraud and bribery to embezzlement, computer crimes, forgery, and more. Our law firm has decades of experience with these types of cases, both in state and federal court. When we are brought on board for a criminal investigation during its early stages, we will thoroughly investigate the facts of your case and utilize strategies that are designed to garner the best possible outcome.
Our legal team has handled a myriad of white-collar criminal offenses that include wire fraud, money laundering, drug offenses, criminal tax investigations, prescription fraud, and much more.
Traffic Offenses
When convicted of traffic offenses, there are a host of possible consequences, including jail time. Offenses can include driving under suspension, underage drinking, speeding, and more. It is not uncommon for a criminal defense attorney to obtain a dismissal of the charge, or a reduction of the offense so the motorist has fewer points or a lesser fine. Ferro Law Firm has years of experience handling all types of vehicle violations.
Expungements
When mistakes are made, it can have a lifelong impact on the person who made them. A criminal record can wreak havoc on their life by thwarting employment opportunities, credit card applications, or attempts to be approved for car and home loans. The good news is, our legal professionals are fully aware of steps that can, at times, be taken to erase criminal history blemishes.
If you’ve been dealing with the lifelong consequences of your past mistakes, please contact our criminal defense attorney team. If it is possible to expunge or seal your criminal record, we will use every resource to help you!
Juvenile Crimes & Offenses
In Pennsylvania, a person under the age of 18 is considered a juvenile. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for children to commit juvenile crimes and offenses, and if your child is one of them, you want the best legal representation possible.
From charges that relate to assault and drug offenses to DUIs and underage drinking, life can suddenly turn upside down for everyone involved. Our criminal defense attorney team possesses an authoritative grasp of available options which can, many times, reduce penalties and, in some cases, have cases dismissed. Though this does not apply in every situation, a criminal defense attorney from our team can discuss what legal options might be available for your child’s particular circumstances. Give us a call right now!
DUI Offenses
It is important to note a DUI offense on its own. Although it is technically a traffic violation, that doesn’t dismiss its inclusion in the criminal offense category. DUI arrests become a matter of public record. Because of that, future events such as securing employment, being approved for a loan, or being approved for leasing an apartment can become real-life challenges.
The more severe consequences associated with being arrested and charged for a DUI can include jail time, thousands of dollars in fines, and/or license suspension. The bottom line: when facing a DUI charge, you need a seasoned criminal defense attorney who can help!
Our criminal defense attorney team has been successful with DUI arrests not leading to DUI convictions – this is critically important! They say the best defense is a good offense. No one understands that better than the attorneys at Ferro Law Firm. All our DUI attorneys in York are former prosecutors. Now we defend. We offer strategic advantages for our clients. We fight for our clients’ rights, utilize the most effective defense strategies, get DUI charges possibly reduced or dismissed, and help those in York, PA move forward with their lives, once and for all.
