State College, PA Assault Defense Lawyer

From fights with bouncers at the bars, domestic violence assaults between couples, to drunken brawls in the streets of State College, assault charges happen in a college town.  The charges can range from the most severe felonies to the least severe summary offenses, so the penalties can also severe, including both direct penalties like jail time and fines, to collateral consequences, such as the inablity to be professionally licensed, lose of the right to possess a firearm, and removal from Penn State.  It is important to work with an experienced criminal defense attorney who can protect your rights. At JD Law, our State College assault defense attorneys offer aggressive, strategic advocacy, focused on achieving the best possible outcome in the case.

Strong Legal Advocacy for Our Diverse Clientele in State College, PA

Our experienced criminal defense lawyer represents many different types of people at different stages in their lives, including college students, professionals and others who are confronting the legal system for the first time.  We understand that getting charged with assault can be frustrating, intimidating and overwhelming. You may wonder what penalties you may face, how much it will cost, whether you will lose your license and how a criminal conviction could impact your future. You are most likely wondering whether you need an attorney. If a victim suffered severe injuries, your charges and penalties may be even more severe. Please visit our Assault Q & A page for answers to some of those questions.

Assault Crimes and Our Experienced Defense Team

Whether charged with a felony Aggravated Assault, misdemeanor Simple Assault, or summary offenses like Harassment or Disordery Conduct, experienced State College criminal defense attorney Jason Dunkle will take an aggressive approach to your case, working toward the best possible resolution with minimal impact.

For a free consultation directly with an experienced Centre County simple and aggravated assault attorney, please call (814) 689-9139 or contact us by email.