Andrea E. Mertz
Polyak Law Office
Andrea E. Mertz is an attorney with Polyak Law Office, P.C. Ms. Mertz's practice focuses on defending vigorously the rights of the criminally accused. She has 18 years of experience in representing individuals at the pretrial and trial levels of adjudication. She has a background of helping individuals overcome significant challenges and obstacles in their lives. Ms. Mertz received her Juris Doctor from American University in Washington, D.C. in 1996, and her Bachelors of Arts from Purdue University. She is a member of the state bars of Pennsylvania and Maryland and the federal bar of the United States District Court for Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Ms. Mertz has been selected by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Lawyer.
Ms. Mertz knows those she represents want to stay free from jail, vigorously fight their cases and get the best results through an aggressive defense and targeted investigation. Ms. Mertz offers that and invites anyone accused of a crime or DUI to call and arrange a free consultation with her at 610-376-5250.
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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- Pennsylvania
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- US Dist Court for E.D of Pennsylvania
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- English: Spoken, Written
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- Polyak Law Office
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- Represents the criminally accused in all stages of criminal and DUI prosecution.
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- Waldman Law Group, P.C.
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- Represented individuals in all areas of DUI, criminal defense and civil litigation disputes.
- Assistant Public Defender
- Berks County Public Defender's Office
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- Represented clients facing felony and misdemeanor offenses including DUI, theft, assault, and murder in all stages of prosecution.
- American University Washington College of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Purdue University - Purdue University
- B.A. (1991) | Political Science
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- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa 1991 Purdue Scholar Athlete of the Year
- Activities: Field Hockey, Division I, Full Athletic Scholarship
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- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- The National Trial Lawyers
- Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Director - Foundation for Justice
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- Pennsylvania Bar Association
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- BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
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- Q. I wanna kno if u have a no grade felony does it drop to a misdemeanor and if so how long does it take?
- A: Ungraded felonies (rare) would not be reduced to misdemeanors except in certain cases with very specific facts and the District Attorney's consent. Usually, a defendant if guilty would argue for a plea that is less than the felony charge. Otherwise, if innocent, take it to trial and get acquitted on the felonies. I really cannot answer further with the limited facts you supplied. Consult a local attorney.
- Q. taking money from a.self checkout can I be charged criminally
- A: Yes. The charge is theft.
- Q. What are the chances of getting a charge of Int poss contr substance by per not reg dismissed or reduced?
- A: It would depend on the facts of the case. I cannot answer with the limited facts provided. In general, the DA's office usually pursues the possession charges, though. However, there could be suppression issues that an experienced attorney could find to suppress the controlled substances which would lead to a dismissal of the charges. The bigger problem for this person could be the probation violation detainer and re-sentence if he is found guilty or pleads to this new offense. This person definitely needs a attorney for representation. Some attorneys, like me, offer free consultations. Good luck to you both.
