Criminal Defense

Look – no one wants to face criminal charges, and you have every right to defend yourself. But trying to tell your side of things is not easy on your own. In fact, navigating the legal system alone can cause…

When a client was looking for a strong legal advocate and clear communicator, she hired attorney Fienman. The client had already pled guilty and was awaiting sentencing on several counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; she faced a…

Philadelphia is home to many revered institutions like the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, St Joseph’s, La Salle, and Drexel. Even the suburbs and Main Line boast esteemed schools, such as Villanova, Bryn Mawr College, and Haverford College. A little…

After a tragic accident left a high school boy paralyzed, a juvenile client faced criminal charges just before his 18th birthday. The case was resolved favorably in the juvenile system when attorney Fienman negotiated a probation agreement. Just a few…

For Philadelphians who love music and the electric energy of live concerts, Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA, is a popular spot. However, the local police, prosecutors, and courts in this part of the Commonwealth aren’t exactly welcoming of outsiders, mainly…

A young Philadelphia man contacted attorney Michael Fienman after being arrested for criminal mischief, institutional vandalism, theft, receiving stolen property, and unauthorized use of an automobile. The charges stemmed from an incident where the client allegedly crashed a stolen dirt…

A lot depends on distinct circumstances when someone is charged with drunk driving. These include whether anyone was hurt or if you have prior DUI convictions on your record. But perhaps the most significant contributing factor regarding DUI charges in…

Attorney Michael Fienman received a phone call from a previous client’s father asking for help with his own legal troubles. The man recently had a background check for a job that revealed charges from July 1983. He was in college…

There are few circumstances as heart-wrenching and emotionally draining as seeing your child — no matter their age — dealing with legal trouble. The phone call with the news that your child has been arrested will scare you, cause you…

Attorney Michael Fienman helped an elderly client avoid conviction after she broke into her former home. By getting to know the woman without judgment, as he does with every client, Fienman was able to advocate for her fully. The senior…