Philadelphia Criminal Lawyers & Defense Attorneys

Philadelphia Criminal Lawyers & Defense Attorneys that refuse to lose

MONTOYA COLEMAN

Our Philadelphia Criminal Lawyers & Defense Attorneys at Montoya Coleman refuse to lose. Few things in life are as important as one’s freedom. When you or a loved one has been arrested, the most important decision you can make is to hire an attorney that can help you navigate the complex and intimidating criminal justice system. The attorneys at Montoya Coleman have the determination, experience, and expertise to protect your liberties and defend your rights. The firm’s philosophy rings true – Refuse to Lose.

DETERMINATION

First and foremost, the lawyers at Montoya Coleman are aggressive trial attorneys and are not afraid to take a case to trial. Where other attorneys may back down in the face of apparently insurmountable odds, Montoya Coleman relentlessly pushes forward and rises to any challenge. Montoya Coleman never backs down and defends their client’s liberty every inch of the way. When you need attorneys that are going to truly fight for you – you need Montoya Coleman.

EXPERIENCE

Years of valuable experience gives the lawyers at Montoya Coleman the edge over their opponents. Montoya Coleman has represented countless clients in all stages of state and federal criminal matters: arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial motions, judge trials, jury trials, appeals, violation of probation hearings, pardons, and etc. Montoya Coleman have defended nearly every criminal charge: possession with the intent to distribute, gun charges, sex crimes, burglary, robbery, assaults, homicide, and etc. This experience has instilled the lawyers at Montoya Coleman with the knowledge of how to spot weaknesses in the government’s case and to exploit them. When you need attorneys that have the experience to understand how to successfully defend your case – you need Montoya Coleman.

EXPERTISE

Relentless determination combined with valuable experience has made the lawyers at Montoya Coleman experts in criminal defense practice. While other lawyers may focus on criminal defense, Montoya Coleman practices criminal defense solely. Being experts in this field translates into success as the lawyers at Montoya Coleman are constantly winning motions and securing acquittals. When your life and liberty is on the line, you need attorneys that specialize in criminal defense – you need Montoya Coleman.

CRIMINAL LAWYERS & DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

W. Chris Montoya, Esq.

Mr. Montoya is one of Philadelphia’s most respected litigators. He lives up to the his firm’s motto “Refuse to Lose” and achieves the best results from battling for his client from start to finish. Born to humble beginnings, Mr. Montoya’s inexhaustible dedication comes from working hard his entire life. Serving in the military inspired in him a deep appreciation for the individual rights he now fights to protect. If you or a loved one comes to a crossroad where you need a disciplined and seasoned attorney, contact W. Chris Montoya to fight for you. (Read entire profile here).

Joseph L. Coleman, Esq.

Unlike many attorneys, Mr. Coleman has never been afraid of taking center stage in the courtroom. His combination of trial advocacy and cinematic flair have earned him the name “Hollywood” for his stunning ability to sell the defense’s side of the story to both judge and jury. Mr. Coleman’s victories in the courtroom are too numerous to measure. When you, or a loved one, are facing criminal charges, you need someone that knows how to win tough cases. Someone that will Refuse to Lose. You need Joseph “Hollywood” Coleman. (Read entire profile here).

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Montoya Coleman represents clients at all stages of criminal defense: preliminary hearings, pre-trial motions, judge and jury trials, appeals, and etc. Montoya Coleman are licensed to practice in state and federal courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. No charges are too small, or too serious, as the lawyers at Montoya Coleman have experience defending all crimes, including but not limited to:

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Mr. Joseph Coleman came highly recommended as a criminal defense lawyer for good reason. I found Mr. Coleman to be professional, detail-oriented, very communicative, patient, and most importantly, extremely well-versed in criminal defense law and strong in his handling of my case. Without a doubt I’d recommend his representation to my family and friends. You can’t go wrong with Mr. Joseph Coleman.

21:46 08 Feb 21

My experience with Joseph Coleman was my best experience he really took the time and listen thanks for the great experience

Desmond Maxton

18:01 22 Jan 21

Great Work ! Easy Dismissed Case !!

Goya Bean

18:25 25 Nov 20

Mr coleman is an amazing lawyer this was my son first time every being in trouble he have a gun change an normally that turns into a felon charge he got it changed to a misdemeanor me an my son are so greatful to him I would definitely recommend him.

Roz Washington

15:43 17 Sep 20

Chris is an excellent attorney. He was able to help my brother obtain his weekend sentence so he could get back to his family and business. Chris gets matters handled in a timely manner and was always available/easily reached with any concerns. I highly recommend that you contact Chris if you are in need of an attorney. He will put your mind at rest and make the impossible, possible. Thank you Chris Montoya !

Courtney Ulrick

17:43 25 Jan 20

I absolutely loovveeeeddd joe and his partner, They were so professional, easy to work with, responded to all my bf ridiculous questions, and once we got in front of the judge, he shut the DA’s down!!!! Money well spent 🤗🤗

Miriah Campbell

02:06 27 Jun 19

Miriah Campbell

02:06 27 Jun 19

Great lawyer my go to guy for anything 💯💪🏾

Shaquille Young

19:24 20 Jun 19

I’m satisfied with their service. Joe is knowledgeable, and reassuring. I appreciate that he stayed in communication throughout the case. Very grateful

Carla G.

01:20 14 Jun 19

Very experienced and ethical lawyers they get the job done . I recommend them they have always helped .

Walter Ochun

15:33 22 Apr 19

IN 2015 ME AND MY BOYFRIEND WAS CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSULT MONTOYA WAS MY BOYFRIENDS LAWYER WE WENT TO TRIAL MONTOYA CAME IN AND DEFENDED ME MORE THEN MY OWN LAWYER BUT ALSO BEAT MY BOYFRIENDS CHARGES (SHAKA JHONSON👎) NEVER SHOWED FOR ME AND SENT HIS SECRETARY WITH NO DEGREE) UNFORTUNATELY I WAS SENTENCE TO 3YEARS) BUT I WANT TO THANK U MR.MONTOYA FOR YOUR HELP AND YOUR COURAGE TO FIGHT HE FIGHTS FOR HIS CLIENTS I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM... O AND MY BOYFRIEND NEVER SEVERED ANYTIME WALKED OUT RIGHT ALONG WITH HIS LAWYER THE BEST MONTOYA COLEMAN 🤗

Latoya Griffin

13:32 09 Apr 19

Joes is actually a good person. Everything he promised me , he fulfilled with no discrepancies. He got right too work and got me home in 7 days literally. Also , he was reachable thru out the entitie day!

Rahshe White

21:59 27 Mar 19

Excellent service on every step! Thank you so much. Very happy with your service.

Kika '

22:26 25 Mar 19

Excellent service on every step! Thank you so much. Very happy with your service.

Kika '

22:26 25 Mar 19

Very pleasant and very knowledgeable about everything. Honestly I couldn't thank him enough for the work that he has done and he made everything a heck of a lot easier for me. If I could give him more thank 5 stars, I would. Hopefully I am not in this situation again but if I ever needed a lawyer again, I would call him immediately. I would also recommend him to anyone. Thank you again!

ryan souder

17:13 20 Mar 19

W. Chris Montoya is most incredible attorney I've ever seen in criminal court in Philadelphia. If you are looking for someone, who can fight for you – it would be hard to find someone better.

Vadim Arefiev

21:59 19 Mar 19

Chis Montoya did an excellent job representing me. I highly recommend anyone in need to seek help from him. He will always come thru for you!

Pasquale Gallelli

17:36 26 Feb 19

This is a very great man I appreciate this man he was dedicated to helping me from the beginning he was all in to win REFUSE TO LOSE!!

William Brown

17:20 18 Dec 18

He was clear about everything from day one we meet , we spoke about the case and the possibilities and ,he refused to loose , took care of my father's case with high confidence . Great service ! Thank you ,your work is much appreciated.

Ramy Darwiche

17:24 15 Nov 18

Mr.Coleman is a very knowledgeable attorney very professional knows what he’s doing and he’s definitely confident have the most respect and confidence for him and my advice to those who need a criminal defense attorney Who is also competent,Mr. Coleman is right attorney for the job. Thumbs up 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 Don Allen, satisfied client!! Sent from my iPhone

Almir Allen

18:24 16 Sep 18

Joe Coleman Is A Real Good Attorney Beat my gun and drug case with no hassle, got me off conviction free now I can go back to college,he’s very persistent, motivated and dedicated he is the man for the job 💯

Sydik Hinton

17:04 20 Aug 18

Mr. Coleman is one of the finest and most determined attorneys I have had the pleasure of knowing. He is known to dedicate himself fully to his clients’ cases and work to get them the best results possible.

Dan Stanek

14:17 06 Jun 18

Joe is a phenomenal attorney. He cares deeply for his work and is passionate about the law. When I see him in court I know his clients will be taken care of the way I would want my own family represented if they needed help in a criminal courtroom. One of the best lawyers in the business.

Demetra Mehta

23:43 31 May 18

Montoya Coleman sets the standard for criminal defense in the Philadelphia area. Mr. Coleman's personal commitment and hands-on approach impressed me immediately after meeting him and will impress you as well. Highly recommend for any of your criminal defense needs.

Brian Farrell

17:14 23 May 18

MontoyaColeman is your go to Attorney’s knowing that your life is on the line. Trust the attorneys at MontoyaColeman who are there to answer your questions 24/7. You need Attorney’s who are going to treat you like family from start to finish and after the conclusion of your case. MontoyaColeman does not back down from challenges and is not afraid to challenge those on the law. I would recommend them for all my family legal matters.

DeVonte Douglass

19:55 21 May 18

All the results turned out better then expected. I wasn't how things would turn out now very happy ,"good job"

Willam Gates

17:21 19 May 18

Joe and Chris are two of the best defense lawyers in Philly. I regularly refer clients to them because I know without a doubt that they will be in good hands.

Zak Goldstein

15:55 18 May 18

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VERDICTS

The lawyers at Montoya Coleman have an outstanding track record of success. They are constantly securing victories by: getting cases dismissed at preliminary hearings, winning motions to suppress and motions to quash, securing acquittals after judge and jury trials, and reversing convictions on appeals. But actions speak louder than words, and the results speak for themselves. Below are some recent courtroom victories achieved by Montoya Coleman. Visit our Verdicts page to see more stunning wins.

: Not Guilty – Possession with the Intent to Deliver
7 Oct 10:16 pm
Joseph Coleman secured a Not Guilty verdict for Possession with the Intent to Deliver (“PWID”) in a...

: Not Guilty – DUI and Possession of a Controlled Substance
31 Jul 08:03 pm
Joseph Coleman secures a Not Guilty verdict for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Possession of a...

: Not Guilty – Aggravated Assault, Robbery, and Conspiracy
31 Jul 06:30 pm
Joseph Coleman secures a Not Guilty verdict for Aggravated Assault, Robbery, and Conspiracy charges in a Philadelphia...

Best Lawyer

I hired Mr Coleman for 3 cases and in every criminal case he did a very good job all cases dismissed. Joseph always contacted me back when I called or text him. Very professional. I wouldn’t change him as a criminal lawyer for anyone else.

Standard for Criminal Defense

Montoya Coleman sets the standard for criminal defense in the Philadelphia area. Mr. Coleman’s personal commitment and hands-on approach impressed me immediately and will impress you as well. Highly recommend for your criminal defense needs.

Outstanding Attorney

Mr. Coleman is an outstanding attorney. He got me off of a felony charge and was able to get me into a pretrial program so I wouldn’t have a criminal record. Mr. Coleman is a man of his word and i couldn’t have chosen a better attorney to represent me during my trouble time.

Powerful Advocates

Mr. Coleman is one of the finest criminal defense attorneys that I have worked with. His cross examination skills are top notch, and he aggressively questions witnesses as a zealous and powerful advocate for his clients. If I found myself in handcuffs, he would be my first call.

S.H.

“Joe Coleman is a real good attorney beat my gun and drug case with no hassle, got me off conviction free now I can go back to college, he’s very persistent, motivated and dedicated he is the man for the job 💯”

Great Lawyer

My lawyer put up a hell of a fight with the DA’s office. He let them know that they did not have enough evidence against me and that they were wrong for trying to send me to jail. I feel if it was more lawyers like him the criminal justice system would be better.

Why Mr. Coleman is so Great?

Mr. Coleman is a Great lawyer in my eyes because when I was down to my last on probation, and caught a new case and scared outta my mind he had my back and not only beat one case at Preliminary but 2 cases at preliminary.

This was our first time ever needing a defense lawyer and I am very please with the service we received. Thank you for bringing my son home.

Highly Recommended Attorney

Mr. Coleman not only has a vast knowledge of PA law but also understands his clients. He takes the time to research your case and review your options before heading to trial. With his years of experience and reputation in Philadelphia courts, he managed to get my case dismissed. You can tell he truly cares about giving his clients the best representation possible.

Refuse to Lose

Joe is always ahead of the game and up to date on the most recent caselaw and developments. He consistently gets excellent results. The motto is true: Joe refuses to lose!

Mr. Joseph L. Coleman is a Great Attorney

Mr. Coleman put up a hell of a fight with the DA’s office and in court. My son was charge of rape he was going to do 40 to 60 years in jail. I hope that no one goes through what my son and my family when through for the pass 18 month but if you do Mr. Coleman will be the lawyer to call to help you. He has being a blessing to son my family and me.

You should know Joe!

I had two teenagers in legal trouble. Joe made himself available and accessible. He communicated directly with my sons with respect and in their terms. Joe kept us apprised proactively about next steps, what to expect and all of our choices! He is well versed and respected!

Family

Montoya Coleman is your go to Attorney’s knowing that your life is on the line. You need Attorney’s who are going to treat you like family from start to finish. Montoya Coleman does not back down from challenges. I recommend them for all my family legal matters.

Superb Trial Skills

Joe is a tireless worker who always puts his clients’ needs first. He prides himself on being the smartest person in the courtroom by knowing every aspect of his client’s case. His trial skills consistently lead to favorable results for his clients.

Great Lawyer

Great lawyer he got my case thrown out really defended me and had my back the entire case and fought for me service was amazing!

M.R.

Mr. Coleman, I really want to thank you for everything you done for me. You put up a beautiful defense. Thank you dearly.

If you or a loved one has been arrested then you need an attorney that will fight for you and who will Refuse to Lose. Contact the lawyers of Montoya Coleman at 215-564-1634 for a free consultation, or enter your information below.

Philadelphia Criminal Lawyers & Defense Attorneys