Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Pennsylvania since: 2001
Education: Temple University Beasley School of Law
Zeiger Firm
1500 John F Kennedy BlvdSuite 620A
Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-546-0340 Email: Brian J. Zeiger Visit website
As an experienced trial attorney and founder of the Zeiger Firm, Brian J. Zeiger knows that a criminal charge involving a white collar or federal crime is serious and can come with severe penalties. He regularly represents people in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as well as in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. Mr. Zeiger’s goal is to obtain the best outcome possible for his clients’ situation and to help them tell their side of the story.
Throughout his career, Mr. Zeiger has been recognized for his legal skills and his adherence to the highest ethical standards. He is listed in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100; The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40; and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel’s Top One Percent. Additionally, he holds an Avvo “Superb” rating.
Mr. Zeiger handles a wide range of federal and white collar criminal matters, including the following: health care fraud, child pornography distribution, drug trafficking, forgery, insider trading, sex tourism, embezzlement, computer crimes and fraud. Additionally, he also advocates for clients in criminal cases involving sex offenses, murder, theft, drug possession, police brutality, criminal appeals, DUI, bail reduction, pardons, parole hearings and expungements. Mr. Zeiger is known for the personal attention he gives to every case and his zealous defense of clients in the courtroom.
In 1997, Mr. Zeiger graduated from the Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, focusing on accounting and finance. In 2000, he earned a Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law and a Master of Business Administration from Temple University. Mr. Zeiger is admitted to all state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White CollarFirst Admitted: 2001, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://brianzeiger.com/attorneys/brian-j-zeiger/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Supreme Court of the United States
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia Inn of Court, Master
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL)
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- All Pennsylvania State Courts
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- Montgomery County Bar Association
- National Police Accountability Project
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, Elected as Counsel Member 2015-2017 term
- National Lawyers Guild
Videos
- Brian J. Zeiger on His Approach to Drug Cases, Criminal Defense, 2022
- Our firm stands out due to our aggressive client representation and vast experience, having tackled thousands of cases and hundreds of jury trials. We prioritize client accessibility and sharing personal contact details to ensure prompt communication. Our expertise spans criminal defense in both state and federal courts, including appeals, and civil rights litigation. This encompasses police brutality, malicious prosecution, prisoner rights, medical rights in prison, and First Amendment cases involving police., Learn about The Zeiger Firm from Philadelphia Criminal Defense Attorney, Brian Zeiger, Criminal Defense, Criminal Civil Rights, 2021
Pro bono / Community Service
- Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
- Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
- Better Business Bureau – Accredited Business
- Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry
- NORML
Educational Background
- Temple University, M.B.A., 2000
- Washington University of St. Louis, B.S.B.A. Accounting & Finance, 1997
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Faculty, NITA (National Institute for Trial Advocacy): NITA Building Trial Skills
- Faculty, Law Review CLE: Driving Under the Influence
- The article examines a circuit split that operates to prevent people from filing claims against the police officers who violated their rights. In his article, 18 TEX. J. C.L. & C.R. 181 , the article argues the law should be amended to increase potential plaintiffs’ access to justice in cases of civil rights violations by police officers., Author, A Change to Relation Back, 2013
- Business Editor, Environmental Law and Technology Journal, Temple University School of Law
Honors
- AVVO 10.0 Rating, Criminal Defense & Criminal Appeals
- Super Lawyer: 2008, 2011-2015, 2016-2024, Super Lawyer, superlawyers.com, 2024
- Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- Nation's Top 1% – Criminal Defense, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- Top Lawyer, Global Directory of Who's Who
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2015, 2017 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2008, 2011 - 2012