Brian M. Fishman
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Fishman Firm, LLCPractice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Pennsylvania since: 2002
Education: Temple University Beasley School of Law
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267-758-2228
The Fishman Firm, LLC
100 S Broad StSuite 1910
Philadelphia, PA 19110 Visit website
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The founder of The Fishman Firm, LLC, Brian M. Fishman protects the rights of people in the southeastern region of Pennsylvania. He focuses his practice on criminal defense and handles a number of issues including rape, forgery, DUI, assault, bail hearings, attempted murder, drug trafficking, aggravated assault, gunpoint robbery, appeals, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, fraud, sexual crimes and drug distribution. In addition to his focus on criminal defense, Mr. Fishman also handles personal injury matters and civil rights.
After graduating in 1996 from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in psychology, Mr. Fishman decided to pursue a career in law. He attended Temple University Beasley School of Law and served as an articles editor for the school's law journal. In 2001, Mr. Fishman graduated cum laude with his law degree.
A former Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Fishman now devotes his entire practice to defending clients accused of committing a crime. He knows the impact that a criminal investigation and conviction can have on people's lives and seeks to ensure that their rights are protected. Each element of the case is carefully examined and evaluated to ensure that evidence was collected according to law enforcement policy, the evidence collected is sound, and that no proof of innocence has been overlooked.
Mr. Fishman is admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and holds an Avvo rating of 10.0 in criminal defense, which is considered superb. In addition, he is the author of a blog that focuses on criminal law.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWIFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Misdemeanor, Murder, Parole, Police Misconduct, Probation, Sex Offenses, Theft
- 80% Criminal Defense
- 10% Civil Rights
- 10% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
First Admitted: 2002, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: http://www.thefishmanfirm.com/attorney-brian-fishman/
- Law Journal, Articles Editor, Temple University Beasley School of Law
- Cornell University, B.S., Psychology, With Distinction, 1996
- Temple University School of Law, JD, Cum Laude, 2001
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2012
- New Jersey, 2002
- Pennsylvania, 2002
- Am I Eligble of an Expungement of My Pennsylvania Criminal Record, Criminal Defense, 2014
- Motion to Suppress: A Criminal Defense Attorney's Best Weapon, Criminal Defense, 2014
- ARD: A Pre-Trial Diversion Program to Avoid Conviction, Criminal Defense, 2014
- First-Time DUI Offenders: What to Expect, Criminal Defense, 2014
- 600 Motion: Your Right to a Speedy Trial, Criminal Defense, 2014
- Don't Talk on Prison Phones: "This Call is Being Recorded", Criminal Defense, 2014
- Brian Fishman was recognized as a Super Lawyer in the area of criminal defense. This is an award that is only given to 2.5% of all lawyers in the state of Pennsylvania., Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2020
- Brian Fishman was recognized as a Super Lawyer in the area of criminal defense. This is an award that is only given to 2.5% of all lawyers in the state of Pennsylvania., Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2019
- Brian Fishman was recognized as a Super Lawyer in the area of criminal defense. This is an award that is only given to 2.5% of all lawyers in the state of Pennsylvania., Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2018
- Brian Fishman was recognized as a Super Lawyer in the area of criminal defense. This is an award that is only given to 2.5% of all lawyers in the state of Pennsylvania., Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2017
- Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2016
- Rising Star in Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers, 2014
- Clients' Choice Award, Avvo.com, 2013
- Rising Star in Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers, 2012
- Top Contributor, Avvo.com, 2013
- Rising Star in Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers, 2010
- Cum Laude, Temple University Beasley School of Law, Juris Doctorate, Temple University Beasley School of Law, 2001
- Pennsylvania Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Philadelphia Bar Association
Office location for Brian M. Fishman
100 S Broad St
Suite 1910
Philadelphia, PA 19110
Phone: 267-758-2228
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2024
- Rising Stars: 2010, 2013 - 2014