Pierre LaTour
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Scarpello & LaTour, P.C.
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Pennsylvania since: 1998
Education: American University Washington College of Law
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215-987-2227
Scarpello & LaTour, P.C.
121 South Broad StreetSuite 1200
Philadelphia, PA 19107 Visit website
An attorney with over 25 years of experience, Pierre LaTour takes a fastidious stance for his clients on their road to gaining a reprieve from their demanding legal woes. Adept in criminal law, he handles a wide range of matters, including DUI/DWI, white collar crimes, sexual assault, gun crimes, drug charges, homicide and assault, robbery/burglary and traffic violations. From The Law Offices of Scarpello & LaTour, he represents the residents of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding areas.
Mr. LaTour completed his undergraduate studies in 1992 at Union College, graduating cum laude with his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. He then went on to enroll at the American University Washington College of Law and received his Juris Doctor cum laude in 1998. The same year he graduated from law school, he obtained his license to practice in Pennsylvania, and additionally, is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Pennsylvania and the United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.
A veteran of jury trials, Mr. LaTour is no stranger to the strenuous pressures that come with defending his clients in such settings. As a former assistant district attorney, he has helped clients get amicable resolutions before their cases ever reach trial, saving them time, money and their emotional well-being. With previous experience in Capitol Hill, he understands the intricate nuances needed to ensure his clients are placed on a path to keeping their legal troubles well in the past.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Assault, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Felony, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Police Misconduct, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sex Offenses, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death
- 80% Criminal Defense
- 10% Civil Rights
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1998, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://www.phillybestdefense.com/pierre
Bar / Professional Activity
- Pennsylvania, 1998
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 2006
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2003
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
Educational Background
- Union College, Schenectady, New York, B.A., Honors: Cum Laude, Major: Political Science, 1992
Honors
- Pennsylvania's "Super Lawyers" for Criminal Defense from 2010-2017
Office location for Pierre LaTour
121 South Broad Street
Suite 1200
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-987-2227
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2012, 2015 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2008