Over 40 Years of Criminal Defense Experience We Not Only Care About Your Case, We Care About Your Life.

Media, Pennsylvania Federal and State Criminal Defense Attorney

Experienced Advocacy for Clients in Southeastern Pennsylvania

Are you facing state or federal criminal charges as an individual or as a corporate entity? Are you looking for a criminal defense law firm that brings the time and attention needed to comprehensively investigate, analyze, and explore every available defense option on your behalf? Are you in search of an attorney whose reputation rises above the crowd due to the devotion, commitment, and hard work he not only accepts but embraces?

You will find all of the above qualities at The Law Offices of Arthur Thomas Donato, Jr., where you can work with a criminal defense lawyer who has more than 40 years of invaluable experience to apply to your case. We understand from the outset of any criminal investigation or charge how critical it is to be proactive in building a strong defense. Preparing every case for trial from the beginning enables us to offer high-caliber legal advocacy in matters involving fraud and other white collar charges, violent crimes, and the defense of public officials, professionals, and businesses. We believe thorough preparation is the key to achieving the best possible result.

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Experienced Advocacy To Protect Your Rights

Our Law Firm Takes Strong Action On Your Behalf

State and federal criminal charges, especially those involving white collar crimes, violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, RICO racketeering, and more are typically extremely complex matters that can be based on lengthy investigations by government law enforcement agencies. These cases require the utmost in attention to detail, legal analysis, and thorough preparation. Media, Pennsylvania federal criminal defense attorney Arthur Thomas Donato has an established record of success in many complex cases and remains passionate about providing you with first-class legal service.

Contact The Law Offices of Arthur Thomas Donato, Jr. at (610) 565-4747 to arrange a confidential consultation. You can also message us through our online request form.

We Bring you A Higher Standard

We bring outstanding credentials to your legal matter, including the highest peer-reviewed rating of AV Preeminent® from Martindale-Hubbell®. Arthur Thomas Donato has been a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers since 2004, an invitation-only credentialed organization of exceptional litigators. Only attorneys who have demonstrated the highest standards of professionalism, ethical conduct, integrity, and ability are invited. He has also been a Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers since 1990. The latter organization’s qualifications include 10 years of criminal trial experience trying a minimum of 50 trials in which 35 involved felonies. Less than one percent of U.S. attorneys have been invited to join.

We Want to Get You the Best Result Legally, and Help Enhance Your Life.

We are committed to offering the strongest possible criminal defense to every client. We do not seek a high volume of cases. Instead, we choose to invest more time and effort into the cases we accept to ensure you receive zealous representation. We conduct an intensive investigation into every detail of your case and provide counsel that informs, advises, and improves your life and well-being. These practices, along with our proactive approach, makes us the optimal choice for the most comprehensive representation available.

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Awards & Credentials

  • Outstanding Service Award
    Outstanding Service Award

    Delaware County Bar Association, 1987-1998. The Honorable Paul R. Sand President's Award 2011.

  • American College of Trial Lawyers
    American College of Trial Lawyers

    Fellow, 2004 – Present. An invitation-only credentialed organization of exceptional litigators.

  • Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

    Liberty Award, Award of the Officers & Directors, and President's Awards.

  • The Best Lawyers in America
    The Best Lawyers in America

    Listed 1995-2023. Recognizes the top 6% of private practicing attorneys in the US.

  • A-V Rating
    A-V Rating

    Received the highest peer-reviewed rating of AV Preeminent® from Martindale-Hubbell®.

  • American Bar Foundation
    American Bar Foundation

    Fellow, 2004 – Present. Membership is limited to 1% of lawyers and is given to those who have shown outstanding dedication to the law.

  • American Board of Criminal Lawyers Fellow
    American Board of Criminal Lawyers Fellow

    Members must have at least 10 years of criminal trial experience, and have had tried at least 50 trials.

  • Best Law Firms
    Best Law Firms

    Pennsylvania - U.S. News and World Report, 2020

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What Makes Us Different?

Devotion. Commitment. Hard Work.
  • We Provide Cases With Intensive Investigation And Intensive Legal Analysis
  • Less Than 1% of Lawyers Have the Quality of Credentials That We Have
  • We Aim to Get You the Best Results Legally As Well As Improve Your Life Overall
  • Over 40 Years of Legal Experience Providing Attentive & Personal Services for You