Criminal Defense Attorneys in State College, PA

Do not let a criminal charge become a serious threat to your future because of a conviction. We can help. Here at the State College law firm of Decker Bradburn, Attorneys at Law, our mission is to protect your future and defend your rights diligently. Our team of lawyers provides personal, hands-on assistance with:

• Drug offenses: We represent individuals facing all types of drug charges — everything from drug possession and marijuana cultivation to distribution and trafficking.
• Drunk or drugged driving: Our attorneys provide a strong defense against DUI charges and help our clients protect their driving privileges wherever possible.
• Assault: We defend those accused of assault, battery, or domestic violence, as well as robbery, burglary, and a wide range of other violent crimes.
• Sex offenses: Our lawyers provide discreet and aggressive defense against sex offense charges. We aim to help clients avoid prison time and stay off the sex offender registry.
• Theft crimes: From shoplifting and retail theft to carjacking and credit card fraud, we know what it takes to defend our clients’ rights against allegations of property offenses.

We also provide skilled representation in cases involving speeding tickets, trespassing, underage drinking, public intoxication, post-conviction relief, and a wide range of other charges.

Our attorneys routinely file motions to dismiss charges and to suppress unlawfully obtained evidence. Let us thoroughly investigate your case to determine if there is an opportunity to have the charges against you dismissed or reduced in severity. Attorney and firm partner Marc Decker is named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list and has a reputation for providing strong defense.

Representing College Students Charged With Crimes

We regularly represent college students at Penn State, as well as individuals throughout the surrounding areas of Pennsylvania. We go beyond defending criminal offenses and also represent students in disciplinary hearings at their colleges. We are committed to helping students avoid serious penalties that will impact the rest of their lives.

Questions about your criminal charge? Visit our Criminal Defense FAQ page for answers.

Don’t Give Up: We Can Seek Post-Conviction Relief

• ARD and Expungements: We assist qualified individuals in enrolling in the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program and in seeking expungements to clear their criminal records.
• Criminal appeals: If an error was made during the original trial proceedings, we can help our clients appeal to a higher court.

We Treat You With Respect and Understanding

Just because you’ve been accused of a crime, you are not automatically guilty. You are innocent unless proven otherwise. Whatever the circumstances, you still deserve to be treated with empathy and respect. You can count on our lawyers to do just that. If you have been in trouble in the past and are now facing a parole or probation revocation, we can assist you.

“I enjoy practicing criminal law because I like helping people with their problems. I’m just a regular guy representing other regular people. We all encounter tough times, and I’m here to help you make it through to the other side.” — Attorney Marc A. Decker

Contact Defense Attorneys Decker & Bradburn Today

If you are charged with a criminal offense, it is crucial to seek immediate legal representation upon arrest. Call 814-308-8895 or contact us online to schedule a confidential consultation with a knowledgeable Pennsylvania defense attorney.