Atty. John J Waldron, Esq.

Atty. John J Waldron, Esq.

John J. Waldron started his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Lehigh County, 1984-1987.

Allentown Allentown 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About John J Waldron, Esq. at a glance

John J Waldron, Esq. is a Founder based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, practicing at JJ Waldron, LLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1982). Educated at Villanova University School of Law J.D. (—) and La Salle University B.A. magna cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lehigh County, Northampton County and Pennsylvania. Serands clients in Allentown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John J. Waldron started his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Lehigh County, 1984-1987
  • Since then he focuses his practice exclusively on criminal defense matters
  • Based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he provides representation to clients throughout the commonwealth and is based in Lehigh and Northampton counties
  • Mr. Waldron admitted to practice before the U.S
  • District Courts for the Middle and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania, the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States
  • Mr. Waldron's client base comprises people who have been charged by Pennsylvania or federal authorities with having committed felony or misdemeanor offenses
  • A significant portion of his caseload consists of drug possession and trafficking, but he has also handled murder and other violent crimes, burglary, theft, and white collar crimes such as fraud, bank robbery and driving under the influence of alcohol
  • Many of his cases have received widespread publicity, including one in which he successfully represented a multimillionaire real estate developer who had been accused of murder
  • Throughout his distinguished career as defense counsel, Mr. Waldron has been able to obtain positive results for his clients, through dismissals, acquittals, the negotiation of favorable plea agreements with prosecutors, and reversals at the appellate level, and this has led to a great deal of recognition from his colleagues, including an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell

Practice Areas Explained

John J Waldron, Esq.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J Waldron, Esq. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Allentown are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John J Waldron, Esq.

Where is John J Waldron, Esq.'s law office located?
John J Waldron, Esq.'s law practice is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The firm is JJ Waldron, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J Waldron, Esq. handle?
John J Waldron, Esq. focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John J Waldron, Esq. practiced law?
John J Waldron, Esq. has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John J Waldron, Esq. go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has John J Waldron, Esq. received?
John J Waldron, Esq.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Villanova University School of Law J.D.
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La Salle University B.A. magna cum laude
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1982

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