Criminal Defense Attorney
Founder
The lawyers at The Zeiger Firm understand the courts and know how to use the laws, rules and procedures to obtain the best results for our clients. We advocate zealously for our clients, but never forget that our most important goal is obtaining the best results for our clients, whether that means fighting procedural battles or representing our clients before a judge or jury.
We work hard for our clients, explaining their options and keeping them updated about the status of their cases.
Contact the Philadelphia Criminal Defense Attorneys at The Zeiger Firm, to hire a team whose backgrounds assure you that, no matter what type of criminal case you have, you will receive the finest legal representation.
Philadelphia Criminal Defense Attorneys lead by Brian Zeiger are zealous advocates who recognize the importance of working with every client, and their friends and family to obtain the best possible results.
Practice Areas
- DUI Defense
- Assault
- White-collar crimes
- Sex crimes defense
- Juvenile crimes
- Theft, burglary & robbery
- Homicide defense
- Police brutality
- Post-conviction relief
- Probation or Parole Violations
- Expungements
Education
- Washington University of St. Louis
- B.S.B.A. Accounting & Finance, 1997
- Temple University
- Temple University School of Law
Honors & Awards
- Super Lawyer, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019. Criminal Defense, White Collar, Civil Rights.
- AVVO 10.0 Rating, Criminal Defense & Criminal Appeals
- America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys 2019 Recipient Award
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- American Institute of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Client Satisfaction Award
- American Institute of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 10 Best Attorneys
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel – Nation’s Top 1% – Criminal Defense
- Global Directory of Who’s Who – Top Lawyer
- Attorney and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney Pennsylvania
- American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer Pennsylvania
- American Jurist Institute, Top 10 Criminal Law Attorney for Pennsylvania
- Business Editor, Environmental Law and Technology Journal, Temple University School of Law
Associations & Memberships
Texas Journal on Civil Liberties & Civil Rights, 18 TEX. J. C.L. & C.R. 181 – A Change to Relation Back
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of New Jersey
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- Supreme Court of the United States
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Western District of New York
Appointed Positions
The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Hearing Officer, 2019-2022.
Professional Associations
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- Philadelphia Inn of Court, Master
- Pennsylvania Bar Association:
- Criminal Justice Section, Chair 2019-2021.
- Criminal Justice Section, Vice-Chair, 2017-2019.
- Criminal Justice Section, Counsel Member, 2015-2017.
- Ethics Section, Appointed Member, 2016-present.
- Montgomery County Bar Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL)
- National Lawyers Guild
- National Police Accountability Project
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- Federal Bar Association
- The Federalist Society
Community Organizations
- Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry
- Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
- Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
- NORML
- Better Business Bureau – Accredited Business
Speaking Engagements
- Faculty with NITA (National Institute for Trial Advocacy): NITA Building Trial Skills
- Faculty with Law Review CLE: Driving Under the Influence
- Faculty with Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI): PCRA Basics (Post Conviction Relief Act Appeals).
