Coleman Defense LLC

05/21/2023

Joseph Coleman secured a victory for his client after a Philadelphia judge granted his four corners motion to suppress a gun. T.H. was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, a felony of the first degree, and faced up twenty years in prison on this charge alone. Prior to trial,....

05/21/2023

Joseph Coleman secured a Not Guilty verdict for Possession with the Intent to Deliver ("PWID") in a Philadelphia waiver trial. PWID is the crime of possessing a drug while intending to deliver it (learn more about drug charges). It is an ungraded felony and, in this case, carried a maximum penalty o...

08/16/2021

Joseph Coleman secured a victory for his client after a Philadelphia judge granted his motion to suppress drugs and a gun. A.R. was charged with Possession with the Intent to Deliver ("PWID"), Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, and Carrying a Firearm Without a License. Prior to trial, M...

08/02/2021

Joseph Coleman has been selected to the 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars in Pennsylvania. The Rising Stars designation is awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state. Mr. Coleman has earned this prestigious award three years in a row due to his tireless dedication in fighting for h...

10/07/2019

Joseph Coleman secures a Not Guilty verdict for Possession with the Intent to Deliver by exposing the police officer's lies utilizing investigation.

10/07/2019

Joseph Coleman was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star!

Joseph Coleman is one of the top rated Criminal Defense attorneys in Philadelphia, PA. He has met the stringent Super Lawyers selection criteria.

08/05/2019

Joseph Coleman secures a not guilty for DUI and Possession of Controlled Substances charges.

Joseph Coleman secures a Not Guilty verdict for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Philadelphia waiver trial. DUI is operating a vehicle while impaired due to alcohol or a controlled substance (learn more about DUI charges). Possession of a Controlled Sub...

07/31/2019

Joseph Coleman secures a Not Guilty verdict for Aggravated Assault, Robbery, and Conspiracy charges in Philadelphia waiver trial. Refuse to Lose!

Joseph Coleman secured a Not Guilty verdict for Aggravated Assault, Robbery, and Conspiracy charges in Philadelphia waiver trial.

05/22/2019

Joseph Coleman secures not guilty verdict for second strike Aggravated Assault after the jury deliberates for only 30 minutes. Refuse to Lose!

02/19/2019

Joseph L. Coleman, Esquire, is selected to the National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40.

10/10/2018

Joseph Coleman gets gun and drug charges discharged for lack of evidence by highlighting inconsistencies and arguing no constructive possession of the gun.

10/08/2018

“He’s innocent until proven guilty, and to me, by forcing a violation of probation hearing before we have the chance to present a full and fair defense is stripping him of the presumption of innocence.” - Attorney Joseph L. Coleman.

A Philadelphia judge's decision last month to appoint a special prosecutor to pursue a violation of probation hearing was an unusual move according to several attorneys and may not pass constitutional muster.