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Southeastern Pennsylvania's LeadingCriminal Defense + Personal Injury + Family Law Firm

Experienced Counsel. Strategic Advocacy. Personal Attention.

For decades, Applebaum Joachim Law Group has been dedicated to making a meaningful difference for clients facing life's toughest challenges. Our firm has served clients for 55+ years and Bucks County since 1979.

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01 / Criminal Defense

When criminal charges put your freedom and your future at risk, you need a seasoned defense attorney fighting for you. Jail time, heavy fines, and a permanent criminal record are all on the line. At Applebaum Joachim Law Group, we understand what's at stake if you're convicted, and our firm is ready to work tirelessly to develop tailored defense strategies based on each client’s circumstances and goals.

02 / Family Law

Few legal issues can impact your spirit and your home life as significantly as family law matters. Emotions can cloud your judgment and complicate the process, worsening disputes instead of helping you solve them. In divorce, custody, and other family law matters, our firm focuses on what's most important, providing reliable advice you can count on and advocating for a solution that works for you and your family. We can make the process easier on your family and help position you for a successful start to your next chapter.

03 / Personal Injury

An accident can do more than disrupt your life in the moment. Serious injuries can alter the course of your future, keeping you out of work, limiting your activities, and racking up medical bills. When Applebaum Joachim Law Group handles personal injury cases, we work to hold the responsible party accountable for what you've been through. Our firm can fight to recover the compensation you need for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, so you can focus on moving forward.

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Why Choose Applebaum Joachim Law Group to Handle Your Case

01 / Experience You Can Rely On

With 55+ years of serving clients, including Bucks County representation since 1979, our firm brings deep courtroom experience to every case we handle. Our firm has insight into how the other side builds its cases, and we leverage that perspective to develop strong cases for every client we serve.

02 / Compassion and Personal Attention

Every case means something different to the person living through it. We take the time to understand your situation and treat you like a person, not a file number, because we know how client service can provide meaningful support when you’re facing legal issues.

03 / Aggressive, Strategic Advocacy

We put your best interests first, pairing thorough preparation with assertive representation at the negotiating table and in the courtroom. With a history stretching back over half a century and continuous service in Bucks County and the surrounding counties since 1979, we’ve built a reputation as a reliable advocate for clients across all of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

04 / Accessible When You Need Us

Legal problems rarely wait for convenient business hours. We stay responsive and easy to reach, so you get real answers and support exactly when you need them, not days later.

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Need It Most

Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Family Law Firm Serving Clients for 55+ Years and Bucks County Since 1979

Applebaum Joachim Law Group has served the legal needs of Pennsylvania clients for 55+ years, and Bucks County, in particular, since 1979. With office locations in Bensalem and Allentown, we provide clients across the region with sound legal advice, strategic defense, and steady support in the face of criminal charges, personal injuries, and family disputes.

Our firm is able to see a case from both sides and use that insight to inform your legal strategy. We handle every case with compassion and personal attention, backed by aggressive, strategic advocacy that puts your best interests first. Legal problems don't wait for convenient hours, so we stay accessible and responsive, giving you the legal support you need when you need it.

Based on our history of results and client service, many of our current clients trust us to represent their interests on the recommendation of a friend or family member. We've guided countless clients through their toughest moments, and we're ready to do the same for you.

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Recognized
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Pennsylvania Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Family Law Attorney With a Reputation for Excellence

At Applebaum Joachim Law Group, we know a case isn't just about winning. It's about restoring your quality of life and protecting what matters, whether that’s your freedom, your family, or the resources you need for the future. Our clients reach out to our firm for legal support when reliable help matters most. Decades of trial experience have earned our firm a reputation for tailored representation, meaningful results, and client service grounded in genuine compassion.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

Criminal Defense + Personal Injury + Family Law Attorney Bucks County and All of Southeastern Pennsylvania

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When It Really Counts, You Need Applebaum Joachim Law Group.

01 / Explains Every Step in Plain Language

02 / Takes the Time to Know You and Your Case

03 / Works With Police, Prosecutors, and Judges on Your Behalf

04 / Puts You Before the Bottom Line

05 / Stands By You When You Need It Most

★★★★★

"They are so helpful and attentive! I love that they let you know you can contact them anytime if you have any questions. They make sure you fully understand everything and know what to expect. Love this firm!"

— Kiara

★★★★★

“I can not express my gratitude to Mr. Applebaum and his office personnel. Everyone is attentive, very detailed and responsive. I honestly feel like I owe them a huge part of my life, because they helped me get through a difficult period of time. I would absolutely recommend their services to other people, they are very family oriented and treat every case as a priority. If you picked Applebaum you picked the right place, the best criminal defense attorney in Bucks!.”

— Marilyn R.

Life-Changing Results for Our ClientsCelebrating Over 55 Years of Serving Clients in Southeastern Pennsylvania

CRIMINAL DEFENSE, PERSONAL INJURY, AND FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY PENNSYLVANIA

A criminal conviction can bring lasting consequences, from jail time and a tarnished reputation to the loss of your job or your parental rights. Our firm has reduced or eliminated countless jail sentences for clients facing serious charges in Pennsylvania through defense strategies tailored to each individual client’s circumstances and goals. Our firm leaves no stone unturned in helping you tell your story and protect your rights, whether that means fighting to keep your license after a DUI charge, building a strong defense against an assault charge, or negotiating probation instead of a jail sentence.

Reduced Sentence 30 Days Probation

Assault Charge - 30 Days Probation

Possible 5-10 Year Sentence

“I was charged with aggravated assault and attempted homicide, and I took a bench trial in front of a judge and attorney Applebaum argued that one punch should be considered simple assault and after explaining the circumstances regarding my wife’s cheating, I received a sentence of 30 days probation."

Acquitted of All Charges

Rape Charge - Acquitted

Possible 30 Year Sentence

“I was charged with raping a girl I was dating and thanks to attorney Applebaum’s investigation he was able to prove with the Commonwealth’s evidence and the alleged victim’s phone records that during the time I was allegedly raping her she was on the phone with her girlfriend and other friends for over an hour.”

Not Guilty Verdict

DUI Charge - Not Guilty

Possible 1 Year Sentence

“I was being charged with a 3rd offense DUI with a 1 year mandatory prison sentence. Attorney Applebaum was able to subpoena the officer’s dashboard camera and with the testimony of his toxicologist the jury came back with a verdict of not guilty after only 30 minutes of deliberation.”

Acquitted of All Charges

Drug Charge - Acquitted

Possible 5-10 Year Sentence

“I was accused of dealing drugs and facing a mandatory 5-10 year prison sentence. After a jury trial attorney Applebaum proved entrapment and I was acquitted of all charges.”

We Represent Clients All Over
Southeastern Pennsylvania

Trusted Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Family Law Firm