Simple Assault | Aggravated Assault | Sexual Assault | Domestic Assault

There are many types of assault charges. Any type can have serious consequences, including jail time. Assault cases in Pennsylvania are prosecuted aggressively. At Applebaum & Associates, we believe you deserve an aggressive defense.

We are knowledgeable about the legal defenses available and can ensure the protection of your rights. We can help if you have been charged with:

• Simple assault
• Aggravated assault
• Assault with a deadly weapon
• Sexual assault
• Domestic violence
• Other violent crimes

Charge: Rape
Verdict: “I was accused of date rape and attorney Applebaum was able to show these allegations were completely false and convinced the district attorney to withdraw the charges.”

Charge: Rape
Verdict: “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.”

Charge: Rape
Verdict:“I was accused of raping a family member and facing 40 years in jail. I was innocent and I refused to plead guilty. After Applebaum tried the case I was found not guilty and I now have my life and freedom back thanks to attorney Applebaum.”

Charge: Assault
Verdict: “I was accused of stabbing a fellow party goer after a fight erupted and attorney Applebaum was able to prove to the jury that it was another party goer that delivered the almost fate wound. I was acquitted and now I am a member of law enforcement.”

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

Charge: 3rd Offense DUI
Verdict: “I was being charged with a third 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 mins of deliberation.”

Charge: Drug Crime
Verdict: “I was charged with being a methamphetamine dealer and thanks to attorney Applebaum , even though I went to jail for a few years attorney Applebaum was able to retain through negotiation over $ 2 million in assets so my family could remain in my family home and my children could go to private school.”

Charge: Aggravated Assault
Verdict: “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 cheating. I received a sentence of 30 days probation.”

With Offices in Bucks County, Lehigh County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia

Our founding attorney, Michael H. Applebaum, has more than 40 years of legal experience and has defended thousands of clients in criminal cases. He has defended many clients against charges of assault, domestic violence, aggravated assault and other violent crimes. Given his vast experience, he knows what prosecutors rely on to build their cases. He scrutinizes each piece of evidence used against you and his tenacity has been rewarded with countless favorable outcomes for our clients.

We Carefully Identifying Defenses To Bolster Your Defense

Mr. Applebaum understands that the outcome of your case will significantly impact your future. To provide a vigorous defense on your behalf, he will take the time to analyze key issues in your case.

Did the alleged assault result in injury? Did you intend to harm the other person? Were you acting in self-defense? Too often, actions that occur during bar fights and other altercations result in unnecessary assault charges. Were you defending yourself in a bar fight? These are just a few of the questions Mr. Applebaum will ask as he determines how to best fight your charges.

After carefully scrutinizing the facts of your case, Mr. Applebaum will develop a defense strategy tailored to seek the best possible outcome on your behalf. His objective in each case is to obtain a charge dismissal or not-guilty verdict. Finding the best possible way to fight your charges is what we do.

Contact A Pennsylvania Assault Defense Lawyer

You can reach a top criminal lawyer 24/7 for a free consultation. We maintain offices in Bensalem, Allentown, Doylestown, Quakertown and Philadelphia to provide convenient offices for our clients and local counsel to clients throughout eastern Pennsylvania. Contact our closest office to speak with a premier criminal defense lawyer about your case.