Joseph L. Amendola

Joseph L. Amendola is a State College criminal defense lawyer and the owner/practitioner at the Law Offices of Joseph L. Amendola, Esquire, who has practiced in Pennsylvania for decades. He focuses on criminal litigation involving DUI and alcohol-related charges, drug offenses, sexual assault, aggravated assault, simple assault, and homicide. His practice further includes white-collar and fraud defense, traffic violations, and other summary offenses. He has handled thousands of cases throughout his legal career.

Amendola earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. He earned his B.A. from Pennsylvania State University.

Amendola began his legal career with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. He prosecuted misdemeanor, felony, and homicide cases and later served as Assistant Chief of a division supervising other prosecutors. He subsequently worked as a special prosecutor investigating and prosecuting political corruption matters. He has further taught criminal law at Pennsylvania State University and criminal and constitutional law at Temple University’s Center for Administration of Justice.

Joseph L. Amendola is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and has operated his State College practice since 1978. His work centers primarily on criminal defense, DUI matters, and litigation, while he handles a smaller number of wills and living wills. His background as a former prosecutor gives him substantial trial experience from both sides of criminal proceedings. His career reflects longstanding involvement in criminal litigation and legal education in Pennsylvania.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Joseph L. Amendola Law Office
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Pennsylvania State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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