Lauren A. Wimmer

Lauren A. Wimmer is a Philadelphia criminal defense attorney who represents clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey state and federal courts. She personally handles each case at Wimmer Criminal Defense, PC and provides representation at every stage of criminal proceedings. Her practice covers homicide, robbery, kidnapping, aggravated assault, drug distribution, firearms violations, DUI, white-collar offenses, and other serious charges. She also handles criminal appeals, sentencing matters, post-conviction proceedings, and civil rights claims involving police misconduct or unlawful government action.

Ms. Wimmer earned her J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law – Camden. During law school, she served as Managing Articles Editor of the Rutgers Journal of Law & Public Policy and President of the Women’s Law Caucus. She also co-chaired the Mary Philbrook Public Interest Awards. Her practical experience included an externship with the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and work as Legal Services Coordinator for Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. She received the National Association of Women Lawyers Award and the Pro Bono Publico Award upon graduation.

Ms. Wimmer previously served as a judicial law clerk to a judge in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Trial Division, Homicide Program. That role gave her direct knowledge of courtroom procedure, prosecution strategies, evidentiary disputes, and the evaluation of witness testimony. She later opened Wimmer Criminal Defense, PC, where she represents clients investigated by local police and federal agencies. These agencies include the FBI, DEA, ATF, Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, and US Attorney’s Office.

Lauren A. Wimmer is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She belongs to state and local bar associations and criminal defense organizations in both jurisdictions. Her professional memberships include the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey. She has also been selected to the Pennsylvania Rising Stars list and invited to discuss criminal defense issues in the media. Her clerkship experience, direct case management, and focused advocacy support clients facing high-stakes allegations and lasting consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Wimmer Criminal Defense, PC
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
• Member, Philadelphia Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey

Education

• Rutgers University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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