Richard Zemble

The Law Office of Richard Zemble in Wilmington, Delaware, represents people charged with offenses ranging from traffic violations and DUI to serious felonies. Its founder focuses on criminal defense in courts throughout the state. His practice includes assault, drug crimes, burglary, theft, robbery, domestic violence, sex crimes, and murder charges. He also assists with pardons and expungements. Working across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties, he helps clients understand their charges and options at different stages of a criminal case.

Zemble earned a J.D. from Temple University’s James E. Beasley School of Law, where he served as a Student Bar Association senator and treasurer and participated in the International and Comparative Law Journal. He also received a B.A. in Psychology with Distinction from the University of Michigan. His academic background supports the research, evaluation of evidence, and legal analysis required in criminal proceedings, particularly when the potential consequences are significant.

Before entering criminal defense practice, Zemble served as a Deputy Attorney General with the Delaware Department of Justice from 2002 to 2008. That prosecutorial experience gives him a working understanding of how criminal charges are prepared and presented. Admitted to the Delaware Bar in 2002, he practices in the state’s Justice of the Peace, Family, Common Pleas, Alderman’s, and Superior Courts. His work includes defending allegations involving violence, drugs, driving offenses, and property crimes.

Richard Zemble focuses on case preparation, reviewing the evidence, and explaining the procedural choices available to clients. His experience on both the prosecution and defense sides informs his handling of criminal investigations and court proceedings. He also assists individuals pursuing pardons or expungement of eligible records. From misdemeanor matters to serious felony charges, his practice centers on protecting legal rights and helping clients make informed decisions about their defense.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, The Law Office of Richard Zemble
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Delaware
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Temple University’s James E. Beasley School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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