James Barr

I’m James W. Barr. I’m a criminal defense attorney in Wilkes-Barre, PA with 17 years of experience in Northeast Pennsylvania. I handle everything from DUI defense to felony trials to appeals. I know how these cases move through Luzerne and Lackawanna County courts and what the process demands at each stage. If you have been charged with a crime in NEPA, call me. Our team picks up 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ★★★★★ 4.9 Stars  |  128 Google Reviews  |  Free Consultations I handle all phases of criminal defense in Pennsylvania. That includes the very first hearing and, if it comes to it, a federal appeal. Summary offenses are the lowest level of criminal charges in Pennsylvania, but a conviction still goes on your record. If you were convicted of a summary offense at the magisterial level, you have the right to appeal to the higher court within 30 days. I handle summary appeals. Most criminal cases resolve through a negotiated plea. The quality of that negotiation matters. After 17 years of plea negotiations in Luzerne and Lackawanna County, I know how these cases are typically valued, which facts carry weight, and where there is room to negotiate. That preparation makes a difference.