Pennsylvania Homicide Lawyer

Murder & Manslaughter Defense

A criminal homicide charge can be terrifying, whether it’s murder or involuntary manslaughter. A homicide conviction, depending on the degree, could land you in prison for years or on death row — altering your life forever.

When facing homicide charges, you need an aggressive criminal defense team who is well-versed in the tactics prosecutors use. The experienced lawyers at Difenderfer Law are skilled at strategic defense planning and negotiation, with the courtroom expertise to advocate for you if you go to trial. We have helped countless clients win homicide cases and even secured ‘not guilty’ verdicts in death penalty cases.

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Pennsylvania’s Most Serious Violent Crimes

Homicide involves causing a person’s death intentionally or negligently and are among the most serious offenses — and are aggressively prosecuted. The two forms of criminal homicide in Pennsylvania are murder and manslaughter.

If you’re facing a violent crime charge such as murder or manslaughter, the attorneys at Difenderfer Law will approach your case with empathy and tenacity. We provide expert legal support to help you understand the charges and craft a personalized, effective defense strategy. We thoroughly investigate your case to uncover the details, then aggressively work to secure a favorable outcome, whether that’s a dismissal or reduction of the charges.

The most common offenses that we handle include:

First Degree Murder
Second Degree Murder
Third Degree Murder
Voluntary Manslaughter
Involuntary Manslaughter
Attempted Homicide
Vehicular Homicide
Homicide by Vehicle with DUI
Drug Delivery Resulting in Death

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