Greater Philadelphia Bench Warrants and Arrest Warrants Lawyer

A Bench Warrant is the most common type of warrant that is issued by the court. There
are several reasons for a court to issue a Bench Warrant:

• Failure to appear in court on the date you were scheduled to appear
• Failure to show proof of Community Services or failure to pay a fine
• Failure to appear on an Open Case (that is you fail to return to court prior to the resolution of you case)
• Failure to appear for Sentence or Conviction (that the warrant could have been issued after there was a plea or trial but before sentence was imposed)

  If you believe there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest in Greater Philadelphia you have an obligation to return to court immediately. Until you return to court you are at risk of being arrested and brought to Court at any time the police choose to do so.

An Arrest Warrant is different than a Bench Warrant. In an arrest warrant the police obtain a formal document signed by a judge requesting the arrest of a person. An arrest warrant is generated after an investigation by law enforcement whereby they have a reasonable suspicion that some criminal activity has occurred. In most situations, people may not be aware that an arrest warrant exists until the police are in the process of arresting them. In some occasions, law enforcement officers may arrive at your workplace to make an arrest.

Contacting the right lawyer can make a difference in your case. For example, the lawyer would contact the police and make arrangements for you to surrender rather than surrender yourself and give statements to law enforcement. REMEMBER, ANYTHING YOU SAY CAN AND WILL BE USED AGAINST YOU!!!

If you choose not to hire an attorney in these types of matters, you are at a huge disadvantage. First of all, you may be arrested and taken into custody as soon as you walk into court. An experienced attorney will be able to recall the warrant and in many cases avoid you being taken into custody. An experienced lawyer who has handled these types of cases before knows what information/documents the court requires in order to get a swift resolution to your case. A good attorney also knows how to explain to the judge and the prosecutor why there was a warrant in the first place.

Contact an Experienced Attorney to Help You with Your Warrant

IF YOU HAVE A WARRANT CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF ATTORNEY JOE MITCHELL TO DISCUSS THE SPECIFIC FACTS OF YOUR CASE AND DECIDE WHAT IS YOUR BEST COURSE OF ACTION. Please do not hesitate to call my Philadelphia office at 215-557-7111 for a FREE CONSULTATION. If you prefer, you may e-mail the firm and Attorney Mitchell or his experienced staff will be in touch with you as soon as possible

Secure Your Solid Defense

If you have been convicted or accused of a crime in the Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area you must consider the consequences and take every step possible to properly defend yourself. In Pennsylvania, an arrest and conviction can lead to

• Job Loss
• A Criminal Record
• Jail Time

Attorney Joe Mitchell knows Pennsylvania criminal defense law. I vigorously defend those who have been accused of a misdemeanor or felony in the greater Philadelphia area. My reputation of consistently securing favorable outcomes for our clients is built on the aggressive and steadfast nature of my skilled Pennsylvania criminal defense practice.

Why Your Attorney Makes the Difference

• Attorney Joe Mitchell and his associates are a team of competent Pennsylvania criminal defense attorneys who care about each and every one of their clients.
• Attorney Joe Mitchell understands that not only does the accused suffer from the consequences of a Pennsylvania criminal charge, but close family members suffer as well.
• Attorney Joe Mitchell is an experienced and affordable criminal defense lawyer who will aggressively fight to protect your rights.
• With a concentration in defending felony and misdemeanor criminal cases in greater Philadelphia state and juvenile courts, Attorney Joe Mitchell is constantly prepared to defend you.
• Attorney Joe Mitchell believes in establishing a working relationship with both prosecutors and judges, and uses that rapport to obtain a favorable disposition for his clients.
• Philadelphia criminal lawyer, Attorney Joe Mitchell can also assist with bail and bail reduction. He has successfully obtained O/R release (without bail and on the defendants promise to appear in court) for many of his clients.Attorney Joe Mitchell is a Philadelphia criminal attorney who assists clients with sentence modification and jail alternatives, such as:

• • House Arrest
  • Work Release
  • City Jail
  • Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation
  • Other Alternative Sentencing Programs
• Attorney Joe Mitchell provides Pennsylvania representation to defendants in Philadelphia and surrounding counties.
• Attorney Joe Mitchell is also available to assist out-of-state residents with criminal matters in Pennsylvania such as outstanding warrants, DUI charges, and probation violations.

Just about everyone is impacted in some way by the Criminal Justice system. You, a relative, a friend, or someone you know may have been charged and arrested with a Pennsylvania crime.

If you have been accused of a crime, it is important that you thoroughly understand your rights and immediately obtain qualified legal representation to defend you in all criminal proceedings. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly to an experienced criminal attorney regarding case, please do not hesitate to call my firms Philadelphia office at 215-557-7111 for a FREE CONSULTATION. If you prefer, you may e-mail the firm, and Attorney Mitchell or his experienced staff will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Protect Your Rights

From the simplest to the most complex Pennsylvania criminal cases, there are several procedures that must be handled by an experienced criminal defense lawyer. If you are not careful when selecting your attorney, your rights may be violated or taken away as a result of poor representation.

Please contact our office to discuss the facts of your case. For a free confidential consultation, please call my Philadelphia office at

215-557-7111