Corey Bauer | Erie Criminal Defense Lawyer

• Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member
  2017 - Present
• Allegheny County Bar Association Member
  2016 - Present
• Bar Association of Erie County Member
  2016 - Present
• American Bar Association Member
  2016 - Present

• Distinguished Lawyer Expert Network
  2018
• William Eckert Award for Superior Upper Level Legal Research University of Pittsburgh School of Law
  2017

Commonwealth v. Zinner (Jury Trial) Originally charged with multiple felonies relating to an alleged co-ed sexual assault at a local university, I filed a motion on behalf of the Defendant that successfully eliminated the first degree felony charge and then I continued to trial on the remaining felonies and lone misdemeanor charge. At trial, I conducted a cross-examination of the DNA and forensic experts highlighting the inadequate investigation and the fact that a key witness lied about the events of the night in question. The result was an acquittal on all felony charges and a conviction of a second degree misdemeanor.

Clients need to remember that there are two types of lawyers; the lawyers that take as many cases as possible and have a high turnover rate to make money, and the lawyers that take on fewer cases to become personally invested in their clients. It is imperative that clients find the latter. There is only a 3% chance of winning at the appellate level, so front-end load your criminal cases by paying for a lawyer that's willing to aggressively fight.

In a free phone consultation, I can provide general legal insight into the theory and strategy that should be used in your case. From there, we can proceed by setting up an in-person consultation in order to better assess how we would mold as a team in fighting your case.

For a free phone consultation, I would like to have the charging documents sent to me via email, mail or fax beforehand in order to have a better understanding of your case. I will also need during the interview your name, address, criminal history, employment status and an overview of the facts of your case as you know them.

What differentiates me from other lawyers in the community is my fierce competitive nature and natural trial skills. From my time in law school as a American Bar Association Trial Advocacy National Finalist to my present day courtroom successes, I have always committed mind, body and soul to my practice.

The most rewarding aspect of my job is that I get to be a defender of the Constitution and people's civil liberties. There is nothing more precious that those things to an American citizen and I get to witness a tangible impact on my client's lives as I fight for them against the might of the Government.