Lauren Wimmer | Top Philadelphia Criminal Defense Lawyer

Attorney Lauren A. Wimmer has represented individuals charged in both state and federal court with charges ranging from misdemeanors like drug and various weapons offenses to felony crimes like homicide, aggravated assault, and robbery. After years of experience as the judicial law clerk to a judge in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Trial Division (Homicide), Lauren A. Wimmer developed a complete understanding of how the system works, what tactics the prosecuting attorney may use to put you behind bars, and what weaknesses to look for in physical evidence and witness testimony against you. Attorney Lauren Wimmer is a tireless and successful advocate – let her fight for you.

Lauren A. Wimmer earned her law degree from Rutgers University School of Law – Camden, where she was the Managing Articles Editor for the Rutgers Journal of Law & Public Policy, President of the Women’s Law Caucus, and co-chair of the Mary Philbrook Public Interest Awards. During law school, Ms. Wimmer worked as an extern in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and as a Legal Services Coordinator for Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. She was awarded “Best Brief” in the Judge James Hunter III Moot Court Competition and served as the research assistant to Professor J.C. Lore, Director of Trial Advocacy and co-author of one of the country’s leading books on trial advocacy. Upon graduation, Ms. Wimmer earned the National Association of Women Lawyers Award and the Pro Bono Publico Award.

Ms. Wimmer is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is a member of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), the Pennsylvania and New Jersey State Bar Associations, the Philadelphia Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL), and the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey (ACDL-NJ).

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney	Wimmer Criminal Defense, PC	Philadelphia, PA	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Rutgers School of Law—Camden, Rutgers University	J.D.	Law School	2014
Rutgers University	Bachelors	Psychology	2009

State / Court	Date
New Jersey	2015
Pennsylvania	2015

• Pennsylvania Bar Association, Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Committee | Member | 2018 - Present
  New Jersey State Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present
  National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) | Member | 2017 - Present
  Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey (ACDL-NJ) | Member | 2017 - Present
  Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL) | Member | 2017 - Present

• America's Top 100 Attorneys | America's Top 10 | 2018
  Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2018
  Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2017
  America's Top 100 Attorneys | America's Top 100 | 2017
  Top 40 Under Age 40 - Pennsylvania | The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2017

• Testimonials
  

  "Lucky to have stumbled upon Lauren's website in search of a lawyer after another lawyer cancelled on me. Funny how things work out. I was in a bind and she really went above and beyond for me. She and her office were always amazing and always there for me when I needed something. Unlike the others I consulted with, she's more concerned about my rights and what she can do to help. Simply put, she's a cool, confident professional who'll get the work done. Couldn't be happier with my representation. Thank you, Lauren!!!!"

  - Rasal Meya

• Legal Blog | Wimmer Criminal Defense, PC

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
	8:30 am - 6:30 pm	8:30 am - 6:30 pm	8:30 am - 6:30 pm	8:30 am - 6:30 pm	8:30 am - 6:30 pm	9:00 am - 1:00 pm

• LinkedIn
• Instagram | Wimmer Criminal Defense, PC
• Facebook | Wimmer Criminal Defense, PC
• Avvo | Lauren Wimmer
• Lauren Wimmer

CAN YOU RETAIN AN ATTORNEY BEFORE YOU ARE INDICTED OR CHARGED?  (2019-04-26 14:37:52)
There is a common misconception that you don’t need to hire an attorney until you are indicted or charged with a crime. While it may not be absolutely necessary, hiring an attorney before you are charged has a lot of advantages and perhaps help you avoid being charged with a crime altogether.

WHEN IS POLICE FORCE CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE?  (2019-04-26 14:39:20)
Your rights under the United States Constitution do not vanish when you are arrested or charged with a crime. Specifically, the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the federal Constitution guarantee your rights to be free of unlawful searches and seizures and not to be forced to incriminate yourself.

PRELIMINARY HEARINGS IN MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURTS AND PHILADELPHIA MUNICIPAL COURT  (2019-04-26 14:40:20)
What is a preliminary hearing? What can I expect at a preliminary hearing? Who will testify at a preliminary hearing?

Philadelphia Simple Assault Charges  (2019-05-18 21:48:46)
Assault charges often arise from the most confusing situations – an argument, a fight, or even an accident. The situation unfolded in a blur, and you may not even be clear about what happened. In fact, you may be shocked to discover that you are now facing charges for simple assault. Unfortunately, simple assault charges can be much more serious than many people realize – you should speak with a criminal defense attorney before it’s too late.

Incarcerated in County State or Federal Prison During COVID-19  (2020-04-24 13:40:00)
Getting arrested and being stuck in jail while fighting criminal charges is frustrating and difficult enough. Being arrested and incarcerated in the age of the novel coronavirus puts your health at risk even more than usual as social distancing is near impossible in a prison. With courts closed to the public and emergency hearings being held for only certain motions and cases, you or a loved one could be sitting in jail much longer than you would otherwise.