About
Polyak Law Office, founded in 1998, is a reputable law firm located in Reading, Pennsylvania. Specializing in criminal and DUI defense, the firm is known for its aggressive and successful litigation strategies. Led by Attorney James Polyak, a former prosecutor with over 25 years of courtroom experience, the firm has defended thousands of clients facing both felony and misdemeanor charges. Polyak Law Office prides itself on providing honest, reliable advice and passionate advocacy for each client, regardless of the severity of their case.
Specialties
Breathalyzer administered
Breathalyzer administered at traffic stop, Breathalyzer not administered at traffic stop
Previous DUI charges
Customers with previous DUI charges, Customers without previous DUI charges
Felony or misdemeanor
Misdemeanor, Felony
Field sobriety tests
Field sobriety tests performed, Field sobriety tests not performed
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Polyak Law Office
645 Penn Street
Reading, PA 19601
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Work Experience
Attorney
Polyak Law Office
2016 - Present
Attorney
Waldman Law Group, P.C.
2009 - 2016
Public Defender
Berks County Office Of The Public Defender
2001 - 2009
Attorney
Ellsworth, Carlton & Waldman, P.C.
1998 - 2001
Criminal Defense Attorney
Polyak Law Office
1994 - Present
Criminal Law Committee Chairman
Berks County Bar Association
2004 - 2008
Assistant District Attorney
Berks County District Attorney's Office
1992 - 1994
Education
American University, Washington College of Law
1996
Pennsylvania State University
1989
Pennsylvania State University
Operations Management
1989
Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PA
Law
1992
Purdue University
1991
American University, Washington College of Law
Law
1996
Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PA
1992
Purdue University
Political Science
1991
Associations & Affiliations
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Platform Committee Member
Berks County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section
Co-Chair
Berks County Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee
Co-Chair
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Attorney Member
Berks County Bar Association
Attorney Member
Berks County Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee
Executive Committee
New Jersey State Bar Association
Attorney Member
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Attorney Member
Law Foundation of Berks County
Trustee
United States District Court Magistrate Judge Reappointment Committee
Attorney Member
United States District Court Criminal Justice Act Panel
Attorney Member
Publications
Berks County Bar Association
Trial of a Criminal Case
2014
Speaking Engagements
BCTV
Intersection Between Social Security Disability and FMLA
2009
Keeping the Wheels of Justice Turning During COVID-19
COVID-19
2020
Pa Driver Licensing Issues & Justice Reinvestment Initiative Update
Criminal Law and Procedure
2020
2016 Bar Retreat - Barceló Hotel, Palm Beach, Aruba
Criminal Law Practitioner's Guide
2016
Alvernia University Lecture Series
Police Worn Body Cameras and your Privacy
2015
Berks County Bar Association, Education Section
Trial of a Criminal Case
2014
Berks County Bar Association
Search and Seizure Update
2013
Criminal Law Committee
Criminal Law Appellate Case Review
2010
Criminal Law Committee
DUI Law
2009
Criminal Law Committee
DUI Sentencing Law
2008
Services offered
Criminal Defense Attorney
Dui Lawyer