Andrea E. Mertz
Polyak Law Office
- Biography
Andrea E. Mertz is an attorney with Polyak Law Office, P.C. Ms. Mertz’s practice focuses on defending vigorously the rights of the criminally accused. She has 18 years of experience in representing individuals at the pretrial and trial levels of adjudication. She has a background of helping individuals overcome significant challenges and obstacles in their lives. Ms. Mertz received her Juris Doctor from American University in Washington, D.C. in 1996, and her Bachelors of Arts from Purdue University. She is a member of the state bars of Pennsylvania and Maryland and the federal bar of the United States District Court for Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Ms. Mertz has been selected by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Lawyer.
Ms. Mertz knows those she represents want to stay free from jail, vigorously fight their cases and get the best results through an aggressive defense and targeted investigation. Ms. Mertz offers that and invites anyone accused of a crime or DUI to call and arrange a free consultation with her at 610-376-5250.
- Practice Areas
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Maryland
- Since 1998
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Polyak Law Office
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2016 –
Current
- Represents the criminally accused in all stages of criminal and DUI prosecution.
- Attorney
- Waldman Law Group, P.C.
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2009 –
2016
- Represented individuals in all areas of DUI, criminal defense and civil litigation disputes.
- Assistant Public Defender
- Berks County Public Defender’s Office
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2001 –
2009
- Represented clients facing felony and misdemeanor offenses including DUI, theft, assault, and murder in all stages of prosecution.
- Education
- American University Washington College of Law
- J.D. | Law
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1992
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1996 -
- Purdue University – Purdue University
- B.A. (1991) | Political Science
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1986
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1991 - Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
1991 Purdue Scholar Athlete of the Year - Activities: Field Hockey, Division I, Full Athletic Scholarship
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- Awards
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2018
- Professional Associations
- Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Director – Foundation for Justice
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2015 –
Current -
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Member
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2009 –
Current -
- BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
- Member
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2001 –
Current -
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