Patrick Doherty

Patrick T. Doherty is a Philadelphia criminal defense attorney and the founder of The Town Law LLC, a law firm based in Center City Philadelphia. His practice is dedicated to defending individuals charged with crimes in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties, including Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware. He represents clients in a wide range of criminal matters, including DUI, drug offenses, gun charges, assault cases, theft offenses, probation violations, expungements, and other serious criminal cases. As a Philadelphia criminal defense attorney, Mr. Doherty understands that an arrest or criminal charge can put a person’s freedom, reputation, job, family, and future at risk. He is known for providing aggressive courtroom advocacy along with the personal attention, accessibility, and guidance clients need during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Mr. Doherty’s background gives him valuable insight into how criminal cases are investigated and prosecuted. While attending Delaware Law School, he interned at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, where he gained firsthand experience with the prosecution side of the criminal justice system. That experience now helps him identify weaknesses in the Commonwealth’s case, anticipate prosecutorial strategy, and build strong, effective defenses for his clients. Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Mr. Doherty has built a reputation for representing people from all backgrounds with skill, compassion, and determination. He takes the time to understand each client’s situation, explain the legal process clearly, and pursue the best possible result, whether through dismissal, reduction of charges, diversionary programs, suppression motions, negotiated resolutions, or trial. Mr. Doherty earned his J.D. from Delaware Law School and has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 Under 40 attorney in Pennsylvania. Through The Town Law LLC, he remains committed to “Justice for all”.