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Christian Hoey began his career as a prosecutor in the Chester and Delaware County District Attorney’s Offices where he tried many cases to verdict prior to entering private practice. He has gone on to become one of the finest criminal defense lawyers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, representing individuals in some of the most celebrated cases in the region. He has won many acquittals for his clients and successfully negotiated fair and reasonable sentences on behalf of clients faced with difficult legal challenges.

He has been selected by his peers for inclusion into the 2011 “Top Lawyers” class. Mr. Hoey is a member of the Chester County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association and is admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court- Delaware and United States District Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Mr. Hoey has earned an outstanding reputation as an aggressive, thorough and fierce litigator.He has successfully litigated the interests of high profile criminal clients including state troopers, police officers, elected officials and celebrities.

 Respected by Prosecutors and Judges alike, he is often selected by the Federal Judiciary to handle the most difficult and complex criminal matters in Federal Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Hoey has served as lead counsel in State and Federal Death Penalty Trials. Mr. Hoey was selected by the Federal Judiciary to serve as lead counsel for the lead defendant in a 12 count Murder in Aid of Racketeering -Death Penalty Case prosecuted in Federal Court – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Recently, Mr. Hoey was selected to represent a member of the Sinaloa Cartel in a Federal Death Penalty Case in Federal Court – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Hoey has tried to verdict over 100 separate cases. He brings a wealth of litigation experience and tenacity to each criminal defendant he represents.

WHY CHOOSE HoeyLegal

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As a former prosecutor, Christian Hoey understands exactly how the prosecution will conduct its investigation and develop its theory of liability. Mr. Hoey utilizes a team of investigators including retired state troopers and FBI agents to conduct investigations similar to those conducted by law enforcement. He will aggressively investigate your case, interview witnesses, travel to crime scenes and prepare your defense as vigorously as possible. Mr. Hoey leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit of your defense. It is no wonder that Mr. Hoey has been retained by Police Officers, State Troopers, and Elected Officials, when those individuals have been charged with crimes.

Mr. Hoey enjoys an outstanding reputation in the Federal and State Court Systems and is widely regarded as a fierce litigator with excellent trial skills and the cross examination of victims and law enforcement officers. Call now for a free consultation and experience the top notch representation you deserve.

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Testimonials of Our Clients

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Chris Hoey and his team were great. Professional, punctual and also available whenever needed. He was always available by phone and answered all of my questions. He had a great respective aggressive manner with me and my case. Highly recommend!
Chris Hoey and his team were great. Professional, punctual and also available whenever needed. He was always available by phone and answered all of my questions. He had a great respective aggressive manner with me and my case. Highly recommend!
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Chris Hoey and his team were great. Professional, punctual and also available whenever needed. He was always available by phone and answered all of my questions. He had a great respective aggressive manner with me and my case. Highly recommend!
Chris Hoey and his team were great. Professional, punctual and also available whenever needed. He was always available by phone and answered all of my questions. He had a great respective aggressive manner with me and my case. Highly recommend!
client name
Chris Hoey and his team were great. Professional, punctual and also available whenever needed. He was always available by phone and answered all of my questions. He had a great respective aggressive manner with me and my case. Highly recommend!
Chris Hoey and his team were great. Professional, punctual and also available whenever needed. He was always available by phone and answered all of my questions. He had a great respective aggressive manner with me and my case. Highly recommend!

HoeyLegal - WHEN REPRESENTATION MATTERS MOST​

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When you or a family member is charged with a federal or state crime, you require the very best legal representation. At HoeyLegal, our trial lawyers are former prosecutors with a vast amount of trial experience. We have tried over 100 jury trials and our excellent results speak for themselves. At HoeyLegal, we leave no stone unturned in preparing and presenting your defense to a trial jury. Turn to HoeyLegal and expect the best possible representation. HoeyLegal handles the following criminal matters on behalf of its clients.

  • Federal Death Penalty
  • State Death Penalty
  • Murder
  • Homicide by Vehicle
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Firearms Offenses
  • Narcotics Offenses
  • Sex Offenses
  • Juvenile Offenses
  • White Collar Crime
  • Violent Crime
  • Drug Trafficking
  • RICO Indictments
  • Federal Grand Jury Investigations
  • State Grand Jury Investigations
  • Professional License Investigations
  • Elected Officials-Ethics Violations
  • Elected Officials-Criminal Indictments
  • Elected Officials-Criminal Investigations
  • Domestic Violence
  • Prescription Drug Crime
  • Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
  • Homicide by Vehicle-Alcohol Related
  • Involuntary Manslaughter
  • Voluntary Manslaughter
  • Federal and State Court Appeals
  • Post-Conviction Relief Act Appeals
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At HoeyLegal, we have dedicated our careers to fighting for our clients. If you have been injured in an accident or charged with a crime, you need a lawyer who will work tirelessly on your behalf.

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Distracted Driving

Pennsylvania defines distracted driving as “an activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving.” Drivers have to focus on driving, so they can react to the information on the road, such as road conditions, hazards and other drivers. Distracted drivers do not react appropriately and thus put others at risk for severe injury or death. Examples of distractions, besides using cell phones and texting, include drinking, eating, adjusting the radio, adjusting climate controls, adjusting seats, combing hair, putting on make-up, daydreaming, reaching for dropped items, engaging in heavy conversations, and focusing on events outside of the car.

Driving Under the Influence

Driving under the influence typically refers to alcohol use, but drug use can also impair drivers and cause severe car accidents.  In either situation, enjoying cocktails at happy hour, celebrating with drugs or alcohol, drinking too much wine for dinner and unwinding after a long week at work results in too many motorists driving under the influence.  Controlled substances impact each person differently, making it common for someone to misjudge his or her level of impairment.  These poor judgments can lead to severe and sometimes fatal car accidents.

Driver Fatigue

Driving without enough sleep is commonplace for many in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and across the nation. Truck drivers, shift workers, and those with sleep disorders are most vulnerable to causing an accident because they are drowsy or fatigued. Not having enough rest slows down reaction time and impairs the senses. In fact, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) claims that eighteen (18) hours without sleep impairs a driver to the same extent as someone who has a 0.08 blood or breath alcohol concentration after consuming alcohol.

Speeding

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that one-third of all car accidents involve speeding. Drivers who rush, run late, or simply lack patience may choose to speed when they get behind the wheel. Speeding makes it more likely that a driver will lose control of his or her vehicle and makes it more difficult to react to road hazards and other vehicles. Speeding also increases the impact of a car accident and makes it far less likely that a negligent driver may maintain control of his vehicle sufficient to prevent a collision. High speed car accidents make it far more likely that those involved will suffer severe injuries or death.

OBTAIN NECESSARY COURT ORDERS TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE

At HoeyLegal, we know from our litigation experience that tractor-trailer drivers often operate at least one cellular phone which is in use at, during, or immediately prior to a tractor-trailer accident. Additionally, most tractor-trailers are equipped with data recorders which capture, in real-time, important vehicle operation events including speed, hard braking and other evasive maneuvers taken by the operator and the tractor-trailer.  It is imperative that this evidence be obtained before it is destroyed.  At HoeyLegal, our trial attorneys will obtain any necessary court order to preserve this evidence for trial.

IDENTIFY ALL AT-FAULT DEFENDANTS

Oftentimes, there are several defendants responsible for the tractor-trailer accident. In most cases, at least two defendants are responsible for the ownership and operation of the tractor-trailer.  There may be additional defendants responsible for the hiring and retention of the tractor-trailer driver.  At HoeyLegal, our investigators will promptly identify the responsible defendants and immediately request the preservation of all evidence related to the hiring and retention of the driver, inspection of the vehicles and the supervision and drug/alcohol testing of the vehicle operator.

LOCATE, EXAMINE AND INSPECT THE TRACTOR-TRAILER

Our accident investigators include mechanics who will immediately respond to the accident site and the location where the truck has been impounded in order to photograph the truck and conduct necessary mechanical inspections of the vehicle. In the event that a court order is necessary to examine and inspect the trucks, HoeyLegal Attorneys will promptly file the necessary motions to enable the HoeyLegal mechanics and inspectors to conduct a prompt evaluation of the mechanical function of the at-fault tractor-trailer

ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION

Our expert accident investigators include former Pennsylvania State Police accident investigators and nationally recognized engineers who will carefully photograph the accident scene and conduct all necessary measurements of skid marks, yaw marks, displacement of debris and thoroughly examine the accident site to preserve all evidence for the time of trial.

INTERVIEW ALL WITNESS

Our investigators will promptly interview and record all witnesses that observed the accident and collect all biographical information from the witnesses so they will available to testify on your behalf at trial.

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