Dan Bush is a criminal defense attorney at Lamb McErlane’s West Chester, PA location. Dan is a former prosecutor in the Chester County District Attorney’s office who has over twenty years of experience prosecuting and defending individuals charged with a crime. He chairs Lamb McErlane’s criminal litigation department and is a partner in the firm.
As a former prosecutor, Dan has a unique view of the problems which his clients bring to him. He knows that to get the best results it is often important to see things from both sides of the law. He has handled thousands of criminal cases of all types and has extensive courtroom experience in all aspects of the criminal justice system.
Dan has significant experience in handling the unique pressures associated with high profile criminal cases. To properly represent a client, Dan knows that you cannot be afraid to fight in court and challenge what law enforcement has done. It is that fighting spirit and his invaluable experience which makes Dan the attorney who you want on your side when facing the daunting challenge of having criminal charges filed against you.
His experience as a criminal defense attorney includes defending against all levels of complex felony and misdemeanor charges, county and statewide grand jury investigations, collegiate student conduct investigations associated with alleged inappropriate conduct. Over the course of his career in criminal law, he has conducted trials, investigations and related pre-trial hearings for all level of crimes.
Regardless of the offense, Dan recognizes that any allegation of criminal activity is serious and can have a devastating impact on a client’s life. In addition to his courtroom experience, Dan has developed a specialty of helping navigate and counsel clients through the often harsh criminal justice system. He represents clients in counties including Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Berks and Lancaster.
In addition to his litigation practice in criminal defense, Dan represents numerous area businesses and is solicitor to a private school in Chester County.
Dan has received an Estate Planning certificate from Temple University’s Graduate Tax Program which he brings to bear in counseling his clients.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION:
• AV Rated by Martindale-Hubble
• Named Top 100 Trial Lawyer
• Named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer 2017, 2018, 2019
• Named Main Line Today Top Lawyer:
- Top Lawyer Criminal Defense 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 ,2019
COMMUNITY SERVICE & AFFILIATIONS:
• East Bradford Zoning Hearing Board
• Division 1 College Football Official
• Sts. Peter and Paul CYO
