William O’Donnell, Jr. (1914 – 1971), Alvin L. Weiss (1926 – ) and Emidio H. Mattei opened their doors as O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C. in 1955. OWM Law continues to represent hundreds of clients throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania operating from our original location on 41 High Street in Pottstown, PA, and from our second office at 347 Bridge Street in Phoenixville, PA. From the original three lawyers, the firm has grown to thirteen attorneys and a dedicated staff of paralegals, legal assistants, and a legal administrator. O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C. represents individuals and families, small businesses and corporations, municipalities, banks, and charitable organizations, and is committed to providing quality legal representation in the most expert and cost-effective manner. Our success comes from not losing that ‘small town feeling’ with our approach to clients, and offering skilled legal diversity, a broad range of experience, and over 55 years of successful representation. Community Investment OWM Law is firmly committed to supporting the communities in which we do business. We provide professional services at no fee or reduced fee and financial support, to many public service and charitable groups, organizations, and activities. We are well-networked, good citizens, proud volunteers and active in community building and outreach. We bring that strong sense of community to our work at OWM Law. As public citizens, our attorneys are committed to seeking improvement of the law, the administration of justice and the quality of service rendered by the legal profession. Our Resources Through the years, O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C. has become one of the largest law firms in western Montgomery County. We continue to expand our base of expertise, invest in our highly trained support staff, and utilize the latest legal technology and resources to satisfy the needs of our clients
Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a criminal offense in Pennsylvania. The experienced criminal defense attorneys at OWM Law will quickly and correctly identify any and all potential defenses available to combat your DUI charge. Our attorneys are very familiar with the Montgomery County, Chester County and Berks County court systems and will navigate you through the unfamiliar court process from beginning to end. In addition, we are able to advise individuals on first time offender programs, such as Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (commonly referred to as ARD) and second time offenders programs, such as the Intermediate Punishment Program (commonly referred to as IPP) in Chester County and the Second Time Offender Program in Berks County (commonly referred to as STOP). How We Can Help You Call OWM Criminal Defense Attorneys to understand your rights and explore all options available to avoid severe DUI or DWI penalties. Call 610-323-2800 to speak with a DUI defense attorney today. Frequently Asked Questions What is a DUI? A person commits the criminal offense of Driving Under the Influence (commonly referred to as DUI) when he or she drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and he or she is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance to the extent that his or her faculties are impaired, or when his or her blood alcohol concentration (commonly referred to as BAC) is above the legal limit of 0.08%. What is the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limit in Pennsylvania? In the State of Pennsylvania, DUI penalties are divided into 3 main categories that are based on your recorded blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time of arrest. The 3 levels of BAC are: 0.08 – 0.099 (Lowest Penalty) 0.10 – 0.159 (Higher Penalty) 0.16 and above (Highest Penalty) What are the penalties in Pennsylvania for a DUI? Pennsylvania has taken the position that a your BAC and the number of times you have committed a DUI will dictate the penalty. Generally speaking, a DUI can carry the following penalties upon a conviction: A criminal record Mandatory jail time Suspension of driver’s license Fines and costs Drug and alcohol assessment Alcohol highway safety school