When you’re facing criminal charges in Philadelphia or the surrounding counties, you need a dedicated criminal defense attorney with experience and a proven record of success. John F. McCaul is a Philadelphia defense lawyer who treats his clients’ problems as his own, delivering strategic and aggressive representation in high-stakes criminal cases in state and federal court.

John is prepared to go toe-to-toe with the government to defend the rights and reputations of those who have been accused of serious criminal offenses, including Murder, Robbery, Burglary, Domestic Violence, White Collar Theft, Gun Charges, and DUI. He understands that being accused of a crime is an extremely stressful and frightening event in someone’s life and that a conviction – for any offense – can have dire and long-term consequences.

John began his career as an Assistant District Attorney, prosecuting thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases, leading long-term investigations into both white-collar theft and unsolved violent crimes, and supervising the Grand Jury. Before ending his tenure as a prosecutor, John was cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) with the United States Attorney’s Office. John uses his inside knowledge and experience as a former prosecutor to fight for his clients, routinely obtaining favorable outcomes in courtrooms throughout the Philadelphia area.