Sharif Nabil Abaza, Criminal Defense Attorney in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and DV Defense · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatLaw Office of Sharif N. Abaza
Doylestown, PA
Practicing criminal defense in Doylestown since 1994.
- 32+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Sharif Nabil Abaza is a member based in Doylestown, PA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and DV Defense. Sharif has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Office of Sharif N. Abaza. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Doylestown, PA
- Experience
- over 32 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · DUI/DWI · DV Defense
- Handles Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and DV Defense matters from Doylestown, PA.
- Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with CV Notable.
About Sharif Nabil Abaza: Sharif Nabil Abaza is a member based in Doylestown, PA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and DV Defense. Sharif has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Office of Sharif N. Abaza. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Sharif's practice areas in Doylestown
Sharif concentrates on criminal defense, dui/dwi, dv defense, and sex crimes. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sharif handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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DUI/DWI
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DV Defense
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Criminal Defense cases in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Sharif takes criminal defense matters in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharif agrees to represent you.
DUI/DWI cases in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Sharif takes dui/dwi matters in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharif agrees to represent you.
DV Defense cases in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Sharif takes dv defense matters in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharif agrees to represent you.
Sex Crimes cases in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Sharif takes sex crimes matters in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharif agrees to represent you.
Biography
Sharif Nabil Abaza, criminal defense attorney serving Doylestown
Sharif Nabil Abaza is a member based in Doylestown, PA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and DV Defense. Sharif has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Office of Sharif N. Abaza. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Sharif works from Doylestown, Pennsylvania and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.
Sharif Nabil Abaza is a lawyer practicing violent crime, sex crime, dui & dwi and 3 other areas of law. Sharif received a B.S. degree from Elizabethtown College in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years. Sharif practices at Law Office of Sharif N. Abaza in Doylestown, PA.
Sharif's approach to criminal defense cases
Sharif Nabil Abaza is a lawyer practicing violent crime, sex crime, dui & dwi and 3 other areas of law. Sharif received a B.S. degree from Elizabethtown College in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years. Sharif practices at Law Office of Sharif N. Abaza in Doylestown, PA.
Clients Sharif works with
Sharif reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, dui/dwi, and dv defense matters in Doylestown and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Sharif studied and practices
The Dickinson School of Law
J.D. · 1994
Elizabethtown College
B.S. · 1991
Jurisdictions
Sharif's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2007 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
1995 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1994 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1994 · ACTIVE
Sharif studied at J.D. in The Dickinson School of Law and B.S. in Elizabethtown College.
Law school and academic background
Sharif completed J.D. in The Dickinson School of Law and B.S. in Elizabethtown College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sharif runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Sharif's legal honors and published work
Sharif has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
CV Notable
Legal awards and honors
CV Notable.
Affiliations
Sharif's professional memberships and bar associations
Bucks County Bar Association, Bucks County Inn of Courts Criminal Justice Act Panel
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Locations
Sharif Nabil Abaza's office in Doylestown
Sharif's primary office is at 44 E. Court St., Doylestown, PA, 18901. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Sharif Nabil Abaza — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Sharif. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing criminal defense attorneys in Doylestown.
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How to hire Sharif Nabil Abaza — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sharif usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sharif charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharif's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Sharif will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Sharif
Sharif discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Sharif confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sharif's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Sharif Nabil Abaza
How much does it cost to hire Sharif for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sharif walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sharif offer a free consultation?
Sharif charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharif's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Sharif's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Sharif gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sharif take my case if I'm outside Doylestown?
Sharif is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sharif will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Sharif?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Sharif will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sharif accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Sharif's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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