Baer Romain, LLP

If you have been charged with a crime, it is imperative that you obtain legal representation immediately. Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, you will be required to make several preliminary decisions that are likely to affect the final disposition of your case.

Should you discuss your case with the police? Is it ever beneficial to testify at the Preliminary Hearing? Is it possible to resolve the case before going to court and, if so, whom should you contact and what should you say? How will a prior criminal record affect the final disposition?

Decisions will need to be made regarding bail, whether to waive a preliminary hearing and, perhaps most importantly, whether to accept a plea offer or proceed to trial.

Our criminal law practitioners include former prosecutors who have the experience necessary to guide you through the criminal process. They will evaluate your case, identify any non-trial options that may be available and, in the event your case goes to trial, provide a competent and professional defense.

Stephen Baer

Stephen Baer is the Managing Partner of Baer Romain, LLP. He concentrates his practice in the areas of family law, criminal law, personal injury, civil litigation, and mediation. He began his law career as an Assistant District Attorney with the Chester County District Attorneys office and established his law practice shortly thereafter.

Stephen was born and raised in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. He received his B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974 and his J.D. from Temple University in 1978. Mr. Baer was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1978, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 1981, and the U.S. Supreme Court in 1984.

Stephen has served on many distinguished committees and groups throughout his career. He was a member of the Board of Directors for both New Century Bank from 1992 to 2002 and the Chester County Bar Association from 1986 to 1988. He was Solicitor for the Borough of Spring City from 1983 to 1996. He was the President of the Phoenixville Senior Adult Activity Center in 1982, 1983, and 1986. He served as Chairman of the Judicial Evaluation Committee of the Chester County Bar from 1986 through 1988. He was a member of the Doris Jonas Freed Family Law Inn of Court from 1992 to 1998. He is currently a member of the Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations and the Pennsylvania and National Associations of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

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