Rich Maloumian Jr.

I am a highly experienced Criminal Defense Attorney offering the strongest Criminal Defense representation in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding counties.

My practice provides representation, for all criminal offenses. As a former Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney, I bring decades of combined prosecutorial and criminal defense experience to my practice when representing my clients and protecting their rights.

Temple University Beasley School of Law

J.D. (1994) | Law

Lehigh University

B.A. (1990)

Founder

The Law Offices of Rich Maloumian Jr.

2000 - Current

Assistant District Attorney

Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

1994 - 2000

10.0 Superb Rating

Avvo

2023

2018

Client's Choice Award

Avvo

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

The National Trial Lawyers

2017

Pennsylvania State Bar

Member

Current

National College for DUI Defense

Member

Current

New Jersey Bar

Member

Current

New Jersey

New Jersey Courts

Since 1994

Pennsylvania State Bar

Since 1994

United States District Court for the Eastern & Western Districts of Pennsylvania

Since 2000

• Free Consultation

Q. Can I be followed by a cop because he heard me hit the rumble bars?

September 3, 2024

A: Driving erratically can generally be a legal basis for being pulled over. Specifically driving out of a designated lane onto the shoulder where the road is serrated may give an officer probable cause to follow a vehicle and initiate a stop. The officer’s observations of how the vehicle was being operated once being followed can generate additional factors justifying a legal stop. The officer’s observations of an individual once pulled over, with regard to a DUI investigation, are significant but are separate from forming an initial basis for the stop. Your best bet would be to consult with local counsel in your area to determine whether or not the stop was justified based upon the officer’s observations. If the stop was not justified, then there may be an opportunity to suppress any evidence that flowed from the illegal stop. ... Read More

Q. My 13 year old daughter was arrested for simple assault yesterday after an altercation involving another 13yr old girl.

October 13, 2020

A: Consulting with an experienced criminal defense attorney would be your best course of action with respect to defending your daughter. Pressing additional charges against others involved, including the adult, is within discretion of the District Attorney's Office. Good Luck!