Jonathan Long
Jonathan started his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney at the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. While at the District Attorney's Office Jonathan tried many jury and bench trials, specializing in homicide by vehicle, DUI, and animal cruelty cases. Beyond his specialties Jonathan handled cases ranging from summary traffic citations to felony charges.
Before joining our firm, Jonathan spent a number of years at another local law firm building a practice centered on representation of government agencies, municipal law, civil litigation and criminal defense. Jonathan represents clients ranging from municipal and county governments to small businesses and individuals.
Jonathan has been recognized by his peers as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer and one of the Top Lawyers of the Main Line and in Chester County. Outside of the practice of law Jonathan is deeply involved in life in Chester County as a member of various boards and organizations. Jonathan serves as a member of the executive board of the West Chester Business Improvement District and the Chester County Bar Association board of directors, serving as co-chair of the Bar Association's Municipal & Land Use law section.
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Appellate Practice
- Zoning
- Criminal Defense
- Land Use Matters
Education
- Temple University Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2012
J.D. - West Chester University, Pennsylvania, 2003
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 2012
- New Jersey, 2012
Classes and Seminars
- West Chester University, Guest Lecturer on Criminal Law and Procedure, 2019 – Present
Honors and Awards
- Mail Line Top Lawyer, 2018 – 2020
- Daily Local News Best Lawyers in Chester county, – 2021
Pro Bono Activities
- Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center Board of Directors
- West Chester Business Improvement District Board of Directors and Secretary
- Chester County Democratic Committee, Assistant Solicitor
- West Chester University Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 2014 – 2020
- West Chester University Law Alumni Chapter, Founder 2011 – Present
- Borough of West Chester Comprehensive Plan Task Force, 2013 – 2014
- Borough of West Chester University Area Neighborhood Task Force, 2007 – 2008
Other Affiliations
- PA Bar Association
- Chester County Bar Association (Board of Directors – Chair by Laws Committee)
- Criminal Defense
- Your Legal Rights
- Criminal Defense FAQs
- DUI/DWI/Impaired Driving Crimes
- DUI Basics
- Defending DUI cases
- First-Offense Penalties
- Penalties For Multiple DUI Convictions In Pennsylvania
- Driving Under The Influence Of Marijuana
- Driving Under The Influence Of Prescription Drugs
- Aggravated Assault While DUI
- Vehicular Homicide Via DUI
- Leaving The Scene Of An Accident
- State Of DUI Law After Birchfield
- DUI/DWI Lawyers In Montgomery County, PA
- Drug Crimes
- Drug Crimes FAQs
- When Does Drug Possession Become Drug Trafficking?
- Defenses to Drug Trafficking In Pennsylvania
- Conspiracy To Traffic Drugs
- Cocaine Crimes
- Drug Paraphernalia Charges
- Drug Possession Charges
- Heroin Crimes
- Intent To Deliver Charges
- Marijuana Crimes
- MDMA
- Meth Crimes
- Prescription Drug Crimes
- Fentanyl Drug Crime
- Student Drug Charges
- Federal Crimes
- Computer And Internet Fraud
- Federal Drug Trafficking
- Federal Sex Offenses
- Federal Conspiracy
- White collar crimes
- Arrest, Indictment And Arraignment
- Gun Possession And Federal Drug Crimes
- Federal Tax Fraud
- Money Laundering
- Insider Trading
- Federal Sentencing Guidelines
- Federal Government Investigations
- Federal Crimes FAQs
- Federal Crimes Versus State Crimes
- College Crimes
- Felony Charges
- Juvenile Crimes
- Pennsylvania Criminal Law Information
- Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (A.R.D.)
- Arrest Warrants
- Chester County Common Pleas Judges
- Chester County District Justices
- Federal Grand Jury
- Helpful Links
- Indicting Grand Juries
- Mandatory Sentencing Laws
- Montgomery County District Justices
- Pennsylvania Courts
- Preliminary Hearings
- Preliminary Arraignment
- Post-Conviction Related Issues
- Professional License Defense
- Representation Of Public Officials & Grand Jury Investigations
- Sex Crimes
- Sex Crimes FAQs
- What Constitutes A Sexual Offense?
- When Should I Call A Lawyer For A Sex Crime
- How To Avoid Conviction For A Sex Crime
- Sexual Assault
- Statutory Sexual Assault
- Indecent Assault
- Title IX Sexual Assault Defense
- Aggravated Indecent Assault
- Rape
- Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse (IDSI)
- Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution
- Internet Sex Crimes
- Child Pornography
- False Allegations Of Child Sex Abuse
- Sex Crimes Against Minors
- Solicitation Of A Minor
- Corruption Of Minors
- Child Endangerment
- Children Youth And Families Investigations (CYS Investigations)
- Megan’s Law
- Statutory Rape
- Sex Crimes Involving Teachers
- Sex Crimes Trials
- Sexually Violent Predator Hearings
- What are the differences between Pennsylvania Sex Crimes?
- Theft Crimes
- Violent Crimes
- Aggravated Assault Of An Unborn Child
- Pennsylvania Law On Self-Defense
- Domestic Violence Charges
- Protection from Abuse (PFA)
- Restraining Order Violations
- Murder
- What’s The Difference Between First-, Second-Degree And Third Degree Murder?
- Attempted Murder
- Manslaughter
- Terroristic Threats
- Weapons & Firearm Charges
- Kidnapping
- Civil Rights Violations/Police Brutality
- Communities Served
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Personal Injury FAQs
- Auto Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Car Accidents Involving Uninsured Drivers
- Drunk Driving Accidents/Dram Shop Liability
- Hit-And-Runs
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Pennsylvania Construction Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Slip-And-Fall Injuries
- Suing Rehabilitation Centers For Negligence
- Texting and Distracted Drivers
- Victims Of Crimes
- Victims Of Crimes FAQs
- What Are Crime Victim Rights in Pennsylvania?
- What is the Crime Victims Compensation Fund/Program?
- Sex Assault Victims
- Civil Claims For Crime Victims
- Can I Sue For Sexual Assault Or Rape In Pennsylvania?
- How Does Crime Victims Compensation Work in Pennsylvania?
- Victims Of Child Sexual Abuse
- Victims Of Day Care And Foster Care Mistreatment
- Victims Of School Bullying
- Victims Of Title IX Sexual Assault
- Can I Sue My Employer For Being Assaulted At Work?
- Workplace Violence
- Victims Of Crime Due To Negligent Security
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- Victims of Crime
- Victims Of Crimes FAQs
- What is the Crime Victims Compensation Fund/Program?
- How Does Crime Victims Compensation Work in Pennsylvania?
- Civil Claims For Crime Victims
- Can I Sue For Sexual Assault Or Rape In Pennsylvania?
- Sex Assault Victims
- Victims Of Child Sexual Abuse
- Victims Of Day Care And Foster Care Mistreatment
- Victims Of School Bullying
- Victims Of Title IX Sexual Assault
- Can I Sue My Employer For Being Assaulted At Work?
- Workplace Violence
- Victims Of Crime Due To Negligent Security
- Professional License Defense
- Communities Served