Joseph A Hurley Law Office

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Criminal Defense Lawyer

4.1(39 Google reviews)

1215 N King St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States

Information last updated October 14, 2026

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense

About Joseph A Hurley Law Office

Joseph A. Hurley Law Office is a legal practice focused on criminal defense, serving clients across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties in Delaware. The firm's office is located in Wilmington. Attorney Joseph A. Hurley is a criminal defense lawyer with extensive experience in the field.

Mr. Hurley's practice encompasses a broad spectrum of criminal law matters. This includes representation for charges such as driving under the influence (DUI), misdemeanor offenses, child abuse cases, date rape allegations, and serious charges like Murder in the First Degree. He maintains a significant criminal law practice throughout the state, particularly in Sussex, Kent, and New Castle Counties.

Joseph A. Hurley has received numerous professional recognitions for his work in criminal defense. These include consistent 5.0 ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, the PRE-EMINENT attorney designation for over 20 consecutive years, and a Martindale-Hubbell Golden Star designation for at least 10 years. Mr. Hurley emphasizes a commitment to truthfulness with clients and a focus on achieving favorable results.

From the firm’s website

Services listed: Criminal Defense
Fees: The firm requires a basic retainer and then projects a range of potential fees based on the probabilities of the case.
Offices: 1215 North King St Wilmington, DE 19801
Awards & recognition: Best Lawyers of America
Best Criminal Lawyers in the World

Source: joehurleylaw.com · checked October 14, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Friday: 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Details & Amenities

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible toilet

Joseph A Hurley Law Office — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Joseph A Hurley Law Office located?+

Joseph A Hurley Law Office is located at 1215 N King St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Joseph A Hurley Law Office handle?+

Joseph A Hurley Law Office handles Criminal Defense. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Joseph A Hurley Law Office?+

Call Joseph A Hurley Law Office at +1 302-658-8980 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Joseph A Hurley Law Office well rated?+

Joseph A Hurley Law Office has a 4.1-star rating based on 39 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

5 reviews

Ed Richitelli· via Google
As a trusted friend of another with a legal problem, and being a lawyer myself, I was asked to accompany my friend to his appointment with attorney Joe Hurley. As for what I thought about it, let's just say that I completely understand why Joe Hurley enjoys the very respected reputation that he has.
8 years ago
Lawler Rogers· via Google
Literally 30 minutes ago Joe Hurley called to deliver incredible news. I was facing felony DUI charges for over 18 mos and lets just say he OVER delivered for me and my family. I can't thank Joe enough for having my back and allowing me to move on with my life.
5 years ago
L D· via Google
HURLEY IS DISHONEST AND UNETHICAL. If you want a terrible lawyer that will take your money and provide you with a less than stellar defense, then waste your money with Hurley. Someone told me he was one of the best lawyers in Delaware, so I took a chance, and still paying for it 15 years later. I paid Hurley to represent me in a sexual case where I was clearly innocent. Police also claimed they found rolling papers in my car, so I was also charged with Drug Paraphernalia, a charge that came before the jury to taint my character even though it could not be prosecuted without the evidence of any drugs. I met with Hurley 2 times, which was a waste of time as it seemed he was just going through the motions. He sent his legal helper to an arraignment, and he had liquor on his breath. Hurley did a sham of a job, and in fact got me convicted. He removed persons from the jury that may have been sympathetic to my case in favor of persons who were friends or relatives with the NC County Police. He also seemed overly friendly with the Prosecutor and I believe he assisted him as well. If you are foolish enough to retain Hurley, make sure you serve as your co-counsel and sit in on every session, and demand to be copied on ALL communications with the Justice Dept. I spent 10 months in prison and had to sign up as a Sex Offender, even though I never touched or had sex with anyone. To this day because of that conviction, police have bugged my cell phone and emails; spoofing me and used POLICE STINGRAY technology trying to entrap me into other criminal issues. For every client who has given him more than 1 star, that is an exception to his performance. Do your homework and find a lawyer that will put YOU first. That will not be Joe Hurley.
7 years ago
jannis joplin· via Google
In regards to the one star rating that mean old hag left for Joe - if you wanted low-grade, low-caliber attorney that doesn't care to put your best interests first, use someone other than Joe. Sounds like he went out of his way to help you, maybe you only paid a retainer fee but to be fully represented in court you have to pay up! Joe isn't some low grade buy-here pay-here cheap used car of an attorney. He IS the best of the best! You knew that winning $400 ticket wasn't yours yet you chose to take is as your own anyway. I'm glad he sued you for the balance you owed him after agreeing to pay it! And to say that Joe puts the state first.. LOL That's just hilarious! Joe puts his clients first and that's a fact that's followed him for decades, lady! He represented me twice and by far, exceeded any and all expectations I had. He IS a life saver and a genuinely great man. Stop with the bs one star rating because YOU didn't uphold YOUR end of the deal. Go get em Joe, you're the man! -A harness racing legends grandson.
7 years ago
E T· via Google
You pay fee of $2,500 and never meets up with you to talk about your case, doesn't show up to court and does not answer phone calls. Not new for him apparently, reported to the state bar.
7 months ago

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