Andrea E. Mertz
610-374-8377
BIO:
Andrea E. Mertz joined Bingaman Hess in 2026 and is a member of the firm’s Criminal Defense Section. She is a 1991 graduate of Purdue University, where she graduated with Highest Distinction and played NCAA Division I field hockey. While attending Purdue, she was an active member of Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest academic honor society in the United States. Andrea is a 1996 graduate of American University’s Washington College of Law, located in Washington, D.C. She is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
She has more than 25 years of experience defending the rights of clients charged with criminal offenses in Berks County. She has dedicated her law practice to representing clients charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes, including Homicide, Assault, Burglary, Robbery, Theft, Sexual Assault, Firearms offenses, Drug Possession, and DUI. Through her tireless advocacy, she has earned a reputation for being an aggressive trial attorney, successfully defending her clients’ rights from the preliminary hearing through trial. She combines extensive trial experience and knowledge of the Berks County court system with a personal commitment to clients to offer zealous representation in a supportive environment.
Andrea is extremely active and respected in the Berks County legal community and serves as Co-Chair of the Criminal Defense Section of the Berks County Bar Association. She is a longstanding member of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Recently, the American Society of Legal Advocates named her a Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer in Pennsylvania. She serves as a board member of the Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA), a non-profit agency that provides addiction resources, prevention education, and recovery support for Berks County residents.
Andrea is a Berks County native and resides in Cumru Township with Archie, her beloved Cavapoo dog.