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Robert MacIntyre
Newport, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Civil Rights, Family and Personal Injury
Dickinson School of Law
Robert B. MacIntyre, Esquire, focuses on criminal law, family law and civil litigation. Mr. MacIntyre brings 32 years of diverse legal experience to the Perry County. Mr. MacIntyre has handled more than 175 criminal jury trial cases and thousands of other criminal matters throughout central Pennsylvania and beyond. Through his experience with violent crime and domestic violence, Mr. MacIntyre is looking to assist crime and domestic violence victims seek justice through the civil side of the court system. Mr. MacIntyre has been able to secure monetary compensation on behalf of victims. His criminal experience ranges from defending...
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Robert B. MacIntyre
Newport, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Civil Rights, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Dickinson School of Law
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Ben Cramer
Duncannon, PA Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Personal Injury
Widener University
Ben graduated in 2004 from Lycoming College and received his Juris Doctorate in 2011 from Widener University School of Law. At Widener, Ben completed the seven-day Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, which is designed to sharpen trial advocacy skills. During law school, Ben clerked for the Harrisburg personal injury firm, Handler, Henning, and Rosenberg while taking evening classes. He earned the Certificate of Achievement in Legal Methods, the course which teaches legal analysis, drafting, and communication. Ben also interned in the Perry County Public Defender’s office during the summer of 2011. Mr. Cramer focuses his practice...
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Timothy Czekaj
New Bloomfield, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Attorney Timothy Czekaj (pronounced check-eye) is a dedicated litigator with a never-say-die attitude. He considers it an honor and a privilege to provide services to people when they need it most. He has represented clients in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, focusing on family law, divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, PFAs, Children & Youth matters, dependency, bankruptcy, mortgage foreclosures and debt negotiations, tax assessment appeals, landlord/tenant law, criminal law, and general civil litigation. He has represented clients in more than 20 counties throughout Pennsylvania, and he currently serves as solicitor to the Dauphin County Clerk of Courts.
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Sean Potter
New Bloomfield, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and White Collar Crime
University of Florida
A former chief public defender and assistant district attorney, with extensive trial experience, who is dedicated to serving Central Pennsylvanians.
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Benjamin Yoffee
New Bloomfield, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
(717) 582-0122
15 East Main Street
P.O. Box 605
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Justin James McShane
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Dickinson School of Law and University of Limerick Law Department
Attorney McShane is a trial attorney who specializes in using forensic science in defending citizens amongst us who have been accused of a crime by the Government. He is nationally known and well regarded for being a skilled and fierce litigator, but is also well known for his strong understanding and in-depth knowledge in all forms of forensic science. He earned the American Chemical Society-Chemistry and the Law Division (ACS-CHAL) designation as Forensic Lawyer Scientist (The first attorney in the United States to be designated as such). He has earned Board Certification both in DUI Defense Law by the National...
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Katherine McShane
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, Appeals and DUI & DWI
California Western School of Law, California Western Law Review and International Law Journal and California Western Law Review and International Law Journal
Philosophy
Katherine McShane believes that knowledge is power. By improving her skill set and knowledge base as an attorney, she can better serve her clients. Katherine is also a strong believer in the constitution and protecting the rights of those who stand accused from the strong arm of the government.
Personal Background
Katherine attended law school at California Western School of Law. Based on academic achievement, Katherine was invited to be a part of the CSWL law review. She served as an associate writer and associate editor for both the California Western Law Review and International Law Journal. During school, Katherine also interned...
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Benjamin Andreozzi
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 9 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Ben is the Managing Partner at Andreozzi + Foote. Ben’s career is dedicated to representing survivors of child sexual abuse in civil cases. Ben has represented hundreds of abuse survivors across the country in some of the nation’s most high-profile sexual abuse cases. For example, Ben represented many of Jerry Sandusky’s victims, and represents hundreds of Catholic clergy abuse survivors, to name just a few.
Ben is regularly consulted by the media regarding the firm’s work. He has appeared on Today Show, Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, ABC World News, CBS Evening News, Anderson Cooper, and in the New York...
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Jeffrey Bryant Engle
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
My office was founded in Millersburg, Dauphin County in 1951 by Attorney Allen Shaffer. Since I joined the Firm in 1999, I took over as managing partner in 2001 and later as sole shareholder in 2006. The office has expanded from a two lawyer firm to a four attorney firm and moved to Harrisburg. We handle a variety of legal areas, including Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Criminal Law, Municipal Law, and Educational Law.
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Sean Quinlan
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
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Corey Fahnestock
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Western Michigan University
Attorney Fahnestock is passionate about protecting the rights of others and assuring the checks and balances in the court system are upheld so everyone is treated fairly.
Attorney Fahnestock is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where he focused on criminal law. After graduating from Penn State, he attended Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and was an Associate Editor for Law Review. While in Law School he spent time working with the State Appellate Defenders Office re-testing firearm and forensic evidence for convicted defendants.
When outside of work, Attorney Fahnestock enjoys going to the gym, Penn State football, and staying...
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Kaitlyn Clarkson
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer
3601 Vartan Way UNIT 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9440
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Health Care
Areas of Practice
After focusing on appeals and post-conviction remedies for years, Attorney Clarkson found that the best way to save someone from ineffective assistance of counsel is to be effective trial counsel. Switching now to focus more heavily on trials, she fights for your rights and makes sure every angle is utilized to get you the best possible outcome.
Attorney Clarkson will still handle appeals, post-conviction remedies, and mental health expungements.
Attorney Clarkson will continue to make sure the law is complied with and uphold constitutional rights so our citizenry does not lose them.
She handles everything from summary speeding tickets to murder.
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Christopher Arthur Dreisbach
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Christopher A. Dreisbach concentrates his practice on criminal defense and civil litigation in both state and federal courts. Since entering private practice, he has defended individuals facing the most serious of criminal charges including rape and homicide. In civil actions, he has successfully represented individuals and corporations in cases involving federal civil conspiracy allegations, regulatory violations, and complex personal injury matters. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Dreisbach served for four years as a Deputy District Attorney in the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office. During his time as a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Dreisbach successfully prosecuted a vast...
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Douglas Keith Marsico
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Douglas K. Marsico is a graduate of West Chester University and the Widener University School of Law. Mr. Marsico's practice concentration is in criminal defense, DUI defense, traffic violations, driver's licensing matters, real estate and insurance defense. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and the United State District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania. Mr. Marsico began his law career as law clerk to the Honorable Richard A. Lewis, Court of Common Pleas, Dauphin County, and later served as a prosecutor in the Dauphin County District Attorney's office. Mr. Marsico has taught seminars on...
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Michael John Pisanchyn
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer
3609 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Products Liability
As founder and owner of the Pisanchyn Law Firm, Attorney Michael Pisanchyn started his working life at a chrome-plating company, and not as an attorney.
Through that experience, namely a former co-worker he befriended who lost their life due to poor working conditions, he came to know what he wanted in life, and that was to give a voice to those that have been injured. Attorney Michael Pisanchyn has gone up against some of the biggest corporations, and shown those corporations the law is not just reserved for rich. It is something that can mean the difference between life and death...
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Herbert Corky Goldstein
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 57 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
I am a CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER IN Central Pa. I have 12 Offices. I handle criminal cases on a State, County, and Federal Level, I also represent people being investigated by police or a State-Wide or Federal Grand Jury. I handle white-collar crimes, as well. I have a 5 Star rating on Google-highest they give out. I have received local, State, and National Awards for my legal work. I am also a legal contributor to many local and National TV News shows. I have several major awards from The American Bar Association and the Pa. Bar Association. I am...
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Brian Sherbine
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Attorney Sherbine brings a professional, client driven approach to his work. He believes in the importance of preparation to achieve the best possible results for clients. Attorney Sherbine is passionate about protecting his client’s constitutional rights and will fight to reach the best outcome for them and their families.
Attorney Sherbine is a graduate of Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During Law School, he clerked at a prominent civil litigation law firm in Downtown Pittsburgh and was an editor of the Duquesne Business Law Journal.
Prior to joining the McShane Firm, Attorney Sherbine practiced primarily in civil defense litigation....
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Jonathan Walter Crisp
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Attorney
At Crisp and Associates, a criminal defense lawyer in Harrisburg is ready to take on your case and fight for your rights. If you are facing accusations of criminal activity, it is essential that you take the proactive approach and seek out the help you need as soon as possible. Attorney Jonathan W. Crisp obtained his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law. He worked for a time as an Assistant Public Defender in the Centre County Public Defender’s Office. He also worked for the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Attorney Bryan DePowell attended the University of...
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Mr. Shawn Michael Curry
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Gary Lysaght
HARRISBURG, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
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William Shreve
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Widener University Commonwealth Law School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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Alan Kennedy-Shaffer
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, Administrative and Appeals
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R. Davis Younts
Lemoyne, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Military
Dickinson School of Law
Christian, husband, homeschool dad, and former military officer providing strategic legal guidance and expert criminal defense to military, federal law enforcement, and other patriots. My passion for justice and compassion for people is based on the belief that all of us are created in the image of God and endowed by our creator with inalienable rights. I am on the frontlines of the battle to defeat tyranny and preserve freedom. No King but Christ!
Attorney R. Davis Younts was a student at the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University on September 11th 2001. Like so many other brave...
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Joseph D'Annunzio
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Saint Louis University School of Law
Joseph D'Annunzio's diverse work background makes him stand out as an extraordinary Attorney. With over 44 years of legal experience, he instills the confidence needed to provide successful outcomes for each client.
His career path began upon receiving his license to practice law in October of 1976. He landed his first legal occupation as an Assistant Public Defender for the Montgomery County Public Defenders Office in 1976, where he represented indigent clients charged with crimes.
During his years as a Public Defender, he pursued his dreams of having his private Firm. He succeeded in opening his office in his hometown of...
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J. T. Herber III
Hegins, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Wake Forest University School of Law and Lafayette College
J.T. Herber, III primarily practices in the fields of criminal defense and civil litigation, including personal injury. His criminal defense practice includes the representation of clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges, as well as serious traffic violations in the Courts of Common Pleas throughout central and eastern Pennsylvania. Attorney Herber previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Schuylkill County. In civil cases, J.T. represents plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of civil disputes, including personal injury and wrongful death cases, as well as real estate, commercial, construction, landlord-tenant, and collections matters. Despite being...
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Kelli Statt
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
New York Law School
Proudly serving clients throughout Central Pennsylvania, I am a Senior Attorney at the Law Offices of Jason R Carpenter. We prioritize a client-focused approach and provide the communication our clients need in facing their legal matters. We are different kind of law firm that offers clients guidance with their lives, not just legal help. Gain the effective and affordable representation you need. Contact me today for a free consultation!
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Roy L. Galloway III
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Dickinson School of Law
Roy L. Galloway, Attorney at Law, was born in New Orleans, LA. After graduating with honors from Clark Atlanta University, where he earned his degree in political science, Roy went on to attend Pennsylvania State Dickinson School of Law, which is where he received his Juris Doctor. Now, he's admitted to practice law in every Pennsylvania court. Before he established his own practice, Roy was an associate at a distinguished law firm in Pottstown, PA. There, he focused on all manner of family law. Roy moved up to a larger law office based out of Lemoyne, PA,...
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Shawn M. Stottlemyer
Carlisle, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and White Collar Crime
Dickinson School of Law
Shawn is a partner with Mooney Law and one of the members of the Mooney Capital Region Criminal Defense team. He has substantial experience in all facets of criminal law practice, and is not afraid to fight zealously on behalf of his clients. While most attorneys shy away from litigation, he embraces it and in doing so has established himself as one of the most well respected criminal defense attorneys in the region and does not hesitate to represent clients with serious criminal charges, including felonies.
Prior to joining Mooney Law, Shawn worked as a solo practitioner in State College,...
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Michael Dennis Matter
Camp Hill, PA Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
With over twenty years of practicing law, Michael has a broad legal background and an in-depth experience in litigations. Michael is highly skilled and is diversely skilled in various branches of the law, making him a valuable asset to the firm. He demonstrates his dedication and unwavering commitment daily to protecting every client's rights and helps his clients seek the justice they deserve. He has experience in trial practices and superior communication skills, allowing his clients to feel confident and safe during their most vulnerable moments.
Michael earned his J.D. from the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law and has...
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Kathleen Gadalla
Camp Hill, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of California - San Diego
Kathleen is the Founder of Grace Legal Offices. For Kathleen, Grace Legal Office’s family and criminal law practice is more than a professional choice. The law is her calling and she is a strong advocate for her clients. She has a profound belief, based on her educational experience and legal experience, that those facing the most trying legal circumstances deserve more than just a good lawyer. They are entitled to be treated with compassion, transparency, and for Kathleen, the dignity that stems from her deep Christian faith.
Kathleen’s invaluable experience in criminal defense and family law was established in the years...
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Joseph Caraciolo
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 21 years of experience
(717) 208-8359
200 North Third Street
Suite 1600A
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Joseph Caraciolo is a co-founder of, and skilled attorney at, Caraciolo Law Group, P.C. Backed by years of in-depth experience, he has a comprehensive understanding of his practice areas, which include criminal defense, family law, general civil practice, and estate planning. Mr. Caraciolo works hard to ensure all of his clients receive the highest quality of care possible. As a skilled attorney in Harrisburg, PA, he can help you resolve all your legal problems, regardless of how complicated they may be. Whether you are seeking strong defense against criminal charges, trying to resolve a family law matter, or aiming to...
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Jason Dunkle
State College, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
At JD Law, located in State College, Pennsylvania, we will protect your rights. Whether it’s a misdemeanor or felony, a criminal conviction will have consequences. Criminal defense attorney Jason S. Dunkle has more than a decade of experience and has represented thousands of clients in Central Pennsylvania. His goal is to provide students and other individuals with the most favorable outcome in every legal matter. Whether it concerns allegations of white collar crime, DUI or DWI charges, sex offenses, drug possession or distribution arrests, or traffic violations, Jason Dunkle can provide you with skilled criminal defense representation.
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Thomas L. Kearney IV
York, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Thomas L. Kearney, IV (T.L.), is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where he received a B.S. in both Business and Psychology. T.L. graduated Cum Laude from Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware where he received his Juris Doctorate degree. While attending Widener, T.L. served on the Executive Board, as an Editor, for the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law and was the Vice President of the entire Student Bar Association. He was also selected for an externship with the Honorable Justice Richard Barclay Surrick of the United States District Court for the Eastern District...
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Steve Rice
Carlisle, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Dickinson School of Law
I am the founder of Steve Rice Law, a firm of criminal defense attorneys serving South Central Pennsylvania. We're different than most firms. It's not because we do criminal defense. What make us special is, we don't do anything else. We do one thing: Defend people accused of crimes -- DUI, murder, and everything in between.
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Elisabeth K. H. Pasqualini
Harrisburg, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
With an Avvo rating of 10.0, Attorney Elisabeth K. H. Pasqualini is recognized in her community as a fearless and reliable defense lawyer who looks after her clients. In her 15+ years of professional experience practicing criminal defense, she has handled 1,000 cases at both the state and federal level, successfully defending clients charged with rape, aggravated assault, drug offenses, and other misdemeanors. She also has 11 years of experience defending clients charged with white collar crimes, sex offense, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses, and she regularly achieves court dismissals or “Not Guilty” verdicts for her clients. Whether advocating to...
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Julian G. Allatt
State College, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Suffolk University Law School
Julian Allatt is a dedicated criminal defense attorney and partner at Rehmeyer & Allatt, a law firm in State College, PA. He is experienced in representing clients charged with minor summary offenses, DUI and minor drug possession cases, to violent felonies including armed robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, attempted murder and related offenses. Additionally, Julian has extensive experience representing clients charged with the possession and distribution of controlled substances in prosecutions commenced by county district attorney’s offices as well as the Attorney General of Pennsylvania. He is a highly experienced and respected courtroom advocate who prides himself in his ability...
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George William Swartz
Hanover, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
I started practicing law right out of law school in 2005 with Mooney Law. I am now a partner with the firm and have experience in most every facet of general practice. Our firm is client centric, which means your experience with our firm is our top priority.
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Gerard N. Mangieri
Camp Hill, PA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
I was born and raised in New York and attended law school in central Pennsylvania. I have more than 12 years of experience trying cases in courts throughout the Harrisburg region, including 75+ criminal jury trials, and hundreds of criminal and family law hearings.
I have also had the privilege of successfully arguing cases before the Pennsylvania Superior Court, and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, some of which resulted in published opinions which changed or created new law. I am dedicated to being a tireless advocate who is at home in the courtroom, and giving my clients the respect, attention, and...
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Justin P. Miller
Bellefonte, PA Criminal Defense Attorney with 14 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Traffic Tickets
Michigan State University College of Law
Attorney Justin P. Miller’s clients benefit from his extensive experience and knowledge gained from representing hundreds of clients as a public defender and working as a judicial law clerk. He has made hundreds of court appearances, including nearly daily appearances while working in the busy Centre County Public Defender Office. He has successfully negotiated complete dismissals of serious cases and other resolutions that protect his clients’ liberty and dignity.