Tammy Dusharm has over ten years' experience representing individuals in the areas of criminal defense, pardons and expungements, family law, divorce, child custody, child support and civil litigation. Attorney Dusharm opened her own practice after law school, where she focused her practice on the areas of family law, civil litigation and collections. She then spent six years working as a court-appointed criminal defense attorney with the Mohave County Legal Defender's Office in Kingman, Arizona. In 2013, Ms. Dusharm moved her family to central Pennsylvania where she worked for the Franklin County Public Defender's Office until...

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Sean Potter

Perry County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience

(717) 582-0400 15 E. Main St.
P.O. Box 121
New Bloomfield, PA 17068

Criminal, DUI, Estate Planning and White Collar Crime
University of Florida

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A former chief public defender and assistant district attorney, with extensive trial experience, who is dedicated to serving Central Pennsylvanians.

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Timothy Czekaj

Perry County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience

(717) 204-7820 22 S 2nd St Ste A
Newport, PA 17074-1437

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

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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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Robert MacIntyre

Perry County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 34 years experience

(717) 497-0464 P.O. Box 212
Newport, PA 17074

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Dickinson School of Law

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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

Perry County, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 34 years experience

(717) 497-0464 P.O. Box 212
Newport, PA 17074

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Dickinson School of Law

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Benjamin Yoffee

Perry County, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 8 years experience

(717) 582-0122 15 East Main Street
P.O. Box 605
New Bloomfield, PA 17068

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence

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David Wald Barron

Mifflin County, PA Criminal Law Attorney.

(717) 248-5479 119 W Market St
Lewistown, PA 17044

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Randall Zimmerman

Mifflin County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer.

(717) 248-5479 119 W Market St
Lewistown, PA 17044

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Lester Zimmerman

Mifflin County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer.

(717) 248-5479 119 W Market St
Lewistown, PA 17044

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning

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Justin James McShane

Dauphin County, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience

(717) 657-3900 3601 Vartan Way, 2nd Floor,
Harrisburg, PA 17110

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Dickinson School of Law and University of Limerick Law Department

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If you are looking for the best DUI trial lawyer in Pennsylvania, look no further than Attorney Justin J. McShane of http://themcshanefirm.com The McShane Firm. Based in Harrisburg, Attorney McShane is the most highly qualified Pennsylvania DUI (http://www.themcshanefirm.com/practice/dui) and criminal defense attorney. Justin is a nationally renowned forensic science expert who successfully uses his superior knowledge, experience, and guts to defend citizens accused of crimes ranging from DUI to underage drinking, from drug possession to assault, and even capital homicide. Widely respected for his encyclopedic knowledge of all forms of forensic science, Attorney McShane has lectured at...

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Roy L. Galloway III

Dauphin County, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience

(717) 737-3300 4309 Linglestown Rd.
Suite 107
Harrisburg, PA 17112

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Dickinson School of Law

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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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Jeffrey A. Rowe

Union County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience

(570) 522-3747 130 Buffalo Road
Suite 202
Lewisburg, PA 17837

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University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

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My practice covers various topics including civil litigation, criminal law, wills, real estate, social security disability, and more. I also assist with my firm's representation of two local school districts and an intermediate unit. I am an experienced courtroom advocate who has represented hundreds of clients at various hearings and trials in both an administrative and courtroom setting. I am also an experienced appellate attorney, having brought and defended numerous appeals in Pennsylvania's appellate courts. I served as appellate counsel for the following reported decisions: In re York County District Attorney's Office, 15 A.3d 70 (Pa....

(570) 326-6505 442 William Street
Williamsport, PA 17701

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Aaron S Biichle

Lycoming County, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 8 years experience

(570) 326-6505 442 William Street
Williamsport, PA 17701

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Widener University Commonwealth Law School

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Aaron was born and raised in Lycoming County and has been practicing law here for a decade. Aaron graduated from Hughesville High School and went on to attend Mansfield University where he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Widener University School of Law where he was the Vice President of the Trial Advocacy Honor Society. He also received an excellence award in Criminal Law as well as Dean’s List status. Aaron’s first job out of law school was as a defense attorney with the Lycoming County Public Defender’s...

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Steve Rice

Dauphin County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience

(877) 339-0011 78 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17103

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Dickinson School of Law

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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.

(877) 339-0011 18 Carlisle Street, Suite 215
Gettysburg, PA 17325

(877) 339-0011 223 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17201

(877) 339-0011 250 York Street
Hanover, PA 17331

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Julian G. Allatt

Centre County, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience

(814) 343-9860 1317 North Atherton Street
State College, PA 16803

Criminal, Civil Rights, DUI and White Collar Crime
Suffolk University Law School

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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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Douglas Keith Marsico

Dauphin County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience

(717) 232-7661 3631 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

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Widener University Delaware School of Law

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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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Justin P. Miller

Centre County, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 6 years experience

(814) 359-7529 111 East High Street
Suite 2
Bellefonte, PA 16823

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Michigan State University College of Law

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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.

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Matthew Michael McClenahen

(814) 689-3682 PA

Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Dickinson School of Law

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During his years as a public defender in York County and private practice in Centre County, Matt McClenahen tried a wide range of cases from third degree misdemeanors to serious felonies before both judges and juries and developed a reputation as a formidable courtroom lawyer and zealous advocate for his criminal defense clients. Although the vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through negotiations resulting in non-trial dispositions, sometimes it is simply in a client's best interests to proceed to trial. Attorney McClenahen will evaluate your case and advise you on your best course of action.

(866) 806-1061 Suite 225
State College, PA 16801

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Andrew Ritchie Rehmeyer

Centre County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 years experience

(814) 343-9860 1317 North Atherton Street
State College, PA 16803

Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Villanova University School of Law

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"Andrew Rehmeyer is a partner at the law firm of Rehmeyer & Allatt. In 2012 and again 2013, Andrew was recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star. Before becoming a partner at Rehmeyer & Allatt, Andrew Rehmeyer gained exponential and valuable experience by working at a mid-sized litigation firm in the Philadelphia area representing insurance companies, individuals and law enforcement personnel in a variety of complex civil litigation matters. Andrew Rehmeyer has obtained favorable verdicts on behalf of his clients including a multi-million dollar lawsuit involving a wrongful death action, insurance bad faith claims, breach of...

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Jeffrey Bryant Engle

Dauphin County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 21 years experience

(717) 545-3032 2205 Forest Hills Drive
Suite 10
Harrisburg, PA 17112

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Widener University Commonwealth Law School

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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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Terry Hess Esq

Centre County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience

(814) 880-4377 119 S. Burrowes Street
State College, PA 16801

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Thomas Jefferson School of Law

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Terry is a criminal trial attorney who has represented defendants in cases involving minor traffic offenses to aggravated murder. He encourages potential clients to call him for a free consultation. His litigation experience also includes juvenile, misdemeanor and domestic relations practice.

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Joseph Caraciolo

Dauphin County, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience

(717) 236-9391 112 Market Street, 6th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101

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Partner Foreman & Caraciolo, P.C.
Phone: 717-236-9391

Areas of Practice: Criminal Family General Civil Practice Wills, Living Wills, Power of Attorney Bar Admissions: Pennsylvania, 2003 U.S. District Court, 2004
Education: Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania JD Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA, 2000 Bachelor of Arts Honors: Philosophy Student of the Year Major: English Major: Philosophy
Published Works: Updated and Edited Pennsylvania Drunk Driving Defense, Revere, 2005 Professional Associations and Memberships: Cumberland County Bar Association Past

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Herbert Corky Goldstein

Dauphin County, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 49 years experience

(877) 632-4656 105 N Front St, Ste 210
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Criminal
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law

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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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Jason Dunkle

Centre County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience

(814) 954-7622 204 East Calder Way
Suite 306
State College, PA 16801

Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
University of Pittsburgh School of Law

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Christopher Arthur Dreisbach

Dauphin County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience

(717) 393-7885 3540 North Progress Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Criminal, DUI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Temple University Beasley School of Law

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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...

(717) 393-7885 339 N. Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17608

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Mr. Lance T Marshall

Centre County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer.

(814) 308-8439 209 East Beaver Avenue
State College, PA 16801

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law

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We are a law firm located in the heart of downtown State College. We are dedicated to the highest professional representation of our clients. If you have been accused of a crime, or are going through a difficult divorce, let the Law Offices of Lance T. Marshall help you protect your future and get on with your life.

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Mr. Lance Marshall

Centre County, PA Criminal Law Attorney.

(814) 234-9500 302 South Burrowes Street
State College, PA 16801

Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Domestic Violence
Dickinson School of Law

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I have been a practicing attorney for 15 years with the past 13 years dedicated exclusively to the practice of criminal law. I have been a Judge's Law Clerk, a prosecutor, and a public defender. I have either prosecuted or defended every crime in the state of Pennsylvania. I have seen the criminal justice system from every angle. Let me now put that experience to work for you. If you have been arrested, sent a summons, or simply believe you will be charged with a crime, contact me immediately for a free consultation and see...

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Ben Cramer Esq.

Perry County, PA Criminal Law Attorney.

(717) 834-5700 5 South Market St.
Duncannon, PA 17020

Criminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
Widener University

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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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Paul Bradford Orr

Cumberland County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 24 years experience

(717) 258-8558 50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013

Criminal, DUI and Estate Planning

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Criminal Defense Attorney for 24 years with representation in 60 of the 67 County Courts in PA along with representation in over 700 District Justice Offices.... Have Handled over 3200 criminal cases, including over 1400 DUI cases that includes 17 DUI Homicide Trials resulting in 14 NOT Guilty Verdicts.....

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Elisabeth K. H. Pasqualini

Dauphin County, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience

(717) 545-3032 2205 Forest Hills Drive Suite 10
Harrisburg, PA 17112

Criminal, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

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Patrick Lauer

Cumberland County, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 31 years experience

(800) 822-4529 50 East High Street
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carlisle, PA 17013

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Dickinson School of Law

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Author of Penna Dui Defense, ski instructor for handicapped skiers, world traveler, Lead counsel in over 200 jury trials, not guilty verdicts in homicide, drug, arson , burglary and serious felony and all sex cases National lecturer on Winning the Unwinnable case

(800) 822-4529 2108 market street
camp Hill, PA 17011

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Bruce Eli Wolbrette

Dauphin County, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 28 years experience

(717) 533-1959 441C West Chocolate Ave.
Hershey, PA 17033

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Juvenile
South Texas College of Law

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Extensive experience in all phases of criminal law in central Pennsylvania. Licensed for over 25 years. Willing to fight for your rights.

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Michael Anthony Carrucoli

Cumberland County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer.

(866) 596-9384 875 Market Street, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Michael Carrucoli is the founding member and partner of the law firm Carrucoli and Associates. He is a leading DUI Lawyer and focuses on DUI Defense & all other alcohol & drug related offenses. Upon completing his undergraduate work at Rutger’s University, Mr. Carrucoli earned his law degree from the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, Carlisle, PA. Mr. Carrucoli began his legal career at a small law firm Carlisle, Pennsylvanian before becoming a York County Assistant Attorney in York, Pennsylvania. As an Assistant Attorney, Mr. Carrucoli tried numerous cases before judges and juries and also...

(866) 596-9384 25 N Duke Street, Suite 208
York, PA 17402

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Heather Nicole Orisko

Cumberland County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience

(800) 822-4529 2108 Market Street
Aztec Building
Camp Hill, PA 17011

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Widener University

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David B Mueller

York County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 6 years experience

130 West Church Street, Suite 100
Dillsburg, PA 17019

Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI

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I strongly belive that anyone accused of a crime has their entire life at stake and deserves competent and zealous legal representation. I have a wealth of criminal trial experience, ranging from simple misdemeanors to serious felonies. That experience will be put to use in your case where it maters most: in the courtroom. I approach each case with the understanding that each client is more than just a set of charges or a prior record score, and I work with clients to develop a defense game plan that addresses the whole person, not just the current criminal case....

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Scott A Stein

Dauphin County, PA Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience

(717) 312-7948 P.O. Box 931
Hershey, PA 17033

Free ConsultationCriminal, Employment, Family and Juvenile

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Mr. Shawn Michael Curry

Dauphin County, PA Criminal Law Attorney.

(717) 525-8733 2411 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Criminal, DUI and Juvenile
Widener University Delaware School of Law

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William Shreve

Dauphin County, PA Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience

(717) 234-6001 3618 North Sixth Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Criminal, DUI and Family
Widener University Commonwealth Law School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

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