Swengel Lawyers

Experienced defense attorney specializing in criminal matters.

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....

Chris A. Sarno, Esq. is a trial attorney who practices in the areas of civil litigation and criminal defense. Chris began his career as a law clerk to President Judge Joseph C. Madenspacher of the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas. Next, he became an Assistant Public Defender. After which he then joined the District Attorney’s Office where he focused on prosecuting felony sex offenses, serious physical abuse of children and child homicide cases.

Chris has tried many cases both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. He enjoys trial work the most and always looks forward to getting into the courtroom....

Janine Hallman is an attorney and former special education teacher. She focuses her law practice in the areas of Special Needs Trusts, Special Needs Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Special Education and Disabilities Law.

After 20 years as a staff attorney representing victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, I have transitioned into private practice at Mogel, Speidel, Bobb & Kershner to represent my clients in broader areas of the law.
I represent clients in family law matters, including divorce, custody, support and Protection from Abuse. I also prepare estate documents and probate documents for estates. I have worked hard to build a good rapport with my fellow attorneys and our local bench and I work hard to achieve the best result possible for my clients.

I joined the legal profession with Mooney Law in 2018. I initially began practicing general practice law under the guidance of two partners and gained important experience. Since then, I have been working hard to give my clients the results they deserve. I am now employed at Becker Law Group, P.C. continuing in general practice legal representation. I look forward to working with you.

Born in Scranton Pennsylvania but a resident of Lancaster County since infancy, Sam is a graduate of Manheim Township High School in 1966, where he was a member of the County championship tennis team for two years, a member of the National Honor Society, and the Candlelight Singers (a cappella group). He received the Access to Justice Award in 2002 from the Lancaster Bar Association for pro bono work, and was elected President of the LBA in 2006. The LBA judiciary committee rated Sam highly recommended for a judgeship on the Lancaster County Court in 2005 and 2007.

I have been actively engaged in the practice of law for over 20 years. I concentrate my practice in bankruptcy and debtor/creditor rights. I have an extensive legal practice representing individuals and businesses in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings. I am a member of the Bar Association of Lehigh County as well as a member of the Berks County Bar Association, Middle District Bankruptcy Bar Association, and the Eastern District Bankruptcy Conference.

Concentrating in the area of Social Security Disability law, at all levels of administrative and judicial appeal, since 1990. Additional areas of practice include Civil Litigation and Worker's Compensation

James attended Malvern Preparatory School and is a 1978 graduate of Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School of Kingston, Pennsylvania. James also attended the University of Miami and University of Scranton, graduating in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. In 1986, James was awarded a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law. From 1986 through 1989, James was a Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney on the Major Crimes Unit and the Sex Crimes Unit, which he captained toward the end of his tenure with the DA's Office. Upon concluding his career as a prosecutor, James joined...

Atty. Lawrence P. Zale is an experienced, registered patent attorney who has extensive experience in all aspects of Intellectual Property and related business matters. He has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patents through issuance, counseled start-ups, and was an executive with several global companies, such as Tyco International and ALSTOM Power, Inc. NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Managed a global Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio for medical device product lines having approximately $1.3B in annual sales • Managed a global IP portfolio for electric power generation equipment with approximately $3.0B in annual sales. • Coded simulation software for a subcontractor of NASA for the US Space Shuttle Program in...

Our firm is dedicated to providing you with convenient, trustworthy legal services whether you need a business contract, a will, legal action filed against an employer or have been injured in an accident.

Michelle M. Forsell, a resident of Pennsburg, Montgomery County, focuses her practice primarily on estate planning and administration, elder law, real estate, business law, and Veterans benefits. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and its Pennsylvania Chapter. Ms. Forsell is a past president of the Bar Association of Lehigh County, an American Bar Foundation Fellow, a Master of the Villanova Law Inn of Court, and a Montgomery County Arbitrator. She is active in her community as she sits on numerous boards including Frederick Living, a Mennonite Health Services not for profit continuing care retirement...

Date of Birth - December 4, 1952 (Downingtown) Married - Wife: Beth E. Valocchi Children: Twin Daughters - May 26, 1989 Alexandra - American University Anastasia - St. Joseph's University Born and Raised in Downingtown One of Eleven Children Parents: Ben A. & Amina C. Valocchi Residence of E. Brandywine since 1985 Member of St. Joseph's Parish

Sarah Jane's legal experience began in 1983 in various law firms while undertaking her undergraduate and legal educations. While at Widener University School of Law, she served in the Bankruptcy Division of the Civil Law Clinic for a year, which included interviewing clients, preparing Bankruptcy Petitions, and appearing at creditors hearings. Sarah Jane developed a sense of deep gratification in helping people obtain relief from their distressing financial situations and seeing them gain hope for their futures. Sarah Jane lives on a small farm in Elverson with her husband, daughter, 2 cows, 3 ducks, 5 cats, 6 chickens and...

Tim is an attorney licensed in Pennsylvania and primarily serves Chester and Montgomery Counties. His office is located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. His law practice is dedicated to helping individuals solve their debt problems. Tim earned his Juris Doctorate from the Widener University School of Law at night while working full-time as a securities compliance administrator at Vanguard Brokerage Services in Malvern, Pennsylvania. He was at Vanguard for 7 years prior to becoming an lawyer. Tim primarily practices in the areas of debt defense including personal Bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy), collection...

Attorney Staci Sabetti was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania and graduated from Easton Area High School. After graduating from Villanova University as a finance major she began her legal studies at Touro Law School in New York. During her summer breaks she interned for Attorney John R. Vivian, Jr., Esquire and Gus Milides, Esquire. Upon graduation from law school she accepted a position with Attorney Vivian focusing on medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. Attorney Sabetti then opened her own law practice in Easton concentrating on family law and real estate transactions and also taught Constitutional Law at Northampton...

Leo P. Jackson, born in Scranton Pennsylvania; admitted to bar, 1996, Pennsylvania; Mr. Jackson is in practice with his sister, Janet Jackson with an emphasis in Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Personal Injury, Automobile Injury, Employment Discrimination, and Unemployment Compensation. Mr. Jackson is admitted to practice in all Pennsylvania State Courts, the Federal District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania. Mr. Jackson is now certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Attorney Jackson has successfully helped many...

A zealous advocate for seriously injured persons and their families. Tim Salvatore used to represent insurance companies. But saving insurance companies money to the detriment of injured people proved to be thoroughly dissatisfying, distasteful work. He missed the sense of purpose he had as a counselor prior to law school: he missed the satisfaction of knowing that he was making a positive difference in the lives of his clients. He made up for his dissatisfaction by providing pro bono representation to veterans seeking veterans’ service connected compensation benefits through the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program. When the opportunity to regain...

I chose to represent people who unfortunately suffered a life-altering injury because I saw first-hand the impact that this can have on a loved one and their family. What sets me apart is that when a client leaves my office, they have peace of mind knowing that they and their family will be protected. I have been representing injured clients for over a decade and have recovered tens of millions of dollars in damages for my clients.

First and foremost, I make sure they get the proper medical care that they require. I provide representation for Workers’ Compensation, Heart and Lung...

I am the principal of The Seach Law Offices, in Drums, Pennsylvania.

I take DUI defense extremely seriously. With the right knowledge it is possible, and even easy, in some cases to beat DUI charges. I have won several DUI trials, including bench and jury trials. I have also won many preliminary hearings for DUI cases, which is a phenomenal result because it keeps the legal costs down and gets the person a win without having to go through the entire criminal justice system.

I am the State Delegate for the National College for DUI Defense. I went to the Intensive DUI Summer Training Course from 2015-2019 at Harvard University, and I was...

While in law school, I was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Trial Advocacy and was recognized in Who’s Who Among American Law Students. Upon receiving my law degree, I received a Commission as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. I was subsequently promoted to Captain and served with distinction, receiving the Army Achievement Medal and Army Commendation Medal. I was subsequently awarded the National Defense Service Ribbon and Certificate of Appreciation for Faithful and Exemplary performance of duty during Operation Desert Storm.

I then served as Special...