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Jason Dunkle
State College, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
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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Steve Rice
Chambersburg, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
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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Matthew Michael McClenahen
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Dickinson School of Law
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.
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Terry Hess
State College, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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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Mr. Lance T Marshall
State College, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
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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Heather Nicole Orisko
Carlisle, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Widener University
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Darryl W. Cunningham
Chambersburg, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Education:
Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA 1981
B.S. in Education.
Penn State Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, PA 1988 J.D.
Awarded the Joseph Leyburn Kramer Award.
Practice Experience:
Pennsylvania. 1988 through 2007, representing clients in abuse, custody and divorce; criminal matters from minor traffic citations to capital murder; bankruptcy; landlord – tenant issues; and civil litigation from small collections to medical malpractice.
York County Bar Association Pro Bono Award, 1993
Virginia. 2007 through 2023. Senior Staff Attorney for Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia in Williamsburg.
Adjunct Professor at William & Mary School of Law establishing and supervising the Family Law Clinic,...
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Kelli Statt
Mechanicsburg, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
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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Michael Worgul
Greensburg, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Duquesne University School of Law
My name is Michael Worgul. I was born and raised right here in Pittsburgh, and it’s probably no surprise that I’ve settled down here too. I went to Duquesne University for my college and law degrees; right after being admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 2004, I joined Arthur Bloom & Associates, LLC, a small private practice. I later joined the Allegheny County Office of Conflict Counsel for two years, representing indigent criminal defendants who needed legal help. I’m a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Criminal Litigation section, as well as a member of the Pennsylvania State Bar...
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Sean T. Logue
Greensburg, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
West Virginia University College of Law
We have handled hundreds of criminal and civil litigation matters throughout southwestern Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.
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Alexander Donald Egner
LANCASTER, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Pennsylvania State University
The courtroom experience you need. Years of experience as a prosecutor, almost a decade as a Military Police officer. Prepared to represent you and defend you rights.
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Michael Dennis Matter
Camp Hill, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
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 Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
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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Thomas L. Kearney IV
York, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
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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Samir Sarna
Greensburg, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
My name is Samir Sarna, and I am a Partner at Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC. I moved to Pittsburgh in 2007 to attend the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. While in Pittsburgh, I met my wife, fell in love with the city, and decided to settle down here and dedicate my legal career to defending the rights of those accused of committing crimes.
After graduating law school, I clerked at the Office of the Public Defender for Allegheny County and later became an Associate Counsel at the Allegheny County Office of Conflict Counsel. Serving at...
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Sean Quinlan
Camp Hill, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
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Ann Delcollo
Springfield, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Ann has been dedicated to providing exceptional advocacy for clients, in and out of the courtroom, since 1992. She joined the litigation team at Ciccarelli Law in 2016. Her practice areas include Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Social Security Disability, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets, Family Law and Divorce.
Ann received her B.S. from Lock Haven University in 1989. In 1992, she earned her J.D. from Widener University School of Law. Following graduation, Ann began her litigation career defending medical malpractice, personal injury, and asbestos lawsuits. She served as Trial Counsel for Allstate Insurance Company, and Senior Trial Counsel at Nationwide...
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Hilary Peery Vesell
Hershey, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Miami School of Law
Hilary Peery Vesell is a trial attorney focusing in family law matters and civil litigation. She has a BA in psychology and MA in clinical psychology both from Columbia University. Hilary received her law degree from the University of Miami School of Law.
Hilary has written several articles that were published in the Pennsylvania Lawyer and Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly along with other legal publications. These articles are on the topics of mental illness in the legal system, co-parenting in custody cases, prenuptial agreements, parental alienation, and child sexual abuse allegations in custody cases. They can be found in their entirety...
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Brian McDermott
Pittsburgh, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Brian McDermott is a former prosecutor from Pittsburgh turned criminal defense attorney and DUI lawyer representing clients in Western Pennsylvania.
If you are charged with a crime or receive a traffic ticket, it can be an extremely intimidating situation. It can severely impact your family, job, finances, school, driving privileges, and, most importantly, your freedom.
Attorney McDermott’s experience, both as an assistant district attorney in Allegheny County and a criminal defense lawyer, provides him with the knowledge and understanding to represent you at every stage of the criminal process.
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Richard Robinson
York, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 37 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
Practicing criminal law since 1988, Richard Robinson has extensive experience in criminal defense, with a focus on DUI defense. For more than 25 years, he has engaged in over 300 criminal jury trials; among these are 15 capital death penalty trials and over 45 cases involving homicide — many of which have been high-profile cases in York County. In addition to his experience as a DUI attorney in York PA, Richard has also represented clients who have been charged with a variety of other violations, including drug cases; assault cases; motor vehicle violations; white collar crimes; sex offenses; assault/battery; juvenile...
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Christopher Arthur Dreisbach
Harrisburg, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
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 Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal 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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Anthony Miley
Gettysburg, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 34 years of experience
122 Baltimore St.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Widener University Delaware School of Law
I am a 26-year veteran of the criminal justice system. My whole career has been devoted to criminal defense. I am an experienced trial attorney, representing clients who have been charged with crimes ranging from Murder to Simple Assault, and everything in between. I am an Associate with the Law Offices of Scaringi & Scaringi, Harrisburg, PA. I currently handle criminal cases in York, Adams and Franklin Counties.
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Michael DeMatt
Greensburg, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets and Criminal Defense
Washington and Lee University School of Law
My practice is concentrated in criminal defense and personal injury litigation — including wrongful death, auto accidents, fall downs and other personal injury actions. I also handle general civil litigation matters, such as contract and landlord/tenant disputes.
I've litigated scores of civil and criminal matters, including approximately 40 jury trials as of 2021. I've successfully litigated such trials in both federal and state court. Over a four year span, I was able to obtain total acquittals in six out of nine trials during this time period. I've had the chance to handle several high profile criminal cases, such as: a...
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Charles A. Pascal Jr.
Leechburg, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
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Jaclyn M. Shaw
New Kensington, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 11 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Born and raised in the Pittsburgh area, Jaclyn M. (Nichols) Shaw graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. Upon completing her undergraduate education, she obtained her Paralegal Certification from Duquesne University during the summer of 2012. She attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where she was awarded her Juris Doctor degree in 2016.
Dedicated to guiding clients through some of the most trying experiences of their lives, Jaclyn M. Shaw serves clients in Somerset, Pennsylvania, and throughout Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. Offering personalized attention and advice, Mrs....
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Jonathan Theron Shelton
Lancaster, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 8 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Widener University Delaware School of Law
At The Shelton Firm we offer legal services ranging from Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, DUI, Divorce and Separation Issues, Expungements and Sealing of criminal records, and Traffic Ticket defense. We are a full-service law firm located in downtown Lancaster. We offer free consultations and work to achieve the best possible outcomes for all of our clients.
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Robert David Beyer
Lancaster, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 41 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Miami School of Law
Robert D. Beyer is a native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California in 1979, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida in 1982. Mr. Beyer is a former Assistant Public Defender and a former Assistant District Attorney in Lancaster County. He also served as conflict counsel in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Mr. Beyer is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the...
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Christopher M. Patterson
Lancaster, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 46 years of experience
134 North Lime Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Baltimore School of Law
Chris grew up in Lancaster and graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1970. In 1974 he graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame, where he received a BBA in Accounting. Before entering law school he worked in Chicago for a Big Eight accounting firm and became licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Illinois. He graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1978. While in law school he was employed by the United States Department of Justice Tax Division, Washington, D.C. After graduation from law school Chris began practicing law in Lancaster. He has...
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Ronald Collins
Clearfield, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Pennsylvania Law School
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Janice Longer
Lancaster, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Employment
Villanova University School of Law
Ms. Longer is a graduate of Villanova Law School and has been practicing in Lancaster County for over 15 years, after several years as a corporate attorney.
Ms. Longer has significant appellate experience and welcomes referrals from other attorneys whose practice does not include appeals. Prior to joining the Bar in Lancaster County, Ms. Longer was the Vice President and General Counsel of Intelligent Electronics, Inc., a publicly-traded national franchisor and distributor of computer products.
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Jeffrey P. Burke
Pittsburgh, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
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Riley Downs
Lancaster, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer
Traffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Born and raised in Doylestown, Riley has called Southeast Pennsylvania home for over 26 years. The youngest of four children, Riley was raised in a family that stressed the importance of community involvement and team work. Riley’s Father is a volunteer firefighter and always pushes his children to ask what they can do for others. Through various school projects and involvement in Boy Scouts, Riley has always been driven to help the people in his community and he brings that enthusiasm into his practice of criminal law. Riley uses his skills and knowledge as a criminal defense attorney to serve...
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Harry Walter Fenton
Lebanon, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer
Traffic Tickets, Business, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
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Ellis B. Klein
Doylestown, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Widener University Delaware School of Law
25 office locations throughout Pennsylvania. Call for nearest office location.
I am a former Senior Deputy District Attorney with personal experience in over 10,000 court cases, ranging from minor traffic offenses to homicide. In addition to criminal and traffic defense, I have been practicing Bankruptcy since 1999 and have helped thousands of clients get a Fresh Financial Start.
My practice is limited to Criminal, DUI, Traffic and Bankruptcy cases. I am NOT a general practitioner who handles many different types of law. Criminal and Bankruptcy law is the only law that I have practiced since I became a lawyer over...
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Robert E. Mielnicki
Pittsburgh, PA Traffic Tickets Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Duquesne University School of Law
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Steve Edward Jarmon Jr.
West Chester, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Steve E. Jarmon is a partner at Lamb McErlane PC and has spent his entire legal career practicing Criminal Law in Chester County, PA and the Greater Philadelphia Area. His primary focus in defending the rights of his clients is to provide open, honest and straightforward legal representation. He is sincerely proud of his dedication to his clients and his reputation in the legal community is unparalleled. Steve has unique experience as a criminal defense attorney because he has worked on both sides of the courtroom. Before he moved into criminal defense, Steve worked as a prosecutor for the...
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Michael D. DiCindio
West Chester, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Mike DiCindio founded DiCindio Law, LLC in 2014. The firm is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and focuses on criminal defense and personal injury cases. As a Chester County criminal defense attorney, Mr. DiCindio represents clients accused of violent crimes, theft crimes, sex crimes, domestic violence, DUI, and other criminal offenses. He also helps accident victims recover compensation in personal injury cases. Mr. DiCindio is an experienced litigator with over 11 years of experience in Pennsylvania courtrooms.
Mr. DiCindio started his career as a Chester County prosecutor. He uses his prosecutorial experience to advise his criminal defense clients about the best...
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Timothy Kraeer
Pottsville, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Tim has significant experience in civil litigation, personal injury, workers’ compensation and criminal defense. He attended law school at Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, DE. Tim graduated with honors and finished in the top twenty percent of his class while earning Dean’s List Honors and Certificates of Achievement in several subjects.
Tim grew up in West Chester attending SS. Simon & Jude and then Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown. He attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan where he graduated summa cum laude while earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Flight Science. Tim’s aviation passion has...
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Matthew Ness
Pittsburgh, PA Traffic Tickets Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationTraffic Tickets, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Duquesne University School of Law
I grew up in suburban Pittsburgh in a blue collar family where I was instilled with working class ethics and values that continue to embody me today — and that I recognize and appreciate in many of the people I represent in the criminal court system.
I am dedicated to fighting for the rights of my clients to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, to fair and speedy trials, to just punishment, and to not be coerced into self-incrimination. I believe passionately that the basic principles regarding the rights of people accused of crimes are worth upholding and...