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About Me
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Mike Sherman"wrote the book" on Pennsylvania DUI law. Former Pennsylvania State Police attorney Mike Sherman is the co-author of Pennsylvania Driving Under the... more
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Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a DUI client,
2010-03-01
almost 2 years ago.
Client Review:
I hired Mike Sherman for my DUI case.I also had a PennDOT refusal case. Mike won the refusal case and got the D.A. not to give me a license...
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a client,
2010-02-28
almost 2 years ago.
Client Review:
I have a CDL license. I was charged with my 1st DUI. Another lawyer told me to take ARD. I went to Mr. Sherman for a 2nd opinion. He told me I would...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an expert at his craft. He is the author of some definitive legal works. Top notch lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Brian Sichko
, Pittsburgh (PA), 5 months ago
Mike is an excellent DUI defense attorney. Not only does he put the time in to prepare your case properly, he is not afraid of taking on the system...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Brian Manchester
, Bellefonte (PA), 5 months ago
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Résumé
License
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24 years since Michael Steven Sherman was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Pennsylvania |
Active
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1987 |
02/09/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Law Offices of Michael Steven Sherman, P.C.
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1996–present
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Assistant Counsel at
Pennsylvania State Police
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1988–1996
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Duquesne University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1987 |
| Pennsylvania State University |
Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1984 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Certificate of Completion - Mastering Scientific Evidence |
National College for DUI Defense/Texas Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2007 |
| NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course |
Walden, Platt & Associates |
2006 |
| Certificate of Completion - DUI Means Defend With Ingenuity |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2006 |
| Certificate of Completion - Mastering Scientific Evidence |
National College for DUI Defense |
2004 |
| Certificate of Completion - Mastering Scientific Evidence |
National College for DUI Defense |
2003 |
See all 5 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Vice-President |
Pennsylvania Association of Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys |
2011-present
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| Member |
National College of DUI Defense |
2002-present
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| Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1996-present
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Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1996-present
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| Member |
American Trial Lawyers Association |
1988-present
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Allegheny County Bar Association |
1987-present
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Defendant's Writ of Habeas Corpus Granted
Outcome: Suppression Motion Granted
Outcome: Court ruled in Defendant's favor
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence Law & Practice |
1 Volume Textbook - Bisel Co |
2011 |
| Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence Law and Practice by Sherman/Vogrin |
1 Volume Textbook (Bisel Co.) |
2010 |
| 10 Land Mines to Avoid in Motor Vehicle Cases |
General Practitioners Update 2010, Pennsylvania Bar Institute |
2010 |
| Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence Law and Practice by Sherman/Vogrin |
2 Volume Textbook (BIsel Co.) |
2009 |
| Co-Author, Chapter 2: Substantive and Evidentiary Issues Concerning Driving After Imbibing and Driving Under the Influence Prosections |
Evaluation the DUI Case, Pennsylvania Bar Institute |
2009 |
| Chapter 7: Introduction to Drug Recognition Evaluations - An Overview |
Evaluating the DUI Case, Pennsylvania Bar Institute |
2009 |
| Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence Law and Practice by Sherman/Vogrin |
2 Volume Textbook (Bisel Co.) |
2008 |
| Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence Law and Practice by Sherman/Vogrin |
2 Volume Textbook (Bisel Co.) |
2007 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| Handling Your First DUI Case |
Law Review CLE |
2011 |
| DUI Procedural Issues |
Fundamentals of Criminal Law |
2011 |
| Trial Strategy, ARD, and Criminal Penalties |
Driving Under the Influence: Skills That Win Cases |
2011 |
| 10 Land Mines to Avoid in Motor Vehicle Cases |
General Practitioners Update 2010 |
2010 |
| Trial Strategy, ARD, and Criminal Penalties |
Driving Under the Influence: Skills That Win Cases (Pennsylvania Bar Institute) |
2010 |
| Use of Blood Tests |
Driving Under the Influence: Skills That Win Cases (Pennsylvania Bar Institute) |
2010 |
| Field Sobriety Tests and the Breathalyzer |
Driving Under the Influence: Skills That Win Cases (Pennsylvania Bar Institute) |
2010 |
| Introduction to Drug Recognition Evaluations - An Overview |
Evaluating the DUI Case |
2009 |
| DUI Penalties and Sentencing Issues |
Evaluating the DUI Case |
2009 |
| DUI Penalties and Sentencing Issues |
Driving After Imbibing: From Last Call to City Hall |
2006 |
| Evidentiary and Constitutional Issues Under the New Driving After Imbibing Statute |
Driving After Imbibing: From Last Call to City Hall |
2006 |
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