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Mildred B. Sweeney

Mildred B. Sweeney
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Overview

Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($200-$300/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Sweeney Family Law
    Pittsburgh Office
    301 Grant St.
    Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    Office: 412-923-3855
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  • Sweeney Family Law
    Cranberry Township Office - Main
    8001 Rowan Rd Ste 212
    Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
    Office: 724-390-4464
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Attorney Mildred B. Sweeney is the founder of Sweeney Law Offices and is known across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a knowledgeable advocate for her... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


“Look elsewhere”

Posted by: a Child Custody client, 29 days ago.

Client Review: Front office staff frequently messed up appointments, sent document out with incorrect information including case numbers. Many times had to wait... more
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“Very Bad Attorney. Very $$$ NO RESULTS”

Posted by: a Child Custody client, 5 months ago.

Client Review: She is overpriced and needs to catch up on new and current laws. Half the time she doesn't know why we are at court. She has cost us thousands of... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Jason S Dunkle

I endorse this lawyer. Mildred is an exceptional attorney, well respected in the legal community, and takes care of the needs of her clients. I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jason Dunkle , State College (PA), 10 months ago
Douglas J Olcott

I endorse this lawyer. Mildred is a well known family law and divorce lawyer in Pittsburgh and Butler.

Endorsement from lawyer: Douglas Olcott , New Castle (PA), 10 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

21 years since Mildred B. Sweeney was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Pennsylvania Active 1992 05/14/2013
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Sweeney Family Law 1997–present
Owner at Sweeney Law Office 1992–1997
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Nebraska College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1992
Marywood University Social Work M.S.W. 1974
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2012
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2011

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania 2009–present
Member Allegheny County Bar Association 1997–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 3
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Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
How is Life Insurance Managed in a Divorce Settlement Family Law Blog 2012
Same Sex Marriage in Pennsylvania Family Law Blog 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Family Law Jeopardy Monthly Conference 2012
Same Sex Marriage Monthly Conference 2011
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