John Albert Abom

Also known as Jay Abom
John Albert Abom

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Criminal Defense
    17 years, 1,000 cases
  • 40% Federal Crime
    10 years, 75 cases
  • 10% White Collar Crime
    3 years
  • 5% Appeals
    17 years
  • 5% Real Estate
    12 years

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.P.
    183 Lincoln Way East
    Chambersburg, PA 17201
    Office: 717-267-0900
    Fax: 717-249-3344
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  • Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.P.
    35 East Philadelphia Street
    York, PA 17401
    Office: 717-846-0900
    Fax: 717-249-3344
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  • Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.P.
    2 West High Street
    Carlisle, PA 17013
    Office: 717-249-0900
    Fax: 717-249-3344
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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I left a local district attorneys office after 5 yearsas a prosecutorto start my own law firm with a partner in 2001. I have practiced state and federal... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Recommendation for Jay (John) Abom”

Posted by: Steve, 3 months ago.

Client Review: I was arrested on a DUI, 18.8%, in April of last year. In November we pleaded to 2 misdemeanor charges, case closed with no DUI charge. In all... more
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5 star rating

“Highly recommended Criminal Defense Lawyer”

Posted by: Fred, 4 months ago.

Client Review: Mr Abom was very prompt, courteous, attentive, understanding and professional at all times during this legal process. He allowed us all of the time... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Brian Christopher Jordan

I would highly recommend Jay Abom to anyone in need of experienced representation.

Endorsement from lawyer: Brian Jordan , Stroudsburg (PA), 22 days ago
Christian K. Lassen II

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

17 years since John Albert Abom was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Pennsylvania Active 1996 05/14/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Deputy District Attorney at Cumberland County District Attorney's Office 1996–2001

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996
Brown University A..B 1990

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Superlawyers Thompson Reuters 2013
Super Lawyers Thompson Reuters 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Chairman Cumb Co Criminal Section 2008–present
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2001–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 108 Legal Answers
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88 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
13 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Ethics of Handling Evidence and Discovery PA Criminal Law Symposium 2012
Criminal proceedure/law Cumberland County Bar Association 2010