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Justin James McShane

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Justin James McShane
McShane is a lawyer who specializes in using forensic science for the benefit of the citizen accused
5.0 star rating
I blew a .20 and McShane got an acquittal
- Eddie, DUI / DWI Client
5.0 star rating
A DUI Conviction Would Have Cost Me My Job, House, Everything
- anonymous, DUI / DWI Client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

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

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Endorsements

78 endorsements

Practice Areas

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Free Consultation (120 minutes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information

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  • The McShane Firm LLC
    4807 Jonestown Rd Ste 148
    Harrisburg, PA 17109
    Office: 717-715-0273
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Languages

  • English

About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (10)

About me: "You're under investigation" or Youre under arrest. These three little words can cripple anyone with fear. When a cookie-cutter defense just won't cut it, we... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“I blew a .20 and McShane got an acquittal”

Posted by: Eddie, 2009-08-17 6 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: While driving home from a party, I got stopped and ended up blowing a .20. My first thoughts were “you’re done just plead guilty and hope they... more

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“A DUI Conviction Would Have Cost Me My Job, House, Everything”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-08-25 6 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: As a CDL truck driver, I could not afford a DUI conviction. As opposed to a normal case, a DUI conviction would have resulted in me losing my job... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

78 endorsements


William C. Head

Justin brings a yearning to succeed to the table as a criminal defense attorney. He trains himself and his staff attorneys at the highest level to be... more

Endorsement from lawyer: William Head , Atlanta (GA), 11 months ago
Allen Matthews Trapp Jr.

Justin's nickname is "The Library." For someone of his age his encyclopedic command of the scientific literature was at first quite surprising. But... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Allen Trapp , Carrollton (GA), 11 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses

  • 8 years since Justin James McShane was first licensed to practice law in PA.

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Chairman/CEO at The McShane Firm, LLC 2003–present
Assistant Attorney at County of Dauphin 2001–2003
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2001
Franklin and Marshall College Government and International Affairs BA - Bachelor of Arts 1998
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certification in Forensic Sobriety Assessment Forensic Sobriety Assessment 2010
Confirmatory and Secondary Urinalysis Screening Tests American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Association for Justice 2001–present
Member American Bar Association 2001–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: how long does the DA have to file charges for...
Justin's answer: For Rape specifically, per 42 PS 5552, twelve years after it is allegedly committed unless the... more
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Textbook published by CDSD Publishing Driving After Imbibing Manual-The Authoritative Guide to Defending Motorists Accused of Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving In Pennsylvania 2009
Textbook published through CDSD Publishing Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and the ‘New’ Driving After Imbibing Law: A Practioner’s Guide to Successfully Defending Against the Commonwealth and PENNDOT License Suspension 2007
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Cases

Title:
Criminal Homicide and Criminal Conspiracy dropped by the DA
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
Prosecutor dropped charges
Description:
Mr. B was arrested in connection with a shooting death in 2008. Attorney Justin McShane secured a voluntary dropping of the case entirely by the DA....

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
A case study presentation of the anatomy of a .34 BAC not guilty Advanced Forensic Blood and Urine Seminar 2009
Short Course on Blood Toxicology and Drug DUI cases - Can they be Defended? Connecticut State Public Defender’s Conference 2009
See all 13 speaking engagements
Contact us for a free consultation. We specialize in DUI and Criminal Law.

717-715-0273