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
A DUI Conviction Would Have Cost Me My Job, House, Everything
- a DUI client
5.0 star rating
I blew a .20 and McShane got an acquittal
- Eddie, a DUI 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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Contributor level 10

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Practice Areas

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  • 80% DUI / DWI
    12 years, 2,000 cases
  • 20% Criminal Defense
    12 years, 1,000 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (120 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 717-657-3900
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  • The McShane Firm LLC
    4807 Jonestown Rd Ste 148
    Harrisburg, PA 17109
    Office: 717-657-3900
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (16)

Justin J. McShane, Esq. If you are looking for the best DUI Trial Lawyer in Pennsylvania , look no further than Attorney Justin J. McShane of The McShane... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

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

Posted by: a DUI client, over 3 years ago.

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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5 star rating

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

Posted by: Eddie, almost 4 years ago.

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 go... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

172 endorsements


Kevin Thomas Stewart

I had the pleasure of working with Justin on a matter regarding a Pennsylvania serviceman who had been wrongly accused and convicted in Mississippi.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kevin Stewart , Flowood (MS), About 3 years ago
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), About 4 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

12 years since Justin James McShane was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Pennsylvania Active 2001 05/14/2013

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
Forensic Drug Analysis Course American Chemical Society 2013
Dean's Award National College for DUI Defense 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Co-chairman of the Forensic Science section American Chemical Society, Chemistry and the Law Division 2011–present
Member American Association for Clinical Chemistry 2010–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 58 Legal Answers
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17 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
52 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
CHAL 26 Abstract: Burning the Accused at the Stake? Is arson/explosive investigation scientific or modern day witchcraft? Symposium of the 243rd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society 2012
Chapter 3: Applied Epistemology or Subconsciously Bending the Truth: The Human Frailties of the Mind that Manifest in Bias of the Officer at the Roadside. The Drug Recognition Expert Program Serves as a Case Study for an Epistemology-Based Defense Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Fourth Edition 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Enzymatic Assay: The non-forensic method of BAC determination Enzymatic Assay: The non-forensic method of BAC determination 2013
Melendez-Diaz, Bullcoming, and Williams: Scientific Evidence and the Right to Confrontation 66th American Academy of Forensic Science Annual meeting 2013
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