Shawn Michael Dorward

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Overview

Practice Areas

70% DUI / DWI
6 years, 140 cases
30% Criminal Defense
6 years, 60 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (120 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

The McShane Firm LLC

The Mcshane Firm Llc

4807 Jonestown Rd Ste 148

Harrisburg, PA 17109

Office: 717-657-3900

Office: 717-657-3900
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Languages Spoken

English

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Shawn M. Dorward, Esq. Attorney Shawn Dorward of The McShane Firm is recognized as one of the most dedicated and hardworking attorneys in Pennsylvania,... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Current or former client? Write a review 7 reviews “DUI and Drug Charges Dismissed” Posted by: a DUI client, over 3 years ago. Client Review: I called The McShane Firm the night before my hearing. I talked to Shawn Dorward and he showed up to the hearing the next morning. My charges... more Flag “DUI with a BAC over .16, Dismissed” Posted by: a DUI client, over 3 years ago. Client Review: Attorney Shawn Dorward is highly knowledgeable about DUI. You know that when you first talk to him. I had consulted with two lawyers before I... more Flag View all 7 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 26 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer Shawn is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. His work ethic and desire to get the best results for his clients separate him from his peers.... more Endorsement from lawyer: Jesse Hernandez , San Antonio (TX), About 1 year ago I fully endorse Mr. Doward. He is well thought of in the legal community. He is a skilled litigator and negotiator. You are well-served with him... more Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Lawson , Atlanta (GA), Over 1 year ago View all 26 endorsements

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Average Client Rating

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7 reviews

“DUI and Drug Charges Dismissed”

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

Client Review: I called The McShane Firm the night before my hearing. I talked to Shawn Dorward and he showed up to the hearing the next morning. My charges... more

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“DUI with a BAC over .16, Dismissed”

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

Client Review: Attorney Shawn Dorward is highly knowledgeable about DUI. You know that when you first talk to him. I had consulted with two lawyers before I... more

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Endorsements

26 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer

Shawn is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. His work ethic and desire to get the best results for his clients separate him from his peers.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jesse Hernandez , San Antonio (TX), About 1 year ago

I fully endorse Mr. Doward. He is well thought of in the legal community. He is a skilled litigator and negotiator. You are well-served with him... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Lawson , Atlanta (GA), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

License

5 years since Shawn Michael Dorward was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Pennsylvania	Active	2008	05/14/2013

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Litigation Associate at The McShane Firm, LLC.	2008–present
Head Law Clerk at The McShane Firm, LLC	2007–2008

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Thurgood Marshall School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2007
Temple University	Sport and Recreation Management	BS - Bachelor of Science	2004

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
2012 Summer Session Graduate	National College for DUI Defense	2012
6th Annual Family Law Institute	Pennsylvania Bar Institute	2011

7th Annual Advanced DUI Seminar	Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association	2011
NCDD Serum Ethanol False Positive Due to NADH	National College for DUI Defense	2011
NCDD Summer Session at Harvard Law	National College for DUI Defense	2011
Litigating Sex Crimes seminar	Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2011
What Family Court Judges Want You to Know Seminar	NBI	2011
Learning at the Footsteps of the Master seminar	Terry McCarthy II	2011
Child Custody From A to Z: In the Best Interests of the Child	National Business Institute	2010
Just Because You are an Expert…Doesn’t Make You Interesting	TheMcShaneFirm.com Lecture Series	2010
7th Annual Advanced DUI Seminar Killer Cross in DUI cases	Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association	2010
Mass Spectrometry lecture and Workshop	Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists	2010
Certification in Forensic Sobriety Assessment	Forensic Sobriety Assessment	2010
Summer Session at Harvard Law	National College for DUI Defense	2010
Blood Alcohol Content by Headspace/Gas Chromatography	Perkin-Elmer	2010
Controlling the Mob Mentality: Defending Sexual Assault Cases	NACDL	2010
Regents Choice Award for 2010 Summer Session (1 of 2 recipients)	National College for DUI Defense	2010
The Truth About Forensic Science Method Validation	PACLE	2010
Probate Practice: The Essential Basics	National Business Institute	2009
Seminar on Criminal Law	Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2009
Annual Criminal Law Symposium	Pennsylvania Bar Institute	2009
Drafting Marital Settlement Agreements seminar	Pennsylvania Bar Institute	2009
Advanced Issues in Breath Alcohol Testing	IT&D Ltd	2009
Computer Forensics Seminar	INA, Inc.	2009
Advanced Forensic Blood and Urine Seminar	Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National College for DUI Defense, Headlines Marketing	2009
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement Certification	As Recognized by NHTSA	2009
NHTSA/IACP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)	As Recognized by NHTSA	2009
NCDD Summer Session at Harvard Law School-Cambridge, MA	NCDD	2009
Annual Criminal Law Symposium	Pennsylvania Bar Institute	2008
Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician for Intoxilyzer 5000	Industrial Training and Design, Ltd.	2008
Drugs That Impair Driving	Impaired Driving Specialists	2008
Fundamentals of Estate Planning	Pennsylvania Bar Institute	2008
Instructor in SFST Administration	Impaired Driving Specialists	2008
Certified User of the Intoximeters Alco-Sensor FST	Intoximeters, Inc.	2008
Certified Instructor of the Intoximeters Alco-Sensor FST	Intoximeters, Inc.	2008
Introduction to Sentencing in Pennsylvania Seminar	Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing	2008
6th Annual Advanced DUI Seminar	Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association	2008

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Co-chair	Pennsylvania Association for Drunk Driving Defense- Newsletter Committee	2011–present
Member	American Association for Justice	2007–present

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Cases

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Outcome: Dismissed

Multiple Drug and Firearm Felonies Dismissed