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Shawn Michael Dorward

Shawn Michael Dorward

8.7

Excellent

Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 7 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% DUI / DWI
    2 years, 100 cases
  • 30% Criminal Defense
    2 years, 60 cases (3 examples)
  • 5% Marriage / Prenuptials
    2 years, 10 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

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

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • The McShane Firm LLC
    4807 Jonestown Rd
    Ste 148
    Harrisburg, PA 17109
    Office: 717-657-●●●● - show
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About Me

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Videos (2)

About me: I am a Litigation Associate at The McShane Firm . We Specialize in DWI / DUI cases. I started my legal career at The McShane Firm as a Law Clerk with the... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 7 reviews
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5 star rating

“DUI and Drug Charges Dismissed”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-10-26 14 days ago. Flag as objectionable

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
5 star rating

“DUI with a BAC over .16, Dismissed”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-10-26 14 days ago. Flag as objectionable

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

Endorsements

18 endorsements

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Robert Dale Leonard II

I have met Shawn and several very high level seminars and I am very impressed with him. I wish that I had the foresight to try to get all of the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Leonard , Marietta (GA), 3 months ago
Patrick Scott Ferris

I recently attending a conference with Mr. Dorward at the Harvard University Law School. Shawn and I were both assigned to have our trial skills... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Patrick Ferris , Douglas (GA), 4 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 1 year since Shawn Michael Dorward 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
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
Advanced Forensic Blood and Urine Seminar Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National College for DUI Defense, Headlines Marketing 2009
Advanced Issues in Breath Alcohol Testing IT&D Ltd 2009
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Association for Justice 2007–present
Member American Bar Association 2007–present
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Portfolio

Cases
Title:
Felony Unlawful Use of Computer, Theft
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
All counts dismissed
Description:
Ms. P was charged with a felony count of unlawful use of a computer as well as theft of property. Attorney Shawn Dorward successfully argued the...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor Impaired Driving Specialists 2008