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Attorney Michael J. Carland has been an attorney since 2014. Since that time, he has successfully defended hundreds of clients across Western Pennsylvania in cases ranging from Driving Under the Influence, Assault and Violent Offenses, Drug Offenses, Weapons Charges, Property Crimes, Juvenile Allegations and Sexual Assault. He also routinely handles Probation Violations, Protection from Abuse matters and driver license-related issues,
Attorney Carland completed his undergraduate studies at Pennsylvania State University in 2009, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Crime, Law and Justice. In 2012, he received his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. While in law school, he worked as a legal intern, assisting in case preparation, pretrial investigation, drafting pretrial and trial motions, and legal research. His proficiency in these areas led to his transition to active practice after successfully passing the Pennsylvania Bar Exam. During his time as a lawyer, he has developed a solid discipline as a case negotiator and trial lawyer in courts throughout the region.
Attorney Carland is a lifelong resident of Beaver County, where he still resides with his wife and their three children.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 11 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2014
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Valsamidis Law
650 Corporation St Ste 202, Valsamidis Law, Beaver, PA, 15009-2754
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Posted by Dominic | June 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
Got his info from a friend who had used him in the past and highly recommended. He called me right back for a meet when I reached out with short notice. Up front pricing and had a plan before I left for any direction it could have went. Can tell he knows the system and is known for having his cli...
Posted by Travis | December 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
The Best Around
Last couple years I’ve had some major legal battles going on and Mike was there to fight it all. When it first started he told me he would get everything dropped and that’s exactly what he did. Then I made a dumb mistake and got a dui and again he was there and got me taken care of on that also. If y...
Posted by Chelsea | December 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Dependable and Quick to Respond
Mike has been awesome in assisting my wife and myself! He took the time to speak with us understand our story and assist us in resolving the issue. Absolutely would hire him again but of course we hope we don’t have to!
Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Great!
Was very helpful, reliable, and was there for me throughout the process. Was recommended to me by father in law and was glad that he did.
Posted by Darrelrice | September 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Top shelf
Never met an attorney as reliable as this man so much we have nick named him magic… I’d recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney
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"Mike is a phenomenal attorney. He is a zealous advocate. He possesses a laser focused attention to detail. Most importantly, I find him to be grounded. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Associations
Pensylvania Bar Association
Member
Education
2012
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Pennsylvania State University
Crime, Law, and Justice
Languages
English