Michael John Carland

Michael John Carland

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Beaver, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime ... +5 more

650 Corporation St Ste 202, Valsamidis Law, Beaver, PA

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 12 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Valsamidis Law

650 Corporation St Ste 202, Valsamidis Law, Beaver, PA, 15009-2754

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Michael John Carland's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chad | August 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney

He's called Magic Mike for a reason..

One of the best lawyers in my area..He was represented me multiple times on various cases I highly recommend Mike for anyone in need of a criminal lawyer He and is staff are very professional..

Posted by Rayetta Lee | August 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Blessing

Michael aka Money Mike has been a blessing to my entire family. He genuinely cares about the individual person that he represents. I would consider him more than my attorney but a confidant.

Posted by Dee | August 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney

He’s truly the best!

I’m very grateful for the representation I received from Attorney Michael Carland. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to listen to my concerns and explain things to me in a way I could understand. Throughout the process, I felt like my case was being taken seriously and that I had ...someone in my corner. Attorney Carland was responsive, respectful, and made a stressful situation feel a lot more manageable. I truly appreciate the time, effort, and dedication he put into my case. I would definitely recommend Michael Carland to anyone looking for an attorney who genuinely cares about his clients and takes his work seriously.

Posted by Keith | August 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney

You’re in good hands

I highly recommend attorney Michael Carland. He represented my husband in a harassment case and did an outstanding job from beginning to end. Michael was professional, knowledgeable, confident, and extremely thorough. He took the time to listen to us, review the evidence, and make sure we understood ...what to expect throughout the entire process. Having an attorney who truly pays attention to the details makes a tremendous difference, and Michael did exactly that. He came prepared, handled the case professionally, and made us feel that my husband was in very capable hands. We are extremely grateful for Michael’s hard work and the way he handled my husband’s case. If you are looking for an attorney who is knowledgeable, responsive, and will take your case seriously, I would absolutely recommend Michael Carland. He deserves every one of these five stars!

Posted by Joe R | June 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

YOU WANT TO BEAT YOUR CASE CALL MIKE ASAP!!!!

BEST LAWYER IN PITTSBURGH HANDS DOWN!!!!!! I WAS FIGHTING MY 3RD DUI IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY HE CAME ALL THE WAY FROM BEAVER COUNTY TO REPRESENT ME & GOT ME TIME SERVED INSTEAD OF GOING UP STATE!!!! IF YOU WANT TO BEAT YOUR CASE CALL MICHAEL CARLAND ASAP!!!!

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Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

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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

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

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

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