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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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650 Corporation St Ste 202, Valsamidis Law, Beaver, PA, 15009-2754
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Posted by Aaron | December 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Exceptional Legal Support That Proved Well Worth the Investment
I cannot recommend Michael Carland at Valsamidis Law in Beaver, Pennsylvania, highly enough. From the very beginning, he was attentive, responsive, and professional. He took the time to fully understand the details and sensitivities of my traffic case, and made me feel confident that my concerns were...
Posted by Aschah | November 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Absolutely Outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney
I cannot say enough good things about this lawyer. From the very beginning, he was professional, honest, and incredibly supportive. He took the time to truly understand my situation, explained every step of the process in a way I could understand. His attention to detail, confidence in the courtroom...
Posted by Kim | September 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
Michael was super professional and upfront with the fees for our Son's legal issues. He talked us through what would happen, expectations for next steps and then finally closing out the case. He was fantastic. Highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Magic Mike
I would highly recommend calling Mike to help you with any of your legal needs. Helped me get charges dismissed and something else and we won that too. Kept me in the loop the entire process and made sure I didn’t have any questions go unanswered. 100% will use him in the future.
Posted by Kimberly | June 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
100% recommendation for legal representation
I cannot begin to sing enough praises for the services Attorney Michael Carland provided me with! His professional mannerism and prompt attention to my needs and case went above and beyond what I even expected. He was able to achieve what I thought would be an impossible request, and kept me well inf...
"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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Member
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Crime, Law, and Justice
English