Jacob Wyland is an experienced criminal defense attorney practicing in Western Pennsylvania. He spent five years working as a Deputy District Attorney in Harrisburg and in that time handled over one thousand adult and juvenile cases including criminal homicides, felony drug cases, simple possession cases, arsons, DUIs, assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts, and sex offenses.
Mr. Wyland is well respected by the judges, magistrates, police officers and attorneys the he has appeared before, worked with and opposed. He has been recognized as very poised advocate, with an impressive court room presence and demeanor and as the epitome of the professional, articulate, well prepared attorney.
Mr. Wyland was born and raised outside of Pittsburgh into a large extended family who taught him what it meant to work hard, the value of loyalty and commitment and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect.
After college Mr. Wyland went to work for a warehouse and logistics company in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. While in Harrisburg he put himself through law school at night as he continued to work during the day. Mr. Wyland’s skill in the courtroom was evident as he successfully competed in moot court and trial advocacy competitions, reaching the moot court finals in back-to-back years and winning the competition in his third year. In addition he was selected as a member of the Order of Barristers, an honorary award given to the school’s top advocates.
Following law school Mr. Wyland went to work as an Deputy District Attorney in the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. He spent five years honing his skills as a criminal attorney. During that time Mr. Wyland prosecuted over one thousand adult and juvenile cases including criminal homicides, child sex and physical abuse cases, felony drug cases, arsons, DUI cases, assaults, burglaries, robberies and thefts.
Mr. Wyland received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Jefferson College, with a major in Political Science. He received his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law and is admitted to practice in all Pennsylvania courts and in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Practice areas
16 years, 3,000 cases
16 years, 1,500 cases
16 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
Wyland Defense, LLC
5458 Steubenville Pike Ste D
Wyland Defense Llc
Mc Kees Rocks, PA, 15136-1419
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 2005 | 03/15/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2016 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | Wyland Defense LLC | 2012 - Present |
Associate | Campbell Durrant Beatty Palombo & Miller P.C. | 2010 - 2012 |
Deputy District Attorney | Dauphin County District Attorney's Office | 2005 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2012 - Present |
Allegheny County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
National Trial Lawyers Association | Top 100 Trial Lawyers | 2014 - 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Widener University School of Law | Juris Doctor | 2005 |
Washington and Jefferson College | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), | 1996 |
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Thomas Sporrer, Unknown Attorney on Jun 24, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
David Zuckerman, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 9, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Jake Wyland is an intelligent and highly-motivated criminal defense lawyer who relies upon his former prosecutorial experience to achieve the best possible results for his clients. I strongly recommend Mr. Wyland to anyone seeking a criminal defense lawyer in Western Pennsylvania, as he is among the most gifted you will find.
Thomas Sporrer, Unknown Attorney on Jun 24, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
David Zuckerman, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 9, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Jake Wyland is an intelligent and highly-motivated criminal defense lawyer who relies upon his former prosecutorial experience to achieve the best possible results for his clients. I strongly recommend Mr. Wyland to anyone seeking a criminal defense lawyer in Western Pennsylvania, as he is among the most gifted you will find.
Robert Perkins, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 28, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jacob is an experienced and accomplished criminal defense attorney. He is also a true professional and provides excellent client service.
Christine Nooning, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 16, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I've known and worked with Mr. Wyland for about 3 years. He's one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the area. He treats his clients with the utmost respect. He provides each client with an honest assessment of his or her situation and works diligently to get the best results. Also, he is very personable and works well with the judges and the assistant district attorneys in western Pennsylvania. I know that if I ever found myself in a situation of the criminal nature, I would definitely hire Mr. Wyland. He is trustworthy and I, without hesitation, would put my trust in him.
Aaron Tomczak, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Having worked on matters with/against Attorney Wyland I can say he is a true professional and extremely well versed in criminal defense.
Christopher Carusone, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 1, 2015
Relationship: Other
I have known Mr. Wyland for his entire career. He is an outstanding advocate who is well respected by judges, prosecutors, and fellow defense attorneys. Equally important, he truly cares about helping his clients.
Herbert Corky Goldstein, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 30, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I am very pleased to endorse JAKE WYLAND. I knew him well when he was practicing in Harrisburg, Dauphin County,Pa. as a Deputy District Attorney. I am a Criminal Defense Lawyer. Jake is very passionate about his work, and I am confident that anyone who hires him will be very well-represented. His personal and professional ethics are as high as you can get.. His clients are very important to him.
Michael Worgul, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jake is a great lawyer. If we have a conflict, he is one of the first attorneys that I think of.
Owen Seman, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jake has my respect as a fellow criminal defense attorney. He is a hard-working, dedicated lawyer who not only knows the law but knows the finer points of the practice. I trust his opinion on matters and would not hesitate to seek his counsel on matters. I would highly recommend Jake because I know he genuinely cares about the outcomes for his clients.
David McKenzie, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 27, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I have known Attorney Wyland since the beginning of our careers and he has always been the commensurate professional. He works hard for his clients and is at the top of his field. I highly recommend Attorney Wyland for anyone in need of the best possible criminal defense.
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