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Biography
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
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
45%
20 years | 3,000 cases
DUI and DWI
45%
20 years | 1,500 cases
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
10%
20 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2021 2020
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Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Wyland Defense, LLC
5458 Steubenville Pike Ste D, Wyland Defense Llc, Mc Kees Rocks, PA, 15136-1419
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Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
ABOVE AND BEYOND
Jake Wyland was an excellent attorney! He took the time to explain everything that would happen with our case from start to finish. He is very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to return my calls when I had questions and keep us informed. I would highly recommend Jake Wyland in you need a gre...
Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Hire without hesitation, extremely professional
I faced baseless allegations that if believed would have changed the trajectory of my life. After consulting with five (yes, five) attorneys, I chose to work with Jake, not only for his knowledge, but for his professionalism and demeanor. He's very calm and strikes me as an all-around decent guy. ...
Posted by Nick | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Wyland is knowledgeable and trustworthy
Mr. Wyland helped greatly in my case, and was very friendly and knowledgeable. I'm thankful that I hired him, and have absolutely no regrets.
Posted by Steven | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
DUI Checkpoint Case
Jacob exceeded my expectations of proffesionalism, confidence, and knowledge of the law. He was extremely well spoken and direct when answering any and all questions I threw at him. I ended up getting the best scenario out of my specific incident and I owe it all to Mr. Wyland! I would 100% reccomend...
Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Jake is a great man
Jake was very professional. He was nice and devoted to me and my case. His knowledge was extraordinary. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you for your friendship and time.
Jacob W. Wyland's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Jacob is an experienced and accomplished criminal defense attorney. He is also a true professional and provides excellent client service."
"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."
"Having worked on matters with/against Attorney Wyland I can say he is a true professional and extremely well versed in criminal defense."
"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."
"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."
"Jake is a great lawyer. If we have a conflict, he is one of the first attorneys that I think of."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2012 - Present
President, Wyland Defense LLC
2010 - 2012
Associate, Campbell Durrant Beatty Palombo & Miller P.C.
2005 - 2010
Deputy District Attorney, Dauphin County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2012 - Present
Washington County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2016
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100 Trial Lawyers
Education
2005
Widener University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1996
Washington and Jefferson College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),
Languages
English