William J. Higgins Jr.

William J. Higgins Jr.

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Licensed for 26 years

Government Lawyer at Bedford, PA
Practice Areas: Government

200 S Juliana St, Office of the District Attorney, Bedford, PA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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About William

Practice Areas

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Government 100%

I am the Elected District Attorney of Bedford County. With the exception of an 11 month period of time, my entire career has been in criminal prosecution.

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 26 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1999

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Office of the District Attorney of Bedford County

200 S Juliana St, Office of the District Attorney, Bedford, PA, 15522-1713

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Disbarment issued in PA, 2018

updated on 09/24/2018

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Pennsylvania State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2010

Michael K. Smith Excellence in Service Award, Pennsylvania Bar Association

2006

Outstanding Recent Alumni, Widener University School of Law

Work Experience

2004 - Present

District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney

Associations

2013 - 2016

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Zone Governor - Zone 8

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Joseph Clark

Guilty - Sentenced to Life in Prison

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Education

1999

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Villanova University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

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