John K. Sweeney

John K. Sweeney

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Greensburg, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Land Use & Zoning, Wills & Living Wills ... +2 more

116 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA

About John

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

The total case number reflects number of criminal jury trials through verdict. Dozens of other cases handled in all range of criminal matters from drugs to homicide defense.

38 years | 70 cases

25%
Land Use and Zoning 25%

Solicitor for Penn Township Zoning Hearing Board, Delmont Borough Zoning Hearing Board, New Stanton Borough Zoning Hearing Board Member & Chair, City of Greensburg Planning Commission, 1993-2006 Vice-Chair, Unity Township Zoning Hearing Board, 1991-1992

38 years

25%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

wills, power of attorney, health care directives, estates

41 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-150 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John K. Sweeney

116 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA, 15601

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John K. Sweeney's Reviews

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Posted by Juliane N Crawford | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hired

Mr. Sweeney has helped me on many occasions whether it was changing or fixing a sentencing from the judge, postponing a court date for me, explaining to me what the sentence was and what the next step should be or explaining to me what I can do to solve the issue myself. He always returns my phone... calls promptly and he is very reasonably priced. I have hired Mr. Sweeney on multiple occasions and I have called him for advice. He once had my sentence changed from 1 to 12 months to parole after 30 days and I was able to leave the jail that day on parole. I would strongly recommend his services to anyone that ends up in a bind and needs a good time efficient lawyer. I call him if I ever have any issues and I know that my problems will immediately be handled.

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2000

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Ass't Public Defender, Westmoreland County Public Defender

1992 - Present

, John K. Sweeney Law Offices

1991 - 1992

Ass't District Attorney, Fayette County District Attorney

1986 - 1991

Associate Attorney, Raymond J. Hoehler, P.C.

1985 - 1986

Associate Attorney, Richard H. Galloway & Assoc.

Associations

2009 - Present

New Stanton Borough Zoning Hearing Board

Solicitor

2009 - Present

Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA

Adjunct Professor

2006 - Present

Penn Township Zoning Hearing Board

Solicitor

1988 - Present

Delmont Zoning Hearing Board

Solicitor

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Westmoreland Bar Association

Member

1995 - 2006

City of Greensburg Planning Commission

Chair

1991 - 1992

Unity Township Zoning Hearing Board

Vice-Chair

Education

1984

Duquesne University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1981

Muskingum College

Bachelor of Science Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2011

Pennsylvania Mental Health & The Law

The Criminal Justice System and the Mentally Ill Client

2009

Pennsylvania Mental Health & The Law

The Criminal Justice System and the Mentally Ill Client

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