I was born and raised in Carroll County, Maryland. Immediately after high school, I served in the United States Air Force for four years and then the Hawaii Air National Guard for three years.
I graduated from St. Leo College with a B.A. in Criminology, Summa Cum Laude, and from The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University with my Juris Doctor.
During law school and for many years after, I worked as a clerk and then as a contract attorney for Richard L. Bushman, Esquire. Immediately after law school, I worked as a law clerk for two years for the Honorable John D. Kuhn in the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County, Pennsylvania. I then was hired as an associate attorney for McQuaide Law Office and worked for Robert L. McQuaide, Esquire, for approximately seven years. McQuaide Law office is located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
In 2008, I moved to Indiana County, Pennsylvania. My husband has three beautiful children who attend school in Indiana County. Before opening Eshelman Law Office, LLC in 2014, I worked as an associate attorney at Silverman, Tokarsky, Forman & Hill, LLC from February 2010 until March 2014. My main practice area is family law and includes adoption and estate planning. I recently joined the esteemed firm of Ferguson Law Associates, of Counsel, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
I currently practice in Westmoreland, Cambria, Indiana and Somerset Counties. I am a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section; the Westmoreland County Bar; the Westmoreland County Bar Association, Activities Committee Chairperson and Planning Committee member; the Cambria County Bar Association and the Indiana County Bar, with a social membership in the Indiana County Bar Association.
Practice areas
Simple and complex Divorce cases, agreements and litigation. Custody agreements and litigation. Spousal and Child Support agreements and litigation. Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
20 years
Termination of Parental Rights, voluntary and involuntary.
20 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 1999 | 07/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 32 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Pro Bono Award | Pennsylvania Bar Association Legal Services to the Community Committee | 2007 |
Service Award | Adams Coalition to Prevent Teen Pregnancy | 2005 |
2004 Campaign Chair | United Way of Adams County | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Of Counsel | Ferguson Law Associates | 2020 - Present |
Attorney at Law | Eshelman Law Office, LLC | 2014 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Silverman, Tokarsky, Forman & Hill, LLC | 2010 - 2014 |
Associate Attorney | McQuaide Law Office | 2001 - 2007 |
Law Clerk to the Honorable John D. Kuhn | Adams County Court of Common Pleas | 1999 - 2001 |
Contract Attorney | Richard L. Bushman, Esquire | 1999 - 2010 |
Aerospace Control and Warning Systems Operator | Hawaii Air National Guard | 1990 - 1993 |
Aerospace Control and Warning Systems Operator | United States Air Force (Active Duty) | 1985 - 1989 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Westmoreland Bar Association | Member of Board of Directors | 2022 - Present |
Ned J. Nakles American Inn of Court | Secretary/Treasurer | 2020 - Present |
Indiana County Bar Association | Social Member | 2012 - Present |
Pennsylvania Bar Association | Family Law Section | 2001 - Present |
Greensburg Youth Commission | Board Member | 2016 - 2020 |
Ned J. Nakles American Inn of Court | Member | 2015 - 2020 |
Westmoreland Bar Association | Member | 2014 - 2022 |
YWCA Greater Johnstown | Board of Directors, Secretary | 2012 - 2014 |
Cambria County Bar Association | Social Member | 2010 - 2020 |
Rotary Club of Gettysburg | Member | 2003 - 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
Saint Leo College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Parental Alienation CLE | Parental Alienation | 2020 |
Ned J. Nakles American Inn of Court | Professionalism in Practice | 2019 |
Ned J. Nakles American Inn of Court | Lessons Learned in Court | 2018 |
Cambria County Children's Round Table | Collaborative Practice for Family Lawyers | 2018 |
Ned J. Nakles American Inn of Court | The Ins and Outs of Charging Liens | 2017 |
Ned J. Nakles American Inn of Court | To Tell the Legal Truth | 2016 |
Ned J. Nakles American Inn of Court | Admission of Electronic Evidence | 2015 |
Women's Showcase | Ten Mistakes Women Make | 2013 |
Taste of Home Cooking Show | Ten Smart Moves | 2013 |
Business Networking Group of Johnstown | Witness Preparation | 2012 |
Business Networking Group of Johnstown | Estate Planning | 2011 |
Women's Health and Wellness Day | Estate Planning | 2005 |
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August 12, 2014
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Stephanie Morris, Family Attorney on Apr 2, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ms. Eshelman is an intelligent, devoted and experienced advocate for her clients. She is direct and dedicated in advancing her clients' best interests. I endorse her 100%.
Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Mar 19, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Andrew Skala, Child custody Attorney on Mar 6, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have dealt directly with Kelly Eshelman on several occasions. She is a hard working and very straightforward attorney.
George Miller, Family Attorney on Mar 2, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Kelly is extremely hard-working, knowledgeable, and professional. I consider her a respected colleague and I admire her dedication toward her clients.
Debra Henry, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 13, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Kelly in the past and heartily endorse her.
Katrina Luedtke, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 6, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Eshelman is experienced and very knowledgeable concerning divorce law and family law in general. I highly recommend her services as a divorce litigator.
Abby De Blassio, Family Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have know Kelly for several years. She is a thorough, prepared and effective advocate for her clients. I endorse her unequivocally.
John O'Brien, Adoption Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Scott Levine, Unknown Attorney on Mar 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She generously devotes a significant amount of time answering questions on Avvo. Her contributions are thoughtful, insightful, well reasoned and detailed. Her answers indicate that she is very knowledgeable in the field of family law.
Penny Ayers, Family Attorney on Feb 12, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Attorney Eshelman (Kelly) for fifteen years, and highly recommend her as counsel. She is honest, forthright, and caring, and possesses unsurpassed courtroom skills, developed in part no doubt during her time in the Air Force. If you want someone to fight for you, she's the best.
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