$ 300-325 per hour
Kelly M. Eshelman
About Kelly
Biography
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.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 26 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1999
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Location
Ferguson Law Associates
Eshelman Law Office, LLC, 400 Main St., Latrobe, PA, 15650
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Posted by Georgiana Drowsky | April 20, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Wonderful lawyer!
Kelly was my divorce lawyer for my very messy divorce. She was so knowledgable and acted fast to help me come out on top. She was able to make sure that everything was thought of, not only at the present time but the future for me and my twin boys. Divorce is hard, but she helped make it easier! I th...
Kelly M. Eshelman's Lawyer Endorsements
"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%."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I have dealt directly with Kelly Eshelman on several occasions. She is a hard working and very straightforward attorney."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Kelly in the past and heartily endorse her."
"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."
"I have know Kelly for several years. She is a thorough, prepared and effective advocate for her clients. I endorse her unequivocally."
"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."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal 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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2007
Pro Bono Award, Pennsylvania Bar Association Legal Services to the Community Committee
2005
Service Award, Adams Coalition to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
2004
2004 Campaign Chair, United Way of Adams County
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Of Counsel, Ferguson Law Associates
2014 - Present
Attorney at Law, Eshelman Law Office, LLC
2010 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Silverman, Tokarsky, Forman & Hill, LLC
2001 - 2007
Associate Attorney, McQuaide Law Office
1999 - 2001
Law Clerk to the Honorable John D. Kuhn, Adams County Court of Common Pleas
1999 - 2010
Contract Attorney, Richard L. Bushman, Esquire
1990 - 1993
Aerospace Control and Warning Systems Operator, Hawaii Air National Guard
1985 - 1989
Aerospace Control and Warning Systems Operator, United States Air Force (Active Duty)
Associations
2023 - Present
Ned J. Nakles American Inn of CourtPresident
2023 - Present
Westmoreland County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeChairperson
2022 - Present
Westmoreland Bar AssociationMember of Board of Directors
2012 - Present
Indiana County Bar AssociationSocial Member
2001 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
2016 - 2020
Greensburg Youth CommissionBoard Member
2015 - 2024
Ned J. Nakles American Inn of CourtMember
2014 - 2025
Westmoreland Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
YWCA Greater JohnstownBoard of Directors, Secretary
2010 - 2020
Cambria County Bar AssociationSocial Member
2003 - 2007
Rotary Club of GettysburgMember
Education
1999
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Saint Leo College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
Inns of Court
Corporate Transparency Act
2024
CLE
Kayden's Law
2020
Parental Alienation CLE
Parental Alienation
2019
Ned J. Nakles American Inn of Court
Professionalism in Practice
2018
Ned J. Nakles American Inn of Court
Lessons Learned in Court
2018
Cambria County Children's Round Table
Collaborative Practice for Family Lawyers
2017
Ned J. Nakles American Inn of Court
The Ins and Outs of Charging Liens
2016
Ned J. Nakles American Inn of Court
To Tell the Legal Truth
2015
Ned J. Nakles American Inn of Court
Admission of Electronic Evidence
2013
Women's Showcase
Ten Mistakes Women Make
2013
Taste of Home Cooking Show
Ten Smart Moves
2012
Business Networking Group of Johnstown
Witness Preparation
2011
Business Networking Group of Johnstown
Estate Planning
2005
Women's Health and Wellness Day
Estate Planning
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I file for rights to be terminated if the father hasn't been present for the child's life and hasn't seen him in 2 years?
30 Mar 2018
Q&A
Would a notarized paper stating a parent is signing over rights be considered a binding document?
23 Apr 2014
Q&A
Is a document signed in pencil valid?
20 Mar 2013