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also known as Stephen Sebald, Steve Sebald
Prior to moving his practice to Erie County, Attorney Sebald served as Assistant Crawford County Public Defender. He was a partner in a thriving area law firm for six years, focusing in the practice areas of Criminal Law, Family Law and Personal Injury.
Attorney Stephen Sebald has practiced law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 2001. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
Prior to receiving his law degree, Mr. Sebald served as an intensive case manager in Erie County, facilitating a clinical psychiatric team charged with providing support for children with mental illnesses, and their families, as they transitioned into the local community.
In 2011, Stephen Sebald was selected for nomination for the title of a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Stars in the Super Lawyers magazine. The Super Lawyers magazine is a well known legal magazine that not only contains great legal articles but also names attorneys in each state who have received the highest rating from their peers and through professional achievement. To be recognized as part of the Super Lawyers magazine is a great accomplishment for Stephen Sebald.
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25 years | 30 cases
25 years | 30 cases
24 years | 20 cases
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Acquired: 2001
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2525 W 26th St Ste 201, Erie, PA, 16506-3254
43 Client Reviews
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Posted by Mike & Junia | June 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Criminal Charges
Attorney Stephen Sebald was an exceptional attorney. We have known Steve since high school and when Mike was charged with a felony and several misdemeanors, we made the call to Attorney Sebald. He quickly took the call and set up a consultation appointment the next day. After seeing Mike, he took...
Posted by Chris | March 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Lemoned
Absolutely the worst paid for service I have ever received. The case was open and shut but Mr. Seabald did absolutely nothing but get a bad deal and the only other thing on the table was to pay more money to go any further. It was a horrible circumstance and made worse with Mr. Seabald for an attorne...
Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyer
Steve and his partner took our case and explained their plan on how to proceed. Steve was very thorough and guided us through the process. Kept us informed and how to proceed with the case .Thank you Steve for all the advice. You are an excellent lawyer.
Posted by Aaron | January 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Aggressive, successful defense
Attorney Sebald aggressively sought to get me into the ARD program when it appeared I would be ineligible. I originally had two dockets pending and Steve worked with the DA to get one dropped so I would become eligible. Once accepted, I completed 14 of 24 months of the ARD program and Attorney Sebald...
Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
second to none !!
I hired Steve Sebald and Eric hackwelder for my second and third DUI in 10yrs for my second after refusing the blood test which throws a person in to the highest bracket they got it down to General impairment which the Judge could only give me a max of 6months that's including probation I did 3 mont...
"Steve is an exceptional lawyer. Both detail oriented and skilled in the courtroom. I without hesitation endorse this attorney."
"Steve is a tireless worker and advocate for all of his clients. He is toughness belies a compassion for the underserved. His track record is excellent and I have never seen him give anything but his very best for every client. I enthusiastically endorse Steve."
"Steven is a gentleman outside the courtroom but is a bulldog inside it, always advocating for his clients to get them the very best possible results. Steven has great respect from not only me but within the criminal defense bar in Erie and Northwest Pennsylvania, I heartily endorse Attorney Sebald. KB Esq"
"I had to pleasure to work on a case with Steve where we successfully defended a hardworking young lady on serious charges. Steve represents his clients with passion and routinely obtains outstanding results. I am happy to endorse Attorney Sebald."
"Atty. Sebald is a zealous advocate for his clients with a strong history of successful results. I am so confident in Atty. Sebald's skills that I have personally referred family members to Atty. Sebald."
"Steve uses his skills as an effective advocate to achieve great results for his clients in a variety of cases. He has the knowledge and experience everyone should look for in an attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend Steve to handle the most sensitive of matters."
"Steve is an experienced lawyer, an effective communicator, and a devoted advocate for his clients. I have witnessed first hand his good work and wholeheartedly endorse him."
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2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014 - Present
Attorney, Sebald & Hackwelder
2009 - 2014
Attorney, Carney & Good
2002 - 2009
Attorney, Sebald & Herman
2001 - 2002
Public Defender, Crawford County Public Defenders Office
2002 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
The Court reversed an Erie County Common Pleas Court decision finding the 2004 DUI statute unconstitutional.
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English