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Stephen E. Sebald
also known as Stephen Sebald, Steve Sebald
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Biography
Attorney Stephen E. Sebald
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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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
25 years | 30 cases
DUI and DWI
30%
25 years | 30 cases
Child Abuse
20%
24 years | 20 cases
Juvenile Law
20%
24 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Stephen E. Sebald
2525 W 26th St Ste 201, Erie, PA, 16506-3254
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | DUI & DWI
Posted by Ken | October 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
The Best in the City
Great Lawyer, Had a DUI and He did an Excellent job on my Case, Would HIGHLY Recommend him, Best Lawyer I have ever had!!!
Posted by Steve | April 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best DUI lawyer!!
Had an unusual DUI case. Steven Listen to what I had to say and did what he does best and got it taken care.
Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Phenomenal
Stephen and his associates took on my case without hesitation. I had obtained a citation for driving while under a DUI suspension. When I was under the impression I would be facing jail time and another year of a license suspension, Stephen got the detailed information on what happened and with h...
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...
Posted by Matthew | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Very knowledgeable lawyer!
Stephen is a very knowledgeable lawyer! I got a DUI with a BAC of 2.16 and walked away with only 6 months probation and didn't lose my license! I can't thank this man enough! Thank you Stephen for all the hard work you put into my case!
Stephen E. Sebald's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Steve navigated our case to a spectacular outcome."
"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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Experience
Honors
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Sebald & Hackwelder
2009 - 2014
Attorney, Carney & Good
2002 - 2009
Attorney, Sebald & Herman
2001 - 2002
Public Defender, Crawford County Public Defenders Office
Associations
2002 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth V Finchio
The Court reversed an Erie County Common Pleas Court decision finding the 2004 DUI statute unconstitutional.
Education
2001
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English