Stephen E. Sebald

Stephen E. Sebald

also known as Stephen Sebald, Steve Sebald

4.9
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Erie, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Abuse, Juvenile

2525 W 26th St Ste 201, Erie, PA

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Whether you're the target of a criminal investigation or you have already been charged, you need to consult with a lawyer immediately. Call Stephen Sebald and Eric Hackwelder for an immediate response and an aggressive courtroom attorney to get you the results you need.

25 years | 30 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 30%

If you have been charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) or the closely related underage offense of driving under the influence (DUI), our experienced DWI attorneys will explore all opportunities for avoiding conviction or reducing the consequences.

25 years | 30 cases

30%
Child Abuse 20%

Contact Sebald & Hackwelder for a consultation with a child abuse defense lawyer about your allegations of child abuse. The child abuse defense attorneys of Sebald & Hackwelder are aggressive Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyers who are highly qualified and who will make every effort to fight the allegations against you.

24 years | 20 cases

20%
Juvenile Law 20%

At Sebald & Hackwelder in Erie, Pennsylvania, our attorneys have extensive experience helping children and their parents understand and protect their rights within juvenile court. Contact our team today for a free consultation.

24 years | 20 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Stephen E. Sebald

2525 W 26th St Ste 201, Erie, PA, 16506-3254

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Stephen E. Sebald's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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 anonymous | September 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent advice and guidance

Attorney Sebald helped me through a very complex legal matter. His expert advice and guidance resulted in the best possible outcome. He was always straight forward with me, prompt in all responses and took the time to answer all of my questions. I hope to never need his services again, but if you ...need the best, look no further.

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...is experience and knowledge, was able to negotiate a plea which ended with a citation that was for not having my license on me at that time. Thank you much Stephen, the stress has diminished and life can go on.

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... successfully argued a motion for early discharge.

Posted by Michael | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A Lawyer who truely cares

Attorney Sebald represented me in 2005 for a DUI. So when I was facing legal problems again in 2015 for getting 3 DUI's in a 5 month period due to an addiction to alcohol I knew I needed him to represent me again. Mr. Sebald truly cares about his clients. I met with him we discussed my case and wh...at I was facing. He guided me on what I should do. He doesn't sugar coat things. Mr. Sebald is honest with you from the beginning and will do everything he can to get the best possible outcome. I was facing some pretty serious consequences and through his advice, guidance and representation I not only was able to avoid Jail time but also get help for my problem with alcohol. I truly believe if it weren't for him I would not be where I am today. After hiring Attorney Sebald he traveled to Lycoming county to represent me for my preliminary hearing and sentencing. He called and spoke with the D.A., judges as well as other attorneys in that area. He also represented me here in Erie county for my preliminary hearing as well as sentencing. He does his research. I would strongly recommend Mr Sebald to anyone who needs legal representation.

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Stephen E. Sebald's Lawyer Endorsements

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Garrett Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is an exceptional lawyer. Both detail oriented and skilled in the courtroom. I without hesitation endorse this attorney."

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Wallace Knox

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jeffrey Herman

Violent crime lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve navigated our case to a spectacular outcome."

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Kenneth Bickel

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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"

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Jeffrey Veitch

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Eric Purchase

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Darrell Kuntz

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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J. George

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Garrett Taylor

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

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 Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth V Finchio

The Court reversed an Erie County Common Pleas Court decision finding the 2004 DUI statute unconstitutional.

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Education

2001

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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