Barbara Ann Topinka

Barbara Ann Topinka

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 12 years

Child custody Lawyer at State College, PA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Guardianship ... +2 more

2153 East College Ave, State College, PA

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 12 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 12 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Topinka Law

2153 East College Ave, State College, PA, 16801-7462

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Barbara Ann Topinka's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I would recommend Barbara Topinka without reservation for all child custody cases.

Barbara has represented me in a series of difficult and challenging proceedings for my unique child custody case. She is so attentive to details, listened to me and addressed every point clearly taking the time to explain things step by step. I feel so confident with her on my side. Barbara is brig...ht, well informed and creative lawyer, she also has empathy and amazing ability to make her clients feel respected and cared for. Mrs. Topinka is the right choice, she is very knowledgeable and compassionate with her clients! I am glad to have her as an asset and would recommend her to anyone going through a family law issue.

Posted by Anita & Chuck | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce and College trust funds for children

Barbara assisted with divorce and college trust funds for children. Proceedings were stalled by other parties and Barbara efforts accelerated the divorce to completion. She a very knowledgeable, caring and puts her client first. Barbara would update us by email even on off hours . We enjoyed worki...ng with her and felt very comfortable. If we need a lawyer in the future we will call Barbara again.

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Ellen Centore

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a skilled attorney who cares deeply about her clients."

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Joseph Scipione

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I've worked with Barbara for several years, she is of the highest caliber of attorney. She has fought many complex battles on her clients' behalf with integrity and dedication."

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Ellen Centore

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Juvenile and Family Law Award, Liberty University School of Law

2013

Family Law Service Award, Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Founder, Topinka Law, PLLC

2014 - Present

Managing Attorney, Scipione & Kovalcin, P.C.

2014 - Present

Guardian Ad Litem, Court of Common Pleas, Centre County

Associations

2014 - Present

Centre County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

National Criminal Justice Honor Society

Member

2009 - Present

National Political Science Honor Society

Member

Education

2013

Liberty University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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