Helen A. Stolinas

Helen A. Stolinas

also known as Helen Haglich

4.8
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at State College, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI, Expungement

2790 W. College Ave, Suite 800, State College, PA

About Helen

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

I have been a criminal defense attorney for the length of my legal career, handling matters ranging from summary offenses to capital homicide trials.

33 years

45%
Immigration 45%

My practice focuses on family-based immigration, criminal offenses affecting immigration status, and student visa issues.

45%
DUI and DWI 5%

I have represented individuals charged with DUI throughout my legal career, helping clients at trial, on appeal, or in applying for the ARD program.

33 years

5%
Expungement 5%

Our office helps clients expunge harmful information from their records, including summary offenses, prosecutions resulting in acquittals, and juvenile offenses.

33 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Mazza Law Group, P.C.

2790 W. College Ave, Suite 800, State College, PA, 16801

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Helen A. Stolinas's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Lawyer Who Truly Cares and Delivers

I cannot thank Helen enough for everything she did for me during one of the most difficult times in my life. From the very beginning, she treated me with compassion, professionalism, honesty, and genuine care. Facing a federal case was overwhelming and terrifying, but she kept me informed, prepa...red, and supported every step of the way. Her dedication, attention to detail, and advocacy made all the difference in my case. At one point I was facing 36–47 months, and because of her hard work and persistence, I ultimately received 4 months with no probation or supervised release. I will forever be grateful for the way she fought for me and helped change the outcome of my future. She not only provided excellent legal representation, but also gave me confidence and reassurance when I needed it most. I truly felt like I was in capable and caring hands throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Helen to anyone in need of a defense attorney who is knowledgeable, dedicated, and truly cares about her clients.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2016 - 2017

Staff Attorney, Centre County Women's Resource Center Civil Legal Representation Project

2009 - 2013

Instructor, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

1994 - 2004

Adjunct Professor, Lackawanna College

1993 - 2016

Chief Public Defender, Bradford County Office of the Public Defender

Associations

2016 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

1993 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1993 - 2015

Pennsylvania Public Defender Association

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

Pa. State Police v. Grove, 161 A.3d 877 (Pa. 2017)

The Supreme Court held that the routine response to a traffic accident was not an investigative record and ordered the release of the records.

Commonwealth v. Kinney, 2001 PA Super 173, 777 A.2d 492

Sentence vacated, mandatory minimum sentence recalculated to disregard the prior out of state offense

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Education

1992

Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Child Maltreatment Panel: Understanding Physical Child Abuse Physical and Psychological Abuse of Children, Legal Issues in Civil and Criminal Court

2013

2013 Anual Meeting

Missouri v. Frye and Laffler v. Cooper: To Colloquy or Not to Colloquy, That is the Question

Publications

1992

Dickinson Journal of International Law A Comparison of Guilty Plea Procedure in the United States and Germany

Languages

English

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