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William “Tim” Fleming is a criminal defense and family law attorney in State College, Pennsylvania, with over 31 years of experience in both prosecution and defense of criminal cases, and family law representation.
As a former Assistant District Attorney, and First Assistant District Attorney in Centre County, Tim has a unique perspective as a criminal defense lawyer, and is intimately acquainted with the tactics used by aggressive prosecutors. Tim understands that the best defense is the ability to anticipate and know the offense against a client in criminal court.
Tim has owned and operated his own law office in State College for over fourteen years. Prior to that, he was a partner in the law firm of Lee, Martin, Green and Reiter in Centre County for sixteen years. He started his career in criminal law in Centre County in 1984.
Tim has handled difficult, high level criminal defense cases in Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, Perry, Union and Snyder Counties. He is the father of two college graduates- a daughter who is a graduate Susquehanna University and a son who is a graduate of Penn State University, in State College, PA. Tim understands a parents’ and student’s investment in a college education and the value of protecting that asset from the stigma of a criminal record as the result of criminal charges. He has represented his student clients in Student Conduct review conferences at Penn State for over twenty years, and is familiar with the student disciplinary proceedings at other universities such as Bucknell University, and Susquehanna University.
Tim has also been an active participant in pro bono representation for Mid Penn Legal Services and the Centre County Women’s Resource center, and has been the current President for the Centre For Alternatives To Community Justice for the past four years, and a past member of the Board of Directors for the State Theatre, both in State College, Pennsylvania.
Tim also practices Collaborative Divorce and Family Law, and is an active member of the Collaborative Practice Group- Central Counties Collaborative Law Community in the Centre region. He is also a Member of the Centre County, Pennsylvania, and Middle District Federal Court Bars.
Tim has been a resident of Centre County for all of his thirty one years of professional practice in law.
Practice areas
Attorney Fleming has been both a prosecutor and a defense attorney in Centre County, Pennsylvania. He has prosecuted and successfully defended all types of crime, from alcohol violations, assaults, sexual assaults, theft, robbery, drug offenses, minor's law violations and property related crimes. He specializes in representation of college age students attending nearby Penn State University, and also handles Student Conduct issues.
38 years, 1,000 cases
Attorney Fleming practices all aspects of family law from divorce, custody trials, visitation, support, collaborative divorce, and mediation services.
33 years, 300 cases
33 years
38 years
33 years
Languages spoken
French, English
Fleming Law Offices
111 Sowers St., Suite 330
State College, PA, 16801
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 1983 | 01/02/2021 |
Legal answers | 8 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Lead Counsel Rated Family Law | Lead Counsel | 2015 |
Lead Counsel Rated Divorce | Lead Counsel | 2015 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Top Lawyers in Pennsylvania | The Legal Network | 2015 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
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Lead Counsel Rated Criminal Defense | Lead Counsel | 2015 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2003 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2002 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2001 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2000 |
Bv Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1999 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1998 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1997 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1996 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1995 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1994 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1993 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1992 |
BV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 1991 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1990 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1989 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1988 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1987 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1986 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1985 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1984 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Sole Practitioner | Fleming Law Offices | 2002 - Present |
Partner | Lee Martin Green & Reiter | 1986 - 2002 |
First Assistant District Attorney | Centre County | 1985 - 1986 |
Assistant District Attorney | Centre County | 1984 - 1985 |
Associate | Kirkpatrick & Montgomery | 1983 - 1984 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 2000 - Present |
Pennslvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 1991 - Present |
Cardigan Mountain School | Board of Trustees | 1988 - Present |
Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
Centre County Bar Association | Member | 1985 - Present |
Center for Alternatives to Community Justice | President and Board Member | 2012 - 2015 |
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Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners | Senior Bar Examination - Reader | 1996 - 1999 |
Pennslvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Board of Directors | 1994 - 1996 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Fleming Law Offices | Strangulation Legislation | 2017 |
Fleming Law Offices | Traffic Stops | 2017 |
Fleming Law Offices | Consent to K-9 Searches | 2017 |
Fleming Law Offices | Civil Asset Forfeiture | 2017 |
Fleming Law Offices | Date Rape | 2017 |
Fleming Law Offices | Grandparent's Rights | 2016 |
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Attorneystatecollege.com | Name Change of a Minor | 2016 |
Fleminglawoffices.com | Search Warrants | 2016 |
Fleming Law Offices | Choosing Your Attorney with Caution | 2016 |
attorneystatecollege.com | Are You Involved In A Domestic Violence Case? | 2016 |
FlemingLawOffices.com | New Expungement Legislation | 2015 |
Fleming Law Offices | Veteran's Court | 2015 |
FLeming Law Offices | ARD Program | 2015 |
Ohio Northern Law Review | Michigan v. Summers - Stop and Fish? | 1982 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Ohio Northern University College of Law | J.D.- Juris Doctor | 1983 |
Syracuse University | B.A. | 1977 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Winter Meeting | Collaborative Law | 2016 |
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Kelly Mroz, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tim is deeply committed to his clients and the community.
Elliot Strokoff, Litigation Attorney on Dec 21, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I had the privilege of serving as co-counsel with Tim in a complex, high profile case. From the beginning of the case through jury verdict, I witnessed, first hand, his keen intellect, quick thinking, toughness courtroom savvy and integrity. In sum, Tim is an excellent attorney in all respects.
Brian Marshall, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tim is an excellent family law and criminal defense attorney.
Joseph Troy, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 8, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse William "Tim" Fleming. Several years ago Tim and I worked as co-counsel in a very complicated criminal defense. I was impressed with Tim's knowledge of the law and of the particular local procedures in Centre Co., all of which contributed to a successful result for our client. Since that time I have referred to Tim several other clients who had legal issues in Centre Co., such as DUI, underage drinking, and divorce. Each of them has thanked me for referring them to Tim and commented on the excellent representation he provided.
Douglas Olcott, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tim is a very skilled family law and criminal defense lawyer.
Dallas Hartman, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tim is a very talented criminal defense and family law attorney.
Gary Gerson, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tim is a very skilled criminal defense lawyer.
Gusty Sunseri, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tim is an excellent criminal defense lawyer who cares about his clients.
Patrick Sullivan, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend Tim Fleming for both family law and criminal defense.
Lisa Standish, Family Attorney on Sep 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tim is a very talented lawyer. It is a pleasure to work with him.