William T. Fleming

William T. Fleming

also known as Tim Fleming

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at State College, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

220 Regent Court, Suite C, State College, PA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

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.

43 years | 1,000 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

43 years

20%
Family 20%

Attorney Fleming practices all aspects of family law from divorce, custody trials, visitation, support, collaborative divorce, and mediation services.

38 years | 300 cases

20%
Child Custody 10%

38 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 42 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1983

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Location

Fleming Law Offices

220 Regent Court, Suite C, State College, PA, 16801

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William T. Fleming's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jordan | July 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Dept of Transportation Mistake

Attorney Tim Fleming is someone who I would recommend to anyone. I ended up with an issue where the PA Dept of Transportation suspended my Drivers License in error. Attorney Fleming expertly helped me walk back a very complicated series of events and win the case. Thank you to him for a wonderful... and caring experience throughout a very stressful situation.

Posted by Bill | May 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

William T Fleming Is Exceptional

To whom it may concern, I am a man who was convicted of a Felony marijuana possession charge for a crime I committed at age 19. I was interested in exploring my options regarding clemency. I first met William T Fleming, "Tim", almost seven years ago to discuss my case. Prior to our introduction..., I contacted my counsel who represented me for my original criminal case to discuss the possibility of a pardon. He instilled more fear than confidence in me regarding this matter. Tim was the exact opposite. Although I felt that I was a great candidate, I still needed the proper guidance. More important than anything I needed belief in myself, in the system, and in my odds of winning in court. Tim provided that belief. Everything involving his representation was truly impeccable. We were well prepared from the point of filing the application to the final moment when we presented our case before the Board of Pardons of PA in the Supreme Court of PA. Our every move was well choreographed and properly executed. I owe Tim unlimited gratitude for his assistance both legally and emotionally throughout my journey towards clemency. I would highly recommend Tim to anyone seeking counsel, especially if they were seeking a pardon from the Governor of PA. Sincerely, Bill

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Goes Above and Beyond

I hired Attorney Tim Fleming to help me through the divorce process. I have two young children, and Tim went above and beyond, even helping to answer my legal questions on weekends and evening hours during the week. He definitely knows law and his practice very well. Tim was able to keep the proce...ss civil and out of court and answered my questions and concerns in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Attorney Fleming for anyone going through the divorce process.

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Hard work, experience, and empathy

I hired Mr. Fleming as my attorney for my custody and divorce cases after unsatisfactory service with another attorney. I was overwhelmingly pleased with the service I received from Mr. Fleming. He is very hard working, has a fantastic knowledge of the law, but perhaps most of all, his experience wit...h the court system in Pennsylvania and specifically Centre County is invaluable. Tim is extremely hard working. Many of the most contentious aspects of my cases were fought between lawyers in conferences where clients are not present. Tim was always well prepared and ready to fight with the most potent arguments to support my side. As someone completely unfamiliar with the legal process, I often came to Tim with a laundry list of questions. He almost always knew the answers and in the rare case he did not know, he would do the research and get me those answers too. Tim's courtroom experience allows him to accurately predict the issues and arguments that will be most important for the case and to a judge. I provided Tim with dozens if not hundreds of points supporting my case, but he was quickly able to home in on the most important points, separating the signal from the noise. He assembled strong custody and divorce cases based on these points. He has excellent working relationships with nearly everyone in Bellefonte, which proved to be incredibly useful in many ways. Despite the overwhelming and, at times, emotional nature of the information I provided, Tim always treated me and my concerns with the highest consideration. He truly empathized with me and the difficulties of my situation. Tim was always willing to fight for what I wanted, but also gave sound advice on whether a deal was good or bad, what I should push for, and strategizing for the next move. Tim's fees are very reasonable and he does not waste your money or anyone's time. If I am ever in a situation to need legal help in the future, I will not hesitate to hire Mr. Tim Fleming in a heartbeat, and recommend him to anyone else in the same situation.

Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

William (Tim) Fleming Review

In selecting an attorney to help with a criminal case, there were several aspects that were important to us -- experience, accessibility and established professional relationships with the local judicial system. It was clear to us in our first meeting with TIm that he had the knowledge and experience... needed to represent us. He was clearly knowledgeable about the charges filed and helped us to understand the implications of the charges. In addition, when we had any questions regarding the case and needed consultation, Tim was there for us. When we left voice messages, he returned our calls within a 24-hour period. We also had several face-to-face meetings to clarify anything that we did not understand and to help us prepare for the plea bargaining process and final court hearing. Because of his professional experience, he has built a solid relationship with the local police and district attorney personnel. Within the confines of the system that he can negotiate, Tim was instrumental in getting a reduced sentence. In sum, we were very satisfied with the legal representation that TIm provided and would recommend him without reservation.

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William T. Fleming's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kelly Mroz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tim is deeply committed to his clients and the community."

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Elliot Strokoff

Litigation lawyer | Dec 21

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."

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Brian Marshall

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tim is an excellent family law and criminal defense attorney."

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Joseph Troy

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

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."

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Douglas Olcott

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tim is a very skilled family law and criminal defense lawyer."

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Dallas Hartman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tim is a very talented criminal defense and family law attorney."

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Gary Gerson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tim is a very skilled criminal defense lawyer."

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Gusty Sunseri

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tim is an excellent criminal defense lawyer who cares about his clients."

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Patrick Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend Tim Fleming for both family law and criminal defense."

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Lisa Standish

Family lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tim is a very talented lawyer. It is a pleasure to work with him."

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Brian Marshall

Family lawyer

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Joseph Troy

Litigation lawyer

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Sean McGraw

Litigation lawyer

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Andrew Shubin

Civil rights lawyer

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Joseph Green

Personal injury lawyer

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Dennis Reiter

Business lawyer

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Kelly Mroz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Justin Miller

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Arbuckle

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

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

Lead Counsel Rated Criminal Defense, Lead Counsel

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

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2011

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2010

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2010

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2009

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2008

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2005

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1991

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1990

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1989

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1988

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1987

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1986

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1985

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1984

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Sole Practitioner, Fleming Law Offices

1986 - 2002

Partner, Lee Martin Green & Reiter

1985 - 1986

First Assistant District Attorney, Centre County

1984 - 1985

Assistant District Attorney, Centre County

1983 - 1984

Associate, Kirkpatrick & Montgomery

Associations

2000 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1991 - Present

Pennslvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1988 - Present

Cardigan Mountain School

Board of Trustees

1986 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Centre County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2015

Center for Alternatives to Community Justice

President and Board Member

1996 - 1999

Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners

Senior Bar Examination - Reader

1994 - 1996

Pennslvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

Education

1983

Ohio Northern University College of Law

J.D.- Juris Doctor

1977

Syracuse University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2016

Winter Meeting

Collaborative Law

Publications

2017

Fleming Law Offices Strangulation Legislation

2017

Fleming Law Offices Traffic Stops

2017

Fleming Law Offices Date Rape

2017

Fleming Law Offices Consent to K-9 Searches

2017

Fleming Law Offices Civil Asset Forfeiture

2016

2016

Attorneystatecollege.com Name Change of a Minor

2016

2016

Fleming Law Offices Grandparent's Rights

2016

Fleminglawoffices.com Search Warrants

2015

FlemingLawOffices.com New Expungement Legislation

2015

FLeming Law Offices ARD Program

2015

Fleming Law Offices Veteran's Court

1982

Ohio Northern Law Review Michigan v. Summers - Stop and Fish?

Languages

French

English

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