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Biography

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

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%

Divorce and Separation 20%

38 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

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Retainer

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 42 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1983

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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 Alexander | October 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer I've ever worked with, hands down

Mr. Fleming helped me in two cases I had: one very minor one, another was serious and could have unpleasant ramifications for me and my family. Tim handled both cases as if they both were of utmost importance to him personally and reached very good results in both. What impressed me as much as result...s, was Tim's punctuality and dependability, he answers phone and email quickly and is there to answer any questions you might have. Highly recommend if you ever need an attorney.

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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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

Gary Gerson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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."

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."

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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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