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About Patrick
Biography
Attorney Patrick F. Lauer founded the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer in 1989. Mr. Lauer has had a long and successful legal career. Prior to receiving his legal license, he graduated from Carlisle High School in 1977 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He worked as a military police officer before working with the Judge Advocate General's Office prosecuting individuals accused of crimes. At the same time, he was also enrolled in college, graduating from San Diego State University in 1983. Mr. Lauer subsequently attended The Dickinson School of Law and received his Juris Doctor in 1986. Now, he has two legal offices located in Camp Hill and Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Attorney Lauer dedicates a substantial portion of his practice to defending individuals accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. He literally wrote the book on DUI law as he authored Pennsylvania DUI Defense in 1994.
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
34%
DUI and DWI
33%
Internet
33%
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Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1986
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Showing 31 - 33 of 33 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Tadd | May 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Did not meet expectations
Hired Patrick Laurer to defend my case. He did not meet my expectations. I expected more for how much money that I paid. He was hard to work with. He did everything last minute. I ended signing guilty charges for assault when I was attacked in my own home. I did not receive a military discount after...
Patrick Lauer
Replied last May 25, 2021YOU ultimately chose to plead guilty in open court. I tried to get the prosecutor to drop the assault charge completely, but the prosecutor would not do so as the victim opposed. I was able to negotiate a plea to summary, Harassment. I would have gladly gone to Trial for this summary offense, but you did not want to do so and fully accepted responsibility for your actions in open court and was even colloquied by the Judge that this plea was knowingly, voluntarily and intelligently made. You wanted to accept the negotiated plea agreement, which consisted of significantly reduced charges and reduced sentence. You were facing significant jail time. You had the right to withdraw your guilty plea and/or appeal your case and were advised of those rights, and you chose not to do so. As for the military discount, as soon as you advised you had been in the military, some time after retaining us, I did provide a military discount. I wish you all the best.
Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Unprepared,disheveled
I accepted patrick as my attorney in 2014 for aggravated assault against a police officer patrick hardly answered my phone calls after recieving payment he came to court disheveled he had nothing of value to offer in terms of questioning during preliminary he did not try to use facts that could help ...
Patrick Lauer
Replied last June 26, 2017I pride myself on exceptional preparation and wearing the finest clothing. I hate to lose any case, even a speeding case or littering. It is difficult to respond to someone who has chosen to remain anonymous. It is unusual for someone to write a review three years after the fact.
Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Do not use please!! You will be in a world of hurt with Pat
I was arrested in the end of 2016 for assault that was nonviolent or physical. I have used Patrick Lauer in the past with positive results. I have not used pat in about 7 years. My experience with Patrick was terrible this time. He is definitely not the attorney he used to be. As a license professio...
Patrick Lauer
Replied last June 26, 2017I have been practicing criminal defense for 33 years and pride myself on preparation and winning. I have never lost a murder or sex case at trial and have represented over 10,000.00 clients. It is difficult to reply to an anonymous person. I do remember this case and I fought hard at the preliminary hearing for a dismissal but the victim who was terrorized about the individual would not agree to reduce the charge. I do note his new attorney handled the case for next to nothing but because of my experience and caseload I cannot reduce my fees. It should be noted this individual did not state he had to do 6 days in jail for a summary offense. I humbly believe if Kyle would have continued with my representation he would not have gone to jail.
Patrick F. Lauer Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Patrick Lauer is a top renowned board certified trial attorney, very highly qualified in DUI and criminal defense in Pennsylvania. He is the author of Pennsylvania Drunk Driving Defense. I highly recommend him."
"Great trial lawyer."
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Experience
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Partner, Patrick F. Lauer Jr, LLC
Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Education
1986
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
1983
California State University, San Diego
Languages
English