Patrick F. Lauer Jr.

Patrick F. Lauer Jr.

also known as Patrick Lauer

4.6
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 39 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Camp Hill, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Internet

2108 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA

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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1986

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Patrick F. Lauer Jr, LLC

2108 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA, 17011

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Patrick F. Lauer Jr.'s Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

50 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Tadd | May 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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... requesting for it. Now I have to live with the consequences.

Patrick Lauer

Replied last May 25, 2021

YOU 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 Robert | April 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great defense!

Attorney Lauer represented me on some very serious charges where I was facing substantial jail time. Attorney Lauer fault tooth and nail to get all charges dismissed. It isn’t cheap, but worth every penny. I would highly recommend Patrick or Heather.

Patrick Lauer

Replied last April 20, 2021

Thank you so much! I am glad that Heather and I was able to help you out!

Posted by John | August 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

John W Felker II, Testimonial for Great Work

IF YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH DUI, YOU NEED TO CALL ATTORNEY PATRICK LAUER JR. RIGHT NOW. He is my story. On 3/26/19 I was arrested in a grocery store parking lot with a BAC of .28 and had a prior DUI on my record. Charged with DUI Highest Rate of BAC .16+ Facing penalties below. ... -At least 3 days in jail -At least 1 year driver license suspension -At least 1 year probation. -Very Expensive Fine Hired Attorney Patrick Lauer JR. After being refused for ARD. Attorney Lauer and Attorney Heather Orisko negotiated with prosecutors and had the charges reduced to the below. Sentenced with General Impairment DUI -No Jail -No Driver License Suspension -6 Months Probation. -Massively Reduced Fine You cannot afford not to hire Attorney Patrick Lauer JR. Attorney Lauer helped me immensely. John W F II Selinsgrove, PA

Posted by Nathan | November 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Run away

Listen if you are guilty, any bum can tell you to take a plea deal and accept a plea deal on your behalf. He calls himself the the DUI King. If you are dumb enough to drink and drive don’t be dumb enough to call this guy. If you are innocent you are better off fighting your own cases like I did- I w...on my appeal. Don't ever do business with someone who believes it is never right to offer a refund. Who doesn't believe it is possible a refund would ever be appropriate. I am dissatisfied not because the case didn't go my way but because the case verdict was wrong largely in part because I had a bad attorney. When I hired the Law Offices of Patrick F Lauer I was expecting a professional with expertise, skill, wisdom, knowledge concerning the law and legal matters. I was expecting someone with the work ethic to do the job right. But I received none of those. He had the unjust fines of 3,883 sustained. At my appeal I defended myselfand won. His associate was scheduled to represent me on 1/3/17 however Patrick Lauer showed up late instead. 1/7/17 I had contacted his office/ several times by phone speaking with both Patrick F Lauer and Heather Obrisko as well as by email. I expressed my displeasure, I told them I would be appealing my case and requested a refund. I said if I win my case it would reflect poorly on their office. I have the letter they sent me dated 1/10/2017. It states “Prior to the Summary Trial, we thoroughly discussed that the officer had photographs designating strict weight requirements and restricted trucks except for local deliveries.” “I was able to get the officer to agree to a reduction in fine” “I even told you it would be unlikely from experience that District Judge would reduce the fine if you elected to go through with a hearing and was found guilty.” “Attorney Orisko and I both believe that you should have accepted the negotiated plea agreement.” “representation for negotiations with law enforcement, obtaining a favorable plea agreement which was ultimately rejected by you and represented you at the Summary Trial” “There is no refund simply because you now have remorse over not accepting the plea deal. You should have taken the deal.” Signed by Patrick F. Lauer and Heather N. Orisko I was even offered the same plea deal at my appeal and I refused it again. As evident by their letter they were only interested in accepting a plea deal and heading home. Apparently they never thought to consider I was actually innocent or to argue for my innocence. After I won my appeal I contacted the offices of Patrick F Lauer and requested a refund but they refused. On 5/18/17 by phone I spoke to Patrick Lauer. I requested a refund. I told him I won my appeal. He then changed his story and insisted that it wasn’t his fault. And he said more than once that we had a “terrible judge“. I had disagreed with the ruling of Judge Michael J Smith. But never once had my wife or I blamed him or thought he had done any wrong. We knew what the problem was-bad service from the Law Offices of Patrick F Lauer. I asked probably 10 times don't you believe in customer satisfaction. I am unsatisfied because of lousy service, lack of effort, lack of expertise, lack of character. I originally spoke and made arrangements for his associate Heather Orisko to represent me. But she was a no show. He was late. He was rude. I argued that the sign used was confusing improper and inappropriate to justify a weight restriction. I was right. He seemed unprepared and unfamiliar with my case or the laws concerning my case. As far as I could tell he never researched or reviewed my case. He came in insisting I should take a plea deal. I finally had to say to him are you working for me or for them? He said for me but I was unconvinced. It was evident to me Patrick Lauer was only concerned with obtaining a plea deal. As though the authorities are always right and I am guilty until proven innocent.

Patrick Lauer

Replied last June 26, 2017

Nathan was convicted at a summary trial for weight restrictions while operating a tractor trailer. The Trooper had all the regulations and photographs of all signage clearly stating Nathan operating the tractor illegally. I initially tried to get the Trooper to reduce the charges and he agreed to reduce the fines by over $2,000.00. Nathan did not want to take the deal and I fought hard to get the case dismissed but he was convicted of all charges. The Trooper was never notified of the correct appeal date and he did not appear and Nathan won his case on appeal. I am glad Nathan won his case on appeal.

Posted by Lindsay | June 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very pleased

My husband and I rescently hired Mr. Lauer to represent our son. I was a complete wreck after my son was arrested, and a girlfriend of mine recommended Mr. Lauer to us and we couldn't be happier with the results. He is very professional, and really knows his stuff. As far as the cost, you get what... you pay for, as with anything in this world. I would never go to anyone else. I highly recommend Mr. Lauer.

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Patrick F. Lauer Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Heather Orisko

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Justin Esworthy

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great trial lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

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

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