Brian Oliver Williams

Brian Oliver Williams

3.7
Rating: 5.4

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Carlisle, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

10 S. Courthouse Avenue, Suite 101, Carlisle, PA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2009

License Administratively Revoked

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 17 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2008

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

Coover & Associates

10 S. Courthouse Avenue, Suite 101, Carlisle, PA, 17013

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Brian Oliver Williams's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rob | April 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

True Professional

Due to my ignorance of the law process i had dug myself a hole. Called Brian and he immediately put me at ease. Thinking I had a long process and possible jail time, Brian escorted me through the proper steps and had the whole situation solved in a matter of hours. No jail time, no fines, no problem.... He was a true professional and had my best interest his number one priority. I highly recommend Brian to anyone looking for an attorney that is a real people person and knows his stuff. Let us not forget the fact that he was 80% less expensive than other lawyers who wanted to drag the issue on for months. I spent 3 hours with him in one day, not months were he could get every penny out me. Very affordable, very knowledgable, very fair. You cannot go wrong with Brian Williams.

Posted by Sheldon | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Cordial, well prepared and professional.

Brian was very professional and upfront throughout all steps, very informative and never left me in the dark about anything going on with my case. He went over every option I had and went out of his way to make sure he came up with the best solution for my particular case. Brian takes pride in his wo...rk and his clients and it shows throughout his dedication. I’d highly recommend Brian to anyone looking for someone to go above and beyond.

Posted by Dilshodi Sheralizod | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Complaint on not following up with the case

The lawyer was hired couple of months ago for taking down the suspension for the driver license. On the 16th of March there was a court about this case, where the suspension was dismissed. In several days after the court, I had an appointment with the lawyer to find out when can I get the driver lice...nse back. The reply from the lawyer was rather unclear, where his reply only contained a joke saying "Welcome to America". From that day I didn't not hear back from the lawyer. Despite the fact that I have tried to contact him several times, left the message to his assistant, I didn't hear back anything from him.

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Unprofessional and ill prepared

Brian was late to all of our appointments and was very hard to get a hold of, often dodging my phone calls. He got fired from his previous workplace and didn't let me know, so expungement paperwork that was supposed to be filed months ago was simply just ignored and forgotten about. Do yourself a fav...or and spend a little bit more to get a professional.

Posted by Julie | August 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Above and Beyond

Brian, is upfront and honest. Explains things well and willing to go the extra mile. I would absolutely recommend Him and have to friends in need.

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Brian Oliver Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michele Kluk

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Attorney Williams. He is a very experienced lawyer who is a great choice for any criminal defense or family law matter"

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Paul Edger

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a strong advocate and always cares for his clients. It is always a pleasure working with Brian, whether for a mutual client or opposing each other. He is fair and reasonable, and always understanding. I strongly endorse Brian."

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Jane Adams

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Brian for several years now, and Brian is a great attorney on criminal defense cases as well as family law."

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Michael Palermo

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a very thorough and experienced practitioner of Criminal Law in Cumberland and Franklin County. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Bayley

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Willis

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.4 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Suspension issued in PA, 2022

updated on 07/07/2022

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2016

Pro Bono Award, Cumberland County Bar Association

2015

Pro Bono Award, Cumberland County Bar Association

2014

Pro Bono Award, Cumberland County Bar Association

2013

Pro Bono Award, Cumberland County Bar Association

2012

Pro Bono Award, Cumberland County Bar Association

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Coover & Associates

2017 - 2019

Attorney, Williams Law

2012 - 2017

Attorney, Bayley & Mangan

2009 - 2012

Public Defender, Cumberland County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2009 - Present

Franklin County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Cumberland County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2015

Cumberland County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Committee

Treasurer

Education

2008

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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