I have spent over 20 years practicing state and federal criminal law and family law in courts throughout Central Pennsylvania. I am Board Certified in Criminal Law by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification and have been since 2003.
When I am not practicing law, I can often be found coaching, refereeing and playing rugby. My high school rugby team, Cumberland Valley, won the 2014, 2015 and 2018 Rugby Pennsylvania State Championships. I have coached a local high school boys rugby team since 2004 and I have run a local summer youth rugby program for boys and girls in grades 1 to 8 since 2005.
Practice areas
25 years
18 years
21 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.P.
2 West High Street
Carlisle, PA, 17013
Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.P.
106 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA, 17102
Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.P.
183 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA, 17201
Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.P.
35 East Philadelphia Street
York, PA, 17401
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 1996 | 01/02/2021 |
Legal answers | 157 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Thomson Reuters | 2015 |
Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2014 |
Superlawyers | Thompson Reuters | 2013 |
Super Lawyers | Thompson Reuters | 2012 |
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Super Lawyers | Thompson Reuters | 2011 |
Board Certified | National Board of Legal Specialty Certification | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Deputy District Attorney | Cumberland County District Attorney's Office | 1996 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Cumb Co Criminal Section | Chairman | 2008 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2001 - Present |
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2001 - Present |
Dauphin County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Cumberland County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Franklin County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
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Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
Brown University | A..B | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Criminal Law Update 2016 | Federal Criminal Law Update | 2016 |
Pennsylvania Bar Institute | 2015 Criminal Law Update | 2015 |
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Getting to Not Guilty | 2015 |
PACDL/PDA Annual Conference | Ethics in Criminal Cases | 2014 |
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2013 PACDL Annual Meeting | 2013 |
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Sentencing Advocacy and Hot Topics | 2013 |
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PA Criminal Law Symposium | Ethics of Handling Evidence and Discovery | 2012 |
Cumberland County Bar Association | Criminal proceedure/law | 2010 |
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Joshua Traver, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 14, 2020
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Jay is a respected and experienced defense attorney within the legal community. He takes the time to assure his clients are well prepared on what to expect. I would highly recommend Jay Abom to anyone in need of representation.
Brian Platt, Criminal defense Attorney on May 2, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Jay Abom. His experience, intelligence, and relentless work ethic make him one of the best. Those facing a legal situation often feel anxious and overwhelmed by the unknown. Jay thoroughly educates everyone he meets with so they know what to expect. He works with his clients and fights for them to achieve the best possible outcome in every case.
Craig Kauzlarich, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 20, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jay is a well-respected defense attorney. When Jay speaks, prosecutors and judges throughout Pennsylvania listen. Jay goes to great lengths to ensure his clients are educated in all of their options going forward. Many criminal defendants experience great anxiety about their cases, and often times this is due to fear of the unknown i.e. lack of experience in the criminal justice system. Jay has an aptitude for empowering these clients through education, putting minds at ease without sugar coating the truth.
Amy Owen, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 17, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jay is an excellent attorney and an effective advocate for his clients. He uses his breadth of experience and eye for detail to provide judicious advice to his clients, and diligently works to achieve the best possible outcome for them. Whenever clients walk into court with Jay, they have a knowledgeable, well-prepared attorney by their side.
Brian Jordan, Criminal defense Attorney on May 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I would highly recommend Jay Abom to anyone in need of experienced representation.
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Jason Kutulakis, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 16, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
Jay and have been in practice together since 2001. His legal acumen and dedication is unsurpassed. He is a leader in the defense bar and recognized for his professionalism and commitment to clients. I am proud to be in practice with him!