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Shannon N. Costa
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Biography
Shannon N. Costa focuses her practice on family law and criminal defense. As an associate attorney, she assists Abom & Kutulakis senior attorneys in numerous local, state, and federal court cases, Shannon also interned for Chief Judge John E. Jones III and for the Honorable Judge Martin C. Carlson of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. As an undergraduate, she was an intern for two years for President Judge Michael T. Hudock in the 17th Judicial District of Pennsylvania.
Shannon graduated first in her division and summa cum laude from Widener Commonwealth Law School in Harrisburg, with a certificate in Trial Advocacy, in 2021. She received the Dean’s Award, the Legal Research and Writing Award, the Outstanding Service Award, and was inducted into the Order of the Barristers. She also graduated summa cum laude from Susquehanna University in 2018. She has three publications in Law Review journals.
She is from Halifax, lives in Carlisle and, when she isn’t working, enjoys traveling, outdoor adventures and spending time with family, friends, and her two dogs — Theodore and Grizzly.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 4 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2022
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Location
Abom and Kutulakis, LLC
2 W High St, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013
Abom & Kutulakis
183 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA, 17201
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Posted by Aj | April 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great law firm
Shannon did a great job representing me and I would strongly recommend her if ever in need of a defense attorney.
Posted by Jon | September 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Five Stars
I had worked with Shannon to navigate the obtuse requirements of having my name legally changed. Shannon met and exceeded my expectations and made the entire process easy and simple. Her communication was clear and frequent and at no time did I feel that I had been forgotten or unimportant.
Posted by Randy | August 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best lawyer
Shannon was awesome. She helped me with my custody stipulation. She was very understanding and responded quickly. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you Shannon for everything.
Posted by Mark | May 18, 2023 | Divorce & Separation
Assisted with my Separation Agreement
Shannon provided outstanding assistance in helping me evaluate my draft separation agreement. She was knowledgeable, sympathetic, and extremely personable. She guided me through a difficult situation and set my mind at ease. Highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2022 | Family
One of the best!
Shannon Costa is a gem of a person and a brilliant attorney. I have consulted with her regarding both family law and criminal law matters. Highly recommend her to family and friends without hesitation.
Shannon N. Costa's Lawyer Endorsements
"While working at Abom & Kutulakis alongside Costa, I have found that she represents her clients with an unmatched level of gumption and dedication. Any client of hers is fortunate to have her represent them. As a colleague, I have found her to be a thoughtful and helpful coworker."
"Shannon is an excellent advocate for her clients. I've worked with her for years and have watched her excel in the courtroom. She's an excellent lawyer."
"I first met Shannon when she was a student in law school. She was always prepared, responsive, zealously advocated for her position, and professional. I recently had the privilege of working as opposing counsel to Attorney Costa, and she exercised the same traits as an Attorney. She was responsive, professional and zealously advocated for her client. I am pleased to endorse Attorney Costa."
"Shannon is a skilled advocate who devotes the time necessary to her clients. She pays excellent attention to detail. She is compassionate, diligent and truly cares. You will find no one better to trust with your family law and criminal matters!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Hard working, thorough and very intelligent."
"I endorse this lawyer!"
"Shannon is an excellent attorney! She promptly responds to client calls and requests and pays particular close attention to detail. She is extremely bright , talented and a pleasure to work with on a daily basis. You are in good hands when she is advocating on your behalf."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Dean's Award, Michael Hussey
2021
Legal Research and Writing Award, Widener Commonwealth Law School
2021
Order of the Barristers, Widener Commonwealth Law School
2021
Outstanding Service Award, Widener Commonwealth Law School
2020
CALI Excellence for the Future Award (Employment Discrimination), Derrek Cummings
2020
CALI Excellence for the Future Award (Family Law), Anthony Hoover
2020
CALI Excellence for the Future Award (Criminal Procedure), James Diehm
2019
CALI Excellence for the Future Award (Civil Procedure), Susan Raeker-Jordan
2019
CALI Excellence for the Future Award (Torts), Christopher J. Robinette
2019
CALI Excellence for the Future Award (Legal Methods), Randi B. Teplitz
2019
CALI Excellence for the Future Award (Property Law), John C. Dernbach
2018
CALI Excellence for the Future Award (Legal Methods), Randi B. Teplitz
Work Experience
2020 - 2022
Law Clerk, Abom and Kutulakis, LLC
2020 - 2020
Judicial Intern, United States District Court for Middle District of Pennsylvania (Honorable Judge John E. Jones III)
2019 - 2019
Judicial Intern, United States District Court for Middle District of Pennsylvania (Honorable Martin C. Carlson)
2018 - 2018
Paralegal, JSDC Law Offices
2016 - 2018
Legal Intern, Snyder County Courthouse/Union County Courthouse (Judge Michael T. Hudock)
Associations
2022 - Present
Cumberland County Bar AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Dauphin County Bar AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Franklin County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
2019 - 2020
Lipsitt Inn of CourtStudent/Pupil
2019 - 2021
Widener Commonwealth Law ReviewInternal Supervising Editor
2019 - 2021
Trial Advocacy SocietyMember
Education
2021
Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PA
JD - Juris Doctor
2018
Susquehanna University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Lafayette College
Speaking Engagements
2018
The Gene R. Urey Memorial Scholarship
Gill v. Whitford (Redistricting)
Publications
2021
Southwestern University Law Review
Incorporating an Actual Malice Exception to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (co-authored with Christopher J. Robinette)
2021
Widener Commonwealth Law Review
I Just Bought a Dog Collar from Amazon... Or Did I? Reassessing Whether Amazon is a Seller Under Pennsylvania Law
Languages
English