Traffic violation or speeding ticket? Protect your license and your livelihood. Call Dave Hershey.
“I help my clients avoid license suspensions so they can maintain their livelihoods. Anyone with a serious traffic violation should be zealously represented. I have seen too many situations where a lawyer without experience inadvertently enters into a plea bargain on behalf of a client and the client ends up in the unemployment line because they lost their license.”
The loss of driving privileges can be devastating. David E. Hershey applies a keen understanding of licensing rules to protect drivers’ rights and help them keep their driver’s licenses and their livelihoods. Mr. Hershey has more than 23 years of experience in all areas of traffic law representation.
Since 1987, Mr. Hershey has handled in excess of 2,000 traffic cases in South Central Pennsylvania. Known throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as one of the foremost authorities on defending traffic and driver’s license cases, Mr. Hershey is the course planner and presenter of a continuing education seminar for Pennsylvania attorneys on driver licensing issues.
He teaches other lawyers about commercial driver license violations and how they differ from state to state. Mr. Hershey routinely represents clients in Penn DOT driver license suspension appeals before the Courts of Common Pleas and in Administrative Hearings before the Department of Transportation. Mr. Hershey’s experience includes jury trials with DUI and Homicide by Vehicle cases, as well as other types of criminal matters. He also handles overweight violations and registration violations for trucking companies and owner operators.
He is also a course instructor for the Minor Judiciary Education Board for the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, where he has taught the Vehicle Code to Magisterial District Judges throughout the state since 1998. Mr. Hershey has lectured and conducted seminars on DUI and driver licensing topics for numerous organizations and groups. A former Hearing Committee member of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Disciplinary Board, Mr. Hershey is now available to represent other lawyers facing disciplinary action.
Mr. Hershey is a graduate of the University of Toledo (Ohio) School of Law and received his undergraduate degree from the Pennsylvania State University. He began his career as a Deputy District Attorney in Dauphin County, where he served as a special DUI prosecutor and gained experience in the nuances of traffic law. Mr. Hershey is a member of the Pennsylvania, Dauphin County and York County Bar Associations. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association.
Practice areas
33 years, 2,000 cases
33 years, 1,500 cases
33 years, 200 cases
Languages spoken
English
Colgan & Associates
611 Gettysburg Pike, Suite 201
Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055
Colgan & Associates
1 East Market St.
York, PA, 17401
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 1985 | 01/02/2021 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Traffic Ticket Lawyer | Colgan and Associates | 2002 - Present |
Attorney | Mancke, Wagner, Hershey & Tully | 1987 - 2002 |
Deputy District Attorney | Dauphin County District Attorney's Office | 1986 - 1987 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Pennsylvania Motor Tuck Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
Pennslyvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Attorney Member | 1992 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) | Solving Drivers License Problems | 2015 |
Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) | Solving drivers licensing problems | 2011 |
Traffic Ticket Blog | School Bus Violations in Pennsylvania | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Toledo College of Law | Juris Doctorate | 1984 |
Pennsylvania State University | Bachelor of Science | 1981 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Pennsylvania Bar Institute | Solving Driver License Problems | 2017 |
Pennsylvania Bar Institute | Solving Driver License Problems | 2015 |
Pennsylvania Bar Institute | Solving Drivers Licensing Problems | 2013 |
Pennsylvania Bar Institute | Solving Driver License Problems | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Opinion and order granting motion to suppress evidence | Motion to Suppress was granted |
motion to supress evidence | Evidence suppressed. District Attorney nolle prossed charge--did not appeal ruling |
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Michael Cherewka, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Aug 21, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known David for over 20 years and he is one of the best attorneys in the state in this field.
David Mueller, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 13, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I have worked both alongside Dave and across the aisle from him, and he is a tremendous lawyer. He courtroom skills are first class and he is well respected in the legal community. I highly endorse this lawyer.
Kristopher Smull, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 20, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse Attorney Hershey. Attorney Hershey is experienced in all areas of DUI and traffic law. Attorney Hershey works to diligently protect his client’s rights - and helps his clients make informed decisions so they can move forward with their lives.
Thomas Clark, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 6, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse Attorney Hershey. Attorney Hershey has more than 23 years of experience in all areas of traffic law. Attorney Hershey is known throughout Pennsylvania as one of the foremost authorities on defending traffic and driver’s license cases.
Alan Ross, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is an expert when dealing with any matter regarding PennDot. I have referred numerous clients to him and he has exceeded all of their expectations.
Sean Quinlan, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Hershey for more than a decade. He's an expert in DUI defense and drivers' licensing issues and maintains an excellent work ethic. Mr. Hershey also has a true compassion for the needs of his clients and a strong desire to secure the best results for them. I am confident in his service when I refer clients to him.
Shawn Curry, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Jul 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
When your driver's license and livelihood are on the line, it is a uncomfortable situation to face. Utilizing his skills and expertise in traffic law along with his personalized approach, Attorney Hershey eliminates that discomfort and provides meaningful results for the people he helps. I endorse this lawyer.
Gary Lysaght, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is a very well respected attorney and very knowledgeable. He is always helping his clients and working towards the best outcome for their case.
Christopher Marzzacco, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A true "lawyer's lawyer." Prepares a case like no other. Dave has years of experience in DUI, traffic and criminal defense cases as well as the ability to litigate almost any type of case. I highly recommend Dave.
Douglas Marsico, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Sep 20, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.