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“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

  1. DUI and DWI: 70%

    34 years, 2,000 cases

  2. Speeding and traffic ticket: 20%

    34 years, 1,500 cases

  3. Transportation: 10%

    34 years, 200 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Colgan & Associates

611 Gettysburg Pike, Suite 201
Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055

      Colgan & Associates

      1 East Market St.
      York, PA, 17401

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      PAActive198503/15/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Legal answers157
      Legal guides1
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2020
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Traffic Ticket LawyerColgan and Associates2002 - Present
      AttorneyMancke, Wagner, Hershey & Tully1987 - 2002
      Deputy District AttorneyDauphin County District Attorney's Office1986 - 1987
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Pennsylvania Motor Tuck AssociationMember2002 - Present
      Pennslyvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member1992 - Present
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI)Solving Drivers License Problems2015
      Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI)Solving drivers licensing problems2011
      Traffic Ticket BlogSchool Bus Violations in PennsylvaniaN/A
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Toledo College of LawJuris Doctorate1984
      Pennsylvania State UniversityBachelor of Science1981
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Pennsylvania Bar InstituteSolving Drivers Licensing Problems2021
      Pennsylvania Bar InstituteSolving Driver License Problems2017
      Pennsylvania Bar InstituteSolving Driver License Problems2015
      Pennsylvania Bar InstituteSolving Drivers Licensing Problems2013
      Pennsylvania Bar InstituteSolving Driver License Problems2010
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Homicide by Vehicle DUICase Dismissed
      Opinion and order granting motion to suppress evidenceMotion to Suppress was granted
      motion to supress evidenceEvidence suppressed. District Attorney nolle prossed charge--did not appeal ruling

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      Lawyer Ryan P. Sayler

      Ryan Sayler, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 11, 2021
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Atty. Hershey's advocacy for his clients and his knowledge of criminal procedure in Pennsylvania are both extremely admirable. It is so important to find a criminal defense attorney who is both versed in the law and skilled in the courtroom; Atty. Hershey meets both qualifications with the highest degree of proficiency.

      Lawyer Michael Cherewka

      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.

      Lawyer Ryan P. Sayler

      Ryan Sayler, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 11, 2021
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Atty. Hershey's advocacy for his clients and his knowledge of criminal procedure in Pennsylvania are both extremely admirable. It is so important to find a criminal defense attorney who is both versed in the law and skilled in the courtroom; Atty. Hershey meets both qualifications with the highest degree of proficiency.

      Lawyer Michael Cherewka

      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.

      Lawyer David Bruce Mueller

      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.

      Lawyer Kristopher T. Smull

      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.

      Lawyer Thomas M. Clark

      Thomas Clark, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 6, 2014
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      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.

      Lawyer Alan Michael Ross

      Alan Ross, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
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      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.

      Lawyer Sean Quinlan

      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.

      Lawyer Shawn Michael Curry

      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.

      Lawyer Gary Lysaght

      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.

      Lawyer Christopher J. Marzzacco

      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.

      Lawyer Douglas K. Marsico

      Douglas Marsico, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Sep 20, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

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