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Education:
Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
JD
Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA, 2000
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: Philosophy Student of the Year
Major: English
Major: Philosophy
Published Works:
Updated and Edited Pennsylvania Drunk Driving Defense, Revere, 2005
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Cumberland County Bar Association
Past Employment Positions:
Law Offices of Patrick Lauer, Jr, 2002 – 2005
Pro Bono Activities:
Dauphin County Bar Association, 2005 – 2008
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Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
200 N 3rd St, Ste 1600A, Harrisburg, PA, 17101
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Posted by Jahmoni | September 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
He disappeared. He stop going to court when I paid him in full. I was arrested and sat in jail because he missed court dates. When I finally got a hold of him he said he would give my money back. And right after that blocked me. I live in Atlanta ga for him to do me like that. I have no words. Now I...
Posted by Tcb | September 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
It appears he disappeared around June 2024. He stopped attending court dates. His phones do not work. His office is abandoned. No forwarding phone numbers or addresses work. No one can find him.
Posted by Shendi | July 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Joseph Caraciolo was thorough and helpful. He made sure that I understood the process of which we were working through. He was friendly and professional and worked very hard to achieve my desired outcome. I would highly recommend him to ANYONE in need of an excellent attorney. He far surpassed all of...
Posted by Claudia | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
excellent! Throughout my entire case Attorney Caraciolo was attentive, professional, knowledgeable and no fuss. With the utmost professionalism and integrity he defended me in court. He was a pillar of strength and support throughout my testimony. Attorney Caraciolo’s presentation of the fact...
Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
In my time of urgent need, Joseph immediately took over my case and helped fix what my previous lawyer couldn't. He spent countless hours on the phone with me and treated me like a client he has for years. I needed a lawyer to assist with providing additional background to a charge to HR for a new jo...
"Established attorney in the community who works with clients to create realistic goals and achieves them!"
"Joe is a talented trial lawyer and consummate professional. He is at home in the courtroom and his willingness to fight on behalf of his clients leads to favorable results. Most importantly, Joe treats his clients with respect and they appreciate his down-to-earth demeanor and practical approach to practicing law."
"Attorney Caraciolo is an extremely aggressive and knowledgeable attorney in criminal defense and family law matters. He has served as a mentor to young lawyers such as myself and is well respected throughout Central Pennsylvania. I have personally observed the care he puts into each case and the passion he brings to the courtroom. I highly recommend Attorney Caraciolo."
"Joseph Caraciolo and his firm are very knowledgeable and skilled attorneys in the field of Family Law and Criminal Defense. Foreman & Caraciolo strives to handle each and every case personally and responsibly and with the utmost professionalism."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Temporary Suspension issued in PA, 2025
updated on 06/02/2025Temporary suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Case Spotlight, Imhoff & Associates
2011
PA CLE, 6th Annual Family Law Institute
2010
Pa CLE, 14th Annual Family Law Update
2005 - Present
Partner, Foreman & Caraciolo, P.C.
2002 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Family and Criminal Firm, Camp Hill, PA
Member
Member
Mistrial
Not Guilty
Our Client was granted the divorce despite now ex-wife's claims.
2003
J.D.
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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English
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