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Joseph D. Caraciolo
About Joseph
Biography
Areas of Practice:
- Criminal
- Family
- General Civil Practice
- Wills, Living Wills, Power of Attorney
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2003
- U.S. District Court, 2004
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
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
35%
22 years | 5,000 cases
Child Custody
20%
22 years | 500 cases
Divorce and Separation
20%
22 years | 500 cases
DUI and DWI
15%
22 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 22 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Location
Caraciolo Law Group, P.C.
200 N 3rd St, Ste 1600A, Harrisburg, PA, 17101
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Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Lawyer !
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...
Joseph D. Caraciolo's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
Professional misconduct
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.
Honors
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
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, Foreman & Caraciolo, P.C.
2002 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Family and Criminal Firm, Camp Hill, PA
Associations
Cumberland County Bar Association
Member
Dauphin County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. Vermeersch
Mistrial
Commonwealth v. Morgan
Not Guilty
Bingamen v. Bingamen
Our Client was granted the divorce despite now ex-wife's claims.
Education
2003
Widener University
J.D.
2000
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
CannaJobs
Marijuana Legalization efforts in PA
2014
2014
Cannabis Career Institute
Marijuana Legalization in Pennsylvania
2014
Cannabis Career Institute
Marijuana Laws in Pennsylvania
Publications
2005
Revere Publishing
Pennsylvania Drunk Driving Defense
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Pennsylvania Superior Court: Children's Fast Track. How long does it take from filing a Notice of Appeal?
05 Jul 2013
Q&A
Can my probation officer tell me to stop taking my medication (xanex), even though my doctor proscribed it?
09 Jul 2013
Q&A
What does it mean when your social security number is blacklisted?
19 May 2011