Michele Lee Kluk

Michele Lee Kluk

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Elder law Lawyer at Harrisburg, PA
Practice Areas: Elder Law

100 N. Cameron Street, Suite 401 West, Harrisburg, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

Active

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Licensed in New Jersey for 19 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2006

Resigned Without Prejudice

No misconduct found

Location

MidPenn Legal Services

100 N. Cameron Street, Suite 401 West, Harrisburg, PA, 17101

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Michele Lee Kluk's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nicole | February 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Adoption case

Wonderful experience, very thorough and informative. Our family is complete now! This was such a positive experience for us.

Posted by Elinda | December 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney

SuperStar Attorney

Michele is extremely knowledgeable and offered sound legal advice/counsel throughout the entire proceedings. She was very amicable and easy to work with. I felt secure in the knowledge that she had my best interest at heart and I didn’t have to stress about anything. I highly recommend her services a...nd would hire her again!!!

Posted by Cade | November 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Legal Name Change

I hired Michele to help me through the process of legally changing my first name and from our first phone call I knew I was in good hands! From beginning to end, Michele was very kind, knowledgeable, and hard working. She was always available and responsive with an answer to any questions. I am very ...thankful for her help and dedication!

Posted by Frances | July 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding legal service

I contacted Michelle for an out of area divorce. She was upfront and honest regarding all avenues we may have to pursue. She kept me updated and handled things quicker than expected! I would hire her and her firm in the future for any and all legal needs.

Posted by Maged | June 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thank you so much Michele !!

Dear Michele, my most sincere thanks for the most professional representation. You have stuck by me through the years in dealing with this very complicated and stressful divorce case. I admire your composure, work ethic and most of all excellent representation. Thank you !!

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Michele Lee Kluk's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shannon Costa

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer! She is intelligent and passionate about helping her clients."

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Hannah Herman-Snyder

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have recently had the privilege of working as opposing counsel to Attorney Kluk. Attorney Kluk has a reputation of being reasonable, professional, and responsive to opposing counsel while also being competent, caring and a zealous advocate for her client. I am pleased to endorse Attorney Kluk as I found all of the above to be true in my experience with her. Attorney Kluk's well-balanced approach to family law bodes well for every one of her clients."

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Michael Aegbuniwe

Unknown lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse Attorney Kluk for the work she does to assist those in need of both criminal and family law issues. Attorney Kluk advocates for her clients in a professional and ethical manner to ensure justice for those in need. Attorney Kluk has a wealth of experience that she draws from to zealously advocate for her clients. Michele prosecuted drug cases, homicide cases, conducted grand jury investigations, and violations of the wiretap act. Michele is someone I would highly recommend in the field of criminal defense and family law."

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Katherine McDonald

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with her on several family law cases over the years. She is a pleasure to work with, and always represents her clients zealously and competently."

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Debra Mehaffie

Child custody lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the privilege of working with Michele as opposing counsel in a difficult child custody matter. She was professional, responsive and always communicated compassionately and reasonably about the issues in the case. She is a very caring person and lawyer. She is a very strong advocate and always focuses on the important issues in the cases. She is always a strong criminal law advocate which is helpful in many family law cases where criminal issues sometimes overlap. I trust Michele to refer individuals to for their criminal defense needs as well as any family law matter that I am not able to assist with."

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Corey Adamson

Family lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michele is an incredibly competent, knowledgeable attorney who brings a level of compassion and understanding to her clients' needs that is too often absent from our practice. Her work ethic is impeccable and she is well-respected by the attorneys in our community."

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David Erhard

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Michele for years as a friend and colleague. She has great experience in criminal law. A citizen accused of a crime is in good hands with Michele."

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Thomas Clark

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was an opposing attorney in an emotional family law matter. Attorney KIuk was knowledgeable - and a zealous advocate for her client. She helped negotiate a fair settlement under pressure. I endorse Attorney Kluk."

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Vanessa Nenni

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I am Criminal Defense Attorney in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. I first met Attorney Kluk when she was the Chief Prosecutor of the Drug Unit in the Northampton County District Attorney's Office. Attorney Kluk as a prosecutor was a formidable opponent. I would certainly expect that she would be as zealous an advocate for her clients as a defense attorney as she was as a prosecutor. Without hesitation, I endorse this lawyer."

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Forest Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michele is an outstanding attorney. She is tough, tenacious, and well prepared. Without hesitation, I recommend Michele to assist clients in any criminal or family law matters."

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Douglas Clifton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Other

"Michele is an experienced lawyer who takes her profession and her clients' problems seriously. Her clients get a lawyer who cares about them and who works to get them the best possible resolution."

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Melissa Kelso

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michele’s competence, experience, and professionalism enable her to efficiently maneuver her clients through the legal system. Michele is continuously looking out for her clients best interests. She is a true professional."

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William Fulton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am please to endorse Michele Lee Kluk for her skill in not only criminal defense but also family law and related matters. I met her when she was a Deputy Attorney General. She was smart and professional as a prosecutor. Her advocacy skills and congenial personality have followed her into private practice. I have recommended her to many legal consumers."

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Jonathan White

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michele is a very zealous advocate for her clients. She is very knowledgeable and a skilled attorney. She is someone I would highly recommend in the field of criminal defense and family law."

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Heather Adams

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Michelle. Her experience as an assistant district attorney and deputy attorney general make her an informed advocate for her clients and a force to be reckoned with for the prosecution. Michelle is dedicated and always well prepared. You will not go wrong by hiring her as your counsel!"

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Michael Dugan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Lawyer for Criminal Defense and Family Law."

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Edward Ferguson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A smart, savy and experienced attorney, Michelle is well-respected. She is an excellent choice for a wide variety of criminal matters from initial charging, to trial, and appeals. I endorse this attorney."

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Sean Owen

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Michele. She is a very experienced lawyer who is a great choice for any criminal defense or family law matter!"

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Matthew Goodrich

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kluk is a skilled trial attorney with a wealth of experience and knowledge. Attorney Kluk consistently provides competent and aggressive representation of her clients with compassion and intelligence."

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John Abom

Family lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Attorney Kluk is smart, personable and a great lawyer. She has a wealth of experience throughout Pennsylvania which serves her clients well. Whether you need to fight inside the courtroom or to negotiate the best possible resolution, you will want Michele in your corner."

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James Demmel

Family lawyer

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Shannon Costa

Family lawyer

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Linda Clotfelter

Family lawyer

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Stacy Wolf

Family lawyer

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Nathan Wolf

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Reibsome

Criminal defense lawyer

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Debra Mehaffie

Family lawyer

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Thomas Clark

Child custody lawyer

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Forest Morgan

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Vanessa Nenni

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Eyer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Williams

Criminal defense lawyer

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Douglas Clifton

Personal injury lawyer

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David Erhard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shawn Curry

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan White

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Melissa Kelso

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Pro Bono Volunteer, Cumberland County Bar Association

2018

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2004

Certificate of Achievement in Sales & Leases, Widener University School of Law

2003

Certificate of Achievement for property, Widener University School of Law

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Staff Attorney, MidPenn Legal Services

2018 - Present

Adjunct Professor - Trial Methods, Widener University Commonwealth Law School

2020 - 2024

Attorney, Law Office of Debra R. Mehaffie LLC

2017 - 2020

Associate Attorney, Abom & Kutulakis, LLC Attorneys At Law

2013 - 2017

Deputy Attorney General, Office of Attorney General

2007 - 2013

Chief Prosecutor, Northampton County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2018 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

2018 - Present

Cumberland County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Secretary

2017 - Present

Cumberland County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Admitted to Practice

2017 - Present

Third Circuit Court of Appeal

Admitted to Practice

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2023 - 2024

Cumberland County Bar Association

President

2023 - 2024

Cumberland County Bar Association, Pro Bono Committee

Member

2022 - 2023

Cumberland County Bar Association

Vice President

2021 - 2022

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2021 - 2022

Cumberland County Bar Association

Second Vice President

2020 - 2021

Cumberland County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2020 - 2023

Cumberland County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Secretary

2019 - 2024

Find a Lawyer - Cumberland County Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2024

Cumberland County Bar Association, Criminal Practice Committee

Member

2018 - 2024

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2017 - 2024

Franklin County Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2021

Cumberland County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Committee

Member

2007 - 2013

Northampton County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v Wagaman

charges withdrawn

Commonwealth v JB

charges dismissed

Commonwealth v. Lawrence Gaines

guilty of first degree murder, sentenced to life in prison

Commowealth v. Earl Mitchell

guilty of thrid degree murder

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Education

2006

Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PA

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Moravian College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Panel Presentation

Knowing Your Rights in the Context of a Traffic Stop

2018

Sexual Assault Panel

Prosecuting and Defending Sexual Assault Cases

2015

2015 Criminal Law Division Attorneys Conference

Recent Developments in Juvenile Homicide Cases

2012

monthly certification training for Police K9

Law when using a drug sniffing dog for search warrants

2012

mandatory training for drug task force members in Northampton County

From Traffic Stop to Trial - How to expand on an investigation

2010

Magisterial District Judge's Association Meeting

Drug Law Overview

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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