William John Fulton

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William John Fulton

also known as William J. Fulton

3.5
4 reviews
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Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 48 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Harrisburg, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation ... +2 more

106 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA

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Biography

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 48 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Location

William J. Fulton

106 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101

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Law Offices of William John Fulton

106 Walnut St, Harrisburg, PA, 17101-1609

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William J. Fulton

105 North Front Street, Suite 210, Harrisburg, PA, 17101

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Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Swift and effective resolution of suspended driver's license

Mr. Fulton quickly and effectively intervened on my behalf when I was notified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT) that my driver's license was not eligible for renewal due to the suspension of a driver's license in another jurisdiction based on National Driver Register records.... Mr. Fulton investigated the matter on my behalf, determined the cause, and immediately took action to rectify it. Highly recommend as an adept, no-nonsense attorney.

Posted by John | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Do not hire unless pleading guilty to everything

This guy sold me on empty promises (like most pay-lawyers), then after he was paid he sang a different tune. The only thing he actually did was get my hearing moved around (which I could've done). He got livid because I demanded to go thru with my prelim (he and his DA friend laughed all morning an...d Bill then gave me about 60 seconds before the hearing to tell me I should plead guilty). When I refused he said "Ok fine, I'm gonna teach you something about the legal system today" then proceeded to deliberately lose the hearing, even going to far as to SUPPORT the so called victim and help the DA. He then told me to "face reality" despite the case being he said/she said garbage over a txt message. He then made jokes on his law firm's Facebook page about this incident the same evening! I have screenshots of it and will gladly share. Then he later spoke to the media and helped the DA revoke my bail. When I confronted him he blew me off and found the entire thing very amusing. If this isn't misconduct then that tells you exactly what you need to know about this company man. He serves his own bank account, and the DA of Dauphin County. It's just a game to them. They're on the same side. WWF was more realistic. DO NOT HIRE BILL FULTON. He will take your money and weasel his way into your case while keeping secrets and never giving info, and then try to force you into a hasty decision last minute (like most lawyers especially ones with an office a block from the courthouse).

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Shannon Costa

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is an experienced, skilled, and passionate attorney. He thinks outside of the box on complicated legal issues. Bill is also very easy to get along with. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Jeffrey Engle

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bill personally for 20 years and have seen him handle numerous criminal matters before various courts of the Commonwealth. Bill is an exceptional lawyer. He is smart, dedicated, and very accessible."

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Michele Kluk

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bill puts a lot of time, preparing and advocating for his clients. While I was a prosecutor he took the time to meet with me prior to court to advocate on behalf of his client. It was clear he took the time to meet with his client and advocate on their behalf."

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Richard Maffett

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Bill as co-counsel on various cases since 1981. He is a tireless advocate for his clients. He is very knowledgeable about the law, as well as being very good at dealing with the prosecutor and the Judges. He is also very down to earth and easy to work with."

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Herbert Corky Goldstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill Fulton is an outstanding advocate for ALL his clients. His work in The Federal Courts and in The State Courts is exemplary. Besides that he has an excellent demeanor and his calmness with clients and the respect the Courts have for him gives them a great feeling of comfort. I have referred matters to him over the years, and in every single case, those people have thanked me. Very bright!!"

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Michael Leonard

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Bill Fulton since 1990. I am a fellow criminal defense lawyer and have seen Bill in court where he expertly represented his clients. Over the years, I have sought out Bill's advice on numerous criminal law questions and he has always taken the time to mentor me and many other younger lawyers who have dedicated themselves to the defense of the Constitution and the Constitutional Rights of our clients in Federal and State Courtrooms across the Commonwealth. Any person facing criminal prosecution could not to better than retaining Bill Fulton, Esquire. I wholeheartedly endorse him. Mick Leonard, JD. Muncy, PA"

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Geoffrey McInroy

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Fulton is a true professional and his reputation as one of the premier defense attorneys in Central PA is well deserved."

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Robert MacIntyre

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I first met Bill when he was a public defender and I was a new deputy district attorney. He always treated me professionally and with respect. Over the past 35 years I have never heard a bad word about Bill or his representation of any individual. He is a good, hard-working and competent attorney and I would be proud to recommend him to anyone seeking the same."

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Michele Kluk

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Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, William J. Fulton

Associations

Dauphin County Bar Association

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Pennsylvania Bar Association

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Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Education

1977

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

Gettysburg College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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