Alan Michael Ross

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Alan Michael Ross

4.9
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Harrisburg, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

2001 N. Front Street, Suite 220, Harrisburg, PA

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About Alan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Extensive knowledge of Cannabis Law and violations of Pennsylvania's Controlled Substance Act.

28 years

75%
DUI and DWI 20%

28 years

20%
Family 5%

28 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 28 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office Of Alan Michael Ross

2001 N. Front Street, Suite 220, Harrisburg, PA, 17102

lawofficeofalanross.com/

Alan Michael Ross's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

122 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 20 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Nicole | August 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

AMAZING ATTORNEY

My family has used Alan for the second time. We needed Alan to handle an expungement for my son. Couldn't have asked for a better attorney to represent my son or a better outcome. My family is aware if they need an attorney and its anything Alan can handle, they will definately use him. Thanks ag...ain Alan!

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Son charged with felony drug offense

I hired Mr. Ross for my son. He was being charged with a felony drug offense and Mr. Ross got it reduced to a misdemeanor and my son was put on probation. We are so happy with the out come. I can't thank Alan enough! He knows what he is doing. If anybody else I know would need a lawyer, I will highly... recommend him.

Posted by Shane | May 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Very Knowledgeable & Great Representation!

Mr. Ross is a great lawyer, he always treated my case like it was his top priority! I was facing 7 charges, the Marijuana Dui being there most severe. I was not eligible for their ARD program because of a previous charge. This was very devastating because I am involved in many school activities and ...youth programs in our community as a coach and volunteer. With Mr. Ross's knowledge and expertise, he was somehow able to get all 7 charges reduced to 1. I became eligible for the ARD program and upon completion, I will be able to continue my volunteering and coaching in my community. I am extremely appreciative to Mr.Ross and will always recommend him to anyone in need of legal services. He truly treated me like a person and not another case.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great DUI attorney

Mr Ross helped me dramatically. I was within 10 years of my first DUI and he was still able to still get me into ARD! Very personable and easy to deal with. Highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Recommended

I retained Attorney Ross a little over a year ago to represent me in a felony case that hinged on whether or not a traffic stop and prolonged detention and search of nearly 3 hours involving myself and a passenger was in fact lawful. Of particular interest in this proceeding was Pennsylvania's recen...t change of procedure consent to search a motor vehicle. Attorney Ross is well versed in search and seizure, and was aggressive in using this knowledge to put a detailed line of arguments together using many well researched judicial precedents, as well as statements from the arresting officer that he elicited during an excellently conducted series of cross examintions during pre-trial proceedings. Due to his efforts and performance, the entirety of the vehicular traffic stop was suppressed by the court, and all charges were dropped. The results were such that the prosecuting attorney declined to appeal the desicion. In addition, Attorney Ross has continued to represent my interests very effectively with the Attorney Generals' office, heading off a Civil Seizure of my vehicle and property after the fact, and securing the return of all items. I see where some below have some issue with Attorney Ross's communication style. I understand he is a single parent, and is a one Attorney practice with one legal aid. While, in my apprehensions about the case, I may sometimes have wished for more frequent phone time, he is always very quick to respond to detailed queries via text. If a development warranted more detail discussion I got a lengthy phone call. In closing, I believe Attorney Ross to be a good attorney, and a good person that truly cares about the outcome for his clients. If he can find a legal edge that may shift the balance in his clients' favor, he will use it for all it is worth to attempt to obtain the best dispensation he can.

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Alan Michael Ross's Lawyer Endorsements

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Diane Dils

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alan is professional, knowledgeable and provides personal attention to his clients. A client is more to Alan then just another case or another fee. He counsels his clients and gives them the guidance, advice and assistance needed to maneuver through the criminal justice system. He achieves great results. Since retiring from the practice of law, my husband and I refer our family, friends and former clients to Alan and rest assured that they are well represented."

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Steven Miner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ross is a very knowledge criminal attorney. While he is very zealous in his representation, he is respectful to the court and all other participants in the courtroom."

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Herbert Corky Goldstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am happy to endorse Alan Ross. An excellent Attorney who is a very strong advocate for his clients. Besides that, he is a wonderful Father which says a lot about him. As a fellow attorney who does criminal defense, it is always a pleasure to work with him, Anyone who hires him will be well-represented."

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Wendy Grella

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alan is a compassionate, aggressive attorney and a wonderful, giving member of his community. I fully endorse Alan as a criminal defense attorney."

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Roger Laguna

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ross, is a great advocate who represents his clients very well."

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Herbert Corky Goldstein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shawn Curry

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Hershey

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Associations

2001 - Present

NORML Legal Committee

Member

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Dauphin County Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania County Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Elizabethtown College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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