Joseph A. Curcillo III

Joseph A. Curcillo III

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

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

3964 Lexington Street, Harrisburg, PA

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Throughout my career I have handled cases in nearly every chapter of the Pennsylvania crimes code, and I have developed a keen understanding of the elements of both state and federal crimes. This allows me to analyze my client's cases and guide them carefully through the process ensuring the best possible outcome for each individual client under the circumstances at hand.

41 years

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

I began my career as a prosecutor handling hundreds and thousands of DUI cases. Throughout my career I gained the education and knowledge necessary to identify issues in DUI arrests. In reviewing DUI cases, I am able to identify the risks to my client and balance that against the case of the government. This allows my clients to sleep well at night knowing that they have made the right choices in the criminal system.

41 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1985

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Location

Curcillo & Maclay | Attorneys at Law

3964 Lexington Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17109-2618

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Joseph A. Curcillo III's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Choice

I really do not know what to say, but I know I made the right choice. I do not know what I would have done without Joe. He made being in court a lot more understanding and I knew what was going on. He cares.

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Joseph A. Curcillo III's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Shreve

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is a class act. I worked with Joe for many years, he is a hard-worker, down to earth, and someone you want to be around. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Steven Townsend

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David McKenzie

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Curcillo is highly regarded in his field. He has the respect of his colleagues and Courts. If you are looking for someone to fight for you then look no further. I highly recommend Mr. Curcillo."

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Lindsay Kennedy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Engle

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Friend

"Joe's a fantastic lawyer. He's insightful, caring and very sharp. Don't go to trial without him."

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Elisabeth Pasqualini

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is an excellent attorney and well respected in mid-state legal community. I attended a continuing legal education seminar in which he was the instructor. He provided great information on up and coming issues to other attorneys."

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Fawn Kehler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert MacIntyre

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Engle

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elisabeth Pasqualini

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Martindale-Hubbell BV® Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2016

Susquehanna Style, Select Lawyers

2016

The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, Superior DUI Attorney

2015

Superior DUI Attorney, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Select Lawyers, Susquehanna Style

2015

Philadelphia Magazine, Super Lawyer Philadelphia Magazine

2015

Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell BV® Distinguished

2014

Superior DUI Attorney, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2014

Select Lawyers, Susquehanna Style

2014

Philadelphia Magazine, Super Lawyer Philadelphia Magazine

2014

Martindale-Hubbell, BV® Distinguished

2013

Martindale-Hubbell, BV® Distinguished

2013

Philadelphia Magazine, Super Lawyer Philadelphia Magazine

2012

BV® Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine

2011

BV® Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Super Lawyers, Philadelphia Magazine

2010

Super Lawyers, Philadelphia Magazine

2010

BV® Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV® Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine

2008

BV® Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Super Lawyers, Philadelphia Magazine

2007

BV® Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Super Lawyers, Philadelphia Magazine

2006

BV® Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Super Lawyers, Philadelphia Magazine

2005

BV® Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Chief Solicitor, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

2012 - Present

Managing Attorney, Curcillo Law, LLC, Attorneys at Law

2010 - Present

Solicitor, East Pennsboro Township

2010 - 2011

Hearing Officer, Capital Tax Collection Bureau

2000 - 2011

Juvenile Hearing Examiner, Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas

1997 - 2011

Partner, Beinhaur & Curcillo, Attorneys at Law

1997 - 2009

Vice President/Treasurer, Colonial Land Transfer

1994 - 2006

Adjunct professor, Widener School of Law

1991 - 1997

Deputy Attorney General, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

1990 - 1991

Special Child Abuse at Prosecutor, Child Abuse Unit,, District Attorney of York County

1988 - 2005

Municipal Police Academy, Instructor

1987 - 1989

Deputy District Attorney, Dauphin County

1985 - 1987

Assistant District Attorney, Clearfield County

Associations

2015 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association County Conference of Bar Leaders

President

2011 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Secretary

2011 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Foundation

Zone 3 Director

2011 - Present

Bishop McDevitt, Board of Directors

President

2009 - Present

Dauphin County Bar Association, Bar Foundation

President

2009 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Editorial Committee

2006 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

House of Delegates

2006 - Present

Dauphin County Bar Association, Court Relations Committee

Chair

2006 - Present

Bishop McDevitt, Board of Directors

Policy Committee

1998 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

1997 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2015

Pennsylvania Bar Association County Conference of Bar Leaders

Member

2005 - 2005

Dauphin County Bar Association

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

I believe in Privacy

I will not publically list case results as a courtesy to my clients.

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Education

1985

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Temple University, College of Engineering Technology

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Practice Section

Solo & Small Firm Retreat

2012

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sun Tzu:Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Litigator

2012

PBI

Performance on Trial

2012

PAJL

Performance on Trial`PAJL

2012

Cumberland County Bar Association, Bench/Bar Committee

Cross Examination at the movies

2012

CLE

Cross Examination at the Movies

2010

CLE

A Few Good Men - Trial Skills Analysis

2009

CLE

Cross Examination Skills

2008

CLE

A Few Good Men - Trial Skills Analysis

2007

CLE

Cross Examination Skills

N/A

Bench/ Bar

Cross Examination at the Movies

Publications

2012

Thought Emporium, Ltd Performance on Trial

Languages

English

Activity

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