Justin James McShane

DUI and DWI Attorney at Harrisburg, PA

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Willing to give referral

I found this firm online, while trying to research lawyers for a loved one. I was thankful for their pages of information. They answered lots of "now what" types of questions we had. Other attorney pages I found just wanted you to contact them. Another attorney, who was local to me, but not my loved one, got back to me quickly, but only with a desire for my loved one to call them, to see how they could personally help/be hired, even though it was further away from them. I contacted the McShane firm, via online chat, and Linda was very helpful. She gathered the basic information, about the case, and suggested I call, which I did, letting a message, because it was in the evening. Sarah called me back, the following morning. She said that my information was reviewed and, although it was a little outside their zone of service, they would be willing to take the case, but there would be some extra travel expense. Or, she had a referral for me, located close to the case, if I wanted it. (Yes, please!) She even answered additional questions I had, which she had absolutely no obligation to do. What a blessing! If I needed a lawyer, in the Harrisburg area, I would definitely contact them, again!

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Practice areas

DUI and DWI

70%

22 years, 2,000 cases
Criminal defense

15%

22 years, 1,000 cases
Violent crime

15%

Justin J. McShane, Esq.

If you are looking for a highly-experienced DUI trial lawyer in Pennsylvania, look no further than Attorney Justin J. McShane. Based in Harrisburg, Attorney McShane is the most highly qualified DUI and criminal defense attorney in Pennsylvania.

Attorney McShane is a trial attorney who specializes in using forensic science in defending citizens amongst us who have been accused of a crime by the Government. He is nationally known and well regarded for being a skilled and fierce litigator, but is also well known for his strong understanding and in-depth knowledge in all forms of forensic science. He earned the American Chemical Society-Chemistry and the Law Division (ACS-CHAL) designation as Forensic Lawyer Scientist (The first attorney in the United States to be designated as such). He has earned Board Certification both in DUI Defense Law by the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) (the first and only Pennsylvania Lawyer to do so and also was the youngest person in the United States ever to be so certified) and as a Criminal Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Approved Agency.

He has also earned certification in Forensic Sobriety Assessment, the first attorney to do so in the nation. He is a Sustaining Member, and was the State Delegate National Coordinator with the NCDD. He is the 2012 NCDD Dean’s Award recipient. He received the 2012 Pennsylvania Association for Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys (PADDDA) Outstanding Achievement Award. He is a charter member of DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA). He was the Founding Treasurer of the Board of Trustees for the DUI Defense Lawyers Association Justice Foundation (DUIDLAJF). He was named to the faculty of the Indiana University Center for Studies of Law in Action Borkenstein Drug Course in 2014 until 2019. He has been accepted as a non-retained expert witness in federal court (the Middle District of Pennsylvania) as an expert in DUI investigation and defense as well as in the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and chemical testing.

He is a frequent invited guest lecturer at international, national, state and local seminars that are attended by prosecutors, police, investigators, lawyers, judges, academics, scientists, machine manufacturers, and policy-makers. He has lectured at the American Chemical Society (ACS) National meeting nine times and has presented four times at the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 American Academy for Forensic Science (AAFS) national meetings. He was named a Fellow with both the American Institute of Chemists (AIC) and the AAFS. The ACS has named him a Senior Assistant Chromatography Instructor. He serves as the co-chairman of the Forensic Science section of the ACS-Chemistry and the Law (CHAL) Division, and was the Chairman of the CHAL division. He has been selected annually as a SuperLawyer. He is the Chairman/CEO of The McShane Firm, LLC, an eight attorney criminal defense and DUI law firm. He maintains three blogs: The Truth About Forensic Science, PA DUI Law Blog and PennLAGO.

Attorney McShane is a trial attorney who protects Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) who are subject to BAFTE Industry Operations (IO) auditing or actions as well as BAFTE Criminal Enforcement actions. He also protects law-abiding citizens investigated or accused of crime by the government. He isn’t some attorney who is just book smart. Attorney Justin McShane owns Colonial Combat Sports Club (CCSC). CCSC is an officially recognized USA Boxing gym (complete with a 16 foot official competition ring), martial arts studio, Muay Thai and metabolic conditioning center (with a full complement of Olympic/Powerlifting apparatus as well as free weights and cardio equipment). He has competed as an amateur Muay Thai fighter (open age group, pound weight class, modified/K1 Glory rules). He has now turned all of his attention to competing as an official amateur Master (under 45 years old) 165 pound USA Boxing boxer. He has his yellow book (official Masters USA Boxing athlete), his red book (official USA Boxing coach’s certification) including SafeSport certification and has applied for his blue book (official USA Boxing Officials designation) as a Level One official.

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Licensed for 21 years

State PA

Status Active

Acquired 2001

Updated 02/26/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2019

Willing to give referral

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Posted by James | November 30, 2017

Getting the court to agree on my needs

I was facing highest tier DWI and Shawn looked into every possibility and what my specific concerns were and got me the outcome I was looking for. Always responding to my late night emails or texts and always seemed to be on my side. It was a pleasure to work with Shawn and the firm.

Posted by Tab | August 23, 2017

McShane is a beast!

First, let me say that Heidi Etter is nothing short of an angel, she kept me informed the whole way thru my case. Justin McShane was well worth every red cent that I paid. He was honest and upfront and answered every one of my questions timely. He is very knowledgeable and was completely prepared when he arrived for my preliminary hearing. This was my first and last run-in with the law and I couldn't be happier with the complete dismissal of my DUI charges (albeit with prejudice). Justin was meticulous in his cross examination even with the countless objections by the ADA. He hadn't even gotten started before the Judge insisted we move along. Should the charges be re-filed, I will definitely have Justin McShane and Heidi in my corner.

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Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2016

Gun Charge

My son got into a arguement back in July 18, 2015. It end up being a gun charge. My sister told me about Justin McShane and im glad she did. God is truly using Justin. He is about his business and plays NO GAMES, i thank him for the work he has put into helping my son out. I would recommend him to anybody who needs his help and not to mention his paralegal Heidie is a very nice person. I love their professionalism and how they wont stop working until the job is done. Thank you Justin from the bottom of my heart.

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Posted by Jacob | December 14, 2016

The best!!!

I recently got charged with my second DUI in a ten year period. As a CDL carrier I was looking at losing my CDL for life! I looked up reviews of lawyers in the area and all reviews turned to Justin McShane. I immediately contacted his firm and they took over my case. Justin's firm has several options and payment plans. Heidi Etter is Justin's paralegal and she was fantastic through the whole process, quick to respond to any questions I had. If you are reading this, and have recently been charged with DUI or any other crime, don't wait, call the McShane firm now!! I went to my final trial yesterday, December 13th. Justin won my case, and saved my life

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Posted by Dorothy | January 26, 2016

atching him defend my husband he's the best attorney I've seen in Harrisburg pa

He is the best words can't explain how much I appreciate him fighting for my husband who was charged with a firearm possession and it could of sent him back for 10 years he saved his life. He was innocent and it was proven.

Posted by Kevin | August 17, 2015

Extremely professional.

Highly recommend to anyone in need of a miracle worker. Knows how to use the system to his clients best interest. Have used other lawyers in past and this one rates top of the list. His rates are reasonable also

Posted by Kevin | July 18, 2015

Lifesaver

Was very pleased with Justin's ability to save my arse from Harrisburg police. Was very satisfied with his knowledge of my case. A real professional. Highly recommend. He also was reasonable in his rate and is willing to work with customers on payment.

Posted by James | January 25, 2015

Honorable, benevolent and professional

The McShane Firm shepherded me through a personal legal matter with efficiency and exemplary communication last year. The result of their counsel was to effect a more amicable outcome for all parties. Recently, The McShane Firm utilized their legal acumen to achieve the release of an innocent man , James Hugney, erroneously imprisoned for almost 37 years for a crime he never committed. Through the Firm's tireless, selfless pro bono work they fought for truth, for justice, for freedom: the bedrock of our country's way of life. Justin McShane and every member of his firm demonstrated qualities of what is best in humanity--compassion, empathy, generosity and honor. Let it be said the team never wavered, never faltered in their commitment to their clients. I could never believe it is not so. We all must decide to either seek self-indulgence or magnanimity; the rewards for altruism are only found deep within the heart. Those rewards, the only treasure we can take to each of our own afterlives are love and compassion--the meaning of life. God bless Justin McShane and all the members of his Firm, they are the paragon of legal representation. Practice makes perfect.

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Posted by Jamie | January 25, 2015

THIS PRACTICE PROVED MY FATHER WAS INNOCENT AFTER 36 years in prison

THIS TEAM IS WHAT GAVE THIS NOT SO LITTLE GIRL ANYMORE HER DADDY BACK AFTER he spent a very very long 36 years in prison for a crime he never committed. I trust all of there staff GOD BLESS U ALL <3

Posted by Dean | January 25, 2015

Cant say enough good about Mr. McShane

I hired an attorney to assist me in a very difficult situation that attorney was nice enough to admit that he didnt know really how to handle the scientific issues that my case presented. He called Justin McShane and Mr. McShane saved me a lot of problems. Thanks to him helping out I was able to maintain my clean record and not have my career of 40 years impacted. So I am forever grateful to Mr. Justin McShane.

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Posted by Rhonda | January 5, 2015

Awesome Lawyer

All I can say is...Well Done!!!! You are a true professional that is good at what you do, I can't say enough about how impressed I was with the McShane Firm.. I found them to be highly knowledgeable and attentive. I would definitely recommend The McShane Firm to anyone that is need. I'am so glad that I had the opportunity . Thanks again.

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Posted by Charles | August 8, 2014

The McShane Firm

Justin McShane and his entire staff treated me and my case both professionally and personally. All of my calls and emails were answered quickly and the outcome of my case was positive. I will recommend The McShane Firm for any case.

Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2011

NOT GUILTY

Justin McShane got me a NOT GUILTY verdict on my DUI charge.It was a first offense, stopped in a DUI Checkpoint and even though I was UNDER the legal limit was arrested. Justin was able to prove many inconsistencies in his tough cross examination of the officers testimony , and then prove with the expert witness testimony of Dr. Joseph Citron that both medically and scientifically that I was innocent. From his resounding opening statement to the end of the day Justin McShane took control of the courtroom and accomplished exactly what we set out to do. Justin was well prepared and I can't express enough gratitude and appreciation for the way the McShane Firm worked to accomplish a positive outcome.The support staff was outstanding and answered your questions and returned phone calls.I would highly recommend the McShane Firm to handle your case.

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Posted by Sarah | January 28, 2010

2nd DUI offense with and accident- DISMISSED!

I had been convicted of a DUI a couple years ago so I knew first hand the grief they put you through. This time I was arrested after I hit the guardrail. I was facing a huge fine, license suspension, and prison. A friend recommended that I contact Justin McShane. He met me the next day (on a Saturday) and we went through the details of what happened. To make a long story short, Justin got the charges dismissed at the very first hearing. The way he handled the case was totally different than my previous lawyer. My only regret is that I wish I had him the first time around.

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Posted by anonymous | October 2, 2009

Drug Charges Dropped

My son was arrested on drug and possession charges. Justin handled our case and was very professional and confident. He always communicated with us and explained the overall situation and what we were to expect. Justin got all of our charges dropped and I don't think anyone else would have been able to do this. Justin is a good lawyer and a great person.

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Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2009

High Rate DUI and Disregard for a Red Light Dismissed

I was recently arrested for a DUI after running a red light. I hired Justin McShane and I am very happy with that decision. The whole law firm dealt with me in a very professional and courteous manner. They returned every single phone call and were very helpful and polite. Justin has an extraordinary amount of knowledge and confidence and he got my case dismissed. If anyone out there is looking for a really great DUI lawyer then go to Justin McShane.

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Posted by TC | September 29, 2009

Justin is a top-notch Attorney

Thank you for your very professional handling of my son's case. I appreciate your efforts and your candor. I very much appreciated your explaining the case to me and the need for an expert witness. Your communication skills are excellent and it really helps clients understand the implications of their case. Your follow-up is also remarkable considering how busy you are. I truly appreciate all you have done for my son. He is a great young man who used poor judgment in getting into his vehicle after a few drinks. Hopefully that will never happen again.

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Posted by Sam | September 24, 2009

Incredible honesty, integrity, and professionalism

Dear Justin, I want to sincerely thank you for your incredible honesty, integrity, and professionalism in the case of my DUI back in February, 2009. After my arrest on December 29, 2007 you have given my case the care and respect beyond what any other attorney wanted to give me. After the initial meeting with you I was impressed so much that I actually could not believe what I was hearing. You described how you would go about handling my case and described to me what no other attorney could describe because of their lack of knowledge and experience in this field. I had sat down with two other attorney’s in the DUI field and came out in a very depressed state. The first attorney told me to just plead guilty, the other attorney said for $500 he would take care of my case. He never said exactly how or what he would do for me. When I sat down with you Mr. McShane you told me how this was my lively-hood, I realize even more today how important it was, I could never have worked with another trucking company or any other job of any meaning if I would have been convicted of DUI, for that matter I would had lost my job of $23 per hour driving truck. It was your persistence and determination to see to that I was found NOT GUILTY. I had been to the Dauphin County Courthouse over 7 times, due to the fact that the police department would not bring evidence and or police officers who were required to appear and either or the evidence or the police officers would not show up. If it weren’t for your persistence in filing motions in the court for this evidence and or police officers named this case would have went to trial and I would have been found GUILTY. Many times I was about to give up when you explained to me that could give up, but that you had felt had a solid case and if I did what you had asked of me that you felt with an 80 to 90% confidence, I would be found NOT GUILTY. Your professionalism, knowledge of all the equipment involved in a DUI, your expert witnesses, and the handling of the entire case is something to be added to the law books. In fact I think it was mentioned that this case is a break through in many way's and that it will go down in case law? I have even went under my name in [Google] and have found the case. I have not thanked you enough and I cannot thank you enough or express my deepest thanks not only to you, but to your entire staff! The professionalism, knowledge, experience and caring of your staff is second to none! With my warmest regards,

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Posted by anonymous | September 9, 2009

Two separate DUI Dockets both dismissed

I was facing two separate DUI dockets and had them both dismissed by Justin McShane. I was very impressed with the way he kept me abreast of the case details. I really appreciate the personal attention Justin gave us. My wife and I liked the way we were talked to, with care and concern, like we were family. Whenever Justin talked to us he made us feel like we were his most important clients.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Chairman/CEO
The McShane Firm, LLC
2003 - Present

Assistant Attorney
County of Dauphin
2001 - 2003

Certified Legal Intern conducting trials
The County of Dauphin
1999 - 2001

Education

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001

Franklin and Marshall College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1998

University of Limerick Law Department
1997

Georgetown Preparatory School
High School
1994

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Legal Cases

DUI Refusal Not Guilty
Not Guilty

Seven Counts inc Four DUI Counts
Not Guilty on DUI charges

Six Counts Including DUI Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
All counts dismissed

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Associations

National Shooting Sports Foundation
Individual Supporter
2016 - Present

National Rifle Association
Lifetime Member
2015 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Charter Member
2014 - Present

National College for DUI Defense
Sustaining Member
2013 - Present

Advisory Committee for the Evaluation of Controlled Substance Analogs (ACECSA)
Voting Member
2013 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers
Member
2013 - Present

American Chemical Society, Chemistry and the Law Division
Co-chairman of the Forensic Science section
2011 - Present

American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Member
2010 - Present

Association of Analytical Communities (AOAC INTERNATIONAL)
Member
2010 - Present

Advisory Committee for the Evaluation of Controlled Substance Analogs
Member
2010 - Present

American Institute of Chemists
Fellow
2010 - Present

Pennsylvania Association for Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys (PADDDA)
Founding Member/President
2010 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
2010 - Present

National Conference of Standards Laboratories International
Member
2010 - Present

American Society for Testing and Materials
Member
2010 - Present

Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice Source Code Coalition
Member
2010 - Present

National Fire Protection Association
Member
2010 - Present

Chromatography Forum of Delaware Valley
Member
2010 - Present

Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh
Lifetime Member
2010 - Present

American College of Forensic Examiners International
Member
2010 - Present

Pennsylvania Innocence Project
Founding Member
2009 - Present

Central PA Local Section of the American Chemical Society
Member
2009 - Present

American Chemical Society (ACS) Analytical Chemistry Division, Chemical Toxicology Division, Chemistry & the Law Division
Member
2009 - Present

National College of DUI Defense
General Member
2005 - Present

Federal Bar Association
Member
2003 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
2003 - Present

American Trial Lawyer Association
Member
2003 - Present

Dauphin County Bar Association
Member
2001 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
2001 - Present

American Association for Justice
Member
2001 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
2001 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Rising Stars Section
Co-chair of Rising Stars (Young Lawyers) Division
2001 - Present

American Bar Association
Member
2001 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association Justice Foundation
Trustee
2014 - 2016

National College for DUI Defense
Faculty
2013 - 2016

National College of DUI Defense
State Delegate/ Super Delegate for District 3
2010 - 2014

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Law (NORML)
Member
2009 - 2010

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Selected in 2021 Thomson Reuters
Super Lawyers
2021

SuperLawyer in Criminal Defense/DUI
SuperLawyers
2020

SuperLawyer in Criminal Defense/DUI
SuperLawyer
2019

Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2018

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2018

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
Harrisburg Community College
2018

Kembativz Pistol
Kembativ’s Brand
2018

Self-Defense: Theory and Practice
Kembativz’s Brand
2018

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2017

CLE Summit for Criminal Defense Practitioners
PACDL
2017

DUIDLA National Seminar
DUIDLA
2017

Kembativz Training
Kembativz
2017

Long Range Precision Rifle (High Angle/Long Distance)
The Site Firearms Training Center
2017

Advanced Combative Pistol Training
Handgun Combatives
2017

Simunitions and Force on Force Combatives/Pistol and Carbine
The Site Firearms Training Center
2017

Simunitions and Force on Force Combatives/Pistol and Carbine
The Site Firearms Training Center
2017

Level I Tavor Operator
IWI US
2017

Edged Weapon Overview
ShivWorks
2017

Defensive Handgun
Kembativz Brand
2017

Advanced Combative Concepts
Kembativz Brand
2017

Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2017

Forensic Lawyer Scientist
American Chemical Society-Chemistry and the Law Division
2016

Close Quarter Pistol
WARTAC CQC
2016

McShane Group Threat Protection Course
The Site Firearms Training Center
2016

Firearm Curios and Relics
International Firearm Specialist Academy
2016

Firearm Mechanical Operation
International Firearm Specialist Academy
2016

Short barreled Shotgun-Rifle and Weapons Made from Shotgun-Rifle
International Firearm Specialist Academy
2016

Certificate of Forensic Chromatography XVII
American Chemical Society
2016

Certificate of Forensic Principles of DUID V
American Chemical Society
2016

Certificate of Forensic Chromatography XVlll
American Chemical Society
2016

Course 101 - Regulated Industry Orientation
Orchid Advisors
2016

Course 102 - Firearm Types And Distribution
Orchid Advisors
2016

Course 103 - Creating And Managing The Compliance Function
Orchid Advisors
2016

Course 104 - Firearm Physical Security Ideas
Orchid Advisors
2016

Course 106 - Retail Inspection Prep
Orchid Advisors
2016

Course 107 - Manufacturing Inspection Prep
Orchid Advisors
2016

Course 108 - Federal And State Regulations
Orchid Advisors
2016

Course 109 - Marking Requirements And The ATF Trace
Orchid Advisors
2016

Course 110 - NFA Deep Dive
Orchid Advisors
2016

Course 111 - Serialized Inventory Records
Orchid Advisors
2016

The 252nd ACS National Meeting
American Chemical Society
2016

Firearm Nomenclature
International Firearm Specialist Academy
2016

Destructive Devices
International Firearm Specialist Academy
2016

Any Other Weapons
International Firearm Specialist Academy
2016

Silencers
International Firearm Specialist Academy
2016

19th Annual National Firearms Law Seminar
National Rifle Association Foundation
2016

Course 105 - Retail Transactions and ATF Compliance
Orchid Advisors
2016

Group Threat Training
The Site Firearms Training Center
2016

Active Shooter and Close Quarter Pistol Level 1
WarTac
2016

Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2016

Super Lawyers Magazine
SuperLawyers
2015

Certificate of Forensic Chromatography XlV
American Chemical Society
2015

Certificate of Forensic Chromatography XV
American Chemical Society
2015

Certificate of Forensic Principles of DUID III
American Chemical Society
2015

Certificate of Forensic Drug Analysis VI
American Chemical Society
2015

National College for DUI Defense, Inc.
Board Certification In DUI Defense Law
2015

Certificate of Forensic Principles of DUID IV
American Chemical Society
2015

Certificate of Forensic Chromatography XVI
American Chemical Society
2015

Tactical Pistol/Carbine and Precision Rifle Training
The Site Firearms Training
2015

Named to NCDD Faculty
National College for DUI Defense
2014

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine
2014

Certification in Criminal Trial Advocate
National Board of Trial Advocacy
2014

The Effect of Drugs on Human Performance and Behaviour
Indiana University Center for Studies of Law
2014

Forensic Principles of DUID II
American Chemical Society
2014

The 21st Annual Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI/DWI cases
National College for DUI Defense & Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2014

Certificate of Forensic Chromatography XllI
American Chemical Society
2014

Certificate of Forensic Chromatography Xll
American Chemical Society
2014

Scientific Education In Forensic DNA Analysis
DNA For Lawyers l
2014

Forensic Drug Analysis Course
American Chemical Society
2013

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine
2013

Lawyers on the Fast Track
The Legal Intelligencer
2013

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 List
The National Trial Lawyers
2013

NCDD Winter Session
National College for DUI Defense
2012

AAFS Annual Meeting
American Academy of Forensic Science
2012

New and Creative Ideas for Winning DWI Trials
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
2012

Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine
2012

Dean's Award
National College for DUI Defense
2012

Outstanding Achievement Award
Pennsylvania Association for Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys
2012

AAFS 63rd Annual Meeting
American Academy of Forensic Science
2011

American Chemical Society 241st National Meeting & Exposition
American Chemical Society
2011

New and Creative Ideas for Winning DWI Trials
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
2011

OACDL 2011 Ohio Advanced DUI seminar
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2011

Masters of Cross Examination Seminar
TCDLA
2011

Mastering Scientific Evidence Seminar
National College for DUI Defense
2011

Rising Star in Criminal Defense: DUI
Super Lawyers Magazine
2011

DWI Defense Project-DWI Science: What You Must Know to Win!
TCDLA
2011

7th Annual Advanced DUI Seminar
Maryland Criminal Defense Attornes Association
2011

NCDD Serum Ethanol False Positive Due to NADH
NCDD
2011

Special certificate of recognition for Bullcoming v. New Mexico
National College for DUI Defense
2011

Official Proclamation in recognition for volunteerism
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2011

Top Gun DWI Defense Seminar
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2011

2nd Annual DUI Training Super Symposium
Impaired Driving Specialists
2011

Introduction to Modern Mass Spectrometry
American Chemical Society
2011

Forensic Applications of Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry
American Chemical Society
2011

Summer Session at Harvard Law
National College for DUI Defense
2011

Certification in Forensic Sobriety Assessment
Forensic Sobriety Assessment
2010

Federally Regulated Urine Specimen Collection Training
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
2010

Confirmatory and Secondary Urinalysis Screening Tests
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
2010

NCDD Winter Session
National College for DUI Defense
2010

For the Experienced Seminar
PACDL
2010

American Academy of Forensic Science Annual Meeting
American Academy of Forensic Science
2010

Board Certified in DUI Defense Law
National College for DUI Defense
2010

A Behavioral Optometry/Vision Science Perspective
American College of Forensic Examiners International
2010

The Effects of Marijuana and its Potential Medical Use
American College of Forensic Examiners International
2010

Gas Chromatography Series
Chromedia and SeparationsNow.com
2010

Mastering Scientific Evidence
NCDD/TCDLA
2010

Rapid Screening: Analyzing 75 elements in 10 minutes
ThermoFisher Scientific and SpectroscopyNow.com
2010

Application of Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering
ThermoFisher Scientific and SpectroscopyNow.com
2010

The Power of a Full Scan HR Qual/Quant Mass Spectrometer
ThermoFisher Scientific and SpectroscopyNow.com
2010

Jan Semenoff Breath Alcohol Testing Device Mega Course
Headlines Legal Marketing and GACDL seminar
2010

Forensic Applications of Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry
American Chemical Society
2010

Mid Atlantic Association Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting
Mid Atlantic Association Forensic Scientists
2010

Advanced Structure Euclidation
Mid Atlantic Association Forensic Scientists
2010

Analysis and Interpretation of Mass Spectral Data
American Chemical Society
2010

Behind the Secrets of Highway Drug Interdiction
IDS Consulting Inc
2010

Fall 2010 National Meeting & Exposition
American Chemical Society
2010

NHTSA/IACP Drug Recognition and Evaluation Course
Platt and Associates
2010

NCDD Summer Session at Havard Law
National College for DUI Defense
2010

The Third Annual Reese Joye Memorial DUI Defense Seminar
South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2010

How an Analytical Chemist Can be the Accused’s Best Friend
Trichter & Murphy
2010

Stuart Kinard Memorial Advance DWI Seminar
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2010

Fire and Explosion Investigations
National Fire Protection Association
2010

NCDD Winter Session at Harvard Law School-Cambridge, MA
National College for DUI Defense
2009

Advanced Drug Recognition Expert
Impaired Driving Specialists
2009

Advanced Issues in Breath Alcohol Testing
IT&D Ltd
2009

6th Annual Advanced DUI Seminar
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association
2009

Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement Certification
As Recognized by NHTSA
2009

Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)
As Recognized by NHTSA
2009

NCDD Summer Session at Harvard Law School-Cambridge, MA
NCDD
2009

Criminal Law-including Death Penalty Training
PACDL/PDA
2009

Annual Criminal Law Symposium-including Death Penalty Training
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
2009

Pennsylvania Innocence Project Training
The Pennsylvania Innocence Project
2009

Hosted and instructed a PACLE approved seminar
PACLE
2009

Gas Chromatography
American Chemical Society
2009

Certified Criminal Trial Advocate
National Board of Trial Advocacy
2009

Training and Advances in GC and GC/MS Applications
PerkinElmer
2009

Summer Session at Harvard Law School
National College for DUI Defense (NCDD)
2008

Defends with Integrity
National College for DUI Defense
2008

Standardized Field Sobriety Test Practitioner
Robert LaPier
2008

Standardized Field Sobreity Test-Instructor
Impaired Driving Specialists
2008

Drugs That Impairs Driving
Impaired Driving Specialists
2008

Phlebotomist
CLIA General Laboratory Competency Assessment
2008

Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician
Industrial Training and Design
2008

Making Sense of Science
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2008

Trucking Litigation and D.O.T. Regulations
Lorman Education
2008

Advanced Blood Collection/Analysis Training
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2008

Accident Scene Reconstruction Workshop
Steven Rickard
2007

Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician
Industrial Training and Design
2007

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Publications

McShane, Justin J. and Giaramita, Michael, Pennsylvania Gun Law: Armed and Educated Stanley Marie, LLC (US Law Shield, Houston, TX 2016)
Pennsylvania Gun Law: Armed and Educated Stanley Marie, LLC
2016

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences: 68th Annual Scientific Meeting (Orlando, FL-AAFS)
Abstract: The Validity of Enzymatic Assay for Blood Al-cohol Content (BAC) Determinations
2015

NCDD Journal Volume 1 Issue 20 (Winter, 2014) (6-7)
JustIn Science: Why the Number Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
2014

The Defense Never Rests The Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Newsletter (February 2014 Edition) (6-16)
How does a GC-MS Machine Know that there’s a Drug in the Blood?
2014

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences: 66th Annual Scientific Meeting (Seattle, WA-AAFS, 2014)
Abstract: The Constitutionality of the Cold Case CODIS Hit and an Offender not on Probation or Parole
2014

The symposium of the 247the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society.
CHAL Abstract: Linear Dynamic Range Challenges in Forensics
2014

The Voice for the Defense (April, 2014)(18-25)
PBTs for Drugs: Oral Fluid Collection Devices
2014

The Voice for the Defense (October, 2014)(22-31)
Synthetic Drug Prosecution & Defense
2014

Aspatore a Thomson-West Publication
The Lack of Legal and Forensic Suitability of En-zymatic Assay for Blood Alcohol Concentrations in Prosecutions of Alleged Drunk Drivers” (approved for publication in Inside the Minds: Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence 2014 Edition
2014

Aspatore a Thomson-West Publication
“Guilty until Proven Innocent: Best Practices for Cal-ibration of Pipettes:” (approved for publication in Inside the Minds: Understanding DUI Scien-tific Evidence 2014 Edition
2014

Aspatore a Thomson-West Publication
Basic Introduction to Gas Chromatography” (approved for publication in Inside the Minds: Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence 2014 Edition
2014

The Proceedings of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences: 65th Annual Scientific Meeting(Washington, DC-AAFS)
Abstract: EPA, GLP, and USP vs. Forensic Science: Where is the Commutability? Why Are There no Standardized Methods Across All of Forensic Science?
2013

The Proceedings of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences: 65th Annual Scientific Meeting (Washington, DC-AAFS)
Abstract: Scientific Workshop #14: Melendez-Diaz, Bullcoming, and Williams: Scientific Evidence and the Right to Confrontation
2013

(The Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer’s publication) July/August 2013 edition p. 8-19.
The Always Get the Data! The Fukushima of Forensics: Annie Dookhan
2013

Symposium of the 243rd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society
CHAL 26 Abstract: Burning the Accused at the Stake? Is arson/explosive investigation scientific or modern day witchcraft?
2012

Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Fourth Edition
Chapter 3: Applied Epistemology or Subconsciously Bending the Truth: The Human Frailties of the Mind that Manifest in Bias of the Officer at the Roadside. The Drug Recognition Expert Program Serves as a Case Study for an Epistemology-Based Defense
2012

Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Fourth Edition
Chapter 5: How to write a Bulletproof expert report for use in criminal trials
2012

Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Fourth Edition
Chapter 7: A Scientific Examination of the Validity of Evidentiary Breath Testing as Applied to DUI Prosecution in the United States Today
2012

Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Fourth Edition
Chapter 4: Consciousness of Guilt or Reasonable Confusion: How Applied Epistemology Can Negate the Burden Shifting Game in a DUI Refusal Case
2012

The Champion
Electro-Chemical Based Portable Breath Testing: A Potentially Dangerous Non-Specific and Non-Selective Measure at Roadside
2012

Texas Drunk Driving Law, 4th ed., (Newark, NJ: LexisNexis, 2008)
Gas Chromatograph-Flame Ionization Detector for Forensic Determination in ETOH-based per se DUI Prosecutions: Introduction and Explanations of the Limitations of the GC-FID Assay
2012

Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company
Phlebotomy: Forensic & Medico-legal aspects
2012

A Thompson Reuters business (7-22)
"Chapter 1: The Science of Search and Seizure in DUI Defense” Inside the Minds: The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases
2012

Considering Justice Alito’s Williams Plurality and What, If Anything, It Means
The NACDL Champion Magazine (Aug,2012) (44-8)
2012

How to Obtain Scientific Data (Discovery) Through the Court: How Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Confront an Expert Witness
California Defender (Fall)
2012

A Thompson Reuters business
Chapter 6: The Inabailty to Quantify BrAC measures,” in Lawrence E. Wines, Esquire, ed., Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Fourth Edition
2012

NCDD Journal Volume 1 Issue 16 (Summer, 2012) 2-3
Why I Don’t Stipulate to Forensic Test Results
2012

Attack- ing and Defending Drunk Driving Tests (James Publishing, 2008)
An Epistemological Based Defense to the DRE-based DUI Prosecution
2012

Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases (Aspatore; A Thompson Reuters business)
Chapter x: Current Scientific Thoughts on Defending DUI Death Cases
2012

symposium of the 242nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society
CHAL 13 Abstract: State of forensic science in America today: Is it scientific at all? Is there a path forward?
2011

Symposium of the 241st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society
Call for meaningful validation of the Drug Recognition “Expert” protocol in driving under the influence of drugs prosecution
2011

The NACDL Champion Magazine (Oct. 2011)
A Post-Bullcoming World: Does Justice Sotomayor’s Concurrence Undermine The Majority Opinion?
2011

CO-AAFS
Limitations of the Assay: Gastroesophageal Reflux and BrAC Measurements
2011

Intoxication Test Evidence: Second Edition (Eagan, MN: West: A Thompson Reuters business)
Chapter 57: ISO 17025
2011

Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Third Edition (Asporte: A Thompson Reuters business)
Chapter 6: Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector: What It Is and How to Cross-Examine an Expert on
2011

American Chemical Society Symposium Series Books
False Convictions and Bad Pharmacology: The Danger of the Drug Recognition
2011

The Journal of the American Chemical Society
Chiral Molecules: The Dirty but Open Secret in the Crime Laboratory
2011

Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Third Edition (Asporte: A Thompson Reuters business)
The Top Ten Points in Establishing a Viable and Scientifically Based GER/GERD Defense to Evidentiary Breath Testing Cases
2011

Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly
The Inability to Quantify: Values that are Outside the Demonstrated Linear Dynamic Range of Detection Lead to the Impossibility to Prove Guilt beyond a Reasonable Doubt
2011

The journal of the American Chemical Society
The Lack of Legal and Forensic Suitability of Enzymatic Assaying for Blood Alcohol Concentrations in Prosecutions of Alleged Drunk Drivers: Enzymatic assaying-The Indirect Measurement that is Non-specific to Ethanol that is Being Misapplied from the Clinical World into the Forensic Arena
2011

Innovative DUI Trial Tools
Comprehensive Blood Discovery and the Reasons For It.
2011

North Carolina Association for Justice, Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, The California Public Defenders Association, and the Tennessee Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Iconoclastic Thinking: Smashing the Paradigm of Effective Cross-Examination of Opposing Party Expert Witnesses. How Being Nice, Acting Like A Curious 5-Year Old, and Using the Social Convention of the Dating Ritual to Win
2011

California Drunk Driving Law (Costa Mesa, CA: James Publishing)
Glossary of Important Analytical Chemistry Terms
2011

The Voice (TCDLA))
Consciousness of Guilt or Reasonable Confusion: How Applied Epistemology Can Negate the Burden Shifting Game in a DUI Refusal Case
2011

California Public Defenders Quarterly Newsletter
How to Obtain Scientific Data (Discovery) through the Court: In a World with Confrontation How Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Confront an Expert Witness in the World of Analytical Chemistry?
2011

Included in materials distributed at the Colorado Criminal Defense Barâ€™s â€œRocky Mountain High: DUI/DUID Defense School at 10,000 feet"
Glossary of Important Analytical Chemistry Terms
2011

Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly
The Inability to Quantify: Values that are Outside the Demonstrated Linear Dynamic Range of Detection Lead to the Impossibility to Prove Guilt beyond a Reasonable Doubt
2011

The Proceedings of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences: 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting (Colorado Springs, CO-AAFS, 2011).
Abstract E 23: Limitations of the Assay: Gastroesophageal Reflux and BrAC Measurements
2011

Symposium of the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society
The Lack of Legal and Forensic Suitability of Enzymatic Assaying for Blood Alcohol Concentrations in Prosecutions of Alleged Drunk Drivers: Enzymatic assaying-The Indirect Measurement that is Non-specific to Ethanol that is Being Misapplied from the Clinical World into the Forensic Arena
2010

Textbook published by CDSD Publishing
Driving After Imbibing Manual-The Authoritative Guide to Defending Motorists Accused of Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving In Pennsylvania
2010

Textbook published by CDSD Publishing
Preliminary Hearing: A Primer for the Inexperienced
2010

Textbook published through CDSD Publishing
Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and the ‘New’ Driving After Imbibing Law: A Practioner’s Guide to Successfully Defending Against the Commonwealth and PENNDOT License Suspension
2010

Textbook published through CDSD Publishing
Am I Going to Lose My License?
2010

Intoxication Test Evidence: Second Edition
Chapter 6: The Changing Face of DUI Practice: A Time to Think Ahead
2010

The Champion magazine
In the Defense of the Police at Roadside: The Officer Isn’t Always Lying: The Drug Recognition Expert Program as an Case Study for an Epistemological Based Defense
2010

Textbook published through Lorman Education
Traffic Law Practices in Pennsylvania
2006

The symposium of the 244th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society
CHAL 26 Abstract: Traditional landscape of measurement science in the courtroom: Qualitative measurement uncertainty, the myth of infinite precision and total accuracy
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Speaking Engagements

Indiana University Center for Studies of Law in Action Borkenstein Course
Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior
2018

American Chemical Society Course
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology
2018

American Chemical Society Course
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry: Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (a lecture laboratory course) (October)
2018

American Chemical Society Course
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry: Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (a lecture laboratory course) (June)
2018

American Chemical Society
Solid Drug Pre-consumption Form Forensic Analysis
2018

Indiana University Center for Studies of Law in Action Borkenstein Course
Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior
2017

American Chemical Society course
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry: Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (a lecture laboratory course) XIX
2017

American Chemical Society course
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology V
2017

American Chemical Society
Solid Drug Preconsumption Form Forensic Analysis VI
2017

American Chemical Society
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry: Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (a lecture laboratory course) XIX
2017

The American Chemical Society
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry: (a lecture laboratory course) XVIII
2016

The American Chemical Society
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology V
2016

The American Chemical Society
Solid Drug Pre-consumption Form Forensic Analysis V
2016

The American Chemical Society
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry: Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (a lecture laboratory course) XIV
2016

Indiana University Center for Studies of Law in Action Borkenstein
Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior
2016

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PADDA)
Lunch-n-Learn Seminar series on Enzymatic versus Forensic Testing.
2015

the Fredric Rieders Family Renaissance Foundation seminar
Confrontation: Bullcoming and Beyond
2015

The American Chemical Society
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry: Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (a lecture laboratory course) XVII
2015

The American Chemical Society
Solid Drug Pre-consumption Form Forensic Analysis VI
2015

The American Chemical Society
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology III
2015

The American Chemical Society
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry: Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (a lecture laboratory course) XV
2015

The American Chemical Society
Solid Drug Pre-consumption Form Forensic Analysis V
2015

The American Chemical Society
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology III
2015

Indiana University Center for Studies of Law in Action Borkenstein
The Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior
2015

Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry
Gas Chromatography
2015

6th Annual DUI Law Enforcement Seminar
6th Annual DUI Law Enforcement Seminar
2015

68th American Academy of Forensic Science Annual meeting
The Validity of Enzymatic Assay for Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Determinations
2015

Understanding Gas Chromatography and Blood Testing
Blood Testing in the Forensic World
2014

The US Law Shield seminar (Warminister, PA) (September)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014

The US Law Shield seminar (Southampton, PA)(March)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014

The US Law Shield seminar (Rochester, PA) (June)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014

The US Law Shield seminar (New Castle, PA) (June)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014

The US Law Shield seminar (Harrisburg, PA) (September)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014

The US Law Shield seminar (Bethlehem, PA) (September)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014

The US Law Shield seminar (Allentown, PA) (August)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014

The US Law Shield seminar (Harrisburg, PA) (August)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014

The US Law Shield seminar (Harrisburg, PA) (August)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014

The Quebec criminal defense attorneys and members of AQAAD
Scientific defenses to evi-dentiary breath test results
2014

The North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Understanding Gas Chromatography and Blood Testing: Blood Testing in the Forensic World
2014

The American Chemical Society 247th National Meeting
What is the one best thing that you like that ACS does, and why?
2014

The American Chemical Society (Chicago, IL) (October)
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry XII
2014

The American Chemical Society (Chicago, IL) (November)
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry XIII
2014

The American Chemical Society (Chicago, IL) (June)
Driving Under the In-fluence of Drugs: Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology II
2014

The American Chemical Society (Chicago, IL) (February)
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry XI
2014

The American Chemical Society (Chicago, IL) (December)
Solid Drug Pre-consumption Form Forensic Analysis IV
2014

The American Chemical Society (Chicago, IL) (April)
Solid Drug Pre-consumption Form Forensic Analysis IV
2014

The 7th Annual TheMcShaneFirm.com lecture series
Defending the Citizen Accused of a DUI by the Government
2014

The 2014 Indiana University Center for Studies of Law in Action Borkenstein
The Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior
2014

Ohio Advanced DUI seminar
Advanced DUI
2014

NCDD/TCDLA seminar (New Orleans, LA)
Mastering Scientific Evidence
2014

Impaired Driving Specialist Course
Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor
2014

Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology I
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
2014

67th American Academy of Forensic Science Annual meeting
The Constitutionality of the Cold Case CODIS Hit and an Offender not on Probation or Parole
2014

Enzymatic Assay: The non-forensic method of BAC determination
Enzymatic Assay: The non-forensic method of BAC determination
2013

66th American Academy of Forensic Science Annual meeting
Melendez-Diaz, Bullcoming, and Williams: Scientific Evidence and the Right to Confrontation
2013

Stuart Kinard Memorial Advance DWI Seminar
Gas Chromatography
2012

North Carolina Advocates for Justice “New and Creative Ideas for Winning DWI Trials”
Bullcoming and Confrontation: Now What?
2012

NCDD Winter Session
Why there is no Science in Evidentiary Breath Testing
2012

Mastering Scientific Evidence
Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry for DUID cases
2012

American Chemical Society 243rd National Meeting & Exposition
Burning the accused at the stake? Is arson/explosive investigations scientific or modern day witchcraft?
2012

65th American Academy of Forensic Science Annual meeting
State Crime Laboratories — Open or Closed to Criminal Defense Attorneys?
2012

5th Annual Forensic Science Seminar
Pharmacology for Lawyers
2012

Top Gun DWI Defense
From Zero to Hero: What You Need to Win a GC-FID Blood Case
2011

Third Annual Two-Day DUI Defense Practice Institute
A Review of Medical and Scientific Evidence in DUI Cases
2011

The Scientific Truth About Hospital Blood: Enzymatic- based assay
The Scientific Truth About Hospital Blood: Enzymatic- based assay
2011

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers annual DUI Seminar
How to Cross Examine an Expert (Even if you don't know what you're talking about)
2011

Stuart Kinard Memorial Advance DWI Seminar
Basic and Advanced Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector for EtOH
2011

PACLE approved national webinar
The Scientific Truth About HS-GC-FID and the Pharmacology of ETOH, Marijuana and Benzodiazepines
2011

Ohio Superstars
Death to the Slidument: Using PowerPoint Effectively to Persuade
2011

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2011 Ohio Advanced DUI seminar
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Integration, and Metrology
2011

New and Creative Ideas for Winning DWI Trials
The Science of DWI: Three Never Fail principles of cross-examining any expert
2011

Methodist University in North Carolina seminar
So You Want to Be a Forensic Scientist… The Real Courtroom World and Words of Advice as to How to Make Sure You Have a Long and Happy Career
2011

Masters of Cross Examination Seminar
Cross-Examination of Gas Chromatography Blood Analysis
2011

Mastering Scientific Evidence
How blood is Tested in Gas Chromatography
2011

Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry
Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector
2011

Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry
2011

DWI Defense Project-DWI Science: What You Must Know to Win!
Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry
2011

American Chemical Society Spring 2011 National Meeting & Exposition
False Accusation the Issues of Residual Mouth Alcohol, and the Non-specificity and Non-selectivity of Roadside Portable Breath Testing devices that use ElectroChemical-based Detectors
2011

American Chemical Society 242nd National Meeting & Exposition
State of forensic science in America today: Is it scientific at all? Is there a path forward?
2011

7th Annual Advanced DUI Seminar
Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry
2011

63rd American Academy of Forensic Science Annual meeting-Chicago, Illinois
Gastroesophageal Reflux in BrAC Measurements
2011

2nd Annual DUI Training Super Symposium
How Evidentiary Breath Testing As Practiced Today Is Not Scientific
2011

2nd Annual DUI Training Super Symposium
How to Cross Any expert (Even if You Don't Know What You Are Doing
2011

TheMcShaneFirm.com Lecture Series
Introductory and Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry and Metrology in DUI/DWI/DUID
2010

The Third Annual Reese Joye Memorial DUI Defense Seminar
Advanced Topics in DUI Defense
2010

The Defense is the Science and Science is the Truth, The Truth About Forensic Science: An Introduction to Method Validation
The Truth About Forensic Science
2010

The 3rd Annual TheMcShaneFirm.com lecture series
Just Because You are an Expert…Doesn’t Make You Interesting
2010

The 3rd Annual TheMcShaneFirm.com lecture series
Introduction to Breath Testing
2010

Stuart Kinard Memorial Advance DWI Seminar
Advanced Topics in DUI Defense
2010

Private In-house Training
How an Analytical Chemist Can be the Accused’s Best Friend Lessons 1-5
2010

Platt and Associates Seminar
An Overview of the NHTSA/IACP Drug Recognition and Evaluation Course
2010

NHTSA's Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitoner
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
2010

Lorman Education Services
Pennsylvania DUI Case Law Update: A Massive Paradigm Shift-The Post Melendez-Diaz and Post-Chase World
2010

Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry
Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry
2010

Behind the Secrets of Highway Drug Interdiction
Behind the Secrets of Highway Drug Interdiction
2010

American Chemical Society Fall 2010 National Meeting
Enzymatic assaying: The Indirect Measurement that is Non-specific to Ethanol that is Being Misapplied from the Clinical World into the Forensic Arena
2010

Advanced DWI Seminar
If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It): Understanding, Discovering and Presenting Errors in Blood Testing
2010

PACLE Advanced Seminar
How to Aggressively, Scientifically and Ethically Defend a Controlled Substances Accusation
2009

NHTSA/IACP DRE Advanced Seminar
NHTSA's Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement -Hosted & Instructed
2009

DRE Training (2009)
NHTSA/IACP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Advanced Course
2009

Connecticut State Public Defender’s Conference
Short Course on Blood Toxicology and Drug DUI cases - Can they be Defended?
2009

Advanced Forensic Blood and Urine Seminar
A case study presentation of the anatomy of a .34 BAC not guilty
2009

Standardized Field Sobreity Testing Practitioner Course
Standardized Field Sobreity Testing Practitioner
2008

Standardized Field Sobreity Testing Instructor Course
Standardized Field Sobreity Testing Instructor Course
2008

Breath Alcohol Technician
Certified Breath Alcohol Training Course
2008

Technology in the Courtroom
Technology in the Courtroom
2007

The American Chemical Society
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry: Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (a lecture laboratory course) XVI
N/A

Pennsylvania State Police Academy
The Role of the Criminal Defense Lawyer
N/A

Penn State Dickinson School of Law Jury Advocacy
Jury Advocacy
N/A

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar-Pennsylvania Traffic Law
Traffic Law-DUI
N/A

Central Penn College Jury Advocacy
Jury Advocacy
N/A

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Attorney endorsements

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William Head

DUI and DWI Attorney | Mar 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin brings a yearning to succeed to the table as a criminal defense attorney. He trains himself and his staff attorneys at the highest level to be ready to attack any flaw in the State's case or any prevarication by a police officer who guesses that Justin will not have found the "smoking gun" in the case. This pride of preparation is not something that can be taught to a trial lawyer --- it is self-generated. Justin has earned my endorsement through hard work and dogged determination to be the best attorney in Pennsylvania."

Kevin Stewart

DUI and DWI Attorney | Apr 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Justin on a matter regarding a Pennsylvania serviceman who had been wrongly accused and convicted in Mississippi. The individual had worked for years to get the legal system to assist him but could not get any results. Justin was able to provide me with all the necessary background information that I needed in order reopen the case, resolve the matter with a not guilty verdict, and expunge the individual’s record. Without Justin’s knowledge and determination, this innocent serviceman record would have never been cleared. Justin also is an encyclopedia of knowledge on a wide range of subjects and who is willing to help anybody who ask. If I were facing a legal matter, I would have no hesitation contacting Justin to represent me."

Kaitlyn Clarkson

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Justin is very detail oriented!!"

John Bateman

DUI and DWI Attorney | Aug 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin McShane is a true lawyer-scientist, who brings cutting edge developments to the courtroom in defense of his clients. Highly recommended!"

Nathan Wolf

DUI and DWI Attorney | Oct 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin McShane is a top notch advocate for justice for his clients. He is informed, educated and devoted. I have known Attorney McShane for over 15 years. He has developed a practice designed to serve the interests of justice without compromising his clients' interests. I have the utmost confidence in Attorney McShane's knowledge, instincts and experience."

Adrienne Teodorovic

DUI and DWI Attorney | Jul 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin is a committed practitioner, who zealously advocates for his clients. He's the most knowledgeable attorney-scientist I know. He uses his wealth of knowledge not only to better his clients, but also to better the profession. He's never too busy to help a colleague, and that's one of the many things that make him so valuable to this field. I endorse Justin and his team at the McShane Firm."

Judd Nemiro

Unknown Attorney | Jun 26
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer for their dedication to their clients."

Thomas Clark

Criminal defense Attorney | May 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Justin McShane. I worked with Justin McShane in the early years of our careers. Justin strives to give every client top notch representation. He is hardworking, experienced, and knowledgeable."

Randal Moore

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top notch when it comes to the application of science to the law."

Kathleen Carey

Unknown Attorney | Mar 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Justin through our mutual membership and responsibilities in the National DUI College. Justin is one of the best and brightest in his jurisdiction / state as well as at a national level. His devotion to training others and continuing being the best he can be by knowing more than any client could hope for from their attorney."

Eric Ganci

DUI and DWI Attorney | Jan 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin has been, and continues to be a role model for myself, and for many other attorneys across the world. His command on science is unreal. But he also possesses a special talent: he can take huge complex issues, and break them down so they can be understood by everyone. His personality shines as a teacher/professor, and his drive really inspires everyone around him to push themselves to greatness. His approach is one of honesty; objective honesty. And that's exactly what we need to keep in the Courts across this nation."

Mark Cogan

Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I was referred to Mr. McShane by a colleague who was impressed by his expertise and diligence. Mr. McShane graciously agreed to work with us as local counsel in an important matter pending in Federal Court. In doing so, Mr. McShane demonstrated his dedication to performing in the highest tradition of the Bar. Mr. McShane strikes me as a smart and dedicated attorney. I will not hesitate to refer clients to him whenever I have the opportunity to do so. I know Mr. McShane will work hard for any client who comes into his care."

Douglas Borthwick

DUI and DWI Attorney | Nov 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Peter Marek

DUI and DWI Attorney | Jul 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Justin McShane. He is the preeminent authority on DUI/DWI in PA. He is a skilled trial lawyer with excellent contributions. reviews and standing amongst his peers. If you want the best PA DUI/DWI attorney than schedule a consultation."

Christopher Basner

DUI and DWI Attorney | Feb 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney McShane's in depth knowledge of DUI law and the science behind DUI defenses make him a top choice for DUI lawyers in the Harrisburg area! I have seen him in court; he is a zealous advocate."

Tad Nelson

DUI and DWI Attorney | Jan 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Let's just start with Justin is great! I have known Justin for about 8 years. I am older than Justin by at least 10 years. I have been Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for 19 years..... NOBODY, and I mean nobody has done for my practice and my understanding of the science of criminal defense, especially DWI defense than Justin McShane. This young man is a great lawyer, this young man is an amazing teacher, this young man is an unbelievable litigator, but most of all this young man is a great person that is a great friend and at the end of the day when you hire a lawyer if you hire one that isn't a great person, one that is morally bankrupt you really have hired nothing! So go hire Justin, you will be lucky because you have a great lawyer...I will be lucky too, not because I too have a great lawyer, but because I have a great friend! ONEI CAN BE PROUD OF!"

Roy Galloway

DUI and DWI Attorney | Jan 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you are faced with DUI charges and need an attorney, Justin McShane's name is probably one of the first names that comes to mind. I endorse this attorney."

Herman Martinez

DUI and DWI Attorney | Jan 22
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

David McKenzie

Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. McShane for many years now. I can say with absolutely no reservation that Mr. McShane is one of the finest lawyers in his field. He is attentive and accommodating to his clients. He is tenacious in the courtroom and his legal prowess is second to none. I highly recommend Mr. McShane."