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William M. Shreve
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Biography
Mr. Shreve is a 1990 graduate of Huntingdon Area High School. In 1994, Mr. Shreve graduated from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, cum laude. He majored in Criminal Justice with a pre-law minor. Mr. Shreve earned his Juris Doctorate in 1998 from the Widener University School of Law located in Harrisburg, PA. From 1996 through 2000, Mr. Shreve served as a Dauphin County Assistant Public Defender advocating for individuals charged with Driving Under the Influence, and hundreds of crimes from the crimes code. He has argued before the Superior, Supreme, and Commonwealth Courts of Appeals.
From 2000 through 2013, Mr. Shreve prosecuted child abuse cases on behalf of Dauphin County in all applicable courts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He created multiple child welfare and prosecution training for Judges and lawyers in Dauphin County and across the state. In 2000, Mr. Shreve created the Shreve Law Group and is the managing partner of the firm. Mr. Shreve specializes in Criminal Defense and Family Law. He is a member of the Dauphin County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He is admitted to practice law in all Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas and within the Middle District of Pennsylvania in Federal Court. He was formerly Secretary and has served on the Dauphin County Pre-trial Services Board since 2000.
Mr. Shreve handles all types of criminal cases. He has defended thousands of clients charged with major crimes such as Aggravated Assault, Felony Drug Charges, Rape, Robbery, Child Abuse, and Homicide. Mr. Shreve also represents clients charged with lesser offenses such as Traffic Violations, Underage Drinking, Driving Under the Influence, and Disorderly Conduct. From 2000 to 2013, Mr. Shreve served Dauphin County as Solicitor for Children and Youth Services. From 2001-2008, he served as a Hearing Examiner for Dauphin County having been appointed to this position by Dauphin County President Judge Richard A. Lewis.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 27 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1998
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Law Offices of William M. Shreve
3618 N 6th St, Harrisburg, PA, 17110-1516
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Posted by Pat | January 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI 2nd offense
Bill has done a very good in providing me with a better than expected outcome in my 2nd DUI case. I will likely keep my job and not have to face getting kicked out of school.
Posted by Brian | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Quality Attorney
Mr. Shreve took on my extremely complicated custody case that covered many aspects of the law. While I am not the biological father of my boys, I am known to them as dad. I raised them for years with little or no help from their mother. It is rare for the legal system to grant custody to the father, ...
Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Exceeded my expectations
Bill helped me out with a speeding citation that would have added four points to my driving record and would have increased my insurance premiums! He ended up getting me a zero point violation. I couldn't be happier! He was professional and I was completely confident that he would give me a positive ...
Posted by Carolyn | February 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Lawyer!
William Shreve did an amazing job helping me get out of a sticky insurance lapse situation. After not understanding that pleading guilty and paying a fee, my license would be revoked for 3 months, I contacted William. William was very understanding and helped me feel comfortable sharing everything w...
Posted by Karen | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Bill is the best
After 2 years with my foster child in my home, a caseworker decided to introduce the child to a family member who did not want her at birth. When the child turned 2 and was cleared from most of the child's health issues the family wanted to be considered as an adoptive resource. Bill helped us get ...
William M. Shreve's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Shreve is an experienced and dedicated lawyer who works extremely hard for his clients."
"We've worked with Bill Shreve for years. I've referred many clients to him over the years and I'm happy to do so. Bill is knowledgeable and responsive to his clients. I highly recommend him."
"Bill has a reputation in the legal community for being a knowledgeable and aggressive advocate for his clients. He knows how to get the best possible outcome for his clients. I would highly recommend this attorney."
"I have know Bill for some time and always found him to be an aggressive advocate for his clients. He is always well prepared in court and has over 2 decades of experience. Highly recommend."
"I have practiced on dozens of cases in which Mr. Shreve served as legal counsel to a party. He always was a zealous advocate for his client and maintained the highest ethical standards. I have referred many people to Bill and they always were throughly satisfied with his services."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Bill Shreve for almost 20 years and he is a passionate and zealous litigator who will fight for his clients."
"I have known Attorney Shreve for several years now and throughout that time I have known him to be a competent and zealous advocate for his clients. I have no reservations in saying that I wholehearted endorse Attorney Shreve."
"I have observed Mr. Shreve representing clients in a variety of matters from traffic to homicide. He treats every client as his only client. At the Shreve Law Group we focus on making sure every client is treated like our only client. I endorse this lawyer."
"I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Shreve, who represented a Co-defendant. He was able to secure his client an extremely favorable outcome from a sticky situation."
"Attorney Shreve is a skilled attorney that vigorously advocates for her clients. I have witnessed Attorney Shreve help people move on with their lives - while protecting the things that are most important. I endorse Attorney Shreve."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Shreve for more than a decade. He is an expert in family law and maintains an excellent work ethic. Mr. Shreve also has a true compassion for the needs of his clients and a strong desire to secure the best results for them. I am confident in his service when I refer clients to him."
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Experience
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Managing Partner, Shreve Law Group
2001 - 2008
Hearing Examiner, Dauphin County Court Of Common Pleas
2000 - 2013
Solicitor, Dauphin County Children and Youth
1997 - 2000
Assistant Public Defender, Dauphin County Public Defenders Office
1997 - 1998
Certified Legal Intern, Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
1997 - 1998
Certified Legal Intern, Widener Legal Clinic
1997 - 1998
Certified Legal Intern, Dauphin County Public Defender's Office
1996 - 1996
Intern, Law Office of Frederick R. Gutshall
Associations
2015 - Present
Linglestown Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Knights of ColumbusSt. Matthews
2001 - Present
Dauphin County Pre-Trial ServicesFormer Secretary
2000 - Present
Dauphin County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2017
Linglestown Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. Derek Anderson
Juvenile Court
Commonwealth v. Zhaire Dekeyser
Re-Trial
Education
1998
Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PA
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1994
Huntingdon Area High School
High School Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2012
Caseworker Training
How to Testify in Court from a Common Sense Perspective
2010
Masters Meeting
Coordinating Child Abuse Prosecutions and the Department of Public Welfare
2004
Child Welfare Law 2004
Delbridge and the Issue of Avoiding Taint-Model Child Interviewing
Publications
2012
Testifying in Court
How to prepare for Direct and Cross Examination Testimony
2004
Child Welfare Law 2004
Understanding Taint and Commonwealth v. Delbridge
1998
Widener Law Journal
Case law Update with legal Analysis
Languages
English
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Q&A
How do I get emergency custody of my child when there is no custody agreement. I live in PA. What can I do?
13 Apr 2020
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My husband's son's maternal grandfather works at the child support office. Is that conflict of interest in his case?
13 Apr 2020
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My husband has taken too many of his prescription xanax at home. He is on probation for a DUI for xanax. What are my options?
14 Apr 2020