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Katharine practices Family Law, Estate Law, and Civil Litigation. Her children were raised in York County, and she is a proud resident of York.
Katharine has over18 years of legal experience. She is a former Divorce Hearing Officer (previously referred to as “Master”) and Custody Conciliator. In her capacity as a Divorce Hearing Officer, Katharine presided over every phase of the divorce litigation from discovery through special relief through equitable distribution in hundreds of divorce proceedings. As a Custody Conciliator, Katharine presided over hundreds of custody conciliations. She spent 6 years as a prosecutor in the Frederick County Maryland State’s Attorney’s Office. Following a relocation to Pennsylvania, she worked as a paralegal and studied to take the Pennsylvania bar exam at night to advocate for the citizens of York County. Katharine has worked in the York County family courts since 2016. She considers it an honor to assist clients with their personal lives.
Katharine is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree. She is a 2005 graduate of the Temple University School of Law where she was President of the International Moot Court. She is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Katharine is a member of the York County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. She is the former Vice President of the Family Law Section of the York County Bar Association. Katharine is a Hearing Committee Member serving on the Attorney Disciplinary Board for the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Katharine is appointed to serve as an Arbitrator for the York County Court of Common Pleas compulsory arbitration system. She is the Vice President of the Dallastown School District March Band Boosters. She is on the Executive Board of the Dallastown School District Educational Foundation. Katharine is on the board of the York County Literacy Council. She volunteers with Buck A Buck and the Exceptional Children’s Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Katharine is a past volunteer for Wills for Heroes. She is a Committee Chair for Theater Arts for Everyone and an active supporter of local theater. She is a former elementary school reading tutor.
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Chat withState: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2019
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 2005
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103 East Market Street, York, PA, 17401
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Posted by Husham | August 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Exceptional Custody and Divorce Attorney
I cannot recommend Mrs. Katharine Marteny highly enough. As an immigrant, I was concerned about potential language barriers and cultural differences, but Mrs. Katie, as I loved to call her, went above and beyond to make sure I felt understood and supported throughout the entire process. With over 18 ...
Posted by Melissa | June 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Exceptional Custody Attorney
I cannot speak highly enough of Attorney Marteny and the exceptional service provided during my custody case. From our first consultation, it was clear that Attorney Marteny possessed an in-depth understanding of family law and a profound commitment to achieving the best outcome for myself and my chi...
Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
Katharine Marteny
If anyone is looking for a great family lawyer Katharine Marteny is the most sweetest an hard working lawyer . It didn't matter what time I emailed her she would get back to me very fast. She took so much worry an sleepless nights away when we started working with her. I was fighting to keep my kid...
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Custody of my son?
20 Aug 2023
How can I get sole child custody for my 11 year old?
18 Aug 2023
My baby's mother left when daughter was 5 months old. 2 months later, I want to file for custody. Can I get full custody ?
17 Aug 2023