Farley G. Holt

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Farley G. Holt

4.3
9 reviews
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Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at York, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Violent Crime ... +2 more

34 N Queen St, York, PA

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Biography

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Practice Areas

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Criminal Defense 30%

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Litigation 20%

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Violent Crime 20%

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Bankruptcy and Debt 15%

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Family 15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 35 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Farley G. Holt, LLC

34 N Queen St, York, PA, 17403-1400

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Posted by Ruby | July 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

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Farley Holt is amazing

My attorney for years was Mr. Wolfson who has been retired now for years. He was an amazing attorney also. He cared, when I worked with him it was about children and he knew they were in a bad situation and he poured himself into helping to get them to a better place. He was a very intelligent man... who had many years under his belt and we fought and we won. Now he is getting ready to retire and along came Farley. He was impressed with him but he was winding down and this young lawyer was just getting warmed up. A friend of mine ended up in a horrible situation and it seemed to me they had him convicted before he even went to trial. I called Mr. Wolfson and explained the entire situation and asked him, Mr. Wolfson if this were your friend in this situation what would you do? Who would you call and he told me if it were him he would call Farley Holt. That's what we did. I saw earlier where people comment they felt he wasn't paying attention, did write things down etc. I felt that way too a bit. But I trusted Mr. Wolfson's wisdom and knew he would never steer me in the wrong direction. These kind of trials take a year or two to begin and when it's your life on the line it somewhat like torture. We also didn't Farley that often and of course worried to death how he would ever remember all of the names we gave him, the details etc...Finally the day came. A courtroom, judge and the jury all in itself is scary but it quickly became clear to us that Farley was in his element. Those names we thought he never really heard were both subpoenaed and didn't show up. He stopped the trial and had sheriffs drag them out of their beds and bring them in to face the jury. It truly was amazing. My friend was fearful but yet angry being drug through this mess for 2 years when he truly was innocent. While he was on the stand Farley spoke to him in a quiet and gentle voice. Allowed the man to tell his truth and he did great. We left the courthouse and walked back to his office and you ask, what do you think??? He told us with a jury you just really never know but now I'm going home to sit in my office and write my closing argument and do my best to save this man's life. A tense and sleepless night. Next morning we showed up again. Poor Farley's little girl had been ill that night and I had to wipe his suit where she had been laying on his shoulder. They do their closings and now, you wait....a very long and painful wait. Finally its time, we go in and he has to stand up while they read the verdict of 17 charges, one at a time. 16 Not Guilty and 1 guilty. Lord, I would not wish that on anyone, but if you ever would find yourself in that position I will give you the same advice. Call Farley. A friend of mine is an anesthesiologist and he had the same skills like Farley. He could go to a lecture in his 14th yr of Dr. school and use a note card, one side to take notes and pull off an A every time. He is listening, he cares and he's a fighter. I know one thing for sure I would never want to be on the other side of him because in my eyes he is a master at what he does. He saves lives too. This same friend is now suffering with Cancer and I've gotten to know Farley over the years and as we walk through this part of life he has been nothing but kind and helpful as we try to maneuver through the end of life issues. I am now 64 yrs old and I can tell you there is nothing much scarier in this life than being accused, jailed and put on trial for your life when you are innocent. My best advice is stay out of the York County Court System but life happens and if you find yourself there call Mr. Holt. He may not win them all but I promise you he will fight with all he has for you and I don't know what more you could ask for. I feel blessed and privileged to have had the pleasure to know him.

Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome Attorney!!!

Attorney Holt is a awesome Attorney, he help me with my case and also gave me the best advised. His staff are the best! very friendly and cared a lot for your needs. I recommended Mr. Holt 100%

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Speeding Ticket

I first Hired Attorney Holt Ten Years ago for a speeding Ticket I could not have any points on my license because of working for a dealership. He not only got the points dropped he also got my fine of $175.00 Reimbursed back to me. Since then I have used him for Power of Attorney and a Will. He has a...lways been very kind understanding and Professional .

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2015

Best Lawyer I've ever neet

Mr. Holy is very good. I was referred to him by a friend. Who Mr. Holt really helped keep them out of serious trouble. As if concerns my case Mr. Holt saved me. He listened when no one else would. Long story short after seeing Mr. Holt my case wear resolved. Thank you Farley you are the best.

Posted by Dale | February 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Confused

Met Mr Holt on 5/27/2021 - concerning a slip/fall case. He informed my wife and I we cannot get it into court. There is a judgement ,(supposedly) that was filed by the other lawyer. Mr Holt h as s yet provided us a copy of that judgement. He said he would mail it to us; as of February 2022 still do n...ot have a copy. He also said it was based on some case from 1949 or 1949 but could never state what law. He just sat back in his chair and stated, well it's a good law. Asked again, what law. Never received a response. Sent him a gmail.....no response . I have my own thoughts about his behavior but will not mention.

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

2005

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Farley G Holt

Associations

1990 - Present

York County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

1990 - Present

Herbert B. Cohen American Inn of Court

Inaugural Member

1990 - Present

Young Lawyers Social Committee

Chairman

1990 - Present

Criminal Law Practice Committee

Board Member

1990 - Present

Family Law Committee of York

Board Member

1990 - Present

Family Law Committee of York

Board Member

Education

1990

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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