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Marakay Jessica Rogers
About Marakay
Biography
I do have an interest in politics, and have twice been my party's nominee for Attorney General of Pennsylvania. I also enjoy travel, and particularly love England and St. Maarten.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Family
55%
26 years
Criminal Defense
15%
26 years
Debt Settlement
15%
18 years
Civil Rights
5%
40 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1985
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Location
Law Offices of Marakay Jessica Rogers
1154 Mount Rose Avenue, York, PA, 17403
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Posted by Melissa | February 23, 2011 | Family
Very Good
Very good Attorney knows family law, very pleased with my results.
Posted by Carl | February 17, 2011 | Tax
In My Humble Opinion
MJR was and is very personable. In preparing our case she challenged us to use our skills to prepare the documentation we needed for her to represent us and win a sizable decrease in our assessment. When we needed other professionals to bolster our case she had the appropriate contacts. The Chairpe...
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Experience
Honors
2011
Included, Marquis Who's Who in America
1996
(Law) Teacher of the Year, PA Association of Private School Administrators
1985
Women in Government Award, Pennsylvania Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Work Experience
2000 - 2001
Attorney, Hoffmeyer and Semmelman
1989 - 2000
Director of Paralegal Studies, Keystone Technical Institute (then AMAB)
1988 - 1997
Attorney, part-time practice
1985 - 1989
Executive Director, York City Human Relations Commission
Associations
1981 - Present
Wilson College Alumni Association
National Lawyers Guild
Sample of Legal Cases
Guardianship transfer
Guardianship transferred
M.A. v. K.A.
Court awarded 50/50 custody my client requested
G.P. v. S.P.
Father awarded majority custody, able to move children to NY
Commonwealth v. DS
Client relased for $1500 cash payment
B.D. v T.D.
Majority custody to client
D.Bank v. R.V.
Amount reduced to under $6,000
In re C.P.S.
Taxes reduced by over $75,000
Commonwealth v. LS
probation
In the Interest of AK
child adopted by uncle and aunt
(credit card) v DS
settled for $1,000
Landlord v. M.A.
Case dismissed
Berks County v. BJL
payments lowered
In the Interest of AM
No termination of rights
(credit card) v C.S.
Settlement for 1/3
Education
1984
Dickinson School of Law
J.D.
1981
Wilson College
A.B. (magna cum laude)
Speaking Engagements
2010
LPPA state convention
Ballot access update
2008
GPPA state convention
Ballot access law
2004
League of Women Voters Forum
Addressing the PATRIOT Act
2002
Newark, NJ
Copyright law and internet media fiction
2001
Columbia, MD
Copyright Law and Internet Media Fiction
1988
York organizations
Jewish Law and Organ Donation
1987
Hellam, PA
AIDS Discrimination
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
In Pennsylvania can I change my married last name back to my maiden name without filing for divorce?
27 Mar 2012
Q&A
If father doesn't pay court ordered child support..will i get it from the state?
16 Sep 2011
Q&A
My daycare provider told her other clients that we do not vaccinate our children. Is this a hipaa violation?
14 Sep 2011
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
A Handwritten Will in Pennsylvania
16 May 2011
Legal Guide
The police want to question me -- now what?
14 May 2011
Legal Guide
Terminating the Other Parent's Rights in Pennsylvania
14 May 2011