George H Margetas

George H Margetas

also known as Margetas Legal

3.2
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at York, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Custody ... +2 more

1815 West Market St., York, PA

About George

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

I've been working tirelessly my entire career to protect the rights of those accused of a crime. I will work zealously to get you a fair outcome or take the case to trial.

30%
Child Custody 25%

When your ex is not being agreeable or even if you have an agreement, it's important to get it in writing. I do everything in my power to keep children with their parents.

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

As a criminal defense attorney, I've seen every scenario you can imagine when it comes to DUI. I've taken many cases to trial and won. I will get you the best outcome allowed under the law.

25%
General Practice 10%

At our firm, we have handled just about any scenario. We will work for you and get the results you are trying to obtain.

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

I know how to keep your license.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Margetas Legal

1815 West Market St., York, PA, 17404

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George H Margetas's Reviews

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3.2 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Charisma don’t cut it

I hired George due to his charismatic personality. I hired him before and the day before trial he basically told me I should take the deal offered because if I didn’t he didn’t think we would win! Prior to that though he was telling me we had the trial in a bag, basically telling me we were good so I... didn’t file any motions at my PTCs. I needed a lawyer for another charge a couple years later and I spoke to him and he told me to come for a consultation. I showed him what I was up against and his charisma kicked in. He assured me that he was the guy for the job and he could get me the best deal or spank it at trial. I payed him up front for everything. He convinced me to waive my prelim which was a huge WARNING. No lawyer who thinks he can beat a case would ever ask you to waive your preliminary. He assured me that it was all part of his plan on getting me the best deal. During the pre trial conference faze, Ive only had one office visit with George. I really wanted to speak about my case any deals that were offered and his strategy for trial if the deals were not reasonable. Every time I spoke or asked a question George would cut me off and try to answer with a disingenuous response in an effort to rush the conversation and get the meeting over with. Any other conversation I had with George was at the court house moments before the pre trial conference. However, any conversation at the court house felt more constructive as if I wasn’t allowed to speak. I actually heard him and another client arguing and cursing amongst one another. I did hear the other client say “why don’t you ever let me talk.... you never listen to me” and I knew exactly how he felt. Eventually, George ended up wasting any opportunity at my pre trial conferences and got me a deal that any public defender could have got me. The deal offered by the DA was by standard point range and I had just paid him thousand of dollars to basically do nothing. George knows how to make you feel real good in the beginning to get your money but in the end has no professional relationship to the DAs to help mitigate a proper deal, he’s not an active listener when it comes to your concerns about your case and I felt like he strung me along about taking it to trial when the whole time he was just trying to make me take a plea so he could do less work. I feel totally ripped off and afterwards wanted to ask for a refund of some of my money at least but was just glad to be done with him for good. I would recommend a public defender over this guy any day and don’t know how he got the positive reviews he has. The longer your around him the more noticeable it is that he doesn’t really care about your life being on the line or your family depending on your. Very unprofessional and showed little interest in my insight the closer we got to the last PTC. Charisma though he had it

Posted by Jon | December 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Great help!

George is a fantastic attorney and has helped me and my family many a times I would highly recommend him he is skilled and knowledgeable.

Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer in York, Pennsylvania hands down

George is a great lawyer... came to him the day before court with no notice at all he cleared his schedule to represent me with short notice. He has the whatever it takes Mentality. If you are in the york area I’d highly recommend him. He’s reliable, truthful, polite and most importantly trustworthy.... When needed to be represented he’s the prefect guy for any job. What is most liked about George is he gets the job done, the vibe he gives off is like no other from the first day of meeting him I knew he genuinely cared for my wellbeing. Great person great man great lawyer!

Posted by Tasso | December 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional, Experienced, Aggressive

George is a very experienced and professional attorney. His passion for his work is apparent in the way he aggressively fights for his clients. At no time did I doubt him or have a lack of confidence in his representation. He took the time to explain things thoroughly in consultations and educate me ...on different parts of the law. When my court date came he arrived on time and prepared to fight for me. His tenacity resulted in an even better outcome than what I had been preparing for. I will never walk into another court room without his representation. I have already recommended him to multiple people and I will continue to do so.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2017

Thas My Dawg

I was referred to Mr. Margetas through a friend, who was a previous client of his. He made me feel as if he was genuinely concerned about my welfare regarding my case and wanted me to get the best results possible. He gave me detailed personal and legal advice that gave me clarity during my confusion.... Mr. Margetas even gave me a payment plan option that fit within my budget. I have recommended him as a reliable attorney since then and would definitely hire him for any future legal dilemmas, which hopefully I won’t need to!!

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George H Margetas's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Bonner

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

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"George is highly attentive and dedicated to his clients. He provides the best outcomes available for each case."

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David Burdett

Unknown lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I gladly endorse Mr. Margetas. He has a strong reputation in the legal community. You won't go wrong hiring him to help you out with your legal matter."

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Ellis Klein

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Margetas is an excellent attorney who provides outstanding, aggressive representation for his clients. I highly recommend him for any legal matter."

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Patrick Halliday

General practice lawyer | Jun 11

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Margetas is an outstanding and hard working attorney with a passion for putting his clients first. I highly recommend George for any kind of matter."

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Sharon McLaughlin

General practice lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"George is great with communicating with his clients, and is always passionate about his cases."

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Christopher Bare

Family lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"George communicates well with both his clients and opposing council. This allows him to get the best possible results for his clients. He is a great attorney."

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Taylor Bare

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"George is an excellent attorney. He is dedicated to the law and really cares about his clients. I have no reservations endorsing him."

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John Ogden

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. George is a tireless fighter for his clients."

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David Burdett

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Education

2004

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Dickinson College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

Greek

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