Joseph J. Kenneff

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Joseph J. Kenneff

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Millersville, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Wills & Living Wills, Probate

460 North George Street, Millersville, PA

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About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Probate 25%

25%
Wills and Living Wills 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 18 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Goodman & Kenneff, L.L.P.

460 North George Street, Millersville, PA, 17551

goodmankenneff.com/

Online Presence

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Joseph J. Kenneff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
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Posted by Dan | August 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

I got into some legal trouble in January and needed a lawyer right away. My dad saw an ad for Joe's law practice in the paper. From the very start of things, Joe and his staff were very kind and understanding. If I had any questions, they did not hesitate to answer them. I felt that I was well repre...sented by Joe and treated with kindness and respect. I would definitely recommend him to anyone else in need of a lawyer.

Posted by Jamie | April 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

custody

I had hired Joe Kenneff months ago for a custody battle. Joe had done an EXCELLENT job on my case and I will definitely use Joe again (if needed). Joe and his staff are great people and I wouldn't ask for a better lawyer. Hugs :)

Posted by Linda | February 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Lawyer

I found myself needing a lawyer and had no idea where to go. I asked the District Justice and they gave me a list of local lawyers. I selected Mr. Knneff, called his office and set up an appointment. He was very understanding and patient as we discussed my situation. I had many, many questions and co...ncerns and Mr. Kenneff was able to answer all of them. I hired him and am very happy I did. He worked with me through every step of my case and through his expertise I received a favorable outcome in court. I will definitely use him in the future if the need ever arises and I have already told all my family and friends what a good person and exceptional lawyer he is.

Posted by Rosemarie | January 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HE'S GOT THIS.....IT'S GOING TO BE OKAY!

I had several parking tickets issued in my name that due to circumstances, I knew nothing about until they turned into bench warrants, and had escalated to several hundred dollars in costs. Because I pleaded not guilty to the tickets, I had to appear at a hearing to plead my case. I had no idea what ...to expect at the hearing. I knew Attorney Joe Kenneff, so I called him and discussed this with him. He told me I could probably handle it myself, but if I felt better having representation, he could be there for me. I decided to have Attorney Kenneff represent me. He asked me to meet him about 20 minutes before the hearing. We went over all the information he had about the tickets, and asked me what I wanted the outcome to be. I told him I would like to get rid of some of the exuberant costs. Joe was very honest with me and told me that he was pretty sure he could get some kind of reduction in costs, but he wasn't sure how much. I asked him if I needed to talk at all during the hearing, because the thought of that made me nervous . Joe told me not to worry, he would take the lead and I would most likely not have to say much at all. He seemed so sincere when talking with me, which helped to put me at ease. When we walked in with the officer to plead our case, Attorney Kenneff introduced me and himself to the officer. He talked with the officer in a friendly, but respectful manner about our case. Joe has a really engaging way about him, the made the whole atmosphere in the room comfortable. At that moment, I thought, "He's got this.....It's gong to be okay!" I know representing someone for parking tickets is not a big case, but to me it was important. And as I listened to Joe speak with the officer about my parking tickets; I knew, at that moment, my parking tickets were the most important thing to him too! He got all the parking tickets dismissed except for one of which I had to pay only the cost of the original parking ticket. I was so impressed with the way he handled things. I definitely believe, it was not only his knowledge of the law that brought us to this outcome, but his kind, sincere, and respectful way he was with both me and the officer. I definitely made the right decision in having Attorney Joe Kenneff represent me. I couldn't have been in better hands! He is definitely in a league of his own!

Posted by Megan | January 15, 2015

A Gem of an Attorney!

Joe has represented me for the past 3 years in two complicated and intertwining cases. Joe took the time needed to listen to me not only to understand each case and pull apart the available information to make sense of it all but he also listened to what I really wanted to get out of each case...and... delivered. He brought peace back into my previously chaotic life. Joe is knowledgeable, personable, prompt, persistent, and obviously driven to provide excellent service to his clients. I wouldn't hesitate to give his name to any one of my friends or family in need.

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Andrew Spade

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

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"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a knowledgeable, aggressive advocate who works hard to get the best results for his clients."

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Maureen Haas

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Lewis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 09

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"I wholeheartedly endorse Joe Kenneff. Joe is a diligent, hard working attorney with an excellent reputation in the legal community."

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Dennis Dougherty

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

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"I endorse this lawyer. Joe has a great reputation in the legal community."

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Scott Engstrom

Unknown lawyer | Jul 30

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"While I was clerking for a Judge in Lancaster Pennsylvania, I had the pleasure of working in the same community as Mr. Kenneff. He is a diligent attorney who always works for the best result possible. I endorse this lawyer."

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Anne Gibson

Unknown lawyer | Apr 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

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"I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Eric Gibson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2017

National Top 10 Attorney, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2016

Top 40 Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

1999

Presidents Scholarship, Juniata College

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Partner, Goodman & Kenneff, Attorneys-at-Law

2008 - 2011

Public Defender, Lancaster County Office Of The Public Defender

2007 - 2008

Judicial Clerk, The Honorable Margaret C. Miller

2006 - 2007

Judicial Clerk, The Honorable Joseph C. Madenspacher

Associations

2013 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

General Memeber

2006 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Lancaster County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. G

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Postles

Not Guilty

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Education

2006

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Juniata College

Publications

2012

Lancaster Law Review Lawrence v. Heisey

Languages

English

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