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Attorney Kenneff has been a partner at Goodman & Kenneff since 2010. Prior to his partnership at Goodman & Kenneff, he served as an Assistant Public Defender in Lancaster County. He also spent 2 years as judicial clerk to various Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas Judges, where he drafted numerous judicial opinions regarding Lancaster County DUI’s and other criminal matters. Joe specializes in DUIs, Criminal Defense, WIlls and Estate Administration. In addition, he currently serves as the solicitor for several local zoning hearing boards, including Manheim, Mount Joy, and Strasburg Boroughs.
Attorney Kenneff has received specialized training in the area of DUI defense and has accumulated countless hours of instruction over the past few years. Receiving specific guidance on certain tactics such as field sobriety testing, breath testing, and blood testing, he uses that training to give his clients a specialized, detailed analysis of their Lancaster PA DUI case. Much of this training focuses on the use of the same police training manuals used by police to successfully defend against DUI charges. In addition, Attorney Kenneff remains continuously updated on the most recent DUI case law and precedent involving many Constitutional aspects of DUI law, including illegal stops, searches and seizures.
Joe is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Lancaster County Bar Association and The Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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Posted by Dan | August 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Jamie | April 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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
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...
Posted by Rosemarie | January 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by Megan | January 15, 2015
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...
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a knowledgeable, aggressive advocate who works hard to get the best results for his clients."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Joe Kenneff. Joe is a diligent, hard working attorney with an excellent reputation in the legal community."
"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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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
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
2013 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseGeneral Memeber
2006 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Lancaster County Bar AssociationMember
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
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I got cited with 18 & 2709 & A1 (Lead). last time I spoke with the office, he told me the case still pending investigation.
02 Nov 2014
I was caught with about 7 to 10 bags of heroin I'm being charged with possesion can I get probation?
01 Nov 2014
I am being charged with criminal mischief - damage property in Pennsylvania.
04 Nov 2014