Michael E McHale

Michael E McHale

4.0
Rating: 4.4

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lancaster, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

53 North Duke St., Suite 315, Lancaster, PA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2005

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

McHale Law Group

53 North Duke St., Suite 315, Lancaster, PA, 17551

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Michael E McHale's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shannon | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney!!

“I am very happy with the service I received from Attorney Michael McHale. This was our families first time dealing with something like this and we did not know what to do or where to turn. Our fears were put to rest when we found Attorney McHale . He explained everything that was going to happen and... was always responsive to our questions and concerns. He took the time to explain our options so we could weigh the pros and cons of each and come to a conclusion together. I would highly recommend Attorney McHale . He was a true professional at all times and knows his way around the court system. He went above and beyond what we expected and was very affordable. ”

Posted by Elizabeth | May 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Very experienced

Michael McHale was an excellent attorney for my custody case. It was the most difficult thing I have ever gone through in my life and he remained calm and collected, and was also very honest. He did not promise results that he could not achieve. I am very thankful for his help.

Posted by Jack | May 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Finally an Attorney with a heart.

Michael McHale actually cares unlike most Attorneys that only want your money. He has went out of his way not only to help in court but also give advice in the best way to proceed. Divorce is a difficult time and as my third and final attorney he's helping me bring this nightmare to an end.

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

All the things you want your attorney to be!

Michael McHale is a five star attorney; the best of the best. Kind, caring, honest, aggressive, a listener and always on your side. He is the attorney you should hire, want to hire and need to hire. He handles everything for you, while giving you pertinent updates, before, poof, everything is sett...led the way you expected. Hire him. Hire him today. Not tomorrow. Today.

Posted by SNIPA | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Terrific Attorney!

Great attorney. Took the time to understand my case, and yet had a great grasp of what would happen at every corner. Gave me various options to consider, and supported my decisions. He knows the law, explains it simple terms, works on your behalf as hard as anyone possibly can, and is extremely fa...ir with his billing. Absolutely one of Lancaster’s top attorneys, and a terrific individual too.

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Scott Engstrom

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

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

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Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

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Experience

Rating:  4.4 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Suspension issued in PA, 2019

updated on 10/30/2019

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2017

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Associations

2009 - Present

Lancaster Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Monroe County Bar Association

Member

Education

2005

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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