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

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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 Victoria | November 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney

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Attorney McHale is the best attorney around! Not only is he a friendly, compassionate Lawyer, he is always welcoming and willing to hear everything you have to say! He is so compassionate about his cases and client's wants and needs! He answers phone calls, and emails promptly so you have the answers... you want!!!! I am a very impatient red head and he ALWAYS kept me in the loop and always gave me reassurance!!!!!!!!!! I recommend him to anyone!!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

I don't recommend Michael McHale

I was Michael's client this past year. He is associated with the Law Offices of Michael V. Marinaro. I engaged him to represent me in Lancaster while I was living in San Francisco so I didn't have to appear in court to contest a speeding ticket while I was visiting Lancaster last November. Michael mi...ssed the court date, which caused them to have to file a continuance, which then required my presence. I have had multiple issues with delayed communication (I needed to follow up multiple times to get a response), miscommunication (my second court date was schedule during a business trip, however I had indicated well in advance that I would be in San Francisco during that time, forcing another rescheduled court date and another trip), and incorrect information on legal documents. When we appeared in court together, he failed to represent my concerns to the judge calling into question the calibration of the traffic control device. None of my original objectives for hiring counsel were met.

Posted by chris | April 16, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Down to Earth, Intelligent and Beyond Involved with my case...

Attorney McHale was not only professional but at the same time compassionate throughout the proceedings of my divorce. I would recommend him and his expertise to anyone in need of a great Lawyer with your best interest as his priority at all times. Chris c.

Posted by Edbaron | November 30, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

I Have Never Encountered An Attorney As Excellent as Michael McHale

Michael McHale, a Lawyer now associated with the Law Firm of Kenneth G. Reidenbach, II is absolutely the best lawyer I have encountered. Not only is he knowlegeable about the law, he progressively advances the cause of his client, seeking his utmost to free his client of wrongful events and happenin...gs. In the courtroom he was stern, but still spoke respectfully, because in my opinion he was doing all he could to work for me and effectuate an acceptable outcome. Outside of Court, he is soft spoken and very personable, taking an interest in his client's needs in emotionally distressing situations. On more than one occasion, recognizing my distress, he invited me to go out for a casual lunch to talk about sports and other subjects. In a sense, he has become my friend as well as an excellent attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend this good man to anyone in need of a good, understanding, caring lawyer.

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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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