Cory J. Miller

Cory J. Miller

4.8
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lancaster, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI

53 N Duke St Ste 205, Miller Law Associates Pc, Lancaster, PA

About Cory

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

Since establishing his private Criminal Defense Practice in Lancaster Pennsylvania, Attorney Miller has represented over 2000 different individuals in the area of Criminal Defense. Attorney Miller has helped clients requiring criminal litigation representation in cases ranging from Death Penalty homicide all the way down to DUIs and routine traffic violations.

29 years | 2,130 cases

90%
DUI and DWI 5%

29 years

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

29 years

5%

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 24 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 27 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1998

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Miller Lyden PC

53 N Duke St Ste 205, Miller Law Associates Pc, Lancaster, PA, 17602

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Cory J. Miller's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Don’t get your hopes up

Don’t get me wrong, he got one of my charges thrown out and he’s very knowledgeable, but he also makes things sound good and promising when in the end it turns out to be a lie. If it’s anything like me you’ll walk away charged with something you didn’t plea to, be careful!

Posted by Alicia S. | August 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend Atty Miller

Best decision I made hiring Cory!! He did exactly what he said he would do. He is always available and he genuinely cares about his clients! I can’t express enough how grateful I am for his legal support!

Posted by Chris | November 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

3rd DUI

Cory has been fantastic! He not only answers question he is confident and knows what he is talking about. Before each case he tells me what he is going for and what he is willing to walk out of the court room with. Confidence, Smart and very loyal to his clients! I've used Cory multiple times for mys...elf even with questions about the law he doesn't just brush me off or push for money he is fair, straightforward, sympathetic and defiantly knows the law. Some lawyers it's about money for them, not with Cory, He had compassion and very aware of his victories!! You will not be disappointed! A lawyer you CAN TRUST!

Posted by Tobin | March 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Job

My son was looking at 3 to ten years if convicted. Cory did a great job of knowing what he was dealing with, in regard to judge and prosecuter and got charges reduced to a misdemeanor and only 1 yr of probation. Cory was always up front and honest about everything. Our family is so very thankful... for him.

Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A knowledgeable and caring attorney

Cory has been great in my fiances PV case. He has advised us of all the possible outcomes, he is very honest. He is a fine man and an extremely capable attorney. Thanks, Cory!

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Cory J. Miller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Charles Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Cory for about 11 years, and find him to be a professional and dedicated attorney with a demeanor that puts people at ease in difficult circumstances."

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Charles Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Cubmaster of the Year, Conestoga River District of the Boy Scouts of America

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Managing Partner / Trial Attorney, Miller Lyden, P.C.

2009 - 2016

Managing Partner, Miller Law Associates, P.C.

2005 - 2009

Criminal Litigation / Supervising Attorney, Smoker Gard Associates

2002 - 2005

Criminal Defense Attorney, Lancaster County Office Of The Public Defender

1999 - 2001

Criminal Defense Attorney, Miller Law Office (Wisconsin)

1997 - 1999

Criminal Defense Attorney, Salm & Knox-Bauer (Wisconsin)

Associations

2015 - Present

West Earl Township Zoning Hearing Board

Chairman

2014 - Present

Revelations of Freedom Ministry

Chairman of Board

2002 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Lancaster County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Smyth (CP-36-CR-0002830-2012)

Mr. Smyth was aquitted of Aggravated Assault (F2) and Disarming an Officer (F3). Found Guilty of Resisting Arrest (M2) and DUI (M)

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Education

1997

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Discussion with Students - Consumer Law class

Litigation and the Court System

Publications

2013

Lancaster Intelligencer Journal / New Era Lancaster Online Articles (Cory Miller)

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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