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Cory J. Miller
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Biography
Cory is the founder and Managing Partner at Miller Lyden, P.C. Practicing in the area of Criminal Law, Cory brings his experience and down to earth nature to all his clients. He handles all areas of Criminal Law from simple traffic matters through drug and felony charges up to Death Penalty Homicide cases.
Cory was born and raised in the Northwoods of Wisconsin where he developed his down-to-earth personality and a strong personal rapport with others at an early age. While in college at the University of Wisconsin, he enjoyed participation in college Forensics where he excelled and reached the National Finals in debate. In his spare time, he was both a Back-country canoe and fishing guide as well as snowboarding instructor. Relocating his law practice to Pennsylvania in 1998, he continues to apply his past experiences to the practice of law as a criminal trial attorney. When not in a courtroom, he now shares his passion for sports and the outdoors with his family.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 27 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Miller Lyden PC
53 N Duke St Ste 205, Miller Law Associates Pc, Lancaster, PA, 17602
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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 Haydan G | June 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
I heard About Mr Miller from a family member he helped/ is helping out. He is very nice & straight forward answer all questions. Would definitely use him again IF I had too !
Posted by Ernestina | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Driving under suspension
My husband was stopped and was under suspension. We hired Cory Miller and he was honest from the door. Explained about taking care of what needed to be done to get his license back to help change the outcome. He honestly cares and gives advice. He's awesome and a man of his word. Thank you
Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Got my son out of Jail. Charges dismissed
5.0 star rating 1/18/2017 Cory represented my son who got into an argument with his babys mother. Though she did not want to go through with the charges the cops were making her testify. Mr. Miller helped fight for his right to remain silent and the DA couldn't make her testify. After meeting wit...
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!
Cory J. Miller's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Cory. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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."
Charles Thomas
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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 BoardChairman
2014 - Present
Revelations of Freedom MinistryChairman of Board
2002 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Lancaster County Bar AssociationMember
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)
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
Legal Answers
Legal Guides