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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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Acquired: 2001
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1998
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53 N Duke St Ste 205, Miller Law Associates Pc, Lancaster, PA, 17602
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Kristina | March 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional Service
As someone who found themselves in a predicament unexpectedly- Cory was so efficient in providing clarity, options, as well as emotional support. I was out of state & he took care of the situation with results that I could live & move forward with my life with. Thank you Cory for the professio...
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...
Posted by chris | May 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense
hands down the best attorney you can find
Corey believed in my innocense and fought for me aggressively and thoroughly. He kept constant contact with me step by step and explained everything to me as we went. He was compassionate and understanding. In the end h . Got all my charges dropped before it even went to trial. He not once ever gave ...
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
2012
Cubmaster of the Year, Conestoga River District of the Boy Scouts of America
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)
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
Mr. Smyth was aquitted of Aggravated Assault (F2) and Disarming an Officer (F3). Found Guilty of Resisting Arrest (M2) and DUI (M)
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
Litigation and the Court System
2013
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