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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 | Responsiveness

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 Jonathan | January 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Results!

We live in Maryland and needed legal advice after our 20 year old son got himself into trouble in Lancaster. An evening of underage drinking escalated out control and he was facing several non-traffic citations which would have remained on his public record for five years, discoverable to any potent...ial employer’s background search. We called Cory’s office based simply on an internet search. He was responsive and thorough in his initial consultation and advised us on what was at stake and how he felt he could help. We hired him thereafter. A few weeks later, immediately prior to the judicial hearing, he consulted with the officer and EMT involved. Cory was familiar with the judge assigned and how best to communicate with her. Working with the court, Corey was able to secure community service and a diversion program for our son, with the aim to have our son’s record expunged within a year. A good outcome from an unfortunate incident. He is professional and delivered for us. Kudos and thank you Cory!

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...h us at his office, Mr. Miller spoke to the DA before going to Court. The cops did not force her to testify during the hearing and the charges were dismissed. Cory explained everything to us from the first time we met him. He returned all our calls and did not pass my sons case to another attorney in his office. After hearing our concerns he made a plan and followed it out. It went just as he said. I hope to never need him again but if I do he is the only attorney I will call. Thank you! Al Marshall

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 ...up on me. Thank you so much Corey for the incredible job you have done and for giving me my life back.

Posted by Barbara | February 21, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Got my son out of jail

My son was jailed on a DUI and a parole violation. Although the judge didnt impose bail, the prison would not let him out. Mr. Miller informed us that his probation violation was the issue. Mr. Miller dealt quickly with the DUI hearing and immediatly scheduled my son to court for his violation as ...promised. After hiring Mr. Miller my son was home in three weeks. Thank you.

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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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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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