Michael Victor Marinaro

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Michael Victor Marinaro

4.7
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 32 years

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

53 N Duke St Ste 1, Lancaster, PA

About Michael

Biography

Experienced • Knowledgeable • Aggressive

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

75%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2013
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 32 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 32 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1994

License Administratively Revoked

No misconduct found

Location

The Marinaro Law Firm

53 N Duke St Ste 1, Lancaster, PA, 17602-2840

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York Office

11 E. Market Street Suite 102, York, PA, 17401

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Michael Victor Marinaro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Representation

Attorney Marinaro did a great job representing my family in a difficult custody battle. He was thorough, answered all my questions, and gave me excellent advice. He definitely had the best interest in mind for me and my children. I was very happy with the outcome. I have recommended Attorney Marinaro... to family members and friends in need of legal representation. They were also pleased with their experience.

Posted by Jaime | January 19, 2014 | Family

I would not trust any other Lancaster County Attorney with a child custody manner!

I found Michael through a friend recommendation after a not so great experience with another Lancaster County attorney. She had basically run my case in to the ground. Michael took my case and straightened out what needed to be fixed and took my custody situation from a shared custody position to me ...having primary custody which put my child back in a safe situation. The best thing about Attorney Marinaro is he is always gives you realistic information and does not make false promises. Another thing to mention is that I felt that he had a personal interest in my case and the safety of my child. In the courtroom, he is always respectful but gets his point across. He also helps keep his client calm and composed. I highly recommend!

Posted by Marlena Kirchner | June 12, 2013 | Family

Most trustworthy attorney

Michael Marinaro and associates have given each of my cases the attention they deserve. They helped me get the best outcome possible for each case. I highly recommend them for Family and Criminal cases.

Posted by Jose | July 23, 2012 | Family

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Mr. Marinaro is an great lawyer. He is professional and put me and my family at ease during our difficult time. I was facing upstate jail time for the crimes I committed. The evidence against me included a forced confession that the cops got out of me. Mr. Marinaro clearly explained the conseque...nces I was facing which included jail time up state. We entered into an open court guilty plea where i was sentenced to only probation!! I am forever greatful! This was because of Attorney Marinaro's knowledge of the law and my circumstances. He without a doubt knew what he was doing. I would recommend him to anyone facing a difficult situation. He is now our family lawyer.

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 100 Diplomat, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania, National Trial Lawyers

2017

America's Top- 100 Attorneys-Lifetime Achievement, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2016

Top 10 Pennsylvania Attorneys, State of Pennsylvania

2016

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2016

Americas Top 100 Attorneys- Lifetime Achievement, Americas Top 100 Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminet 5.0 out of 5.0 Client Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Founding Member, ammerican association of premier DUI Attorneys

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Lifetime Achievement, World Wide Registery

2008

Voted Top 3 Lawyers in County, Lancaster News

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Owner/Attorney, The Marinaro Law Firm

1984 - 1994

Forensic Scientist I, II, III; Expert Witness, Maryland State Police

Associations

2015 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2015 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Top 100 trial attorneys

1995 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member

1994 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

member

1994 - Present

Lancaster County Bar Association

member

1994 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

member

1993 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section

member

1993 - Present

American Bar Association

member

Education

1993

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

N/A

Elon University

N/A

FBI Academy - Quantico, Virgnia

Speaking Engagements

1993

National Court Reporters Network Annual Seminar

Forensic Science

1992

National Conference

Testifying as an Expert Witness

Publications

1996

Continuing Legal Education Seminar publication Criminal Law, 1996 National Court Reporters Network Annual Seminar

1993

University of Baltimore School of Law - Law Review forensics and the law

Languages

Spanish

English

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