Michael Todd Winters

Michael Todd Winters

also known as Mike Winters

4.3
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 29 years

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

53 North Duke Street, Suite 318, Lancaster, PA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

All misdemeanor and felony charges; DUI; Juvenile Court proceedings; Traffic violations; Driver Licensing Problems

30 years

45%
DUI and DWI 45%

DUI defense; ARD applications; DUI/Refusal License Suspensions

45%
Expungement 10%

Erasing or Sealing Your Criminal History Information

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 29 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1996

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Location

The Law Office of Michael T. Winters

53 North Duke Street, Suite 318, Lancaster, PA, 17602

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Michael Todd Winters's Reviews

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Posted by hyman | March 21, 2016

Mike Winters

Mike is an excellent lawyer and has a great disposition. He helped me alot through the process and it meant alot to my wife and I. I would recommend him to any of my friends or anyone that inyerested that aquires about an excellent lawyer.

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Michael Todd Winters's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Manchester

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a force to be reckoned with in the areas of criminal and DUI defense. He goes above and beyond just knowing the law. He is constantly improving. I personally learn a lot from him as we both belong to the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and he always posts excellent defense ideas on the list serve. He help his fellow lawyers whenever he can. If you are accused of a crime and retain Michael you are in great hands."

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Stephen Grosh

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Winters is well known and highly respected trial attorney in Lancaster County. Mike has the knowledge, experience and reputation to handle any criminal charge you may be facing. He is approachable and easy to talk to. You will not find a better attorney in the area."

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Jeffrey Conrad

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike has a law enforcement background that enables him to clearly see both sides of any criminal issue. He strives to stay abreast every change enacted by the legislature and every new court case that may affect the representation of his clients. Mike is well-favored by the judges on our local bench and within our local bar."

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Randall Justice

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike knows the system and he knows people. When I have a client or a friend who gets into a tight spot in a criminal matter, Mike is the guy I call for them first. Calm, cool and practical, he can identify the options and the pressure points to get things done. He is tenacious in court and a gentleman outside of it."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Peter Kratsa

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an intelligent and conscientious attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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David McKenzie

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a highly regarded attorney and is very responsive to his clients. I have worked along side Mike as well as against him and he has always maintained the utmost professionalism and courtesy. I highly recommend Mike for all your criminal defense needs."

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Robert Going

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph McMahon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samuel Encarnacion

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Manchester

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Stephen Grosh

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Michael Nast Pro Bono Service Award, Lancaster Bar Association

2009

President's Award, Lancaster Bar Association

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Michael T. Winters

2013 - Present

Partner, McMahon & Winters Law Firm, LLC

2011 - 2013

Associate, Gibbel Kraybill & Hess

2003 - 2011

Partner, Patterson, Cody & Winters

1996 - 2003

Associate, Patterson, Cody & Taylor

Associations

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Lancaster County Bar Association

Former Board Member

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

Education

1996

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

York College of Pennsylvania

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Annual Criminal Law & Forensics Conference

Social Media: Ethical Issues for Lawyers

Languages

English

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