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Rory Brooks Driscole
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Biography
Attorney Rory Driscole grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Freedom High School. Rory attended West Virginia University where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa honors society and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Upon graduating, Rory attended Duquesne University School of Law. While attending Duquesne, Rory participated in the Criminal Law Clinic where he was a certified intern at the Allegheny County Office of Conflict Counsel and was the law school representative for Duquesne University Student Government. During his summer breaks, Rory interned for the Honorable Judge Emil Giordano and the Northampton County Office of the Public Defender.
After graduating law school in 2012, Rory joined the Northampton County Public Defender’s Office as an Assistant Attorney. Within the Public Defender’s Office, Rory was assigned as the principal Juvenile Court attorney, as well as maintaining an adult criminal case load. Rory has since transitioned out of Juvenile Court and is now the lead attorney for the Northampton County Mental Health Court Program.
Outside of the Public Defender’s Office, Rory is a partner at Driscole Howell LLC, with co-founder and partner, Leo K. Howell III. Collectively, they practice in a variety of areas including Criminal Defense, DUI, and Family Law.
In September 2016, Rory was co-published in the 2016-2017 edition of “Inside the Minds- Defense Strategies for Drug Crimes”.
Rory has been selected a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers- Rising Star for the year 2017 and the year 2018. As a Rising Stars selectee, Rory is in exclusive company with only 2.5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania being named to the list.
Rory is licensed in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Rory currently lives in Center Valley, PA with his wife Carrie and son Connor.
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
Family Law
DUI
Traffic Violations
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New Jersey for 13 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 13 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Driscole, Howell, O'Leary
3001 Easton Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18017
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Rory Brooks Driscole's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Really came through
Found Rory through an attorney who is a family friend. He jumped on the case less than a day before seeing the judge and got us the best possible outcome for our situation. Finally get my husband back home thanks to Rory.
Posted by Mike | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Trustworthy and skilled
Attorney Driscole is an excellent lawyer! I hired him in 2018 to help me with my case. Before hiring Rory, I interviewed several other lawyers. I choose Rory because he is professional, has attention to detail, and is commitment to his clients needs. Rory understood my situation, explained the rea...
Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Attorney
I found out about Mr. Driscole when I was incarcerated in Northampton County Prison. Many people charged with crimes at the prison were speaking highly of Mr. Driscole and how he was one of the best criminal attorneys. I ended up hiring him and he did a fantastic job.
Posted by Nick | May 6, 2013
Extremely Hardworking
Mr. Driscole helped me out of a criminal matter. He was there for me from the on set to the very end and always was available for me during a very nerve-racking time for me.
Posted by luiz monteiro | April 25, 2013
deturmend
Rory handled my case like his own any paper work that needed to be done he handled with prompt n right feels good to have a lawyer like him
Rory Brooks Driscole's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Rory. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Great attorney. I learn a lot from him and I fully endorse him."
"Mr. Driscole is one of the finest young defense attorneys around. Aggressive, ambitious, and hard working. I endorse him with confidence."
Michael McGinley
Criminal defense lawyer
Robert Abernathy
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Leo Howell
Unknown lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Assistant Public Defender, Northampton County, Office of Public Defender
2013 - Present
Partner, Driscole, Howell, O'Leary Attorneys at Law
2011 - 2012
Certified Intern, Allegheny County Office Of Conflict Counsel
Associations
2013 - Present
Northampton County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
Education
2012
Duquesne University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
West Virginia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
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My sons absent father is trying to get custody after two years since he has to pay support, how do I fight this?
13 May 2013
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My mother gave me permission over the past 2 years to use her credit card.
23 Apr 2013
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Can my lawyer still negotiate a better deal for me after the pre trial hearing and before or during the pre trial bring back?
24 Apr 2013