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Christopher James Szewczyk
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 16 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Mazzoni Valvano Szewczyk & Karam
321 Spruce St Ste 201, Scranton, PA, 18503
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Posted by Dave | November 01, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant
Great lawyer
Chris helped me with a tenant situation and was terrific. He communicated well and quickly and offered great advice in my best interest as his client. Good lawyer! Highly recommended.
Posted by Michael Vass | October 19, 2012 | Landlord & Tenant
Knowledgable, fast and professional
For 2 1/2 years I had a tenant landlord issue. I paid another attorney thousands of dollars with zero results. I was referred to Chris and within four months I took possession of my house. I cannot say enough about Chris's legal abilities, other than they are perfect.
Christopher James Szewczyk's Lawyer Endorsements
"Chris is a very conscientious lawyer who is extremely dedicated to his work and clients. His professionalism and knowledge in Criminal Law provides him with a strong base to achieve the best possible results for his clients."
Corey Kolcharno
Criminal defense lawyer
John Petorak
Criminal defense lawyer
Rocco Valvano
Real estate lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Solicitor to Planning Commission, Borough of Dickson City
2018 - Present
Borough Solicitor, Borough of Jessup
2014 - Present
Solicitor, Lackawanna County Sheriff's Office
2010 - Present
Solicitor for Dickson City Zoning Hearing Board, Borough of Dickson City
2014 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, Marywood University
2014 - 2014
Solicitor, Lackawanna County Board of Elections
2011 - 2012
Solicitor to the Board of Elections, Lackawanna County
Associations
2012 - Present
Bill Howerton Memorial FundMember
2012 - 2018
Valley Community LibraryBoard of Directors
2010 - 2017
Mid Valley Mock Trial TeamModerator
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. McNamara
Helped negotiate a no-contest third degree murder plea agreement of 7 to 16 years
Old Forge Borough v. HARIE and Excalibur
Won at both the Court of Common Pleas and Commonwealth Court
Commonwealth v. Schulze
First degree murder case that resulted in a manslaughter plea in Lackawanna County.
Education
2009
Syracuse University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of Scranton
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Lawyers in the Classroom
The Life of a Lawyer
Languages
English