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Douglas James Vanston

Licensed for 10 years

Lawyer at Scranton, PA

200 N Washington Ave, Lackawanna Co Pd's Office, Scranton, PA

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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 10 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2015

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Lackawanna County Public Defender's Office

200 N Washington Ave, Lackawanna Co Pd's Office, Scranton, PA, 18503-1551

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4.7 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Caesar | March 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Lawyer

Douglas Vanston was my sons attorney & worked effortlessly and went above & beyond to prove my son’s innocence. His communication was always amazing. Any questions any concerns that I had were always answers quickly & in a professional manner. Will recommend this attorney to anybody.

Posted by Nuradin | October 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding Lawyer

I'm taking my time to write a review for Attorney Douglas Vanston, he has been a very big help to our son we appreciate all the hard work and dedication that he has put into this case. Thanks to him we are in such relieve he is one of the outstanding lawyers that we have met. I highly recommend Doug...las Vanston he's a great lawyer.

Posted by Saphire | August 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer I ever had!

He was the first public defender I had and he was honestly the best. I have paid for lawyers in my past and nobody went above and beyond like he has. I would recommend him to anyone before dealing with paid lawyers that only look for money and not to help people.

Posted by Geraldine Creasy | March 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

My sons attorney,

Spoke with him several times. He wads remarkable. My granddaughter was getting major heart surgery and Mr.Vanston came through when it was needed the most, he was able to be with his daughter. EXCELLENT lawyer.

Posted by Matthew | March 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Words can never express the level of gratitude I have for Doug Vanston.

Initially I was charged with a Felony 1 aggravated assault along with a slew of other charges. The first time Doug and I spoke he assured me I wasn't taking a Felony and asked if I was prepared to go to trial. Immediately I felt relieved, this was the first time a court appointed lawyer made me feel ...confident. The second time Doug Vanston amazed me was when I violated my bail, I was arrested and sitting in county. It wasn't even 24 hours before I was released. Doug came to me with an offer the county had made me, no doubt because of the work he was doing on my behalf. Felony 1 aggravated assault to a Misdemeanor 2 simple assault. Meanwhile my daughter who's had health issues since birth was scheduled for surgery in Boston and I wanted this behind me so I agreed to take the offer. Some things are out of everyone's hands and I learned that at my sentencing. The judge gave me 1 - 2 years aggregated sentence, 6-12 for each of my M2 charges ran consecutively. My heart sank knowing I'd miss my daughters heart surgery but out of left field, still a mystery to me, Doug came through for me and I was released from jail to be there for my daughter. When we came home from surgery he told me I didn't have to go back to jail that I can serve my time on house arrest. I'm truly grateful for this man and I know my daughter would be too. Nothing I say or do will show my gratitude. I owe Doug Vanston so much.

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