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Attorney Shane Scanlon was admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania in 2003.
Mr. Scanlon served as the Lackawanna County District Attorney from January 2016 to January of 2018 after being unanimously appointed by the Judges of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas. Mr. Scanlon joined the Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office in 2003. From 2003 to 2010 Mr. Scanlon handled the prosecution of juvenile matters, DUI offenses and high profile criminal prosecutions. In 2010 he became the Chief Prosecutor of the County’s Narcotics Unit overseeing a staff of attorneys and detectives specializing in the investigation and prosecution of felony narcotic offenses, firearm cases, gang crimes and asset forfeitures.
Attorney Scanlon has tried dozens of cases to verdict including Murder, Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Possession with the Intent to Deliver, Criminal Conspiracy, Theft by Unlawful Taking, Receiving Stolen Property, and Driving Under the Influence, to name a few. Attorney Scanlon has led or participated in hundreds of investigations and he has handled thousands of criminal cases. Mr. Scanlon has supervised numerous grand jury investigations and was also sworn in as a special Deputy Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania supervising wiretap investigations and criminal prosecutions into narcotics trafficking in Lackawanna County. Shane also served as legal advisor to the Lackawanna County SWAT team.
During his term as District Attorney Mr. Scanlon proudly created and launched Heroin Hits Home as a problem-solving initiative and community resource to help stem the tide of the unprecedented opioid epidemic.
A graduate of Valley View High School, Mr. Scanlon obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Marywood University in 2000. In 2003 he earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Widener University School of Law.
Attorney Scanlon resides in the Abingtons with his wife, Attorney Kimberly Kost Scanlon, and their three children.
Mr. Scanlon is the founder and principal of Shane Scanlon Law, LLC. He is also Of Counsel to The Moran Law Group, LLC. Attorney Scanlon concentrates his practice assisting the victims of serious, catastrophic and fatal injuries and criminal defense. Mr. Scanlon currently serves as solicitor for La Plume Township.
If you have suffered a catastrophic loss or have been arrested, contact Attorney Shane Scanlon today.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 22 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2003
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Shane Scanlon Law, LLC
116 North Washington Ave, Suite 400, Scranton, PA, 18503
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Shane Scanlon's Reviews
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Posted by Adriana Bradley | March 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommended!
If you are looking for the best and most honest representation, look no further! After hiring a non-ethical, unresponsive attorney, I found myself in great distress. I happened to see Shane’s billboard while driving and immediately called. Not only was the person that answered the phone kind and com...
Posted by Gary | March 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great attorney
Shane helped with a couple of case’s and he’s great love the service’s.He helped me on a multiple dui case and a few traffic violations I had.highly recommend.
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Always made me feel at ease
Shane was an excellent lawyer. He always explained everything to me step by step making me feel comfortable with the decision we were making. He helped me out tremendously and made me feel like he always had my best interest in mind.
Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Couldn't have chosen a better lawyer !
Within minutes of contacting Shane's office when my injury occurred on an early Saturday morning, Shane responded within minutes, and even took the time out of his day to come and personally see me. Since this was my first time ever going through a personal injury case, I was a pretty naive and new ...
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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outstanding job!! on a very stressful time in my life
Shane, took my case on and dove right in .took all my calls and meet with me numerous times in person . he was very through in learning my case from top to bottom .which help calmed me down in a very stressful time. most importantly he gave me confidence and direction at trial. great job!!!!
Shane Scanlon's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Scanlon's litigation knowledge and experience is unmatched."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Shane for many years. He is a skilled, compassionate, and effective advocate. I would recommend him to anyone."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Prosecutor of the Year, Lackawanna County Drug Task Force
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Shane Scanlon Law, LLC
2016 - 2018
District Attorney, Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office
2003 - 2016
Deputy District Attorney, Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2015 - Present
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPAAdvisory Board
2010 - Present
St. Patrick Parade AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Lackawanna Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Firearms Application Felony Charge
Client pled to Summary Citation of Disorderly Conduct
Driving Under the Influence arrest no license suspension
Plea to lesser offense
Education
2003
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Marywood University
Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice
Speaking Engagements
2017
Penn State Scranton hosts Heroin Hits Home
Opioid Epidemic
2017
Marywood University Hosts Heroin Hits Home
Opioid Epidemic
Publications
2018
Scranton Times
Former County DA Scanlon Launches Private Practice
2016
Citizens Voice
Judges Appoint New DA in Lackawanna County
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What happens if you violate probation for a second time due to failing an alcohol test?
04 Nov 2018
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How does a Presentence report affect sentencing?
07 Nov 2018
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What will happen?
08 Nov 2018