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also known as Lauren Dentone
Lauren Dentone is a partner at Gawthrop Greenwood who focuses her practice on criminal defense, family law and litigation matters.
It’s a much-valued skill set Lauren developed through more than ten years of trial experience both prosecuting and defending criminal cases that became increasingly family related. It was in the course of that representation that Lauren began to see the nexus between criminal law cases and that of family law. After her work as Solicitor for Chester County Department of Children Youth & Family, Lauren realized it was of great benefit to her clients to embark on the practice of family law.
Lauren began her career as a prosecutor for the Chester County District Attorney's Office, where she acquired her focused approach to case management and trial strategy. She went on to serve as private counsel at a large Chester County law firm where she successfully practiced criminal defense, employment law, civil litigation and civil rights defense.
Lauren was then asked to serve as an adjunct professor in criminology and prison practices at Rosemont College. She instructed undergraduate and graduate students on the sociological theories and perspectives of why individuals commit crimes, the criminal process in Pennsylvania, sentencing schematics, trial strategy and rehabilitative measures.
As a former Assistant District Attorney, Lauren has prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases including Domestic Violence, Protection from Abuse Orders, Indirect Criminal Contempt, Driving Under the Influence, drug possession, violent weapon offenses, assaults, property crimes, and homicide offenses. In the course of prosecution, she participated in evidence collection and analysis as well as witness and suspect interviews. In addition, Lauren has gleaned invaluable information regarding the inner-workings of the law enforcement community through her work as defense counsel to police departments, police officers, and prisons and corrections officers across Pennsylvania.
Lauren is also well versed in employment matters and assists clients with any potential implications to current or future employment due to a criminal charge. Similarly, Lauren consults with businesses regarding employees who have been charged or convicted of crimes in Pennsylvania.
Most recently the founder of her own private practice, Milks Law, LLC, Lauren is a member of the Chester County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry.
She volunteers her time at the Committee for March of Dimes Chester County Salute to Women of Achievement. Lauren is also the a Hamilton Alumni Review Team member who interviews prospective Hamilton College Students living in South Eastern, Pennsylvania. She is also Chair for the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry Foundation – Spring Gala. Lauren has also served as solicitor for the Chester County Department of Children Youth and Family and Chester County Clerk of Courts.
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Acquired: 2007
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17 East Gay Street, Suite 100, West Chester, PA, 19381
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Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
After getting my underage I was incredibly stressed and worried about the implications it could have on my future. As I consulted with many lawyer, ultimately Lauren seemed like the best fit to represent me. Through out the process Lauren new exactly what needed to be done in order to put me in the b...
Posted by Feisal | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Lauren Dentone is an excellent attorney should anyone need a special and right kind of lawyer for anyone who would be looking for one! Lauren is a professional and great at what she knows and does. She helped me with my non-violent DUI case at the most difficult time of my life that potential could h...
Posted by Colleen | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Lauren is steps above what you'd expect from an attorney. She is articulate, empathetic and consistent in her legal representation. I came to her with a mess of custody information and she took the time to efficiently review everything. I was really lost with all the legalities presented to me and...
Posted by Derek | January 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Lauren was my second legal representative in a divorce and custody matter. I paid a second retainer to obtain new and different counsel and at a lower than standard fee which was the first hint that she may understand and be able to read into a client's situation. Having the unfortunate opportu...
Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My Mother hired and worked with Lauren while I sat in jail waiting on my court date. She kept my family calm and stayed in close contact with my mother. Routinely texting/calling to check in and provide updates well outside of business hours. Lauren met with me personally before court court on the m...
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"Lauren is beloved by her clients as well as her co-workers for her sharp intellect and keen eye for detail others could easily miss. Clients ask for Lauren because they know she treats every case like its her most important."
"I highly recommend Lauren as a criminal defense attorney. She is very knowledgeable and truly cares about her clients. I have referred many clients to Lauren for criminal issues."
"I have referred many clients that needed a criminal defense attorney to Lauren. The feedback from them was always very positive. The results that Lauren was able to achieve for my client's were exceptional. I fully endorse and confidently endorse this attorney."
"As a former prosecutor, Lauren Dentone Milks is experienced and knowledgeable in the area of criminal defense. She takes strategic and efficient approaches to defense. She is technical in her work. I would not hesitate to refer her clients, use or consult her services for advice from DUI and traffic to more serious felony offenses."
"Lauren is an incredibly thorough and competent attorney with much criminal experience. You're in good hands with Lauren as your advocate."
"Lauren is a hard working and determined attorney who really cares about her clients and is dedicated to getting positive results for them."
"I have worked with Lauren in both the District Attorney's Office and as a defense attorney. Lauren is talented and conscientious attorney who will work hard for her clients. She is providing great criminal defense representation in Southeastern PA."
"I worked with Lauren Milks for several years. She is a highly professional and conscientious lawyer. Her attention to detail is outstanding. She works very hard for her clients, and obtains satisfactory results."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Lauren on a number of criminal matters. I have always found her to be extremely conscientious, knowledgeable, hardworking and professional. It is for these reasons that I wholeheartedly give this endorsement of Lauren."
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2007
Law Related: Academic Achievement in Assessing Organized Crime, Widener University School of Law
2007
Law Related: Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, Widener University School of Law
2004
Phi Sigma Iota, Hamilton College
2004
Dr. Edward Fitch Award, Hamilton College
2018 - Present
Partner, Latoison Law
2016 - Present
Owner, Milks Law LLC
2013 - 2016
Adjunct Professor, Rosemont College
2010 - 2013
Trial Attorney, Lamb McErlane, PC
2006 - 2010
Assistant District Attorney, Chester County District Attorneys Officer
2016 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysMember
2013 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2007 - Present
Chester County Bar AssociationMember
Misdemeanor Charges Withdrawn
Case Dismissed
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Dimissed
Dropped to simple possession
Pled to Lesser Charge
2012
Non Profit Board Governance
2007
JD
2004
BA - Cum Laude
2000
2014
Forensic Psychology and Jury Selection
2014
Law: Criminology & Sociology
2012
Ethics and the Law
2011
English
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