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About Henry S.
I have been a lawyer since 1994 and have a private practice in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Most of my work involves representing people charged with a crime.
My legal career began at Dilworth Paxson, LLP, a large law firm in Philadelphia, where I was an Associate from 1994 to 1996.
In 1996, I joined the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, serving as an Assistant District Attorney. I was promoted to the Major Crimes Unit, prosecuting crimes such as homicide, robbery, assaults a
Practice areas
- DUI and DWI: 50%
4 years
- Criminal defense: 45%
4 years
- Juvenile law: 5%
4 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA | Active | 1994 | 08/02/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 12 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Law Office of Henry S. Hilles, III | 1999 - Present |
| Assistant District Attorney | Montgomery County District Attorney's Office | 1996 - 1999 |
| Associate | Dilworth Paxson, LLP | 1994 - 1996 |
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| Montgomery County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Council | Chairman | 2005 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Montgomery County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Council | Council Member | 2003 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Montgomery County Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lake Paupac Corporation | President | 2011 - 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Montgomery County Emergency Services | Assistant Solicitor -- Mental Health Hearings | 2008 - 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lake Paupac Corporation | Corporate Secretary | 2006 - 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Commonwealth v. Gabriel Martinez-Lopez | District Attorney's Office withdrew death penalty prior to trial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| USA v. Antoine Alicea | Not Guilty of the Drug Felony Gun Mandatory Charge | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commonwealth v. Corey Wright | Capital Case -- Jury Trial/ Death Penalty Not Imposed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Ezine Articles | DUI Law in Pennsylvania -- An Overview | 2013 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| Bucknell University | Economics | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Montgomery County Drug & Alcohol Advisory Council Annual Event | Emcee | 2013 |
| Montgomery County Drug & Alcohol Advisory Council Annual Event | Emcee | 2012 |
| Montgomery County Drug & Advisory Council Annual Event | Emcee | 2010 |
| Montgomery County Drug & Alcohol Advisory Council Annual Event | Emcee | 2009 |
Reviews
(35) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(20)
Steven Reilly, Personal injury Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have referred Henry clients for years. Henry cares about his clients and works extremely hard to obtain the best resolution possible. Henry is widely respected in the criminal defense area and I highly recommend him.
John McAneney, Business Attorney
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Henry in the past and he provided excellent legal representation to his client in a very delicate matter. I would recommend him to anyone.
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Contact
The Law Office of Henry S. Hilles, III
509 Swede Street
Norristown, PA, 19401-4806
Office (610) 270-8800
Fax (610) 270-0503
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