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Harrisburg Has 148 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1094 Reviews

The Dorward Law Firm
4400 Deer Path Road, Suite 102, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

Bio: With over a decade of experience fighting for the rights of the accused in Dauphin County, Attorney Shawn Dorward has earned a reputation as the Harrisburg criminal defense lawyer clients can trust. As the founder of the Dorward Law Firm, he has a...

Rating: 8.2

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Scaringi Law
2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 106, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "I hired Anthony Miley for my nephew. Outstanding - very pleased and professional If anyone needs a PA lawyer you wont be disappointed."

Rating: 8.2

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Criminal Defense

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Saxton & Stump, LLC
4250 Crums Mill Road, Suite #201, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: I am one of the top criminal defense lawyers on the East Coast. As a member of the White Collar Defense team, Irepresent clients in matters related to institutional and individual criminal investigations. I have unique experience handling high-pro...

Rating: 9.6

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Gary Lysaght, Esq.
5258 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Who is Gary Lysaght, Esq? Need the best DUI attorney in Harrisburg PA? Gary Lysaght, over 25 years of experience in criminal law helping thousands of clients in Federal, State, and County Court. Including hundreds of trials with favorable outcomes...

Rating: 7.8

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Abom & Kutulakis ,L.L.P.
106 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Represented me the best anyone could ever do.made me feel like he was really really fighting for me.couldnt ask for a better lawyer"

Rating: 7.7

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Shaffer & Engle Law Offices, LLC
2205 Forest Hills Dr Ste 10, Shaffer & Engle Law Offices Llc, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Estate Planning

Review: "Result: Not Guilty Verdict on all Counts. Synopsis: Was found guilty through representing myself. Hired Kayla to represent me on appeal. Kayla did her due diligence in securing the necessary information to prove my innocence. She litigated flawles..."

Rating: 7.2

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Saxton & Stump
4250 Crums Mill Road, Suite 201, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: After more than 20 successful years as a federal judge, Judge Christopher C. Conner continues his decorated and renowned career at Saxton & Stump following his retirement from the bench. Judge Conner joined the firm in 2025 after serving as a fede...

Rating: 9.4

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Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC - Harrisburg, PA Office
600 N 3rd St., Ste B, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI

Bio: I grew up in suburban Pittsburgh in a blue collar family with connections to the region’s rich history of steel mills and construction. I was instilled with working class ethics and values that continues to embody me today — and that I recognize a...

Rating: 7.7

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Crisp and Associates Military Law
4031 N Front St, #200, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law

Bio: Jonathan Crisp is a highly respected trial attorney who is dedicated to public service. Before founding Crisp and Associates Military Law, Mr. Crisp served on active duty in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps JAG for almost seven years a...

Rating: 7.8

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Disciplinary Board of The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
601 Commonwealth Ave Ste 2700, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Securities and Investment Fraud and more

Review: "This firm is absolutely amazing! From Erika who is sweet and always helpFul. To Tom’s right hand ace attorney Lyle Weaver, and the man Tom Farrell is *The Top* appellate and criminal lawyer in Allegheny county and Pittsburgh!! These men gave me a ..."

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Scaringi & Scaringi, PC
2000 Linglestown Rd., Suite 106, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Family and more

Review: "Frank was wreck amended by a friend (in the firm) and the interview was set up by him. So we thought what do we have to loose we went to the office and had a conference with Frank. We explained what happened and gave Frank all the information and ..."

Rating: 7.7

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Crisp and Associates, LLC.
4031 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Attorney Bryan E. DePowell is licensed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Prior to attending law school, Bryan spen...

Rating: 8.5

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Law Offices of Ann E. Ariano
6121 Chatham Ct, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Ms. Ariano fought for me, and did everything she could to help me with my situation. She never misled me or avoided my phone calls like other lawyers I've had in the past."

Rating: 6.5

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Crisp and Associates, LLC
4031 N Front St, Crisp And Associates Llc, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Abuse

Bio: Attorney Eric Delp is a former Senior Deputy Public Defender with more than eight years of trial experience and an acute understanding of what it takes to be successful in today's complex criminal justice system. He has personally litigated severa...

Rating: 6.9

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Scaringi Law
2000 Linglestown Road., Suite 106, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Family and more

Bio: To learn more about Attorney Marc Scaringi, visit his page at: Focused primarily on family law, criminal defense, civil and commercial litigation, and business and corporate law, Attorney Marc A. Scaringi serves as one of the founding attorneys at...

Rating: 8.1

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The McShane Firm, LLC
3601 Vartan way,, Unit 2, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Bio: Attorney Jefferis is a firm believer in the adage “knowledge is power.” Attorney Jefferis is passionate about staying apprised of changes in the legal field and feels that knowledge is essential to providing effective representation for his client...

Rating: 7.3

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Law office of Richard Maffett
2201 N 2nd St, Maffett & Associates, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Richard represented me for traffic tickets and was very personable and helpful throughout the process. He took care of everything and it was very easy process."

Rating: 7.6

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Shaffer & Engle Law Offices, LLC
2205 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 10, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: I was born and raised in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania; home of "The Bubblers". I graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1999, attended Harrisburg Area Community College for two (2) years, and graduated Cum Laude from Shippensburg Universit...

Rating: 8.4

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Penny Legal, LLC
800 N. 3rd St., Suite 201, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: If you need a white collar criminal investigations attorney, I can help. My legal practice is devoted to helping professionals and businesses involved in white collar criminal investigations and, although I’m based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, I w...

Rating: 8.4

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The McShane Firm, LLC
3601 Vartan Way, Unit 2, Harrisburg, PA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Bio: Attorney Corey Fahnestock is committed to helping each of his clients get their life back to normal. Attorney Fahnestock zealously fights for every client and commits himself to keep fighting until the case has been resolved. Attorney Fahnestock i...

Rating: 7.2

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