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    27 criminal defense lawyers serve State College, PA. Compare the best based on 393+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Centre County are listed below.

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    State College Has 27 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 393 Reviews

    Matthew Michael McClenahen

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    Matthew Michael McClenahen

    5.030 reviews
    McClenahen Law Firm
    315 South Allen Street Allenway Building Suite 321, Suite 321, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    I handle all types of criminal cases from summary offenses to serious felonies.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Jason S. Dunkle

    Jason S. Dunkle

    5.091 reviews
    JD Law
    210 West Hamliton Avenue, Suite 330, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals
    Bio: State College criminal and DUI defense attorney Jason Dunkle has been representing people charged in Centre and neighboring counties since 2004. Experience matters. He has been nominated as a Rising Star or Super Lawyers every year since 2011, the...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Paul Trialonas

    Steven Paul Trialonas

    5.020 reviews
    Mazza Law Group, P.C. (The)
    Mazza Law Group PC, 2790 West College Ave, Suite 800, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Selected Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2018. Great client reviews. Steven Trialonas focuses his practice on criminal defense and select civil litigation matters. He represents clients in state and federal criminal cases, irrespective of the seve...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Philip M. Masorti

    Philip M. Masorti

    4.892 reviews
    Masorti Law Group, pc
    P. O. Box 000, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime
    Bio: I have been representing the rights of the criminally accused since 1992, and I have been involved in all aspects of criminal litigation from initial investigation to final appeal. I have tried to verdict well-over 80 criminal cases, and I have ne...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Julian G. Allatt

    Julian G. Allatt

    4.810 reviews
    Rehmeyer & Allatt
    1317 N. Atherton St., State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: I am a dedicated criminal defense attorney who is committed to providing the very best in service to each and every one of my clients. Picking up a criminal case can be scary and for many of the people who turn to me for help it is the first time ...
    Rating:  10
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    Roy K. Lisko

    Roy K. Lisko

    5.06 reviews
    Law Offices of Roy K. Lisko & Associates
    204 Calder Way Suite 304, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Roy Lisko is an experienced State College Criminal Defense Attorney. He has been practicing law for more than 25 years and is a former police officer and prosecuter. He serves clients in from State College throughout Centre County. For those requi...
    Rating:  10
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    William T. Fleming

    William T. Fleming

    5.022 reviews
    Fleming Law Offices
    220 Regent Court, Suite C, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: William “Tim” Fleming is a criminal defense and family law attorney in State College, Pennsylvania, with over 31 years of experience in both prosecution and defense of criminal cases, and family law representation. As a former Assistant District A...
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph L. Amendola

    Joseph L. Amendola

    5.06 reviews
    Joseph L. Amendola Law Office
    1374 South Atherton Street, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Review: "Joe had previously helped a member of my family years ago. When I was facing serious charges of my own I contacted him right away. He immediately came to my assistance and reassured me that my case would be resolved in a favorable way. He did a fa..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Marc A. Decker

    Marc A. Decker

    4.929 reviews
    Decker Bradburn
    919 University Drive., Suite 3, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "Marc was awesome! I was facing 8 points for speeding and fought to have it reduced to 2 points. His tenacity and professionalism in the courtroom are unmatched. Thank you so much!"
    Rating:  7.8
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    Ronald F. Saupe

    Ronald F. Saupe

    4.827 reviews
    Ronald F. Saupe, Esq.
    333 South Allen Street, Suite 102, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: I have a rather holistic approach to my practice, wherein solving a specific issue or problem for a client must be evaluated within the context of other issues and circumstances the client may face. I am passionate but realistic and will not hesit...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Lance T. Marshall

    Lance T. Marshall

    3.817 reviews
    Law Offices of Lance T. Marshall, P.C.,
    209 East Beaver Avenue, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Custody and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Lance T. Marshall, P.C., is located in the heart of downtown State College. We practice exclusively in the areas of criminal law and family law. We feel this multi-discplinary approach offers the widest and most complete range o...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Helen A. Stolinas

    Helen A. Stolinas

    4.73 reviews
    The Mazza Law Group, P.C.
    2790 W. College Ave, Suite 800, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "The most professional kind compassionate attorney I have ever met. Attorney Stolinas is by far the most professional and compassionate attorney I have ever met. She is fastidious to detail, she is a caring person and as important if not more so, s..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Wayne E. Bradburn

    Wayne E. Bradburn

    4.714 reviews
    Decker Bradburn, Attorneys At Law
    919 University Drive., Suite. 3, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "We hired Wayne Bradburn to represent us in the removal of a partner in our LLC. He did a great job. We then hired him to remove a problem tenant and did that job. We won't use anyone else!"
    Rating:  7.0
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    Terry Edward Hess

    Terry Edward Hess

    5.01 review
    Terry Hess Law
    119 S Burrowes St, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "There are no words to describe how incredibly grateful we are to Mr. Hess for his professional, well-informed and experienced guidance through what was a very complicated and scary situation with my son. Mr. Hess went above and beyond our expectat..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    John William Lhota

    John William Lhota

    5.08 reviews
    Miller, Kistler & Campbell
    720 South Atherton Street, Suite 201, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: John W. Lhota concentrates his practice in the areas of general litigation, bankruptcy and debtors’ rights, criminal law, and municipal law. A native of Clearfield, Pennsylvania, he is committed and passionate about representing the people of the ...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Sean Patrick McGraw

    Sean Patrick McGraw

    5.01 review
    Po Box 10538, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Appeals, General Practice and more
    Review: "McGraw was really great lawyer. He took the time to understand every detail of my case, and spent a lot of time preparing me for court. McGraw was tough in court, but very well respected by the judge, I could not have asked for a better result. He..."
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    Scott Nathan Pletcher

    Scott Nathan Pletcher

    3.08 reviews
    119 S Burrowes St Ste 101, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Review: "i payed attorney Pletcher when i was booked on criminal attempt criminal homicide, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person. he work hard higher the best private investigator. and when the push came to shove he got the case dismis..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Karen Gwyn Muir

    Karen Gwyn Muir

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    Karen G. Muir, Esquire
    251 Easterly Pkwy Ste 201, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "Back in 2000 I had her as my lawyer and she was the best. I to this day still recommend her to a lot of people. She means business!! Love you Karen you helped me more than you know!! "
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    Andrew Jay Shubin

    Andrew Jay Shubin

    4.26 reviews
    Andrew Shubin
    333 S. Allen Street, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sexual Harassment, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Andy Shubin has practiced law in the State College area since 1991 and has been in private practice since 1998. He represents criminal defendants in federal and state court, and limits his civil practice to plaintiff constitutional and civil right...
    Rating:  6.6
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    William I. Arbuckle

    William I. Arbuckle

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    Arbuckle, William I., III Attorney
    3081 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2, State College, PA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Rating:  8.6
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