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    Eric Vaughn Hackwelder

    Eric Vaughn Hackwelder

    4.715 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I am currently a partner at Sebald, Hackwelder & Knox in Erie, PA. I graduated from Clarion University in 1996 with a degree in Political Science. In 1992 while still in college I enlisted in the Army Reserve and completed Basic Training and Advan...
    Rating:  10
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    Corey Day

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    Corey Day

    5.011 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Former Allegheny County Assistant District Attorney now fighting for your rights.
    Rating:  7.6
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    Brett J. Riegel

    Brett J. Riegel

    4.363 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Family and more
    Bio: Founding member of the firm, Brett J. Riegel, Esq., is a native of Berwick, Pennsylvania, who graduated at the top of his class in 1988 as a multi-sport letter athlete, Eagle Scout and community activist. Following honors graduation from Dickinson...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Patrick T. Doherty

    Patrick T. Doherty

    5.017 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Patrick Doherty is a Philadelphia criminal defense attorney committed to protecting the rights, freedom, and future of people facing criminal charges throughout Pennsylvania. As the founder of The Town Law LLC, he provides strategic, personal, and...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Michael J. Malloy

    Michael J. Malloy

    5.06 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: Voted by my peers as a Philadelphia Superlawyer as featured in Philadelphia Magazine from 2004 through 2019. I was selected as"Best Criminal Lawyer" in Main Line Today Magazine and was selected one of the Top 100 Lawyers in the country by the Nati...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Paul A. Bauer

    Paul A. Bauer

    4.949 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Don't talk to the Police before you talk to me!One of only a handful of Criminal Defense Attorney's in all of Montgomery County, certified to handle Death Penalty Cases. A former Montgomery County Prosecutor, and Chief of the Major Crimes Unit. In...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Dana Jo-Ann Richardson

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    Dana Jo-Ann Richardson

    4.47 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Dana Richardson’s path to law was anything but ordinary. She spent her early career as a paramedic—sprinting into crises, shouting “Clear!” before defibrillating hearts—so high-stakes pressure is familiar territory. After welcoming her son Alexand...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Derek Alan Steenson

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    Derek Alan Steenson

    5.010 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Federal Crime and more
    I know your rights. I know what the police can and can’t do, and I know what you should do.
    Rating:  8.4
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    Geoffrey David Hood

    Geoffrey David Hood

    4.831 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: I take pride in working hard for my clients. What sets me apart from other lawyers is that I make sure you are fully aware of what is going on with your case. Your phone calls will always be returned promptly and I will provide you with the highes...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Diana D'Auria Spurlin

    Diana D'Auria Spurlin

    5.025 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am currently employed as Chief Deputy Public Defender for York County. I am not currently able to represent private clients or provide legal advice to anyone other than the clients I am appointed to represent by the county. The autobiography bel...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Jacob Alexander Gurwitz

    Jacob Alexander Gurwitz

    4.715 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Review: "Charged with theft with unlawful taking even thou there was not much he could do he took on my case, he kept me out of jail and had the 2 counts of felony lowered to misdemeanor charges even thou I will have a record for the rest of my life it sur..."
    Rating:  10
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    Todd Adam Spivak

    Todd Adam Spivak

    4.869 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Attorney Todd Spivak provides strong, compassionate, cost-effective representation in all family law and criminal matters for clients based in Pittsburgh and all surrounding counties. A former investigative reporter, his work won numerous national...
    Rating:  10
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    David Wesley Cornish

    David Wesley Cornish

    4.710 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I have been practicing law since 2011, when I graduated from Temple University Law School, and was a policy analyst for the police department. I primarily focus on criminal defense, real estate, and civil rights law. I have successfully defended c...
    Rating:  10
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    Sharon Ruth Meisler

    Sharon Ruth Meisler

    5.09 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "Sharon handled my Traffic Violation case extremely well, and achieved a satisfactory resolution of the case."
    Rating:  9.7
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    William Ray Pelger

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    William Ray Pelger

    5.012 reviews
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    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: This lawyer has 25 years of experience in civil and criminal trial, estate, family and injury law. He is a former public defender trial lawyer with an office conveniently located near the Waterfront with free parking and flexible appointment hours...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Stephen R. Ciarrocchi

    Stephen R. Ciarrocchi

    4.714 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "If you have a custody matter, I strongly suggest hiring Stephen Ciarrocchi, Esquire. Stephen and Heather were easy to speak with, informative, quick to respond, and professional, while personable. They answered my many questions and handled my leg..."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Coley O. Reynolds

    Coley O. Reynolds

    4.714 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime
    Bio: Mr. Reynolds is the founder of the firm and concentrates his area of practice in criminal law, in both federal and state courts. He is an experienced trial attorney who has handled thousands of cases in both state and federal courts. He has a repu...
    Rating:  9.9
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    William T. Fleming

    William T. Fleming

    5.022 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Keith Emerick

    Keith Emerick

    5.016 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: From his law office on Beau Street, near the county courthouse, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Keith Emerick, has successfully defended his clients in the Washington County, PA court system in a wide variety of criminal cases. From violent crimes like H...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Stephen I Baer

    Stephen I Baer

    4.511 reviews
    Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Mediation
    Review: "I reached out to Mr. Baer with a tricky family case. He handled it with understanding and legal expertise. His ability to address the case in it multiple levels allowed me to get a resolve without having to go through a hearing with another family..."
    Rating:  10
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