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Nandakumar Palissery
Kingston, PA Domestic Violence Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Attorney Nanda Palissery earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University in 1989. After and during a career as an engineer and associate professor of engineering technology at the Luzerne County Community College, he earned his Juris Doctor at the Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia in 1994.
Returning to his native home in Northeast Pennsylvania to raise his family, Mr. Palissery opened his private practice in 1994, focusing on criminal defense litigation. Mr. Palissery is admitted to the United States Supreme Court, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and the...
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Frank Santomauro
Scranton, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
District of Columbia School of Law
ADMISSIONS
Lackawanna County Bar – December 8, 1992
Middle District – December 8, 1992
Eastern District – May, 2017
EXPERIENCE
1992 – 1996
Associate at the Law Offices of Brian J. Cali, Esquire
Dunmore, PA 18512
1992 – 1996
Associated with the Law Offices of Cali, Cecchini & Riccardo
1996 – 2019
Principal in the Law Offices of Frank J. Santomauro, LLC
Associated with Ruggiero and Campolieto
1996 – Present
Owner/Managing Member
Law Offices of Frank J. Santomauro, L.L.C.
Bankruptcy
Civil Litigation
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Personal Injury
Wills & Estates
LEGAL EXPERIENCE & DUTIES
Over 25 years of legal research, motion/petition drafting, appellate work in Pennsylvania Superior, Supreme Court and Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, includes:
Brief preparation and oral argument
Spousal and child support...
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Mark Mack
Kingston, PA Domestic Violence Attorney with 41 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
CALL ATTORNEY MACK NOW 24/ 7 7 DAYS A WEEK. 570-287-1388 For over 34 years solid, Mark M. Mack has dedicated himself to providing legal assistance to individuals and groups facing the challenges of a criminal prosecution. With a systematic approach, Mack Law Offices combines investigation, research, and support personnel to deliver the highest quality of legal representation available to its clients. MACK LAW OFFICES is an award winning trial tested defense team that strives to provide each client with the highest caliber defense, to...
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Staci Sabetti
Stroudsburg, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Family, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Attorney Staci Sabetti was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania and graduated from Easton Area High School. After graduating from Villanova University as a finance major she began her legal studies at Touro Law School in New York. During her summer breaks she interned for Attorney John R. Vivian, Jr., Esquire and Gus Milides, Esquire. Upon graduation from law school she accepted a position with Attorney Vivian focusing on medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. Attorney Sabetti then opened her own law practice in Easton concentrating on family law and real estate transactions and also taught Constitutional Law at Northampton...
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Matthew Muckler
Kingston, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Matthew T. Muckler is the founding attorney of Muckler Law, LLC, and a leading authority in criminal defense. Having been licensed in Pennsylvania since 2008, Matthew has demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system—insights he gained not just as a defense attorney but also during his tenure as a Luzerne County Assistant District Attorney.
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Anne Marie Howells
Scranton, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Dickinson School of Law
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Dawn Padanyi
Doylestown, PA Domestic Violence Attorney with 18 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Syracuse University
Dawn Padanyi is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and Syracuse University College of Law where she was the Co-Director of the Grant Opportunity Program and a member of the Community Development Law Clinic While at Syracuse, Ms. Padanyi was chosen to receive two grants to perform legal work at the local and state level. Ms. Padanyi is a Pennsylvania and Massachusetts licensed attorney. She is a member of the Bucks County Bar Association as well as the Pennsylvania Bar Association. She is also proud to be selected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Bucks...
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Kevin Zlock
Doylestown, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Dickinson School of Law
For over 28 years, Bucks County Family Law and Divorce Attorney Kevin Zlock has had a very successful career as one of the top family law attorneys in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Attorney Kevin Zlock is a founding partner of Zlock, PC. The firm has offices in Yardley, PA and Doylestown, PA. Kevin Zlock received his J.D. degree from the Dickinson School of Law at Pennsylvania State University in 1990.
Kevin's practice focuses on divorce, custody, support, and property division issues, with the goal to resolve matters outside of court, but he is ready to litigate, if necessary. His wealth...
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Charles E. Dutko Jr.
Kutztown, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Appeals, Criminal and DUI
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Attorney Dutko is a former police officer that focuses primarily on criminal defense. Attorney Dutko has represented clients charged with attempted murder, drug distribution, aggravated assault, DUI, domestic violence, and rape. Attorney Dutko also handles criminal appeals and PCRA petitions. Attorney Dutko was named Attorney and Practice Magazine's Top 10 Criminal Defense Atttorney for 2020 and is a member of National College for DUI Defense.
Attorney Dutko also represents clients in family law and civil litigation matters. Attorney Dutko has successfully had children returned to Pennsylvania after a parent fled the jurisdiction with the child and has an injunction granted ordering...
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Mark Aaron Hinrichs
Center Valley, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(215) 450-0502
3477 Corporate Parkway
Suite 100, - #619
Center Valley, PA 18034
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Appeals, Criminal and DUI
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
As a criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Mark Hinrichs represents and protects individuals facing serious consequences in the criminal justice system. Mark is privileged and honored to stand with the individual citizen to “level the playing field" against the Commonwealth - an adversary with vast resources and advantages. Every case is important and gets nothing less than a 100% effort and focus in order to get the best result possible for each client.
Following graduation from college, he secured employment as a paralegal working alongside Roy Black, Esquire, and other attorneys at Black, Srebnick, Kornspan, and Sumpf, P.A., one of...
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Elissa Griffith Waldron
Emmaus, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
New England Law | Boston
Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania native with over thirty (30) years of experience & committed to all aspects of Family law in a tri- County area, Lehigh, Northhampton, & Carbon counties. Practice also includes Berks & Schuylkill upon request.
Four (4) time winner of “Best of the Valley” Divorce & Family Law Attorney. Past Instructor of Legal Research at & Current Instructor of Family Law Second Saturday Program at Penn State University , Center Valley Campus. .
Extensive understanding of 2016 Tax Reform Act ( effective 2018 & 2019), forensic accounting methodologies & business valuation methodologies in determination of marital...
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Danielle Agnes Peters
Horsham, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Danielle Peters, a partner at Bloom Peters, LLC, focuses on civil litigation in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with a special focus in family law. Ms. Peters is a skilled litigator who handles difficult legal matters, including high conflict divorce and custody matters which often involve children with special needs. Ms. Peters is also trained in collaborative law for situations where clients want to take a more civilized approach to their legal issues. Ms. Peters is an ardent advocate for her clients.
Ms. Peters remains committed to not only helping clients navigate the court system, but finding creative solutions...
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Rebecca Ann Smith
Wyomissing , PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Dickinson School of Law
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Kristen L. Doleva-Lecher
Reading, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Nova Southeastern University
Mrs. Doleva-Lecher is a long time resident of Pennsylvania, and has practiced law in central PA the majority of her professional career. She has established a reputation for being a fair, honest and strong attorney. Mrs. Doleva-Lecher has resided in Berks County the majority of her life and is a 1993 graduate of Wyomissing Area High School. Mrs. Doleva-Lecher attended the University of Pittsburgh where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree (major in Political Science and dual minors in Psychology and English Literature) in 1997. During her time at the University of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Doleva-Lecher was a...
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Mr. Jeffrey Robert Pratz
Wyomissing, PA Domestic Violence Attorney with 15 years of experience
2 Woodland Road
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Domestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Widener University Delaware School of Law and Rowan University
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Mary Regina Beier
Allentown, PA Domestic Violence Attorney
Domestic Violence, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Mary Beier graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and then co-founded the law firm of Beier, Beier & Beier with her husband Bart Beier. She is an experienced litigator with particular emphasis on personal injury and equine litigation. Mrs. Beier also works in the firm’s family law practice. She focuses on client communication and understanding throughout the course of a client’s legal problem. She is adept at working out creative and cost-effective solutions that clients can be happy with.
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Timothy James Prendergast
Easton, PA Domestic Violence Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfDomestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Timothy J. Prendergast, Esquire is one of the seven children born to Anne and the Honorable James F. Prendergast, Esquire, a long time member of the Northampton County Bar Association and Democratic State Representative from Northampton County for over 20 years.
Tim grew up in the tradition of pursuing justice and advocating on behalf of others. Prior to attending Law School, Tim spent many years as a Restaurant Manager/Chef.
As an example of Tim’s commitment to justice, while attending the Dickinson School of Law; he founded the Penn State Criminal Justice Project, a member organization of the Innocence Project Network, whose...
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James Madsen
Easton, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Drexel University
James Madsen was born in Flemington, New Jersey, but spent most of his adult life in Easton, Pennsylvania. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from The American University in Washington, D.C. and a Juris Doctor from Drexel University School of Law where he attended under a Law Trustees' Scholarship.
Before partnering with Spitale, Vargo, Madsen & Blair, he operated a solo practice from 2011 to 2015. He has been employed by the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender, the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office, The Philadelphia Defenders' Association and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia.
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Leighton Cohen
Allentown, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Attorney Leighton Cohen is an experienced family lawyer in the Lehigh Valley. From his office in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Leighton Cohen proudly serves clients throughout Lehigh County and the surrounding area, including Bethlehem and Easton. Aggressive in the pursuit of victim's rights.
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Christopher Paul Mullaney
Red Hill, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Christopher P. Mullaney graduated Cum Laude from Widener University School of Law. While at Widener University, he was a member of the Moe Levine Trial Advocacy Honor Society and was President of the American Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Mullaney is a graduate of the Hill School and Gettysburg College where he majored in Psychology. Mr. Mullaney is engaged in criminal, civil, business, real estate, family and Orphans’ Court matters in Montgomery, Bucks, Berks, Chester, and Lehigh counties. He is admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. In addition to trial...
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Rebecca Glenn-Dinwoodie
Doylestown, PA Domestic Violence Attorney with 13 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Animal, Divorce and Family
Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Lauren M. Marks
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Reading, PA Domestic Violence Attorney with 16 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Duquesne University
I am an experienced trial attorney specializing in family and criminal law. I am frequently appointed by the court to represent children in highly litigious custody cases as a Guardian ad Litem.
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Jennifer Grossi
Allentown, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 27 years of experience
1248 Hamilton St
Allentown, PA 18102
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Attorney Grossi's law firm is dedicated exclusively to the practice of family law. By limiting her practice to one area of law, she is able to offer focused and highly experienced legal representation.
She handles all aspects of contested and uncontested divorce, including complicated marital estates and high-asset cases. From custody, spousal support and child support to alimony and division of assets, Attorney will represent you throughout every aspect of your divorce. She also assist families who are seeking to adopt.
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Patricia Cooley
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Widener University
Patricia H. Cooley practices divorce and family law in Bucks, Montgomery & Philadelphia Counties and is widely regarded as one of Pennsylvania's top divorce lawyers. For over twenty-five years Ms. Cooley has focused her practice in family law, including divorce, dividing marital assets, spousal support, alimony, child support, child custody, and domestic violence law. There are few, if any, other practicing attorneys in Pennsylvania with more experience or in-depth knowledge of the law and the courts in divorce and other family law matters than Ms. Cooley. Having devoted her practice exclusively to Pennsylvania divorce law for over two decades,...
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Henry Charles Markofski
Gilbertsville, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Charles graduated from the Hill School in 1973 and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Catholic University of America in 1977. He received a Juris Doctor degree from the Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware in 1981. Charles was hired as an Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County from 1981 to 1985. Charles was admitted to practice before the following Courts: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania - 1981 U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania - 1984 Supreme Court of Florida - 1984 United States Patent and Trademark Office – 1992 He went on to...
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Joseph Andres Guillama
Reading, PA Domestic Violence Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Suzann Ordile
New Hope, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Temple University
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James L. Markofski
Gilbertsville, PA Domestic Violence Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Family
James attended Malvern Preparatory School and is a 1978 graduate of Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School of Kingston, Pennsylvania. James also attended the University of Miami and University of Scranton, graduating in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. In 1986, James was awarded a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law. From 1986 through 1989, James was a Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney on the Major Crimes Unit and the Sex Crimes Unit, which he captained toward the end of his tenure with the DA's Office. Upon concluding his career as a prosecutor, James joined...
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Christina J. Corr
Skippack, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer
3900 Skippack Pike, Suite A3, P. O. Box 120
Skippack, PA 19474
Domestic Violence, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Rebecca A Myers
Pittsburgh, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
I have had an interest in helping families and individuals navigate the difficult issues of separation, divorce, support and custody since long before I began practicing family law. I have found in the more than a decade I have been practicing family law, that litigation, and the adversarial process, is not for everyone. In an effort to meet the needs of my clients, I completed a mediation training approved by the Association for Conflict Resolution, focused specifically on Family Conflict mediation. In family law mediation, instead of going to Court and relying upon the rulings...
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Joseph D'Annunzio
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfLebanon, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Saint Louis University School of Law
Joseph D'Annunzio's diverse work background makes him stand out as an extraordinary Attorney. With over 44 years of legal experience, he instills the confidence needed to provide successful outcomes for each client.
His career path began upon receiving his license to practice law in October of 1976. He landed his first legal occupation as an Assistant Public Defender for the Montgomery County Public Defenders Office in 1976, where he represented indigent clients charged with crimes.
During his years as a Public Defender, he pursued his dreams of having his private Firm. He succeeded in opening his office in his hometown of...
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Kelli Statt
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfLebanon, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, Divorce and Family
New York Law School
Proudly serving clients throughout Central Pennsylvania, I am a Senior Attorney at the Law Offices of Jason R Carpenter. We prioritize a client-focused approach and provide the communication our clients need in facing their legal matters. We are different kind of law firm that offers clients guidance with their lives, not just legal help. Gain the effective and affordable representation you need. Contact me today for a free consultation!
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Brian Fishman
Philadelphia, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Appeals, Criminal and DUI
Temple University
Brian M. Fishman is a trial attorney based in Philadelphia, PA. He is the founder and Managing Partner of The Fishman Firm, LLC. His primary focus is criminal defense. He represents individuals accused of all types of crimes--robbery, burglary, sex offenses, drug charges, firearm offenses, assault, homicide, DUI, violations of PFAs--in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks and Chester counties as well as New Jersey and Federal Court. He also handles Personal Injury matters--car accidents, slip & falls, medical malpractice, SEPTA accidents & Civil Rights Violations--excessive force, police brutality, false arrest and malicious prosecution. Brian is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania...
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Kelly Jurs
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfWest Chester, PA Domestic Violence Attorney with 19 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal and Family
Loyola University New Orleans
Kelly A. Jurs is a dedicated legal advocate known for her ability to provide compassionate representation for clients experiencing upheaval in their lives. Whether a client is facing conflict within their own family, or even a criminal charge, Kelly ensures that her experience in the courtroom guides clients through the court system to the most beneficial outcomes.
With 15 years of litigation experience in the Chester County Court system, Kelly practices in Family Law and is a member of the Pennsylvania Council of Mediators. She handles all aspects of family law including pre- and post-nuptial planning, divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child...
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Lisa Marie Vari
Clearfield, PA Domestic Violence Attorney with 32 years of experience
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Duquesne University School of Law and University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Divorce and other family law problems do not need to devastate you financially or ruin your relationship with your children.
Call my office toll-free at 1-844-VARI-LAW (1-844-827-4529) or our main office in Pittsburgh at 412-281-9906 to learn how we can help you resolve your family law or divorce issues.
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Michael D. DiCindio
West Chester, PA Domestic Violence Attorney with 14 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Mike DiCindio founded DiCindio Law, LLC in 2014. The firm is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and focuses on criminal defense and personal injury cases. As a Chester County criminal defense attorney, Mr. DiCindio represents clients accused of violent crimes, theft crimes, sex crimes, domestic violence, DUI, and other criminal offenses. He also helps accident victims recover compensation in personal injury cases. Mr. DiCindio is an experienced litigator with over 11 years of experience in Pennsylvania courtrooms.
Mr. DiCindio started his career as a Chester County prosecutor. He uses his prosecutorial experience to advise his criminal defense clients about the best...
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Robert E. Mielnicki
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationPittsburgh, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Duquesne University School of Law
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Kathryn Hilbush
Media, PA Domestic Violence Attorney with 46 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Jordan Kelleher Reilly
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
(610) 400-1968
210 West Front Street
First Floor - Suite 100
Media, PA 19063
Media, PA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
In my decades of practice I've learned what is most important; to fight for my clients with passion, to listen to them with compassion, and to maintain the highest standards of ethical responsibility.
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Steve Edward Jarmon Jr.
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(610) 701-4414
One South Broad Street
Suite 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfPhiladelphia, PA Domestic Violence Attorney with 19 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal, DUI and Juvenile
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Steve E. Jarmon is a partner at Lamb McErlane PC and has spent his entire legal career practicing Criminal Law in Chester County, PA and the Greater Philadelphia Area. His primary focus in defending the rights of his clients is to provide open, honest and straightforward legal representation. He is sincerely proud of his dedication to his clients and his reputation in the legal community is unparalleled. Steve has unique experience as a criminal defense attorney because he has worked on both sides of the courtroom. Before he moved into criminal defense, Steve worked as a prosecutor for the...