Timothy M. Barrouk, Esq.
Senior Litigaton Associate
Attorney Barrouk offers every client a free consultation to review your DUI, criminal, or family case to provide you with invaluable advice and information.
Attorney Timothy M. Barrouk has developed an excellent reputation in Central Pennsylvania for successfully representing clients in litigation areas including criminal law, DUI, and family law (i.e. divorce, custody, support and adoption). A strong trial court advocate who is not afraid to fight for his clients, Tim has tried twelve cases through to verdict in the past year alone and has set over three times as many for trial – only to have the opposing counsel settle with a favorable pre-trial resolution.
At home in the courtroom, Tim has earned a statewide reputation as one of the very state’s top cross-examiners of cooperating witnesses (snitches), complaining witnesses (alleged victims), and police officers (especially the State’s forensic DUI experts) and was named a 2010 Rising Star by SuperLawyers, a prestigious nationwide legal association.
Attorney Barrouk’s Philosophy
Attorney Barrouk has rapidly developed a reputation as an attorney who will “roll up his sleeves” and aggressively fight for your rights to the fullest extent of the law.
He believes that there is no such thing as an impossible case and has proven that with hard work and dedication, good results closely follow. His professional motto is “Amazing things happen when you declare ‘Ready for Trial, Your Honor’.”
Areas of Practice
Attorney Barrouk has represented countless clients on charges ranging from Summary Offenses to First Degree Murder. He has fought many cases for clients charged with Possession With Intent to Deliver (PWI), including multi-kilogram cocaine distribution cases. He has additionally represented clients charged with Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Burglary, Simple Assault, Child Endangerment, Drug Possession, and Underage Drinking, and all categories of DUI.
A noted custody law authority, Tim also represents individuals in need of a skilled family law advocate. Tim specializes in all aspects of divorce and custody and uses all ethically available methods to ensure the best interests of the children are realized. He has received extensive training in asset recovery, investigation for equitable distribution, and finding hidden or non-declared assets.
Specialized DUI Training
Like all the attorneys at The McShane Firm, Attorney Barrouk continually attends rigorous, specialized DUI training to ensure the best possible DUI representation. Highly-trained in DUI blood and breath testing, Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (roadside DUI tests), and forensic science, Tim has the skill to explain these complex issues to a jury in plain language, making him an unequaled trial advocate.
Some highlights of Attorney Barrouk’s specialized DUI training include:
Instructor Certification of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (roadside DUI tests) – certification higher than most Pennsylvania police officers.
Multiple plaques in recognition of attendance at the NCDD Summer Session held at Harvard School of Law in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Alco-Sensor FST Operator and Instructor certification – the same breathalyzer equipment used by police officers nationwide.
Personal Background
Attorney Barrouk is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. After graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania he attended Widener University School of Law focusing his studies in trial advocacy.
He spends most of his evenings working to get his clients the best results possible. In his free time, he has served in leadership roles for local political organizations. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys golfing when time permits.
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Attorney Barrouk:
⋅ holds a current Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) rating as recognized by the USDOT;
⋅ holds a current certificates as NHTSA/IACP approved Instructor rating in the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Advanced Roadside Impairment Driving Enforcement, Drugs that Impair Driving and Drug Recognition Expert Courses;
⋅ been conferred plaques in recognition of attendance at the NCDD Summer Session held at Harvard School of Law in Cambridge, Massachusetts;
⋅ passed the proficiency based testing in Advanced Forensic Blood and Urine
Professional Associations
The National College for DUI Defense
The Pennsylvania Bar Association
American Association for Justice
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
The Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Pennsylvania Association for Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys
DUI Certificates and Training
Plaque of Attendance at the 2011 NCDD Summer Session at Harvard Law
2011 Scientific Truth Seminar Certificate
2010 NCDD Harvard Summer Session Plaque
2010 Metrology Certificate
2010 MAAFS Seminar Certificate
2010 FSA Proficiency Certificate
2009 NCDD Harvard Summer Session Plaque
2009 ITD Seminar Certificate
2009 Forensic Blood and Urine Seminar Certificate
2009 NHTSA DRE Certificate
2008 SFST Supervisor Certificate
2008 SFST Overview Seminar Certificate
2008 SFST Operator Certification
2008 SFST Instructor Certification
2008 NCDD Membership Certificate
2008 Breath Alcohol Technician Certification
2008 NHTSA Drugs that Impair Certificate
Seminar Nametags
2011 MCDAA Seminar Nametag
2011 PA Bar Association Criminal Law Symposium Nametag
2011 NCDD Summer Session at Harvard Law
2010 NCDD Harvard Summer Session Badge
2010 MCDAA Attendee Badge
2010 MAAFS Attendee Badge
Other Credits
Presenting a case study at a national DUI conference
With any guilty verdict on any charge I would have been given 20 months of back time in a PA DOC Facility. Your firm gave me another chance. I will recommend you to anyone who wants their own second chance.
BS – Harrisburg
Mr. Barrouk and the rest of your firm were able to get a Nol Pros order for all of the charges. Happy doesn’t begin to describe it. Everyone was very kind and [I] feel like I played a part not just as a defendant. Thank You.
BS – Harrisburg
Patient, friendly. Sympathetic to my issues. When I initially called about representation, Attorney Tim Barrouk was very helpful and made me feel at ease. He informed me of my options, and I received information in the mail within 3 days.
BM III (DUI with CDL), Harrisburg
From Clients
I was impressed with our attorney. Tim was able to communicate on a personal and professional level. Although you have several clients, we were made to feel like we were your only client.
JR – Harrisburg
I knew before hiring your firm you were what I needed in my situation. I had researched other firms, but yours stood out for what I had to have in order to win. . . knowledge of the DUI law and people with the expertise.
JG – Harrisburg
Unfortunately I am the owner of some bad decisions in my life. Choosing the McShane Firm isn’t one of them. This was my second DUI case and I was afraid that I was going to lose my license. This time I only had some light drinks but was unlucky and got pulled over. Obviously, I was very scared and confused. How would my prior violation affect this case? Am I going to jail? Will I lose my license? These were just some of the questions swirling around in my head. I settled down and called a bunch of lawyers. The first one that called me back was Attorney Tim Barrouk. The first thing I liked about him was his compassion. He really cares about his clients and fighting for their rights. Tim was willing to do the dirty work that other attorneys in my previous cases were not. Where they settled and took the easy road, Tim went to bat for me. Watching Tim in trial is remarkable. When he sets foot in the courtroom, he is the expert. From the onset of his cross-examination, the state trooper, (who had over twelve years of experience) never had a chance. The result- Not Guilty. I highly recommend Attorney Tim Barrouk to anyone facing a DUI violation. His knowledge and hard work is unmatched- and that’s why he is the best.
jake.taylor.1975
I was treated with respect. Not only by Attorney Barrouk, but by all staff I interacted with. I was kept informed and all options [were] thoroughly discussed with me. [Attorney Barrouk] fought to get the best resolution of my case. I did not feel he was “just going through the motions.”
DM, Harrisburg
I called at midnight the night before my hearing and spoke with Attorney Barrouk for almost an hour. He attended my hearing and got my charges dismissed.
T.M., Harrisburg
From Peers
Tim and I met at a national blood and urine seminar. He is a very knowledgeable attorney who added much to a highly technical discussion on blood analysis. I would recomend him to anyone accused of DUI.
Attorney Craig Rosenstein, Scottsdale AZ
I met Tim at a Blood and Urine Forensic Toxicology course in California. Tim was very attentive to the course materials provided and showed through his preparation his commitment to gaining all of the available knowledge he can to gain positive results for his clients. Tim works for a very reputable DUI/DWI law firm that has a reputation for tirelessly fighting for the rights of their clients. I highly recommend TIm Barrouck as a DUI/DWI Attorney.
Attorney Cory Yager, Atlanta GA
Tim and I met recently at a California seminar I was coordinating. He demonstrated his commitment to handling criminal defense cases by virtue of his remarkable attentiveness to the difficult curriculum of this course, taught primarily by toxicologists, doctors, chemists and pharmacologists. No path for trial attorneys is easy, and prior preparation is of critical importance. Tim has made that commitment, and has shown that he will be prepared when he accepts a case for a citizen charged with a crime. By mastering this course, he has shown that he is ready for the challenges of any client’s case.
Attorney William Head, Atlanta GA
I’ve known Tim for quite some time and I’ve had the privilege of attending a few conferences with him during the past year. Tim is developing a reputation as an aggressive and passionate DWI defender throughout the central PA area. He is knowledgeable, skilled and highly sought after by persons accused of DWI and other crimes. I would recommend Tim’s services to anyone in need of criminal legal representation in his area.
Attorney William Bly, Biddeford ME
I endorse this lawyer’s work. I have known Tim for couple of years now, I see him at DUI seminars in different areas on the east coast. Tim is one of those lawyers that has a clear desire to sharpen his skills beyond other attorneys that fail to take advantage of continuing legal education. He is an excellent advocate on behalf of his clients.
Attorney Bruce Robinson, Baltimore MD
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Commonwealth v. Angles
The Defendant was accused of Driving Under the Influence. An Officer followed the Defendant’s vehicle and observed the vehicle leave its lane of travel on several occasions. The Officer than performed a traffic stop and had the Defendant perform standard field sobriety tests. The Defendant was then taken Gettysburg Hospital for a blood test. The Gettysburg Hospital blood test stated that the Defendant’s Blood Alcohol Concentration was .231%.
At trial, a Jury convicted the Defendant of DUI with a blood alcohol content of above .16%. However, we were able to successfully appeal this verdict and the trial court awarded a new trial. Specifically, the Trial Court held that the weight of the evidence did not support the blood alcohol result.
The full order in the case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Angles
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Michaels
This case involved a Petition to Compel the Commonwealth to provide a duplicate copy of a computer hard drive for expert analysis in a child pornography case. Under Federal Law, a duplicate copy of the hard drive will only be provided to an expert to view in the government’s facility. This greatly restricts the expert’s ability to perform a comprehensive analysis of the hard drive because the expert is not able to bring his full reference library and all of his equipment. Additionally, it forces the expert to work with unfamiliar systems. The Court held that Federal Law did not supercede the Pennsylvania Discovery Rules and therefore issued a protective order for our expert to receive the mirror image hard drive and perform comprehensive analysis. This provides the Defendant with the opportunity to fully address the alleged evidence against him.
The full order in the case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Michaels
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Francis
Police received a dispatch from an individual at a movie theater who stated that they saw the Defendant fall over and that there was a bottle of wine under the seat. The caller then followed the Defendant to his vehicle and stated that he appeared intoxicated. The caller then provided the police with the Defendant’s license plate number and make and model of vehicle. Police identified the vehicle and began to follow it. While the police were following the vehicle, the vehicle was observed traveling below the speed limit and touched the yellow line. The Officer candidly testified that she did not witness a violation of the motor vehicle code or driving that would cause her to pull the vehicle over. I was successful in arguing that the police officer did not have reasonable suspicion to stop the Defendant’s vehicle and therefore all evidence acquired after the stop was inadmissible. Specifically, the Caller identity was never disclosed and therefore his tip had to corroborated by the Officer following the vehicle. The Court held that the Officer did not have sufficient independent observations to corroborate the tip and that the stop was not valid.
The full order in the case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Francis
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Testimonials
Justin McShane is one of a group of young lions in the DUI defense bar. He has had unparalleled success in defending DUI cases in central Pennsylvania as well as other criminal matters. As a former Public Defender with extensive death penalty cases, he is not afraid of taking on prosecutors and tough or seemingly hopeless cases. Justin is one of the top people in the Country with respect to knowledge about hospital blood tests and demonstrates his knowledge through cross examination of experts and hospital staff. He is tireless on behalf of his clients and has a tremendous track record. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone charged with a DUI in central Pennsylvania.
- Attorney Andrew Alpert, Owner, Meng & Alpert, LLC
I met Justin through the National College of DUI Defense, which is a group of the best DWI attorneys in the country who meet several times a year for the best training lawyers can get in the field. Of all of the amazing attorneys in the group, Justin stands out as one of the best I have met in the country. On a listserve full of great minds that bounce ideas, Justin’s knowledge and ability to think outside the box on the most difficult cases and fact patterns presented is unsurpassed. I would highly recommend him to any client needing to win at all costs.
- Attorney J. Matthew Guilfoil, Managing Member, The Guilfoil Law Group, L.L.C.
Justin is fast becoming known nationally as a top DUI defender. He is gaining this reputation by sharing his knowledge and his access to scientific works with other lawyers, thereby demonstrating his commitment both to the profession as well as to his clients. Justin has an excellent understanding of the law and science involved in drunk driving defense, and he will do everything possible to win his client’s case. If Justin agrees to take your case then you can rest assured that he will leave nothing to chance, and will do everything to maximize your chances of winning. I highly recommend him.