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McShane Becomes First Attorney in in US to Receive Forsensic Sobriety Assessment Certification
Monday February 01, 2010
Pennsylvania DUI attorney Justin J. McShane of The McShane Firm has become the first attorney in the US to receive Forensic Sobriety Assessment Certification from Forensic Sobriety Assessment, LLC. Click here to see the certification letter and click here to see the certificate.
This certification is the latest example Attorney McShane’s dedication to continuing DUI education in order to bring professionally aggressive representation to any citizen accused of a crime. Click here to see more of Attorney McShane’s extensive qualifications.
The McShane Firm Welcomes Private Investigator Jason Q. Campbell
Monday January 04, 2010
The McShane Firm is pleased to welcome investigator Jason Q. Campbell to its experienced staff. A graduate of the Alvernia University Police Academy, John comes to the firm with 14 years of experience as paramedic, forensic investigator, and public service educator. His addition to the staff is just another example of the The McShane Firm’s dedication to providing you with the absolute best in professionally aggressive representation.
Attorney Hoover earns Not Guilty in assault trial
Thursday December 10, 2009
Today Attorney Hoover was able to secure a complete and total acquittal on behalf of J.G. A jury of twelve citizens of Lebanon County deliberated for less than an hour before finding Mr. Gardner not guilty of the crime of simple assault.
Attorney McShane to Attend ACS Short Course in Gas Chromatography
Saturday November 07, 2009
Attorney McShane has been invited to attend the American Chemical Society Short Course titled “Gas Chromatography: Fundamentals, Toubleshooting, and Method Development (a lecture laboratory course)”. This is a seminar that comprises forty-eight (48) hours of training and actual lab work where the participants will learn to set up, trouble shoot and maintain Gas Chromatographs. Once completed, Attorney McShane will be the first attorney in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to have ever completed this course. It is more intensive study at a higher level than that which the Pennsylvania State Police Forensic Scientists receive. Training begins on Monday and concludes on Friday. It is being held in Chicago.
Attorney McShane Accepts Invitation to Speak at a National Conference
Tuesday October 27, 2009
Attorney McShane has been invited by course and curriculum planner, Jay Ruane of Connecticut, to be a guest presenter at “Defending DUI Cases in Connecticut Seminar” which will be held to train the Connecticut Office of the Public Defender and other attorneys in the state. Despite the name, it has a national faculty including Hansueli Ryser, Vice President – Draeger Safety Equipment, Attorney Teresa “Lady DUI” DiNardi & Attorney Sean Barrett, Attorney Chris Duby, Attorneys Jim & Jay Ruane, Attorney Jen Zito, Attorney Anne Marie Kindley, Attorney Jack Diamond, and Attorney Evan Levow. It is held on December 4, 2009 in Hartford Connecticut at the State Legislative Office Building. Attorney McShane will lecture on Drug DUI Case Defense.
Not Guilty Day at The McShane Firm
Friday October 16, 2009
Today, Attorney McShane secured a not guilty at a Bench trial in Lebanon County as to a DUI-General Impairment charge. In York County, during a jury trial, Attorney Tim Barrouk secured a masterful directed verdict after the prosecution’s-case-in-chief for DUI charges. Hence, the title “Not Guilty Day” at The McShane Firm.
McAdams named 2009 Outstanding Paralegal of the Year
Wednesday October 14, 2009
The McShane Firm proudly announces Cathi Leigh McAdams’ recent selection as Central Pennsylvania Paralegal Association’s “2009 Outstanding Paralegal of the Year.” Cathi Leigh was presented this prestigious award at the Association’s 25th Anniversary Event held at the Harrisburg Hilton on October 13, 2009. We thank Cathi Leigh for her hard work and dedication to The McShane Firm and the clients it serves. Congratulations, Cathi Leigh!
Attorney Genther passes Pennsylvania Bar Exam
Thursday October 08, 2009
The McShane firm today is proud to announce that Attorney Alicia Genther has passed the Pennsylvania bar exam. She has been a dedicated member of The McShane Firm and now continues the great tradition of professionally aggressive representation at the firm.
Attorney Hoover Earns a Complete Acquittal on a 2nd Offense DUI Bench Trial
Monday September 28, 2009
On September 28, 2009, Attorney David Hoover appeared in Lebanon County for the case of Commonwealth v. Michael Betz. The Government alleged charges of DUI – General Impairment (BAC greater than .08 less than .099, .086 alleged); DUI – Incapable of Safe Driving; Following Too Closely; Roadways Laned For Traffic. The Client had been arrested and taken to NLPD for BAC DataMaster testing. The alleged results of two tests were .086 and .095. After all of the testimony was concluded, the Judge found Mr. Betz Not Guilty on All Counts.
Attorney Barrouk wins hard-fought appeal in PA Superior Court
Thursday September 17, 2009
McShane Firm Senior Litigation Associate Timothy M. Barrouk won a hard-fought appeal in the case of Commonwealth vs. Houtz in front of the PA Superior Court in another example of how The McShane Firm fights for the rights of the citizen accused.
Attorney McShane volunteers as an attorney for the Pennsylvania Innocence Project
Thursday September 10, 2009
On September 10 and 11, 2009, Attorney McShane will receive specialized training and become a member of the first graduating class of volunteer attorneys with the new Pennsylvania Innocence Poject
Attorney Barrouk earns Not Guilty in High Profile DUI/Assault Case
Wednesday August 12, 2009
This week, Attorney Barrouk earned a series of Not Guilty verdicts in the high-profile criminal case of Joshua Grimes in a case that made the front page of the Patriot-News and was discussed at length on The Bob Durgin Talkshow. Learn more about Attorney Barrouk and his impressive qualifications.
McShane Firm Attorneys receive invitation-only DUI training at Harvard Law School
Monday July 20, 2009
The attorneys of The McShane Firm attended specialized, invitation-only DUI training at Harvard School of Law last week. This is just another example of the McShane Firm’s dedication to defending the citizen accused with the latest techniques and information. See more of their qualifications.
Attorney Dorward forces total dismissal of felony drug charges at court of common pleas
Wednesday July 15, 2009
Today attorney Shawn Dorward forced the district attorney of York to dismiss a felony drug case just moments before jury selection and trial. Attorney Dorward would not give up and give in or go away. Instead, the DA in York county did. Dorward filed motions and obtained a court order to force the district attorney to identify the confidential informant tipster who lead to the stop and the arrest. The DA refused. Just as the potential jury was about to walk in for selection the DA announced to the court it was going to withdraw all charges.
This is just another example of how the attorneys of The McShane Firm fight for you – the citizen accused.
Attorney McShane earns Not Guilty in .192 BAC DUI case
Thursday June 25, 2009
Today Attorney McShane used pharmacology and analytical chemistry to obtain a not guilty verdict in a DUI case in front of a Cumberland county jury where a citizen was accused of having a blood alcohol content greater than .16. The defendant was accused of having a BAC of .192 as determined by a headspace gas Chromatograph with a flame ionization detector run by the Pennsylvania state police lab. The McShane Firm team, together with an expert, showed multiple issues with the blood test resulting in a not guilty.
The McShane Firm Fights When Other Attorneys Won't
Monday June 22, 2009
Last week, The McShane Firm received a glowing testimonial from DUI client Paul Kaylor. Attorney McShane represented Mr. Kaylor in a precedent setting CDL DUI case, earning him a NOT GUILTY when other attorneys urged him to plead guilty. Read the full testimonial.
Attorney McShane earns dismissal of murder case without trial
Thursday June 18, 2009
The Court of Common Pleas in Dauphin County has granted McShane Firm CEO Justin J. McShane, Esq. a Nolle Prosequi in the case of Commonwealth vs. Michael Brown – meaning the case has been dismissed from court without a trial. Click here to see more of Attorney McShane’s impressive qualifications.
Attorneys McShane, Dorward earn ARIDE Certification
Thursday June 18, 2009
This week, McShane Firm Attorneys Justin J. McShane Esq. and Shawn M. Dorward earned Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Certification from NHTSA. They are the first two attorneys in the nation to earn such certification. Click here to see more of their impressive qualifications.
Testimonials
Justin’s work in keeping up with the science and the law of DWI Defense goes well beyond what most lawyers consider adequate, but his desire to help his clients get the best possible result means that adequate is not enough.
- Troy McKinney, shareholder, Schneider & McKinney, P.C.
I felt he truly cared about me and not just the money. He is possibly the most intelligent person I’ve ever met.
- TM, Harrisburg (DUI)
Justin has risen quickly into the advanced ranks of our national DUI Defense Attorney group with his non-stop assault on excellence. Justin is constantly developing new strategies and defense theories for his clients and is always quick to respond to our requests for assistance. I have attended national DUI training seminars with Justin and his commitment to our profession is a breath of fresh air. I have not seen a more thoroughly prepared attorney than Justin and wholeheartedly endorse him as an absolute warrior in the courtroom.
- Attorney Jamie Balagia, Owner, Law Office of Jamie Balagia, P.C./DWI DUDE
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Your DUI Attorney Choice By the Numbers
- Number of attorneys in the world
- 1,600,000
- Of those, the number of attorneys in the US
- 1,250,000
- Of those, the number of attorneys in Pennsylvania
- 43,000
- Of those, members of the National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
- 204
- Of those, members of the Pennsylvania Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL)
- 101
- Of those, members of National College for DUI Defense
- 13
(of which we are 4) - Of those, who received training as Instructors in Standard Field Sobriety Testing as recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- 5
(of which we are 4) - Of those, who are a Certified Breath Alcohol Test Technician as recognized by the Department of Transportation
- 5
(of which we are 4) - Of those, who received training in Drugs that Impair Driving (Drug Recognition Expert training) as recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- 5
(of which we are 4) - Of those, who is certified as a Phlebotomist (drawing and analysis of blood samples)
- 2
(of which Attorney McShane is one) - Of those, who is a 2-time graduate and case presenter at the National Forensic Blood and Urine Seminar?
- 1 - Attorney McShane