Testimonials
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
Re: Attorney Barrouk
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
Re: Attorney Barrouk
Justin McShane represented me in February 2009 before Judge Evans on a DUI case. He and his team got me a complete and total not guilty victory. It was awesome! I am a CDL truck driver and if I had even an ARD that means I would have lost my job, my house and everything. Thanks Justin. You guys are AWESOME!
- pkpaulk
Re: Attorney McShane
When I got this email from Justin asking me to write a review on him on this site, I dropped everything I was doing to do it. Unfortunately, my daughter has a drug problem. We have been struggling with it for years in the family. She was caught by the police and sold to an undercover. Justin made it get through ARD so she would have no felony on her record and is now a college student and has a bright future. We cannot believe how great he is.
- Anonymous
Re: Attorney McShane
I have never seen or her of a more talented group of people and I believe if people really care about their life and future they’ll think real hard about hiring you guys.
- SL - Harrisburg, Indecent Assault dismissed
Re: Attorney McShane
Justin, I believe, is the best bar none. Not only just in the courtroom but also for just being a great guy. I’ve always been told not to trust an attorney but Justin I trust along with the whole firm.
- SL - Harrisburg, Indecent Assault dismissed
Re: Attorney McShane
You have always been honest, that is so important. Also your hard work – you never leave loose ends. You know your job and do it at the highest level. You are all winners. Thank you for giving your all!
- SL - Harrisburg, Indecent Assault dismissed
Re: Attorney McShane
Plain and simple, it was awesome. You guys kick butt. All the money that was paid was worth every penny. I will never forget you all. Thanks for all your help.
- SL - Harrisburg, Indecent Assault dismissed
Re: Attorney McShane
I felt your firm had everything under control. you were on top of things and most of all I knew I did not have to worry about anything – which was great.
- ML - Harrisburg
Re: Attorney McShane
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
Re: Attorney Barrouk
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
Re: Attorney Barrouk
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
Re: Attorney Barrouk
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
Re: Attorney Barrouk
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
Re: Attorney Barrouk
From the first time I talked with Shawn, I knew that was who I wanted to represent me. He is by far the nicest lawyer I have ever dealt with.
- KL - Harrisburg
Re: Attorney Dorward
I felt that from the beginning Shawn and his staff truly cared. Shawn assured me he would fight for me and I believed him. I have decided to move forward with the fight, and wouldn’t want any other attorney.
- ML - Harrisburg
Re: Attorney Dorward
It was my very first time hiring an attorney and I believe I made an excellent choice by going with Shawn Dorward. He made everything completely clear and very easy to understand what was going on. He gave me great advice and was game for whatever choice I made.
- JK - Harrisburg
Re: Attorney Dorward
Special thank you to David Hoover and Jason Campbell for all the work and support with short notice. We know they worked long and late. Both David Hoover and Jason Campbell gave 100% to help solve the crisis with so little time to spare. I know your entire staff worked extra hard behind the scenes as well to make everything happen. My entire family has seen results. Your entire office is full of PROS!
- BS - Harrisburg
Re: Attorney Dorward
This was not my first marriage that ended up in a bitter divorce. However, I can say that Shawn handled this case much better than my previous case. The important things to me were getting this over with and protecting my assets. Shawn made sure that I was protected and treated fairly. When we first met we drew up a plan of how we wanted this to all work out. I can say that everything went according to our plans. I highly recommend Shawn. He’s the one you want in your corner.
- phunter.424
Re: Attorney Dorward
It was a truly great experience. You definitely gave us the outcome we hoped for. … In my opinion, your firm is great. I would gladly recommend you to anyone and would definitely use your services again if needed.
- HB, Harrisburg
Re: Attorney Hoover
I had a BAC of .19, so I thought it was only a formality before I was cooked. A friend of mine told me to consult with The McShane Firm. David Hoover took my case and I am very happy he did. He was able to get all of the charges against me dropped because the police did not follow the correct roadside procedures. I was thrilled at the result and highly recommend David to anyone who finds themselves in a case they think they can’t win.
- Anonymous
Re: Attorney Hoover
Dear Justin,
I want to sincerely thank you for your incredible honesty, integrity, and professionalism in the case of my DUI back in February, 2009.
After my arrest on December 29, 2007 you have given my case the care and respect beyond what any other attorney wanted to give me. After the initial meeting with you I was impressed so much that I actually could not believe what I was hearing. You described how you would go about handling my case and described to me what no other attorney could describe because of their lack of knowledge and experience in this field. I had sat down with two other attorney’s in the DUI field and came out in a very depressed state. The first attorney told me to just plead guilty, the other attorney said for $500 he would take care of my case. He never said exactly how or what he would do for me.
When I sat down with you Mr. McShane you told me how this was my livelyhood, I realize even more today how important it was, I could never have worked with another trucking company or any other job of any meaning if I would have been convicted of DUI, for that matter I would had lost my job of $23 per hour driving truck. It was your persistence and determination to see to that I was found NOT GUILTY. I had been to the Dauphin County Courthouse over 7 times, due to the fact that the police department would not bring evidence and or police officers who were required to appear and either or the evidence or the police officers would not show up. If it weren’t for your persistence in filing motions in the court for this evidence and or police officers named this case would have went to trial and I would have been found GUILTY. Many times I was about to give up when you explained to me that could give up, but that you had felt had a solid case and if I did what you had asked of me that you felt with an 80 to 90% confidence, I would be found NOT GUILTY.
Your professionalism, knowledge of all the equipment involved in a DUI, your expert witnesses, and the handling of the entire case is something to be added to the law books. In fact I think it was mentioned that this case is a break through in many way's and that it will go down in case law? I have even went under my name in [Google] and have found the case.
I have not thanked you enough and I cannot thank you enough or express my deepest thanks not only to you, but to your entire staff! The professionalism, knowledge, experience and caring of your staff is second to none!
With my warmest regards,
-Paul L. Kaylor
- Paul L. Kaylor, Harrisburg
Re: Attorney McShane
Justin is an extraordinarily dedicated advocate who cares very much for the profession and his clients. There are many lawyers who have reputations that are undeserved; some were never any good to begin with and others were great once but have lost the passion for their work. Not Justin. He’s the genuine article.
- Attorney Jon May (May & Cohen P.A.)
Re: Attorney McShane
I recently consulted Justin on a scientific matter that had arisen in a white collar criminal case in federal court in Houston. All I can say is that I was more than impressed with the breadth of his knowledge and his evident dedication to the profession. He is exactly the kind of lawyer I would retain if I needed representation.
- Attorney Jon May (Miami, FL)
Re: Attorney McShane
Justin McShane is a top notch lawyer. He is known both as a formidable advocate and creative legal mind. I respect his work ethic, his dedication to the craft of practicing law and his shining example of excellence in the legal community. Justin is smart, tenacious and compassionate. It gives me great pleasure to endorse him. Counsel and the accused would be well advised to contact him immediately if you need sound, experienced legal advice.
- Attorney F. Powers, Charlotte NC
Re: Attorney McShane
I endorse this lawyer’s work. I met Justin at A Blood Alcohol testing seminar recently. Any DUI lawyer that attends these types of seminars is leader in the area of DUI defense.He presented a short lecture on a recent case he tried .The defenses were excellant. I highly reccomend Justin for anyone charged with a crime in Pennsylvania.
- Attorney James McKinney, Nashville TN
Re: Attorney McShane
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
Re: Attorney Barrouk
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
Re: Attorney Barrouk
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
Re: Attorney Barrouk
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
Re: Attorney Barrouk
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
Re: Attorney Barrouk
Shawn and I met at a blood seminar in San Diego. He is a smart and capable attorney who impressed me with his knowledge of blood analysis issues. I would recomend Shawn to anyone accused of DUI.
- Attorney Craig Rosenstein, Scottsdale AZ
Re: Attorney Dorward
I met Shawn at a high level Forsensics Course in San Diego, California. Shawn tackled the scientific material at the course with enthusiasm and through our conversations showed that he is very committed the Defense of allegedly impaired drivers. Shawn is also a member of the National College for DUI Defense and is very knowledgable in the field of DUI/DWI law.
- Attorney Cory Yager, Atlanta GA
Re: Attorney Dorward
Shawn has been practicing law for a short time but he has been studying the fine points of criminal litigation for a long period of time. Shawn clerked for Justin McShane while studying for the bar. During that time, Shawn was involved in numerous cases and helped Attorney McShane prepare for trial. While learning from the best, Shawn has been busy developing his own style and finding his own voice. He is a charismatic lawyer and a skilled trial attorney. His experience is vast in comparison to his time in practice and in fact, he already has more trial experience than many attorneys with 10+ years of experience. If you are considering retaining Shawn you should have absolute confidence in his abilities and commitment to your case.
- Attorney William Bly, Biddeford ME
Re: Attorney Dorward
I endorse this lawyer’s work. I have known Mr. Dorward for a number of years now and am pleased to say he is one of the attorneys that is vigilantly staying on top of and honing his skills in the DUI field. The laws and technology regarding DUI detection and defense are constantly changing and Mr. Dorward has demonstrated his desire to continue learning by regularly attending local and national DUI seminars. He is a fine attorney.
- Attorney Bruce Robinson, Baltimore MD
Re: Attorney Dorward
I met Shawn through the National College for DUI defense. We attended the most rigorous DUI blood testing courses in the country together. Very few DUI attorneys could pass the final test, but Shawn shined. When your liberty is on the line, look no further.
- Attorney Gary Pirosko, Denver CO
Re: Attorney Dorward
I met David at a Forensic Blood and Urine Seminar in California. David works for a firm with a reputation for vigorously fighting and winning tough DWI/DUI cases in Pennsylvania. David was very enthusiastic about DUI defense and was very attentive ot the materials presented during this 3.5 day course taught by doctors, toxicologists, and chemists. David was also happy to speak about trial tips and tactics he has employed and was very passionate about the defense of his clients. Though I only recently met Daivd, I would recommend him as a DUI lawyer committed to fighting the difficult case.
- Attorney Cory Yager, Atlanta GA
Re: Attorney Hoover
I met David only recently. However, he made quite an impression. He was attending the most advanced training course a DUI attorney (3 & 1/2 days in length) can take, in San Diego, CA. He was one of the best students in the class, from an attendance and “final exam” perspective. This level of serious representation is what it takes to be an effective DUI trial lawyer. A tip of the hat goes out to David for his dedication to this area of law practice.
- Attorney William Head, Atlanta GA
Re: Attorney Hoover
David and I are members of the National College for DUI Defense. This is an organization focused on sharing the best information among the best DUI attorneys in the country. We met during the most intense DUI blood seminar this year. The course was taught by world-class forensics professionals. Only about 40 of the brightest DUI attorneys throughout the U.S. could make it through the final exam. David was one of the few.
- Attorney Gary Pirosko, Denver CO
Re: Attorney Hoover
I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer’s work. David and I are both members of the National College of DUI Defense. His commitment to the profession and specifically, the field of DUI defense is apparent by not only his membership in the NCDD but his attendance at the most rigorous, post graduate course offered for attorneys… the forensic blood and urine testing course. I had the privilege of meeting David for the first time at that course and was impressed by his studious attention to detail and willingness to immerse himself in the course. This was an extremely intensive and difficult course and David was up to the challenge. In addition to having a sharp mind and a drive to be the best, David works for one of the preeminent DUI defense law firms in the country… the McShane Firm. If you are looking for an aggressive and knowledgeable DUI defense attorney then look no further than Attorney Hoover.
- Attorney William Bly, Biddeford ME
Re: Attorney Hoover
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DA - Harrisburg - Revocation Hearing
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BS - Harrisburg, Delivery of Controlled Substance
RG - Harrisburg, DUI 2nd Offense
SL - Harrisburg, Indecent Assault dismissed
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JR - Harrisburg, DUI and Smell/Inhale Toxic Release Substances
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SA, Harrisburg - DUI (2 counts)
CW, Harrisburg - DUI first offense
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Testimonials
I think back some months ago when I was desperate and went to the Public Defenders office and received no help from them and they gave me five names of attorney that might be able to help with my case. I left that office not knowing what my future might hold. I tried calling the first three names with no luck. Either no one answered or I got an answering machine. Your office was the fourth name I called and someone did answer. I remember our initial telephone conversations. Lengthy ones that most attorneys would not have show such interest and reassuring in nature. Because of those first calls I knew I had found someone that was honest and could help me with the problem I faced. I don’t know why during business hours on a weekday those first three calls weren’t answered; all I do know is that I am sure glad they weren’t.
- J.D., Harrisburg
Justin is one of the best DWI attorneys I know. Period. If I were unfortunate enough to find myself on the wrong side of the law, Justin McShane is the first and only attorney I would turn to. His breadth of knowledge and commitment to his clients is truly amazing. He is a tireless and zealous advocate who has developed a reputation for fearlessness in the courtroom. When any attorney has a question regarding DWI work, Justin always has the answer. He is without peer in Pennsylvania and I count myself fortunate to count him as not only a colleague, but a very good friend as well.
- Attorney William Bly, Biddeford ME
I’ve met Justin at various DUI seminars around the Country. His commitment to his client’s is evident in his unending desire to be the best attorney anywhere. His library of valuable and pertinant studies is the envy of attorney’s nationally. I highly recomend Justin to anyone accused of DUI.
- Attorney Craig Rosenstein, Scottsdale AZ
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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