Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney in Harrisburg, PA
Established in 2000, Shreve Law Group has dedicated over two decades to defending individuals facing criminal charges, DUIs, and traffic violations in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Our firm combines strategic legal expertise with compassionate advocacy, prioritizing clients' rights and futures. With extensive experience in Pennsylvania courts, we leverage deep knowledge of prosecutorial tactics and strong relationships with legal professionals to build robust defenses.Our approach emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and personalized attention, ensuring clients feel supported throughout the legal process. We serve Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Cumberland County, and Perry County, offering tailored solutions for complex legal challenges.
Services
Criminal Law
DUI Defense
Traffic Law
Family Law
Child Custody
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in Pennsylvania criminal defense.
- Our strategic planning anticipates legal challenges to build stronger cases.
- We maintain extensive working relationships with local judges and prosecutors.
- Our attorneys combine courtroom tenacity with personalized client advocacy.
- We serve Harrisburg and surrounding Pennsylvania counties with local expertise.
Services
Criminal Law
Shreve Law Group provides comprehensive criminal defense representation for charges ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Our attorneys handle assault, drug offenses, sex crimes, and juvenile cases with strategic courtroom advocacy. We challenge evidence, protect constitutional rights, and work to minimize the long-term impacts of criminal charges on clients' lives.
DUI Defense
Our DUI defense focuses on challenging procedural errors and evidence reliability in Pennsylvania DUI cases. We examine breathalyzer calibration records, field sobriety test administration, and traffic stop legality to build effective defenses. The goal is to reduce penalties or secure charge dismissals while protecting driving privileges and future opportunities.
Traffic Law
Traffic law representation addresses charges like speeding, reckless driving, and license suspensions. We help clients navigate Pennsylvania's traffic code to minimize fines, points accumulation, and insurance impacts. Our approach combines legal knowledge with negotiation skills to achieve the most favorable resolutions possible for driving-related offenses.
Family Law
Family law services include child custody disputes, divorce proceedings, and protection from abuse cases. We prioritize clients' family relationships while protecting legal rights through court advocacy and settlement negotiations. Our experience spans complex custody arrangements and enforcement of parental rights under Pennsylvania law.
Child Custody
Child custody representation focuses on creating parenting plans that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights. We handle custody modifications, visitation disputes, and emergency custody situations with sensitivity to family dynamics. Our approach balances legal strategy with compassionate support during emotionally challenging proceedings.
People
William Shreve
Managing Partner
William Shreve founded the firm in 2000 after serving as a Dauphin County Assistant Public Defender. He specializes in criminal defense and family law with extensive appellate court experience. His background includes creating child welfare training programs and serving on pre-trial services boards.
John P. Halfpenny
Partner
John Halfpenny brings experience from commercial litigation and intellectual property cases to his criminal defense practice. He handles DUIs, traffic violations, and family law matters with a focus on achieving optimal client outcomes through trial advocacy and strategic negotiations.
Questions
What should I do immediately after being charged with a DUI?
Contact Shreve Law Group immediately to begin building your defense. Preserve all evidence, avoid discussing your case publicly, and attend all required court appearances while we handle legal proceedings.
How does the firm handle complex criminal cases?
We combine strategic evidence analysis, procedural challenges, and courtroom experience to defend serious charges. Our attorneys leverage relationships with legal professionals and deep knowledge of prosecutorial tactics to protect clients' rights.
Do you represent clients outside Harrisburg?
Yes, we serve clients throughout Pennsylvania including Dauphin County, Cumberland County, and Perry County for criminal defense, DUI, and family law matters.
What experience does the firm have with appellate cases?
Our attorneys have argued cases before Pennsylvania's Superior, Supreme, and Commonwealth Courts of Appeals, providing valuable experience for complex legal challenges and post-conviction appeals.
How does the consultation process work?
Contact us to schedule an initial consultation where we'll discuss your case details, legal options, and defense strategy. We provide honest assessments and work collaboratively to determine the best course of action.
