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Defense Attorney Harrisburg
Facing criminal charges can be a profoundly unsettling experience, with serious penalties, your freedoms, and your future at stake. By working with a skilled criminal defense attorney from The Dorward Law Firm, you'll have a fierce advocate on your side who truly cares about your future.
We understand the gravity of your situation. We know that navigating the criminal justice system can be daunting, but you do not have to face this alone. Our firm can provide the trusted guidance and strong defense you need to get through these difficult times. No matter the charges you face, we will fight tirelessly to protect your rights and freedoms.
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Quick responses and very professional, even after my case was settled.
andrew cover
M"Very Much Satisfied"
Very much satisfied! Lawyer knows exactly what he’s doing.
Marissa Deyo
g"Definitely Worth the Money"
He made sure to get me the best possible outcome.
greg
C"We Received the Best Case Scenario"
Shawn was quick to respond, with great communication.
Cara Torok
B"An absolute top tier law firm"
He did an absolute superb job and I couldn't be happier with the results.
Barney Lampman
S"Happy with the prompt response"
I am happy with the prompt response to my voicemail.
Sandra Kohr
D"Mr. Shawn Dorward went up and beyond"
Mr. Shawn Dorward went up and beyond to get the result I wanted.
Daquan Jones
D"We were EXTREMELY happy with his handling of the case."
He knew how to work well with the prosecutors who eventually acquiesced to almost all his requests to lessen the punishment substantially.
David Pond
J"Choosing Shawn has always been the best option for me."
Fully resolved my case faster than expected!
Justina Delgado
d"Dorward Law Firm Is the Best in Harrisburg"
My daughter's case went from 3 felony charges to disorderly conduct—Shaun is the best, I give him a million stars.
dainty Chambers
A"I got better results than I was expecting."
I got better results than I was expecting. Shawn is very reliable and always responded back in a timely manner.
Abraham Martin
Z"This man was exceptional and did everything he could"
I’m thankful for Shawn Dorward and his expertise; he really did everything he could to help me.
Zrix
A"Shawn and team are amazing"
Shawn and team will take that stress off of you and will stand in the courtroom and go to bat for their clients.
Antońi Belcher
S"Exceptional Law Firm I Highly Recommend"
They are truly what a law firm should stand for. The Dorward Law Firm is nothing short of amazing.
Sean Belcher
S"Unbelievably Superb Attorney"
Shawn Dorward is an unbelievably superb attorney. His courtroom presence and legal skill during a trial were more than impressive.
Sarah Grillo
N"Got all charges dismissed"
Shawn got all the charges dismissed for me. He is extremely genuine and knows his job very well.
Nina massicci
K"Very Professional Experience"
Very Professional. They’re very good with keeping up with communication when it comes to their clients.
Kyler Rehrer
E"Mr. Dorward Checked Every Box"
Mr. Dorward is professional, intellectual, informative, hands-on, and just a great person and lawyer.
Erika Murray
J"Absolutely Amazing Outcome"
Shawn was with me every step of the way on my case. He was absolutely amazing and got all of these charges dropped for me.
Jamie Cichan
T"Shawn saved my future"
Shawn basically saved my future by working with the system and the DA to get me into the ARD program.
Tom Kosdemba
C"You had a real good lawyer"
Shawn listened to every detail and focused on key issues that helped with the outcome.
Christie Burden
C"Best Lawyer Ever!"
Hands down the best lawyer ever! Excellent communication. Timely response.
Christine Rios
D"Highly Recommend Shawn Dorward"
Shawn was very helpful and patient throughout the whole process.
David Capone
D"Shawn Dorward is excellent"
Shawn was patient, attentive, and went above and beyond our expectations.
Dayna Warren
J"Highly recommended for your defense"
Highly recommended to anyone who might not know your rights under the law.
John W Lugo
J"Goes Above and Beyond"
He goes above and beyond for his clients and fought for a fair outcome.
Jackie Mowery
J"Highly recommend Shawn"
Always 100% thorough and keeps it real. You'll always feel he has your back because trust me, he does.
Jestin Hashagen
G"Amazing Attorney and Affordable"
He is such an amazing attorney, straightforward, and doesn't kill your pockets.
Gina Vazquez
C"I recommend him."
He always replied quickly with clear answers.
Clement034
Quick Responses and Very Professional
Quick responses and very professional. Even after my case was settled, they still helped me with other problems. Definitely would recommend.
andrew cover
Very Much Satisfied
Very much satisfied! Lawyer knows exactly what he’s doing and does his job very well. Highly recommended!
Marissa Deyo
Definitely Worth the Money
Needed Shawn’s services for a court hearing. He made sure to get me the best possible outcome. Definitely worth the money.
greg
We Received the Best Case Scenario
Shawn was quick to respond, great communication, and we received the best case scenario with him and his team’s assistance. Highly recommend!
Cara Torok
An absolute top tier law firm
I hired Shawn to represent me in a legal problem that I wasn't sure how to even go about proceeding with this problem, not to mention the fear and stress. He did an absolute superb job and I couldn't be happier with the results. An absolute top tier law firm. Thank you very much, Shawn.
Stacey Lampman.
Barney Lampman
Happy with the prompt response
I am happy with the prompt response to my voicemail. Also, how he started to gather information immediately.
Sandra Kohr
Mr. Shawn Dorward went up and beyond
Definitely was a challenge to get my charges dropped, but Mr. Shawn Dorward went up and beyond to get the result I wanted, so thank you to the Dorward firm. Much love!
Daquan Jones
We were EXTREMELY happy with his handling of the case.
My family hired Shawn to represent our daughter who was a student at Gettysburg College when she was facing several serious charges. We were EXTREMELY happy with his handling of the case. He was on top of the recent DUI laws, as they just changed with a PA Supreme Court ruling. Shawn made himself available to speak with us, often late at night and on weekends, if the matter was urgent. He knew how to work well with the prosecutors who eventually acquiesced to almost all his requests to lessen the punishment substantially. Knowledgeable, caring, confident, tough—a real advocate for his client!
David Pond
Choosing Shawn has always been the best option for me.
Choosing Shawn has always been the best option for me. Fully resolved my case faster than expected! The Dorward Law Firm has always been great, thank you, Shawn!
Justina Delgado
Dorward Law Firm Is the Best in Harrisburg
I want to say this firm deserves more than five stars, but Google won't allow it. It's the BEST criminal law firm in Harrisburg and its environs. I've been searching for a good criminal lawyer for some time, was introduced to one in Camp Hill by a friend. Honestly, I threw away my money; he was no good, he was unprofessional, he didn't answer phone calls or return messages, always late for court. I had given up and lost hope with my case, then a voice in my head said search Google for best law firm in Harrisburg. Dorward was the third one to pop up, but it ultimately became the first because all the others were very unprofessional and I didn't want to fall in the same spot. I decided to call Dorward, there I met Shawn; he was very professional and upfront. He took the time to listen; from right there I knew we were in the right hands. He worked with us every step of the way, communicated with us from start to finish, he's always responding to our calls and texts, addressing our concerns. My daughter's case went from 3 felony charges to disorderly conduct. If you're looking for a good criminal defense lawyer, Dorward Law Firm is the one—you'll have no regrets, and there's also payment plans available. Shawn is the best, I give him a million 🌟 stars.
dainty Chambers
I got better results than I was expecting.
Shawn represented me on 2 different cases and I highly recommend him. He's very reliable and had all the answers to my questions. Very upfront, to the point. Always on time and responds back in a timely manner. Would definitely use him again if needed to. I got better results than I was expecting.
Abraham Martin
This man was exceptional and did everything he could
This man was exceptional and did everything he could to make sure my sentence was the best it could possibly be in my situation. I’m thankful for Shawn Dorward and his expertise. He really did everything he could to help me and get me a good position back on my feet.
Zrix
Shawn and team are amazing
I highly recommend anyone in the Pennsylvania to NY area, east coast, if you are ever in need of criminal help or support, please choose the Dorward Law Firm. Shawn and team are amazing. I cannot thank them enough for handling my case for me as I reside in NY. Shawn and team will take that stress off of you and will stand in the courtroom and go to bat for their clients. I appreciate the Dorward Law Firm, and so should you! Thank you, Shawn and team! 5 stars
Antońi Belcher
Exceptional Law Firm I Highly Recommend
Exceptional Law Firm. I highly recommend Shawn and team. They are truly what a law firm should stand for. Please, if you are not sure, I hope you find my post assuring. The Dorward Law Firm is nothing short of amazing.
Sean Belcher
Unbelievably Superb Attorney
Shawn Dorward is an unbelievably superb attorney. He came into my life when I needed strong legal guidance, advice, and support through a traumatic experience where I felt abandoned by the justice system. He treated me with the utmost respect and professionalism as well as empathy and fully prepped me for the hardest battle I have ever endured in my personal life. Shawn allowed me to ask any questions, and was extremely attentive to me as a client while navigating the maze of the court system and many of his other clients as well. His courtroom presence, ability to connect with all courtroom parties and staff, and overall eloquent legal skill set during a trial was more than impressive and impactful on so many levels. I couldn’t recommend a better attorney or human being to help you navigate and fight for what you believe in.
Sarah Grillo
Got all charges dismissed
I had assault charges and some others, and due to me being in the field I’m in, I can’t have any of those under my belt at all. Shawn, the first time we actually went to court, got all the charges dismissed for me. He is extremely genuine and knows his job very well. I absolutely highly recommend him. I would definitely call him again if I had to… let’s hope I don’t have to, though.
Nina massicci
Very Professional Experience
My time and experience with the Dorward Law Firm have been really well. Very professional. I would definitely say also that they’re very good with keeping up with communication when it comes to their clients and help bringing the best results their way. I recommend anyone that has a DUI or any type of criminal charge to reach out to the Dorward Law Firm. You won’t regret it!
Kyler Rehrer
Mr. Dorward Checked Every Box
OMGOSH! Mr. Dorward checked every box. He's so professional, intellectual, informative, hands-on, and just a great person and lawyer. He did such an amazing job for my son, especially considering his circumstances. I would give him 10 stars if I could. Thank you again for all of your hard work!
Erika Murray
Absolutely Amazing Outcome
Shawn was with me every step of the way on my case. He heard all of my concerns and addressed them head-on and made sure to keep me updated on everything in the process. He was absolutely amazing and he got all of these charges dropped for me and got my case closed out. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer to represent me. His goal from the beginning was to get the best possible outcome for me and he did exactly that. I highly recommend him.
Jamie Cichan
Shawn saved my future
Shawn basically saved my future by working with the system and the DA to get me into the ARD program. Shawn is a down-to-earth, genuine human being who isn’t going to give you false hopes or make any hollow promises. He knows his stuff thoroughly, but it doesn't feel like you’re talking to a lawyer when you are 1 on 1 with him. Just a guy who knows the law inside and out. This was very important to me. He saves the typical lawyer formalities for the courtroom, where he is well respected. Very easy to talk to, engaging, and has a quick response time. Would recommend 10/10.
Tom Kosdemba
You had a real good lawyer
Shawn helped me with a complex case that could have turned out very ugly for me and my family. I am beyond satisfied with his representation. He listened to every detail and focused on certain key issues that helped with the outcome. He’s honest and patient. I would recommend his services again and again! What was really amazing was while sitting out in the lobby after the hearing, a gentleman (who I believe was part of the court staff) came up to me and whispered, “You had a real good lawyer!” Couldn’t agree more!
Christie Burden
Best Lawyer Ever!
Hands down the best lawyer ever! Excellent communication. Timely response. He saved my husband's future. I would highly recommend him!
Christine Rios
Highly Recommend Shawn Dorward
Shawn was very helpful and patient throughout the whole process of awaiting trials and everything. He was very informative and kept in touch appropriately to feel like he actually cares about his clients. I highly recommend.
David Capone
Shawn Dorward is excellent
Attorney Shawn Dorward is excellent. Shawn assisted a very close individual in my life in receiving the results we desired. He was patient, attentive, and went above and beyond our expectations. If you're looking for a defense attorney who genuinely cares about you and your well-being, he's the man for the job. We appreciate everything you have done for us. It is highly appreciated.
Dayna Warren
Highly recommended for your defense
Mr. Dorward and Team were very professional and on point with staying up to date with information about my case, followed up with me during the process and called to keep me informed of what was the process and game plan for my defense. Will keep him and his team as my Criminal Defense team, not that I deal with criminal issues daily, but I felt good knowing he was on my side. Highly recommended to anyone who might not know your rights under the law. Sincerely, John W. Lugo 08/2023
John W Lugo
Goes Above and Beyond
Shawn came to us highly recommended, and he did not disappoint. He goes above and beyond for his clients, he fought to get a fair outcome and didn’t give up till all parties were satisfied.
Jackie Mowery
Highly recommend Shawn
I've been working with Shawn for over 10 years now, even when he was working under another firm. But my family's loyalty lies with him! Always 100% thorough and keeps it real. Will not sell you a dream. You'll always feel he has your back because trust me, he does. Not only was I lucky in finding an attorney as great as him, but also gained a lifetime friend for that I'll be forever grateful! Highly recommend Shawn for any of your criminal proceedings! Thanks again, my friend!
Jestin Hashagen
Amazing Attorney and Affordable
He is such an amazing attorney, straightforward, and doesn't kill your pockets. I recommend him to anyone fighting a criminal charge. He's the best.
Gina Vazquez
I recommend him.
I have only great things to say about Shawn.
He always replied to my emails, phone calls, or texts very quickly and with nice and clear answers.
I could have been in big trouble, but he did a great job dealing with the case.
I recommend him.
Client was charged with two separate DUI’s. For the first case, our client was pulled over for what the state trooper ...
Charges Dismissed2nd Offense Aggravated Assault by Vehicle While DUI.
Client was charged with a felony Aggravated Assault by Vehicle While DUI, three other DUI related offenses, possession ...
Charges Dismissed2nd Offense DUI
Client faced a 2nd offense DUI. When having difficulty sleeping, client went out spotlighting for deer when he was ...
Charges DismissedDriving Under Suspension DUI Related
Client was charged with Driving Under Suspension – DUI related for what the officer claimed was his third violation ...
Charges DismissedDUI Charges for CDL driver
For truck drivers, the most important thing they maintain is their ability to drive a commercial vehicle. This is how ...
Charges DismissedFelony Drug
Client was charged with felony drug delivery offenses for an incident where narcotics were found in the trunk of his ...
Charges Dismissed2 separate DUI’s
Client was charged with two separate DUI’s. For the first case, our client was pulled over for what the state trooper observed to be erratic driving. My client admitted to consuming alcohol and was subsequently asked out of his vehicle to submit to field sobriety tests, which he complied with. Following the tests, the trooper believed he had enough to arrest my client for DUI so he placed him in handcuffs and took him to the booking center for a blood draw. At booking my client agreed to submit to a blood draw; however, after the phlebotomist stuck our client three times in the arm with a needle without hitting a vein, the trooper directed her to stop attempting to draw blood. Although the police were not able to obtain blood from our client, they still filed DUI charges. Yes, you can face a DUI in Pennsylvania without a blood result. Of further significance for this case was that my client had his two children in the vehicle. This enhanced our client's DUI charges from an ungraded misdemeanor to a misdemeanor of the first degree.
Shortly after receiving the charges for his first offense, our client was stopped again for the same circumstances and his wife and children were in the car with him. On this occasion he admitted to the police that he had consumed alcohol and was coming from a family member's home. As with the previous offense, he was asked out of the vehicle to perform field sobriety tests, but before being placed under arrest for DUI, the trooper who had him perform the field sobriety tests stated on the dash camera video that he did not believe he was impaired. Our client was still arrested for DUI and taken in for a blood draw. As in the prior case, he willingly submitted to a blood draw, but the phlebotomist could not obtain any blood from him.
Throughout this client's cases we attempted to reach a resolution, but all conversations lead us to trial on the first case. Due to the enhancements with the children in the car, this proceeded to a jury trial. Typically for a first offense DUI, you would not be eligible for a jury trial and the case would be decided by a judge. After the jury heard all of the testimony and watched the dash camera footage for the first case, they returned a verdict of not guilty on the DUI. The second case was scheduled for the very next trial term, but at jury selection the District Attorney’s Office agreed to dismiss the DUI charge and offered a plea to the summary traffic citations. This was in large part due to my client’s willingness to submit to a blood draw as well as the trooper in the dash camera video explaining that he felt he did not have enough.
Charges Dismissed2nd Offense Aggravated Assault by Vehicle While DUI.
Client was charged with a felony Aggravated Assault by Vehicle While DUI, three other DUI related offenses, possession of drug paraphernalia and three summary violations for an accident that he was involved in with another motorist. All DUI offenses were based on our client having alcohol in his system at the time of the accident. Members of the state police were dispatched to the accident and upon arrival observed heavy front end damage to both vehicles. Our client was still trapped in his car. The state trooper’s provided aid to our client and eventually he was transported to the hospital for life saving treatment. The other motorist was also transported to a local hospital as she sustained significant injuries. One of the troopers testified at a hearing that this was the worst accident he ever witnessed where someone did not die.
This investigation was flawed from the start when a member of the state police attempted to do an accident reconstruction. Typically in an accident of this nature, the state police would send an expert to the scene to do a complete accident reconstruction; however, that was not done in this case. The trooper who filed the charges said that it was not done, because there was not a death. The trooper who filed the charges was not an expert in accident reconstruction. At the conclusion of the trooper’s investigation he determined that our client was driving at an excessive speed, that the other motorist was traveling the speed limit, and our client crossed the lane lines into the oncoming lane of travel striking the other motorist.
When my client’s father arrived at the scene and heard that his son was the cause of the accident he could not accept it as true based on what he saw. Shortly after the accident it was determined that the state police never requested the airbag control module (ACM) from the other motorists vehicle. The ACM of a vehicle can record data in the event of a collision, similar to a “black box” in an aircraft. This information can provide insight into the crash dynamics and can be used in investigations such as this one. Without the ACM for the other motorist we would have nothing to rebut the trooper's findings. Eventually my client's father was able to track down where the other person’s car was taken to. It went from Central Pennsylvania to a junk yard in New Jersey. He was able to get confirmation that this was the same vehicle involved in the crash. With the ACM for this car we were able to hire our own expert to rebut what the Commonwealth was alleging. Our expert was able to confirm that the other motorist was the vehicle traveling in excess of the speed limit, that she crossed the lane line and she was the cause of the accident. After we submitted our report to the District Attorney's Office they had someone else from the State Police review it and they ultimately conceded that our client was not at fault for the accident.
This still left the DUI charges and paraphernalia charge. When we dug further into the blood results we were able to determine that the hospital where our client received medical treatment sent the wrong person’s blood to the laboratory for testing. The alcohol they claimed was in his system was not his blood so the DUI charges were withdrawn as well. The Commonwealth was still not willing to withdraw the paraphernalia charge so we filed a motion to suppress, arguing that the state police illegally searched our client's vehicle after he was extricated and taken to the hospital. Following a hearing, the court agreed and his paraphernalia charge was dismissed as well.
But for my client’s father obtaining the ACM from the other vehicle, subpoenaing detailed information concerning our client’s medical records and requesting documentation from the laboratory that did the blood analysis, it is inconceivable to think of what may have happened in this case. Our client went from facing felony charges, jail time, loss of license and having a civil lawsuit filed against him by the other motoristotorist to being completely exonerated. We are grateful to have been a part of this success.
Charges Dismissed2nd Offense DUI
Client faced a 2nd offense DUI. When having difficulty sleeping, client went out spotlighting for deer when he was stopped by the police. He was stopped for crossing lane lines. Thankfully, we were able to get involved with the case and obtained a copy of the police officer’s dash camera video. The video did not show that our client’s driving was anything more than minimal deviations from his lane of travel. We filed a motion to suppress evidence arguing that the officer did not have either reasonable suspicion or probable cause to stop our clients truck and the trial court granted it. Without any evidence concerning our client’s performance on field sobriety tests or a blood alcohol content the Commonwealth agreed to dismiss the charges.
Charges DismissedDriving Under Suspension DUI Related
Client was charged with Driving Under Suspension – DUI related for what the officer claimed was his third violation pursuant to Section 1543(b)(1)(iii). This section of the motor vehicle code concerns an individual who has had two prior violations under the same subsection. At the preliminary hearing we were able to argue that our client’s prior driving under suspension offenses were under a separate subsection of the motor vehicle code and his charges were dismissed. He was facing a sentence of up to a $2,500 fine and imprisonment for not less than six months.
Charges DismissedDUI Charges for CDL driver
For truck drivers, the most important thing they maintain is their ability to drive a commercial vehicle. This is how they earn a living and provide for their families. One of the most devastating charges a truck driver can face is a DUI. A typical plea offer for a first offense DUI will include acceptance into the ARD program. This program, in most counties, provides an individual with an opportunity to have their charges expunged, and significantly reduces their loss of license. If you have a CDL, not only will you face a license suspension of your regular driver’s license, but depending on the offense number you will face an additional year or even a lifetime disqualification. This client came to us with a first offense DUI. As most individuals charged with a DUI, he faced two separate counts for the same incident. The first was in regards to his blood alcohol content and the second charge was concerning the officer’s opinion as to his inability to safely drive his vehicle. We knew from the beginning he could not do ARD as he would have lost his CDL for a year and everything else he worked so hard for. At the time of this offense our client had his CDL for over 10 years. It was our initial hope that the District Attorney’s Office was going to work with us, but when we were not able to reach an agreement that would have saved our clients CDL, we proceeded to trial. At trial, the Commonwealth called a forensic toxicologist to testify to our clients blood alcohol content. This toxicologist was not involved in the testing of our client’s blood and did not sign off on the final report. Based on this, we objected to their testimony and argued that this was a violation of the Confrontation Clause of the United States and Pennsylvania Constitution. The trial judge agreed and the charge concerning our clients blood alcohol content was dismissed. The arresting officer was still permitted to testify to his opinion of impairment, but after he testified we were able to successfully argue that the Commonwealth could not prove that he was impaired and the impairment based DUI charged was also dismissed.
Charges DismissedFelony Drug
Client was charged with felony drug delivery offenses for an incident where narcotics were found in the trunk of his car. Client was with a friend at a hotel who was wanted on a felony warrant. Based on intel the police had received they set up surveillance at the hotel and ultimately gained entry into the hotel room where our client was staying. After searching the room and everyone in it, they did not find anything so they released our client. Our client walked away from the hotel. After he left the scene police accessed our clients vehicle and found drugs that were believed to belong to the person they had the felony warrant for and our clients. At court, we filed a motion to suppress evidence arguing that in order to gain entry into our clients car the police needed a search warrant. The Court and eventually the District Attorney’s Office agreed. All charges were dismissed.
Why Choose The Dorward Law Firm
At The Dorward Law Firm, we are dedicated to defending your rights and guiding you through challenging times. With extensive experience and a focus on personalized strategies, we’re committed to securing the best possible outcomes for our clients throughout Central Pennsylvania.
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Meet Our Dedicated Team at The Dorward Law Firm
At The Dorward Law Firm, we’re devoted to safeguarding the rights and futures of individuals facing criminal charges throughout Harrisburg and Central Pennsylvania. Led by Shawn Dorward—an award-winning attorney with over a decade of experience and specialized DUI certifications—our team provides strategic, compassionate defense tailored to your unique situation. We focus exclusively on criminal defense, offering personalized guidance and clear communication every step of the way. With strong local relationships and a commitment to ongoing legal education, we aim to achieve the best possible results for our clients. From DUI to complex criminal cases, we’re here to help you understand your options and build a path forward with confidence. Free consultations are always available.
To schedule a consultation, you can call us directly or fill out the contact form on our website. We provide consultations to discuss the details of your case and outline potential defense strategies. Our team is here to offer guidance and answer your questions.
What types of cases do you handle?
We handle a wide range of criminal cases, including DUI, drug offenses, assault, theft, white-collar crimes, and more. Our team has experience in both misdemeanor and felony cases, providing tailored defense strategies for each unique situation.
Can I represent myself in court?
While you have the right to represent yourself, it is not advisable. Criminal defense is complex and having a skilled attorney increases your chances of a favorable outcome. An experienced defense attorney understands the legal system, can negotiate on your behalf, and will work to protect your rights.
What are my rights if I am arrested?
If you are arrested, you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. It is important to clearly state your desire for legal counsel and to refrain from answering questions without an attorney present. These rights are designed to protect you during legal proceedings.
