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Manchester and Associates

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Questions About Our Firm

Where Can I Find You?

We are conveniently located at 124 West Bishop Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823, five minutes from the intersection of Interstate 80 and Interstate 99. You can get directions here.

What Are Your Available Hours?

Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. We can also schedule an evening or weekend appointment if you are not available during regular business hours. Please contact us directly to discuss and arrange this. In addition, we have a 24 hour 7 days a week phone line that you can call at 1-(814)-264-3445.

Where Does Your Firm Practice?

Manchester and Associates defends people against Criminal charges, DUI charges, Professional License challenges, and Title IX allegations throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. There is no area in the state that we will not go to serve our clients. Our firm is centrally located in Bellefonte, right beside State College, just 5 minutes from both Interstate 80 and Interstate 99. There are 67 counties in Pennsylvania, and our attorneys have represented clients in almost every one. Follow these links for locations and directions for all Pennsylvania magistrates courts and courts of common pleas. or go to our Courts Locations page under our Resources Tab.

Do I Have To Meet My Attorney In Person Before My First Court Hearing?

It is preferable, but not essential, to meet in person before a hearing. Modern technology allows us to discuss your case over the phone, manage payments, and share important documents remotely by various means of communication.

However, this does not mean that you cannot meet with us prior to your hearing. Our team is always willing to meet with our clients in our office whenever we are available to discuss their case. Should you decide that you want to come to our office, it's important that you call ahead and schedule an appointment. Otherwise there may not be an attorney available to you for some time, if we are helping other clients in the office or in Court.

Whether we meet in advance or not, we always plan to meet our clients at the court 30 minutes prior to a hearing. At this time we will go over any documents that need to be completed, tell you what is likely to occur at the hearing, and discuss any changes from the previously discussed strategies and plans for your case.

Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. We can also schedule an evening or weekend appointment if you are not available during regular business hours.

How Will Manchester and Associates Contact Me About My Court Date?

As a client of Manchester and Associates, we will provide you with copies of any court notices or orders requiring your appearance through the mail. In addition to this, we also call all clients a week ahead of any previously scheduled Court dates, to remind them of their court date and to let them know which attorney will be present at the court hearing. Should you have any questions as to when or where your next court date is our staff will be happy to help you out.

You will also receive a scheduling notice from either the Court Administrator’s office or through an order from the judge presiding over your case. These notices and orders are mailed to your address recorded with the courthouse and mailed from the Court Administrator’s office. On a printed scheduling notice from the court, in the middle of the page, is the date, time, and location for where to appear. If you received an order the date, time, and location will be written into the order itself. Make sure you read all of your mail regarding your case carefully so that you can plan accordingly to appear at all times.

Should you change your residence at any time while your case is pending it is very important that you let your attorney know so that we can inform the court of your change of address. This ensures that you are following your bail conditions which require you to keep the court informed of your current address and that you will continue to receive your mail from the courthouse. In addition, we can update our information as well, so you will also receive our letters about your case.

Preliminary Hearings

What Is A Preliminary Hearing?

A preliminary hearing is normally the first step in the criminal justice system in Pennsylvania. Depending on the crime(s) charged there may have already been a Preliminary Arraignment; if not this will be part of the Preliminary hearing. At a preliminary hearings, the commonwealth's District Attorney needs to convince the Magisterial District Judge that there is enough evidence for your case to proceed to the next level of court. The level of proof required is very low: The DA only needs to show that it is more likely than not that a crime occurred and that is more likely than not that the person charged is the person who committed that alleged crime. Despite the low level of proof necessary for the case to move forward, this is an important proceeding where an experienced attorney can learn many things about the case and possible defenses against the charges.

Everyone who has been charged with a misdemeanor or felony in the state of Pennsylvania will have some type of bail set against them to ensure their cooperation with the criminal justice system. Bail may be ROR (released on your promise to come back); unsecured (you owe money if you don’t appear); or cash bail (you must post bail in order to stay out of jail while your case progresses).

Preliminary Hearings are held in two different ways across Pennsylvania. The first way is that your hearing will be held at the local magisterial district court office for the jurisdiction that the offenses are alleged to have occurred in. The second way in which a preliminary hearing is held is through what is called central court. This is where all the magisterial district courts in one county combine all their cases together on one date at a central location. This location is usually the county courthouse. Sometimes hearings are held at the first scheduling date and sometimes a specific hearing date must be requested. Our team of attorneys have experience practicing in many counties in Pennsylvania and will be able to guide you through the preliminary hearing process in the best way for your case.

Should I Hire An Attorney For The Preliminary Hearing?

Once you receive charges in the mail the Criminal Court process starts very quickly. It is our opinion that you should always hire an attorney to represent you any time you have been charged with a criminal offense. No one should go into a criminal case unrepresented. Our team of attorneys know the laws and defenses and how to apply them to the particular facts of your case.

For most cases in Pennsylvania you will have received your charging documents in the mail. One packet is sent through regular mail and an identical packet is sent through certified mail. Once you have received those packets your first court date is usually within thirty days. In this short window of time there are two important things that you will have to do. First, you should contact an attorney to represent you and discuss your case thoroughly with them. Next, if the police did not already fingerprint you, you will have a fingerprint order in your paperwork and will have to get that taken care of before your first court date.

Your first court date is when we start to build the defenses for your case. In certain cases, it is the time to start plea negotiations with the District Attorney so you can get a favorable disposition. In addition, you need to have arguments ready for when the Court is determining your bail. Improper arguments and failure to address bail appropriately can result in a monetary bail which could result in you going to jail. An experienced attorney will be able to discuss all these situations with you and determine how best to proceed in your particular case.

What Can I Expect At a Preliminary Hearing?

The preliminary hearing is the first time that you have the opportunity to challenge the evidence the police are alleging in your case to justify the filing of criminal charges against you. It allows a defendant or their counsel to cross-examine the witnesses and present evidence in their defense.

The burden is on the Commonwealth to show what is known as a prima facie case. A prima facie case consists of evidence, read in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth, that establishes it is more likely than not that a crime was committed and that it is more likely than not that the person charged is the person who committed the crime. Ultimately, there are two takeaways necessary for understanding the prima facie burden of proof that the Commonwealth must have at the preliminary hearing. First, the judge must accept all of the evidence presented as if it were true, regardless of how likely or convincing it might be at trial, which means that the credibility of witnesses is not at issue at this stage. Second, because the level of proof is so low, the judge is not determining your guilt or innocence at this hearing. This hearing is only for the Magisterial District Judge to determine if your case should proceed to the next level of court. For the defense, it is the first opportunity to hear the basic evidence the Commonwealth presents and start to make a determination of how strong the case against you really is. While a person may “waive” a preliminary hearing and go right to the next level of court, in some cases having the hearing is the first step in a strong defense. An experienced criminal defense attorney is in the best position to review your case and decide which course of action is in your best interests.

What Happens Next?

Generally, the next Court date that you will be given is called the Formal Arraignment. This is the first time that you will be required to go to the main Court of Common Pleas courthouse in the County. You may have already been there depending on how that specific county handles their preliminary hearing. From this point forward you will not return to the Magisterial District Court office. Your case will always be handled at the Court of Common Pleas. The Formal Arraignment is an important date for a few reasons. First, this date is for the Court to inform you of the charges that the District Attorney Office is alleging against you and the elements of those charges. This date is also important as it starts the time for the filing of certain documents with the Court. From this date, you have seven days to file a bill of particulars with the Court for the District Attorney Office. You have fourteen days to file for discovery with the District Attorney Office. The last deadline is you have thirty days to file omnibus motions with the Court. Should you fail to file inside any of these timelines that Court can dismiss your filing for no other reason than being late. In addition, you will also be asked to enter a plea, we usually recommend a not guilty plea at this point, and you will be placed on the trial list. In some cases, we might recommend that you fill out a waiver of the formal arraignment. This is a written document that explains the deadlines in your case, enters a not guilty plea for you, and requests a trial in your case. Whether or not to ask for a waiver of arraignment is a decision you will make with your attorney.

After the Formal Arraignment, each county has its own procedure to move cases forward to the next step. Some Counties request status dates where you inform the Court of what is happening in the case and discuss the case with the District Attorney Office. Others have Pretrial days where you must tell the Court if your case if ready to go to trial. This is called by several names such as Pre-Trial Conference, Trial List review, Last day to Plea, and Criminal Conferences, among others.

After this next step, your case will be heading in one of three directions. If you entered into a plea agreement, then you will be scheduled for sentencing. If you told the court that you are going to trial, then you will be scheduled for either Jury Selection if you are entitled to a jury trial or for a Non-Jury trial also known as a Bench trial if you are not entitled to a jury trial. If you told the court you needed more time to prepare for your case, your case will be scheduled for another pre-trial proceeding at a later date.

General Criminal Information

What is the difference between a Felony, Misdemeanor and Summary?

PA separates its criminal offenses into four main categories. Murder, Felony, Misdemeanor and Summary. Murder, Felony, and Misdemeanor also have subcategories called degrees. As 1, 2, 3 and ungraded. A 1st degree is the most serious with the 3rd degree ungraded as the less serious.

Summaries are general traffic and less serious criminal offenses. Most of these are punished with fines. However, there can be serious Driver License issues that can be punished up to 90 days of incarceration and a $300 fine unless otherwise stated by statue for a larger fine. Most summary offenses, if they are the only crimes charged, are handled at the Magistrate office unless an appeal is taken to the Court of Common Pleas.

Misdemeanors are more serious offenses. These offenses can be punished from probation to state prison. Being convicted of a misdemeanor can have serious consequences. A conviction of a misdemeanor of the 1st degree is punishable up to 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. There are also lifelong consequences such as the loss of your gun rights.

Felonies are for the most serious offenses other than murder. A felony of the 1st degree is punishable up to 20 years and a fine of $25,000. Most felony convictions. Result in a state prison sentence. In addition, you lose a lot of your rights such as to vote and gun ownership. There are also other factors that can increase a felony offense to higher maximum penalties by statute.

Murder is the highest category in Pennsylvania. The maximum penalty for murder is Death or sentenced to prison for life. This is reduced depending on the degree of the murder in which a person is convicted.

For more information see our resource page which has more information on sentencing.

What is the difference between ARD, Probation and Parole?

ARD is a form of probation where you serve a period on supervision without a conviction. Once the supervision is complete the charges are dismissed.

Probation and Parole are supervision that occurs after a conviction.

Probation is when you are sentenced to just supervision without any jail time. If you have a violation on probation, you can be resentenced to more probation or to a jail sentence with parole.

Parole is a form of supervision after serving a period of incarceration. If you violate your parole, it is likely that you will be re-sentenced to additional jail time. This resentenced jail time can be up to what is referred to a max sentence in jail. This is when you must serve your entire sentence in jail until your sentence maxes out.

Some Standard conditions on any supervision are: to stay out of trouble, regular reporting to your supervisor, no alcohol or non-prescribed drugs, remain employed or in school, you may not change residence without approval from your supervisor, a drug and alcohol assessment may need to me completed and then you must comply with any treatment that is recommended.

I am being Investigated, should I give a statement to the police?

It is normal for the police to ask you for a statement. You have the absolute right to not speak to the police and the right to request an attorney. These rights are guaranteed under the 5th and 6th amendments of the US Constitution.

There are situations when you should talk to the police. However, you should not do this without an attorney. At the bare minimum you should at least speak with an attorney first before you give your statement.

When giving a statement you should be mirandized by the police officer before the interview takes place. You should also have your attorney with you for the interview. These interviews may be recorded either by audio only or by video. It is usually in your best interest to have the interview recorded this way nothing can be taken out of context and the questions and answers can be reviewed later if needed.

Giving a confession during one of these interviews does not mean you will get a lenient or favorable sentence. The police have no control over your sentence. All they can do is tell the District Attorney that you co-operated and gave a confession. The plea offer is up to the District Attorney and the sentencing is ultimately determined by the sentencing Judge.

My Family Member/Friend called the cops on me, now they want to drop the charges, can they do that?

The short answer is no, only members of PA law Enforcement, be it PA State Police, local police, or the Attorney General’s Office can charge criminal offenses. Once the police are called whether or not charges are filed is up to the police and the District Attorney or Attorney General. Once charges have been filed only the prosecuting attorney be it the District Attorney or Attorney General can withdraw or dismiss charges.

The Prosecutors do not need the person who called the cops to be a cooperating witness they can continue to pursue charges without them. They can also treat them as a hostile witness and call them to testify with a subpoena. This makes the Prosecutors’ case harder but can and does happen.

How does the Clean Slate Law work?

Pennsylvania passed a law that allows for criminal records to be sealed from the public and employers. This law became active on June 28, 2020. Should the law apply to your matter, then you will be entitled to have your charges sealed Automatically or by Limited Access Petition if certain conditions are met. All Summary Convictions are to be sealed after 10 years of the conviction if all the cost and fines for the conviction are satisfied. All Non-Conviction offenses are to be sealed automatically after 60 days if the charges were dismissed, non-prosed, or a finding of not guilty.

Automatic Sealing of your record, if any of the following conditions apply then your matter will not be sealed automatically and will either have to be done by Petition or your matter does not qualify for any sealing.

  • If you were convicted of a Felony or a Misdemeanor 1. If you have had other convictions within the past 10 years other, then the charges you are attempting to seal.
  • If you owe any court cost or fines for the charges you are attempting to seal.
  • Is it specifically stated that the charge you are attempting to seal cannot be sealed? Some of those are crimes against another person or family, firearm offenses, sexual offenses, cruelty to animal, or corruption of minors.
  • Were you convicted of any Misdemeanor 1 or Felony or any of the specifically stated offense that is prohibited for sealing during the same incident for the charges that you are attempting to seal?
  • Have you ever in your life been convicted of a Felony, two or more Misdemeanor 1s or higher, four or more Misdemeanor or Felony convictions, or been convicted of indecent exposure, sexual intercourse with an animal, failure to comply with registration requirements, weapons/implements to escape, abuse of a corpse, or prohibited paramilitary training.

If none of these conditions apply to you then your matter should be eligible for automatic sealing of your record.

If you are not eligible for Automatic sealing you maybe eligible for sealing by Limited Access Petition.

Pennsylvania allows for sealing of Misdemeanors if the following conditions do not apply and upon Court approval. If any of the following conditions apply you are not eligible for a sealing of your record.

  • Have you ever been convicted of Murder, a Felony 1, or any offense punishable by more then 20 years.
  • In the last 10 years have you been convicted of any Misdemeanor or Felony?
  • Do you owe any court fees or fines for the case you are trying to seal?
  • If the offense you are trying to seal a Misdemeanor 1 of any of the following categories. Crimes against another person or family, firearm offenses, sexual offenses including registration offenses, or corruption of minors.
  • Within the past 15 years have you been convicted of two or more Misdemeanor 1s or higher or any of the following: indecent exposure, sexual intercourse with an animal, failure to comply with registration requirements, weapons/implements to escape, abuse of a corpse, or prohibited paramilitary training.
  • Within the past 20 years have you been convicted of four or more Misdemeanor 2s or higher or been convicted of a Felony for any of the following: Crimes against another person or family, firearm offenses, sexual offenses including registration offenses.

If any of these conditions apply you are not eligible for your record to be sealed.

There are a lot of offenses that fall into the different categories of offenses that will disqualify your offense. These are listed in different areas of the law. It is important that you talk to an Attorney that understands this law and can tell you if your conviction will qualify. This Attorney should also know how to file the Limited Access Petition. As there are different processes and procedures in every county to get this Petition properly filed.

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Steve
Steve
13:34 17 Oct 22
Brian has been my attorney for years. There is nobody else I would entrust with my legal concerns. His knowledge of... the law and tenacity in the courtroom is second to none. He has never let me down and made me feel confident when the law got it wrong. His team is awesome and professional. Don’t waste your time, money, and freedom with anyone else. Manchester to the rescue.read more
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Rachael Lee
14:26 13 Oct 22
I had several lawyers tell me I was screwed before I talked to Brian Manchester. I hired Brian after the first phone... call. Not only did he sound like he knew all the ins and outs but he provided me with hope when I was hopeless. Hiring Brian was probably the smartest decision I’ve made. Without him I would have been charged with not one, but two DUIs. With him, my case was dismissed and my record and future prospects are untouched. He’s extremely intelligent and strategic. He kept me updated and reassured throughout the whole process. He’s also pretty funny when he’s not ready to destroy the court room. It was such a pleasure, as much as I enjoyed our time together I’m so thankful our time has come to an end! Case dismissed! Thank you isn’t enough! Forever grateful for this man and his services! I know who's name I’ll be handing out when someone needs the best lawyer in the game…read more
Ariel Zattoni
Ariel Zattoni
22:57 07 Oct 22
Brian Manchester did a wonderful job representing me in court. Thoroughly went through everything with me about my case... to better my understanding and paid very well attention in the court room when dealing with my hearing. He actually caught a slip up on the other sides behalf which would have resulted my outcome to be a little different. Thankfully because of his knowledge and experience, he helped me receive the best possible outcome for my case. Thank you for helping me during this time. It is very much appreciated!read more
Christopher Mills
Christopher Mills
20:44 07 Sep 22
Brian Manchester is an expert in his field, and it shows. From the initial consultation, I was put at ease as he... explained the nuances of the case and his strategy. Brian got me the best outcome possible and had great prompt communication the whole time. There were no surprises.read more
Wayne Markel
Wayne Markel
23:12 16 Aug 22
Manchester and Associates has been extremely helpful in a number of legal matters. I have full confidence is the... complete team and will continue using their services!!!! A personal thank to them all!!!!read more
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dirtluvr
22:43 02 Aug 22
I was very pleased with the handling of my case. Everyone at Manchester and Associates were very kind and helpful. I... would recommend their services.read more
Jim Cistone
Jim Cistone
12:00 13 Jul 22
I was referred to Brian by my local attorney when charges were filed against me. Brian immediately sprung into action... and got me through some difficult times. I enjoyed collaborating with him as my defense developed, and he capably guided the defense in a manner to achieve our goals. While I hope that I never have to see him again, I will truly miss working with him. He kept the defense on target in spite of my wanting to go off on tangents. Brian saved my life, and I owe him a debt of gratitude for that.read more
Timothy Griffiths
Timothy Griffiths
20:43 09 Jul 22
About 8 months ago I found myself between a Rock and a hard place and I knew that I was going to need to find myself a... Good Attorney so after getting a recommendation and doing some research l called Manchester and Associates and talked to Brian , he was very knowledgeable honest and straight to the point and he immediately took over the rein's and took care of business.... having Brian represent you in the courtroom compared to other attorneys is like comparing a Lamborghini to a station wagon , there is no comparison.....l am very pleased with the results that he got for me . So if you find yourself between a rock and a hard place l highly recommend that you get in touch with him immediately , he is a top notch attorney and he is good at what he does . You won't be disappointed .read more
Andrew Carlson
Andrew Carlson
16:14 16 Jun 22
Helped me outta the worst hole I've ever found myself in. Would always explain so you can understand. Is very good at... working with your schedule and understands how hard people work and wanna get the past behind them. I had 2 duis in under a year and felt like it was never gonna end. Brian got me 45 days house arrest and some extended probation. I feel like I actually have a chance to put it behind me would thank him a thousand times. This guy is smart and knows time is importantread more
Lacy Pollick
Lacy Pollick
19:35 13 Jun 22
I hired Brian as soon as I spoke with him on the phone. He handled my case and navigated me through the whole process.... He was super helpful and helped me with any questions I had. Also down to earth and kind to speak with. I highly recommend Brian Manchester and his firm.read more
Jack Marchioni
Jack Marchioni
18:29 08 Jun 22
Brian and his team are FANTASTIC! They promptly get on the case and answer any questions you have ASAP. Brian really... helped me out, and now I am avoiding any legal issues for my future & career goals. He explained every option thoroughly and provided solid advice moving forward in my case. If you are honest with Brian and his team, they will do everything they can to protect you and your criminal background.read more
Eric
Eric
13:21 01 Jun 22
Would highly recommend Brain and his associates, he has help guide me through my 3rd DUI and through his hard work and... guidance I was able to stay out of jail and receive house arrest instead with work release.. when i could have been facing 6 months to 2 years in jail. He was also able to keep a felony off my record.read more
Ewa Maddox
Ewa Maddox
20:42 26 Apr 22
Brian is very knowledgeable and awesome at doing his job….and he does it well. I was super impressed on how dedicated... and available he is to respond and act on questions or concerns. I highly recommend Brian Manchester’s lawyer expertise.read more
Scott Hall
Scott Hall
18:24 01 Apr 22
Brian Manchester is a true professional! I am from outside PA. When I received my charges I knew I needed a really good... lawyer. I started with an internet search and came up with a list of lawyers that could handle my case. I did some research on them and Brian came up well recommended. So I called his firm. I explained my case to the staff member that answered the phone. They then put Brian on the phone. After talking to him for a few minutes, I felt very comfortable with him handling my case, so I hired him on the spot. He and his staff were very easy to work with. In the end he got me the best results I could hope for! I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a great criminal defense lawyer!read more
Cheyenne Kauffman
Cheyenne Kauffman
16:10 14 Mar 22
Brian Manchester did an amazing job with my case. He was thorough, kept me up to date, and was wonderful at getting... charges dropped/outcome we wanted. I’d recommend him to anyone!read more
David Brown
David Brown
18:42 09 Mar 22
I knew that I needed the best lawyer because of the circumstances that led to my charges. Brian understood my... circumstances and frankly, he did amazing. Most of all, not only did he know the court system, he was able to obtain the best course of action for my interest. He goes above and beyond the definition of a professional!read more
Angel Gil
Angel Gil
15:30 18 Feb 22
Brian is the man for the job. He knows best through any situation. My money is on him to get the job done. Got an... amazing outcome on a tricky situation I’m pleased with his representation and I think anybody who hires him will be aswell!read more
Connie Paige
Connie Paige
18:09 14 Feb 22
Brian and his team were excellent to work with. Any time we had a question, he or one of his team would respond in a... timely manner. He did the best he could with the circumstances he was given to the case.read more
Patrick Bickford
Patrick Bickford
17:42 11 Feb 22
Brian is a big time lawyer with a hometown feel. Very knowledgeable and thorough. He came highly recommended and did... not disappoint. Thank you, sir on a nearly impossible job well done!read more
Nick
Nick
21:43 16 Dec 21
Brian is a phenomenal lawyer and assisted me with great conviction.The outcome was desirable and will allow me to... pursue my dreams. Throughout the process, he was very responsive and accounted for all circumstances. I highly recommend him.read more
Craig Reinstein
Craig Reinstein
14:08 15 Dec 21
Exceptional attorney. Very professional and thorough. Can't thank you enough!!!
Karen Moseley
Karen Moseley
23:48 02 Dec 21
Manchester and associates did an excellent job representing my daughter in a case and the outcome was wonderful. They... were very informative and kept us up to date until it was settled. Could not have asked for a better attorney. Thank youread more
crystal hesketh
crystal hesketh
15:36 09 Nov 21
Brian definitely goes ABOVE AND BEYOND. He doesn’t take a case if he don’t feel he can win. He answers phone calls. ... Emails etc in a fashionable manner. Very promptly! You need him on a Saturday or a Sunday. Trust believe you can call him and he will return your call asap, no matter what day it is! He won’t make you a promise that he can’t keep! When I say he goes above and beyond. He truly does ! Brian is A+++++++ Call him today , you won’t be disappointed ! He fights to win if need be !!read more
Wayne
Wayne
11:11 28 Sep 21
Total confidence in his skills and expertise. I know of none better and you can be certain, the Judge's and Prosecutors... know he is prepared and zealously represents his clients. I'm glad he is in my corner. Thanks Brianread more
Trevor Williams
Trevor Williams
22:41 27 Sep 21
Mr. Manchester is a straight forward dedicated attorney. He kept me well informed throughout the entire process and got... me results that were next to impossible. I owe my future to him. Thank you for everything you did for me.read more
gen kerr
gen kerr
21:52 27 Sep 21
Very knowledgeable about the law and proper and thorough investigating. He doesn't leave a stone unturned. Got great... results for my son and did what 2 previous attorneys said couldn't be done.read more
Logan McGovern
Logan McGovern
14:32 18 Sep 21
Very Professional in and out of the court room. Also truly cares about his cases. I had him 3 years ago almost 4 now.... He remembered me an my case almost like it was yesterday. All without having a computer to pull it up and look at it on. Not to many others would have even remembered me let alone my cases as well.read more
Angela Kovschak
Angela Kovschak
17:18 14 Sep 21
Manchester & Associates don’t only work Monday-Friday 8-5They provided service weekends & holidays for which I am... forever gratefulread more
TjTally
TjTally
01:44 15 Jul 21
Excellent attorney. He did a great job for me in the courts. Very professional, Very knowledgeable. If your looking... for a job to be done thoroughly with a fine toothed comb.. Hes the guy hands down. He found me better results than expected. Super grateful. Thank You Mr Manchester.read more
Chip Siegel
Chip Siegel
22:38 08 Jul 21
I am an attorney in Las Vegas Nevada and worked with Brian Manchester on a case. He provided great assistance and his... ideas on how to attack the blood test helped me achieve a better than expected result for my client. I found Brian responsive, resourceful, and determined, all great qualities in an attorney. If I needed to refer anyone for legal assistance in Central PA, I will definitely refer them to Brian.read more
Deb Capadona
Deb Capadona
22:05 05 Jul 21
Brian Manchester has a great team, knowledgeable and effective in managing our case. Highly recommend.
Jenn Newrones
Jenn Newrones
15:21 26 Jun 21
Mr. Manchester represented my uncle and made sure that our family was always informed and prepared for any upcoming... hearings. He was very professional and knowledgeable.read more
John Levanduski
John Levanduski
08:12 24 Jun 21
As a client of Brian Manchester and Associates, I have only good things to say of my experience with the representation... they have given me! Brian has been straight forward , open and honest with all aspects of my situation! He explained everything in detail and always responded to my concerns in a timely matter, which helped tremendously during this ordeal! He also understood the concerns of my family and treated them with the utmost respect! For that I am appreciative! I would highly recommend Brian Manchester and Associates to those needing a great law firm!read more
Ann Marie Messner
Ann Marie Messner
13:57 10 Jun 21
Mr. Manchester did an excellent job of defending my brother. He always kept my family informed and was knowledgeable... and persistent in bringing the case to an end with the best possible outcome.read more
Steve B
Steve B
18:01 21 Apr 21
I am an attorney in Texas, but when I need assistance in cases which require specialized scientific knowledge about lab... testing protocols, procedures, and their weaknesses, I turn to Mr. Manchester. If you have a case involving possession of a controlled substance or DWI / DUI, there is nobody better to have in your corner.read more
Chenoah Barnes
Chenoah Barnes
00:50 09 Apr 21
The whole team is amazing! Brian is always on top of things, making sure you understand things fully, and very... professional about everything. He gets things done fast! You couldn’t ask for a better lawyer!read more
Jamie Maiolo
Jamie Maiolo
19:13 23 Feb 21
Brian Manchester and his team did an excellent job of defending me in what I thought was surely a dismal situation I... had gotten myself in. They always kept me informed and offered information and guidance I had never heard of before. Professional, knowledgeable and prompt are just a few words I can truly say they impressed me the most. First class! Thank you very much for your assistance in bringing my issues to a satisfying resolve!read more
Kemi Ajayi
Kemi Ajayi
04:34 08 Jan 21
Brian Manchester is a great lawyer! Attentive, compassionate, helpful and guided me through the process with ease. My... son felt comfortable sharing his story with him and felt that they really cared. Also, the team was positive, friendly and loving. They just wanted to help. Thank you all so much for the hard work and help. I cannot thank you enough. I would highly recommend Manchester and Associates.read more
Tyler Roy
Tyler Roy
21:31 14 Dec 20
This guy is awesome! Things changed in the court room and he adapted quickly and professionally. I would highly... recommend him to anybody. I can’t say thank you enough for the work he’s done for me. He makes sure things are clear and understood for when you walk into court. Once again thank you and I would highly recommend him to anybody!!read more
rodney baker
rodney baker
23:05 24 Nov 20
Persistent ! That is the word, Brian Manchester is very persistent .He will leave no stone unturned , and fight for... justice and be sure that you don't just get a run of the mill sentence .or just lay down for what ever the DA offers, i was involved in a DUI arrest over 2 years ago ! Brian would not give up, There was many trips to the court house and every step of the way he kept me very informed .Brian's courtroom performance is very professional and at time's theatrical and dare i say entertaining ! and in the end he and I WON a victory that didn't end with being charged with DUI :)Thank you again Brian for being persistent and all that you done for me .read more
Ashley Gunnett
Ashley Gunnett
03:06 13 Nov 20
Attorney Kuebler represented me in a case that could have potentially ended in license suspension and jail time. She... was able to negotiate a deal and got all charges (including a DUI) dismissed, except for a summary offense. It was the best possible outcome. I HIGHLY recommend Manchester and Associates!read more
Olivia Matthews
Olivia Matthews
19:30 04 Nov 20
Very helpful and is a great guy. He is always in contact and has great connections. I can't thank him enough for all... the help he's given me. I highly recommend Manchester and Associates.read more
Bob Dearman
Bob Dearman
14:07 27 Oct 20
I would highly recommend Manchester & Associates to everybody. They were recommended to me by another law firm. When I... made the call to talk to them, I was pleasantly surprised when I was able to discuss my case directly with Attorney Manchester himself. We talk about what my option were, and they said it would be no problem to represent me in this case. They did not have much time to prepare before my preliminary hearing and I was instructed to look for Attorney Davidson at the hearing location a half hour before it was time. When I found Attorney Davidson he explained to me what their plan was and I also found from listening to Greg talk to other attorneys how very well versed in the law and the situation that I found myself in he was. Much to my surprise I was able to plead guilty to a much lesser misdemeanor and walked out paying less than 10% of what I could have been looking at and more important, I faced on incarceration time what so ever. They did exactly what Brian told me they would do. Again, thank you Attorney Manchester and the very knowledgeable Attorney Davidson.read more
Jimmy Figueroa
Jimmy Figueroa
10:15 30 Sep 20
This law firm help me with a bad situation and it was done within days. The best law firm I've dealt with. I highly... recommend them to anyone.read more
Becky Hemphill
Becky Hemphill
22:28 29 Sep 20
We hired Brian Manchester when my daughter was charged with crimes after being a passenger in a motor vehicle accident... when she was actually a victim. She was (and is) still recovering when she was charged. Because she was in a wheelchair and recovering, Brian came to OUR HOME in the middle of nowhere on a Saturday to meet with us. He looked at the evidence and realized her being charged at all was wrong.. He got the charges dismissed without my daughter ever stepping foot in a Courthouse, as they never should have occurred in the first place, and she is now being treated like the victim she truly is. We cannot thank him enough and would highly recommend him and his associates! He does what it takes to get the best results possible. It doesn't get better than having the charges completely dismissed and expunged. Definitely worth it.read more
Ralph Larsen
Ralph Larsen
18:34 10 Sep 20
Almost 2 years ago, I found myself in need of a lawyer to fight a case for me, that if I lost, it could've cost me my... job. When I met with Brian I was impressed with his confidence and experience on cases similar to mine. I decided to use him as my lawyer, and it was the best decision I could have made. Over the course of 2 years he stuck with my case, stayed in contact with me on new developments, and always answered any questions I had. Once we had exhausted all options on attempting to settle the case, my only option was go to trial. When I asked Brian what he thought my chances were, his response was "I don't go trial to lose." He wasn't kidding, 2 days ago Brian spent 6 hours in court on my behalf and utilizing his experience and expert witness, I was found not guilty! I am beyond grateful to Brian for his work, and would recommend him to anyone that finds themselves in need of representation.read more
Siavash Varasteh
Siavash Varasteh
18:16 16 Aug 20
Great attorney. Constantly communicates with the client about the progress at each step and more importantly, he... delivers.Tip: Don’t interrupt him when he’s talking. He’s not fond of that. Let the man finish!Overal, I highly recommend Brian.read more
Jason Franklin
Jason Franklin
00:24 30 Jul 20
Brian represented me in a case that could have turned out really bad for me. He was upfront with me about everything.... Very professional but easy to talk to and always available to answer questions. If he couldn't speak to me at that moment he promptly returned my call in a timely fashion. He was able to negotiate a deal that was better than the best possible outcome I could have asked for. he definitely knows his way around a court room and everyone in the courtroom in Lycoming County including the DA and judge had a lot of respect for him and a good working relationship with him. I could not be more pleased with his representation and the outcome he somehow negotiated for me. I can not recommend him enough. If you are in a situation like me and need a lawyer give this firm a call immediately. I promise you will not be disappointed.read more
Angela Baker
Angela Baker
20:47 16 Jul 20
I can’t say enough good things about this law firm and the attorney who represented me on two different charges. Greg... Davidson was the attorney on my cases. He kept in touch with me, he returned my phone calls and was there any time I needed assistance. If you find yourself in a position where you, unfortunately, need legal counsel, I highly recommend this law firm. They are professional, reliable, and have reasonable fees.read more
Tanya Fye
Tanya Fye
21:04 09 Jul 20
Very positive, responsive and effective. Delivered what Attorney Manchester said he could and made what was a... terrifying experience, less intrusive and invasive !! Thorough and quick response time. I was kept well informed at all times . Answered all questions in detail regardless of the amount of times that I asked , professional and courtesy!! Highly recommend!read more
Derek Ross
Derek Ross
18:56 06 Jun 20
Brian was extremely helpful with my legal issue. He always answered phone calls, texts, and emails in a timely manner.... For someone that wasn't all too familiar with how various aspects of the legal system worked, Brian did a great job communicating everything to me and offering explanations along the way. I am very happy with how he handled everything with my case and would use his services again in the future if needed.read more
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