J. Timothy George
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Erie, Pennsylvania
Practice Areas:
Criminal defense,
Assault & battery,
Drug & alcohol violations,
Personal injury - defense,
Sex offenses,
Trucking accidents,
Wrongful death
Education Qualification:
Pennsylvania State University The Dickinson School of Law
Practice Areas:
Criminal defense,
Assault & battery,
Drug & alcohol violations,
Personal injury - defense,
Sex offenses,
Trucking accidents,
Wrongful death
2525 West 26th Street, Suite 200Erie, Pennsylvania, 16506
First Admitted: 1992, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://www.yourerielawyers.com/our-team/j-t-george/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Co-Founder, Erie County Veterans Free Legal Clinic, 2016
- Erie County Bar Association, President of Board of Directors, 2023
- Erie County Bar Association, First Vice President, 2022
- Erie County Bar Association, Past Chair – Criminal Section (2010)
- Erie County Bar Association, Board of Directors (2018 – present)
- Erie County Bar Association, Chair – Judiciary Committee (2016 – 2018)
- Pennsylvania, 1992
- Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member
- Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Member
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1992
- Erie County Bar Association - Criminal Practice Committee, Civil Rules Committee, Scholarship Committee
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- Smith v. PennDOT, 800 A.2d 2002 (Commonwealth Ct. 2002)
- Com. v. Lehman, 857 A.2d 2004 (Superior Court 2004)
- Wisinski v. American Commerce Insurance Company, 2011 WL 13744 (W.D.Pa. Jan 4, 2011, Cohill, J.) (W.D.Pa. 2011)
Videos:
- If you have questions about how to move forward with an expungement in Erie, PA, call the criminal defense attorneys at Purchase, George & Murphey for a consultation. We can be reached at: 814-273-2010, Purchase George & Murphey - What is a record expungement?, Criminal Defense, Expungement, 2020
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Judge Advocate, PAARNG; Judge Advocate USAR; completed Judge Advocate General's Legal Center & School (Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Charlottesville, VA; called to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2009); holds the rank of Major
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Edinboro University Blue Ribbon Commission of Campus-Community Safety, 2015
- Co-Founder, Erie Veterans Free Legal Clinic, 2016-present
- Board Member, Fairview School Foundation; Chair, PR/Martketing Committee, 2015 - 2018, 2015
Honors/Awards:
- Super Lawyers® List – Criminal Defense
- 10/10, Avvo, 2010
- President's Award - Erie County Bar Association, 2006
- Client's Choice Award (Criminal Defense/DUI), Avvo, 2012
- AV Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2010
Educational Background:
- The Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, J.D. – 1992, 1992
- St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, New York, B.S. – 1989. Major: Economics , 1989
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- In a series of town hall meetings in 2014 through 2017, Tim George, Erie County Sheriff John Loomis and a representative for the Pennsylvania State Police discuss the rights and responsibilities of gun owners in Pennsylvania. These well-attended gatherings hosted by members of the Pennsylvania Legislature describe and discuss the laws in Pennsylvania concerning open carry, concealed carry, justification, and the Castle Doctrine. The presentations also include scenarios in which the factors described in the statutory and common law are applied., Panelist, The Rights & Responsibilities of Gun Owners in Pennsylvania, 2014
- What Others Say About Us (2017)
- Defending Freedom: The Ultimate Guide to DUI Cases in Pennsylvania, Word Association Publishing, 3rd Edition (2016)
- A Roadmap to Justice: The Ultimate Guide to Car Accident Cases in PA, Word Association Publishers (2010)A Roadmap to Justice: The Ultimate Guide to Car Accident Cases in PA, Word Association Publishers (2010)
Industry Groups:
- Erie County Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Association For Justice
- Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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