Shawn Dorward

The founder of The Dorward Law Firm, Shawn Dorward focuses his practice exclusively on criminal defense matters. Working out of the firm's office in Harrisburg, he provides representation to clients throughout Pennsylvania. Admitted to practice before all Pennsylvania state courts since 2008, Mr. Dorward is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.Mr. Dorward's client base consists of people who have been charged by the state or federal government with having committed a misdemeanor or felony offenses. A significant portion of his caseload is made up of defending against allegations of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and he has been particularly successful in mounting challenges to Breathalyzer and blood test results. In addition to his DUI work, Mr. Dorward's defense experience has included homicide and other violent crimes, drug possession and distribution, sex crimes, and traffic violations. He has been able to obtain positive results for many of his clients, through dismissals, acquittals, the negotiation of favorable plea agreements with the prosecution, and reversals on appeal. Mr. Dorward's fellow attorneys have taken note of his successful track record and a high degree of ethics, and they have awarded him an "Excellent" peer review rating through Avvo.Mr. Dorward is active in several national legal organizations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,  DUI Defense Lawyers Association and The National College for DUI Defense, Inc. A 2004 recipient of a Bachelor of Science from Temple University, Mr. Dorward received his legal education at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2007.