State College, Pennsylvania, Criminal Law Attorney
No offense is minor when you are the one charged, so it is very important that you speak with an experienced attorney. Depending on the crime-drug possession, aggravated assault, sexual assault, or another serious crime-a conviction may have consequences including prison time, heavy fines, loss of driver's license, or a social stigma that can haunt you. When you are facing serious consequences, you should seek the assistance of a skilled criminal attorney.
The McClenahen Law Firm, LLC, defends clients in cases ranging from marijuana to murder. Attorney Matt McClenahen focuses his practice almost exclusively on criminal law matters, including assault and property crimes. He provides skilled, experienced representation for all types of criminal cases:
- Alcohol Offenses and DUI : Attorney McClenahen represents people who have been arrested for DUI/DWI or charged with underage drinking or serving alcohol to minors. He pursues a favorable outcome in all cases, including by proving that evidence was obtained illegally or by negotiating plea agreements.
- Drug Offenses : The firm handles misdemeanor and felony drug charges involving marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, mushrooms, LSD and other illegal drugs. Attorney McClenahen will explain the charges and the potential consequences of conviction. If you are charged with a drug offense and it is possible that the evidence was illegally obtained, an experienced attorney like Matt McClenahen can file a motion to suppress it.
- Sex Crimes : Attorney McClenahen defends people accused of sex crimes such as rape and sexual assault. He understands the social stigma associated with an accusation of rape or other sex crime, and he will endeavor to restore your good name through skillful negotiation and defense.
Attorney McClenahen has an impressive win-loss record in jury trials: his total win-loss record is 25-12-1, with a record of 20-7-1 in non-felony drug trials and 5-5 in felony drug trials.* He has also negotiated with the prosecution for reduced charges and favorable plea agreements. Because he qualified for death penalty defense in 2006, pursuant to Rule 801 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, he is able to handle capital cases in trial as well.
Speak with an Experienced County Criminal Defense Attorney
Attorney McClenahen offers free initial consultations. If you or your loved one has been charged with any criminal offense, whether it is a summary offense or something serious such as a drug felony, contact the McClenahen Law Firm, LLC, in State College. Attorney McClenahen can be reached by phone at (814) 689-3682 or through the Contact Page.
McClenahen Law Firm, LLC
The Allenway Building
315 South Allen Street, Suite 321
State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 689-3682
Fax: (814) 689-3686
If you need assistance in Russian or Ukrainian, please call our interpreter Natasha Romanyshina at (717) 659-0272. We speak Russian. Мы Говорим по-Русски.
If you need assistance in Spanish, please call our interpreter and legal assistant Niki Desai at (610) 416-2749. We speak Spanish. Se habla español.
The McClenahen Law Firm, LLC, serves clients throughout all of Pennsylvania, particularly Central Pennsylvania, including those in State College, Altoona, Lock Haven, Lewistown, Bellefonte, Tyrone, Huntingdon, Clearfield, Lewisburg, Mifflintown, Williamsport, Centre County, Blair County, Huntingdon County, Clearfield County, Mifflin County, Juniata County, Snyder County, Union County, Clinton County, and Lycoming County; as well as Penn State University (University Park) and Bucknell University.
*A win in a criminal trial does not necessarily mean an all-out acquittal, but a trial result that was better than the prosecutor's plea offer or the likely result had the defendant pled guilty to all charges without the benefit of a plea agreement. Thus, a defendant who was charged with the first-degree felony of aggravated assault, but is convicted of only the second-degree misdemeanor or simple assault, won his trial, because he was convicted of a much less serious offense. Had he been convicted of aggravated assault, he would probably have been sent to state prison, while a conviction for simple assault could result in a sentence of probation. However, if the client has only one charge and is convicted, McClenahen still considers this a loss for win-loss record purposes even if the sentence turns out to be more favorable than the sentence offered pursuant to a plea agreement.
It is important to note that the facts and witnesses of every case are unique, every jury is composed of a different group of people, every judge has a different style, and the experience and skill levels of prosecutors vary tremendously. Attorney McClenahen's prior success in trials is not a guarantee that he will win any given future trial.