Atty. Andrew Phillips
Andrew Phillips is a lawyer practicing child custody, child support, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law. Andrew has been licensed for 36 years.
Child Custody & More Attorney · Serving Scranton, PA · 36+ Years Experience
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About Andrew Phillips at a Glance
Andrew Phillips is a Member based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, practicing at Andrew Phillips. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, child support, and education. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1990). Serves clients in Scranton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andrew Phillips
- Andrew Phillips is a lawyer practicing child custody, child support, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law
- Andrew has been licensed for 36 years
- Andrew practices at Andrew Phillips in Scranton, PA
Practice Areas Explained
Andrew Phillips's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Phillips handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Scranton.
Divorce in Scranton
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Child Custody & Visitation in Scranton
Andrew Phillips is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Criminal Defense in Scranton
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Child Support in Scranton
Andrew Phillips is one of 24,443 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Education Law in Scranton
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Andrew Phillips is one of 23,864 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Scranton
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Scranton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Scranton Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Scranton-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Scranton Choose Andrew Phillips
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Andrew Phillips's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, criminal defense, child support, and education.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Andrew Phillips brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, child custody, and criminal defense, Andrew Phillips can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Scranton
A Scranton-based practice means Andrew Phillips attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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