Atty. Eric Vaughn Hackwelder
Eric Vaughn Hackwelder is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family. Eric has been licensed for 23 years.
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Eric Vaughn Hackwelder is a criminal defense and family law attorney based in Erie, Pennsylvania. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2003). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (JD, 2002). Serves clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eric Vaughn Hackwelder is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family
- Eric has been licensed for 23 years
- Eric practices in Erie, PA
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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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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
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 Erie 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.
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