Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Allentown, PA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Michael E. Brunnabend at a Glance
Michael E. Brunnabend is a Member based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, practicing at Michael E. Brunnabend. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, wills, drug crimes, and child custody. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1988), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Pennsylvania (1989). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1983) and Muhlenberg College (B.S. Political, 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lehigh County (Member, Criminal and Family Law Sections) and Pennsylvania Bar Associations Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Pennsylvania Public Defender's Association. Serves clients in Allentown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E. Brunnabend
- Mr. Michael E. Brunnabend is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, drug crimes and 16 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Muhlenberg College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Michael practices at Michael E. Brunnabend in Allentown, PA
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Michael E. Brunnabend's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. Brunnabend handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Allentown.
DUI / DWI Defense in Allentown
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Divorce in Allentown
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Wills in Allentown
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Drug Crimes in Allentown
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Child Custody & Visitation in Allentown
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Allentown
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 Allentown 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.
Allentown Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Allentown-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 Allentown Choose Michael E. Brunnabend
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 Michael E. Brunnabend's practice in the field of dui/dwi, divorce, wills, drug crimes, and child custody.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E. Brunnabend brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, and U.S. District Court, Central District of Pennsylvania, Michael E. Brunnabend can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, divorce, and wills, Michael E. Brunnabend can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Allentown
A Allentown-based practice means Michael E. Brunnabend 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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