Atty. Steve Rice
Founder Steve Rice Law (formerly Law Practice of Steve Rice), 2003 Board Certified Specialist Steve is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate. He received his specialty certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court approved agency.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Gettysburg, PA · 26+ Years Experience
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About Steve Rice at a Glance
Steve Rice is a Founder based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, practicing at Steve Rice Law. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2000), United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (2004), United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (2008), and United States Supreme Court (2008). Educated at Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University (J.D., 2000) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A. Political, 1994). Active member of Adams, Franklin & York County Bar Associations Pennsylvania Bar Association Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in Gettysburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steve Rice
- Founder Steve Rice Law (formerly Law Practice of Steve Rice), 2003 Board Certified Specialist Steve is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate
- He received his specialty certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court approved agency
- More > Trial Experience Research the number and results of Steve’s jury trials—all of them—at this link
- You can research the other cases at the Case Search page for the United Judicial System of Pennsylvania
- Not all results are available online (e.g., because some records may be expunged or subject to limited access)
- Position Criminal Defense Attorney President, Steve Rice Law Atty. Rice works primarily out of our Gettysburg office
- He regularly serves Adams and Franklin counties
- He also serves other counties for bigger cases
- The Job Practice Areas Steve limits his practice to criminal defense
- Services Steve is a full-service criminal defense lawyer
- He does: • All charges. • All defenses. • All deals. • All events
- Service Areas Steve's local service area includes Adams, Franklin & Cumberland counties
- He is willing to go elsewhere, for bigger cases
- Experience • Steve Rice Law, President & Attorney, 2003 - present • Adams County Public Defender's Office, Attorney, 2000 - 2003 Memberships • Adams, Franklin & York County Bar Associations • Pennsylvania Bar Association • Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Steve Rice's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steve Rice handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Gettysburg.
DUI / DWI Defense in Gettysburg
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Criminal Defense in Gettysburg
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Federal Crimes in Gettysburg
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White Collar Crimes in Gettysburg
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Gettysburg
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 Gettysburg 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.
Gettysburg Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Gettysburg-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 Gettysburg Choose Steve Rice
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 Steve Rice's practice in the field of dui/dwi, car accidents, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steve Rice brings 26+ 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, United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Steve Rice can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, car accidents, and criminal defense, Steve Rice can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Gettysburg
A Gettysburg-based practice means Steve Rice 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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