Atty. Wendy Chan
Attorney Wendy Chan graduated from Pace University cum laude with a B.A. in History and Minor in Philosophy in 1998 and obtained her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 2008. Wendy concentrates her practice in the areas of child custody, child/spousal support, divorce, deportation defense.
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About Wendy Chan at a glance
Wendy Chan is a Principal based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, practicing at Chan & Associates. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2008). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2008) and Pace University (B.A. History, 1998). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Provides legal services in Chinese. Serands clients in Lancaster, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Wendy Chan graduated from Pace University cum laude with a B.A. in History and Minor in Philosophy in 1998 and obtained her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 2008
- Wendy concentrates her practice in the areas of child custody, child/spousal support, divorce, deportation defense
- In addition to her law practice, Wendy has also been an Adjunct Professor at Harrisburg Area Community College where she taught Paralegal Studies courses such as Legal Research & Writing and Ethics
- Wendy believes that community service is a moral obligation that should be fulfilled by all
- In addition to being a member of the Women’s Republican Club of Lancaster County, she also volunteers her time at Sacred Heart School of Lancaster, as well as Wills for Heroes
- Wendy routinely accepts pro bono cases referred to her by MidPenn Legal Services
- In the past, she has also volunteered with the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund and the YWCA
- Attorney Wendy Chan has been awarded Martindale’s Preeminent Award the highest peer rating standard
- This rating signifies that a large number of her peers (attorneys and judges) rank her at the highest level of professional excellence for her legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards
- Classes/Seminars • Adjunct Professor, Paralegal Studies courses such as Legal Research & Writing and Ethics, Harrisburg Area Community College Pro Bono Activities • Women’s Republican Club of Lancaster County, Member • Sacred Heart School of Lancaster, Volunteer • Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center, Volunteer • Wills for Heroes, Volunteer • MidPenn Legal Services, Volunteer • American Legal Defense, Volunteer • Education Fund, Volunteer • YWCA, Volunteer Professional Associations and Memberships • Lancaster Bar Association, Member
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Jurisdictional Context
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 Lancaster 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 andnue, 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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