Concentrating on Criminal Defense
at Local, State and Federal levels
(800) 243-4878
At Manchester and Associates we handle Pennsylvania criminal law and DUI defense cases. Call us 24/7 at (800) 243-4878 or email us using the form below.
Why Choose Manchester & Associates?
At Manchester
and Associates, we treat our clients with the highest respect
and pay close personal attention to their case. We make certain our clients
know the status of their case, as well as make sure
they understand what is happening. It is our job to educate
our clients about the legal
process so they can make informed decisions.
Our lawyers have acquired a in depth knowledge of Pennsylvania criminal defense
law from their diligent study of the law and procedure, and
their practice in courtrooms all around the state on a daily
basis. R. Bruce Manchester has over 30 years of experience. This hands on experience is invaluable to our clients
.
Our lawyers have represented thousands of people charged with
crimes in Pennsylvania ranging from marijuana possession to
capital murder. Since our lawyers regularly practice in almost
every county in Pennsylvania, they have formed relationships
with district attorney’s, judges, and courthouse staff that aids
us in properly preparing a client's case.
Not every case goes to trial. At Manchester and Associates we
are very skilled at negotiating favorable plea agreements for
our clients. We work with many different experts such as
psychologists, psychiatrists, drug and alcohol counselors, anger
management counselors, drug and alcohol rehabilitation
facilities to name a few. These experts not only help in
negotiating favorable plea agreements for our clients, but they also help our clients deal with their non-legal issues that
may have contributed to their being charged. This approach not
only helps with our clients current difficulties, but also
helps to keep them from having to deal with the criminal justice
system in the future. So why choose Manchester &
Associates? Commitment, Quick Response, and Knowledge.
Commitment
Our philosophy in defending people accused of crimes is simple, we treat every case as if it were the only case we have and we fight for every right that our clients have under the constitution. We do not back down from any challenge, judge, or prosecutor. We act this way because to do anything less would not only be unethical, but immoral. We do not promise or make guarantees that everything will be okay like some lawyers do. We do promise our clients that we will work very hard and whatever happens at the end of the case will not happen because we missed something or did not work hard enough. We do not charge for consultations. We only charge a fee if we are hired and our fees are charged at a flat rate.
Quick Response
At Manchester and Associates, we believe in personal relationships with our clients. Our clients will never have to deal with an answering service. Once your case comes across their desk, our lawyers will make a personal phone call to you to talk about your needs. Then they will always be available to you by their own phones day or night. The lawyers and staff at Manchester and Associates are always available to you 24/7. We understand that being charged with a crime does not just happen between the hours of 9 to 5 and that a lot of arrests occur when its dark out, and on the weekends, that is why our office phones are always forwarded to the lawyers cell phones and are answered by them personally.
Knowledge
Our lawyers are well prepared for what comes across their desk. They will know how to handle your case. Our lawyers have many years of experience in the legal field and have dealt with just about every type of crime. They understand the different aspects of the law and how to handle different situations. At Manchester and Associates our lawyers continuously keep up with new statutes, appeal court decisions, and national trends in the law. They regularly attend legal seminars throughout the year. Manchester and Associates stands out among other firms when it comes to criminal defense knowledge.
Our Lawyers
R. Bruce Manchester
32 years of legal experience
Education
-- Thomas Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI / Jurist
Doctorate
-- Georgia State University / Masters in Education
-- Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA /
Education/ History
-- Bellefonte Area High School, Bellefonte, PA
Experience
-- United States Army, Fort Benning, GA - 1st Lieutenant
-- Attorney At Law / Owner of Manchester and Associates
Organizations
-- Member of Pennsylvania Bar Association
-- Supreme Court Certified Death Penalty Defense
-- Member of Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce
-- Member of the U.S District courts of the Middle and Western
District of Pennsylvania
-- Admitted to the Federal Bar U.S. Supreme Court Third
Circuit Court of Appeals
Brian Vincent Manchester
9 years of legal experience
Education
-- Thomas Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI, 2000 / Jurist
Doctorate
-- Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 1995
/ Business Management - Economics
-- Bellefonte Area High School, Bellefonte, PA 1990
Experience
-- Attorney At Law for Manchester and Associates
Organizations
-- Supreme Court Certified Death Penalty Defense
Manchester & Associates
Attorneys at Law
R. Bruce Manchester, Esquire |
Brian Manchester, Esquire
124 West Bishop Street,
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(800) 243-4878