Millersville Law Firm | Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Family Law Attorneys.

Are you facing a pressing legal matter in Millersville, Lancaster County? Whether you’ve been charged with a crime, are dealing with the aftermath of an accident someone else caused, need help with your business, or are hoping to pass on your legacy to the next generation, the firm of Chieppor & Egner is here to help.

We pride ourselves on providing skilled and compassionate legal representation for residents of Millersville and across Lancaster County. As local attorneys, we know the area courts and the people who serve them—and because we’re close to your home, you’ll have easy access to your attorney.

So, don’t wait to get the help you need with your legal concerns. Contact Chieppor & Egner today for a confidential consultation, and let’s discuss your matter together.

Why Hire Our Millersville Attorneys and Lancaster County Lawyers?

You want a lawyer with the experience, resources, and determination to help you reach the best possible conclusion to your case. Turn to Chieppor & Egner for help because of our:

• Local focus: Our firm’s partners, Alexander Egner and Jonathan Chieppor, are both long-time Lancaster County residents and have deep ties to the community. We are ready to leverage our knowledge of the local court system and relationships with the people who work in it on your behalf.
• Personalized service: Respect for our clients is one of our firm’s core values. Furthermore, we take the time to understand your unique situation and craft a strategy tailored to your specific needs. We also know how to explain complicated legal concepts in plain terms.
• Multi-lingual services: It’s hard to have a good working relationship with your lawyer when there are communication barriers. Our team speaks English and Spanish, which helps us better serve clients who struggle with English.
• Experience as prosecutors: If you face criminal charges in Millersville or elsewhere in Lancaster County, it always helps to have a former prosecutor on your side. Both of our firm’s partners have prior experience as prosecutors, which gives us insight into how the case against you will be built and where its weak points lie.
• Full-service practice areas: While criminal cases are a core part of our firm, they’re not all we do. Our broad experience with many kinds of cases helps us provide a holistic approach to representing you and providing the best possible advocacy.
• Trial-tested skills: While trials are not always the best option, as they’re unpredictable and expensive, we have extensive litigation experience and won’t hesitate to defend your rights in court if it’s the right move.
• Proven results: Our lawyers have helped our clients achieve favorable outcomes in complex, challenging cases, demonstrating our skill and dedication on our clients’ behalf.

Cases We Handle in Lancaster Country and Millersville

Our firm can help you tackle many legal challenges you might face in Millersville or Lancaster County. Below, you’ll find a more in-depth look at the services we provide.

Criminal Defense

A good lawyer is an essential ally if you face criminal charges in Lancaster County. We can explain your charges, examine the evidence against you for weak points, protect your rights during interactions with the police and prosecutors, negotiate for reduced charges or penalties, and represent you in court as necessary. Some criminal cases we handle include:

• Auto theft
• Disorderly conduct
• Domestic violence
• Drug charges
• DUI charges
• Expungement of criminal records
• Firearm rights restoration cases
• Theft and other property crimes
• Traffic violations
• Welfare fraud allegations

Should the police arrest you, follow these steps to protect your rights:

• Don’t physically resist arrest or insult the officers, as doing so will only make your situation worse.
• Don’t try to run away or hide or destroy evidence. You could face additional charges or penalties for these actions.
• Try to remember the details of your arrest. If the police or prosecutors violated your rights, we can seek to have evidence struck or charges dismissed.
• Don’t say anything to the police or prosecutors other than to ask for a lawyer. You have the right to remain silent, and the police can use anything you say against you, no matter how innocent or trivial it seems.
• Don’t contact any alleged victims. You could face additional charges or say something that might hurt your defense.
• Don’t sign any documents from the police or prosecutors. They may offer a plea deal in exchange for a confession, but there are often better options available. If a plea agreement is the right move, let your lawyer negotiate with the prosecutors.
• Ask for a lawyer immediately. Once you ask for an attorney, stay silent until they arrive, then follow their advice.

Personal Injury

If someone else caused an accident that injured you, they owe you compensation for the harm you suffered as a result. However, securing the compensation you deserve could prove harder than it should be. The person who hurt you might deny your version of events, and the insurance company responsible for paying you could try to save itself money by disputing liability or slow-walking your claim. That’s why you need an experienced lawyer to help you fight back.

At Chieppor & Egner, we’re prepared to help you if you’ve been the victim of any of the following:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Slip-and-fall accidents
• Dog bites

Not only will we handle all the legal aspects of your case on your behalf, but we’ll do so at no upfront cost. You only pay us if we win. That way, you don’t have to pay out of pocket to seek fair compensation for an accident that wasn’t your fault.

Family Law

Few things are more important than matters involving your family, which is why you need experienced, compassionate legal representation to help you resolve them. We understand the sensitive nature of these cases and work tirelessly to advance your interests. We can represent you in mediation or other alternative dispute resolution methods and stand up for your rights in court if necessary. We can help you with matters including the following:

• Child custody
• Child support
• Divorce
• Spousal support/alimony
• Property division

Estate Planning

The best way to protect your family’s financial future and safeguard your legacy is through proper estate planning. Proper planning can clarify your final wishes, avoid disputes among your surviving family members, take advantage of government benefits, and avoid paying unnecessary taxes. Estate planning also includes planning for your wishes in case you’re incapacitated due to injury or illness. Our experienced estate planning lawyers can help you with:

• Wills
• Living wills/advance healthcare directives
• Trusts
• Trust administration
• Powers of attorney
• Probate administration
• Contested wills or trusts

Contact Our Lancaster County Lawyers Now

Whether you’re facing criminal charges, asserting your rights after an accident, dealing with sensitive family matters, or planning ahead for the future, the attorneys with Chieppor & Egner are standing by to help you with your most pressing legal matters. Contact us today for a consultation with a lawyer serving Millersville, and let’s discuss your concerns together.