State College, Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyer Katharine R. Allen

(814) 237-5529

Are you a college student at Penn State or other local university who has been charged with DUI, marijuana possession or other criminal offense? At the Law Office of Katharine R. Allen, P.C., we provide focused defense to college students, Penn State alumni and other local clients who are facing various criminal charges.

Take an important step toward protecting your rights and your future. Call attorney Katharine Allen today at (814) 237-5529 to arrange your free consultation. You can also fill out a contact form and someone from our firm will be in touch with you shortly.

We believe in reasonable fees. Clients may choose whether to be billed on an hourly basis or at a flat fee rate. Billable hours are reported to the client monthly as well as at any time upon request.

Facing a criminal charge? We can help.

• DUI - A drunk-driving conviction can be costly. Your driver's license is automatically suspended. You may be facing jail time. Your career may be at stake. Our firm may be able to help you avoid jail time and reduce your fines. In cases where you are not given automatic reinstatement of your driver's license, we can petition on your behalf for a restoration of driving privileges.
• Possession of marijuana - A simple possession of marijuana conviction could affect your student financial aid. We are knowledgeable in this area of law and can bring forward a strong defense on your behalf.
• Juvenile delinquency adjudications - Our firm handles delinquency adjudications related to various types of offenses including underage drinking, DUI, marijuana possession and disorderly conduct.
• Alcohol-related offenses - Alcohol-related offenses can involve underage drinking at a house party, public intoxication, open container offenses, disorderly conduct and other mistakes people make while under the influence. Often, first offenders are eligible for deferred adjudication, which may lead to dismissal of the charges after a probationary period.
• Minor traffic offenses - We offer vigorous traffic citation and speeding ticket defense because pleading guilty (paying the fine) to even one speeding ticket, much less to a more serious moving violation such as reckless driving, can lead to expensive trouble. In addition to the fine you'll pay now, your insurance rates skyrocket and you could accumulate points that could result in losing your driver's license.

Expungement Proceedings and Board of Pardons

Many college students have more than memories to remind them of their years at Penn State or another university. Criminal convictions—or even arrests—during college can haunt you years later as you interview for jobs, apply to graduate school, or apply for a professional license. In certain circumstances, Pennsylvania law allows you to get your arrest record expunged (erased or sealed) if you meet certain statutory requirements. For convictions, petitioning the Board of Pardons may be an option for you. Please contact us us to help you clear your record and make a fresh start.

Call (814) 237-5529 to schedule your free consultation.