Dec

How We Keep Legal Costs Reasonable for Clients in Easton and the Lehigh Valley

December 3, 2025lawofficeofjamesmadsenBlog, Uncategorized

When people in Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, and across the Lehigh Valley call Madsen Law Offices, they usually worry about two things: “Will my attorney actually be responsive and fight for me?” “Am I going to be charged for a lot of work that didn’t really help my case?” As a local criminal defense, DUI, and...

Lehigh Valley DUI Attorneys in Easton, Pennsylvania

Oct

Pennsylvania DUI Laws: What to Expect After a First Offense

October 23, 2024lawofficeofjamesmadsenDUI

Oct

Understanding Hearsay in Pennsylvania Courts: What You Need to Know Before Your Case

October 16, 2024lawofficeofjamesmadsenEvidence, hearsay, Uncategorized

Oct

Understanding Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills: What They Are and Why They Matter | Easton Pennsylvania Trusts & Estates Attorney

October 9, 2024lawofficeofjamesmadsenEstate Planning, Living Will, Power of Attorney, Uncategorized, Wills

Sep

2024 Custody Factor Changes

September 25, 2024lawofficeofjamesmadsenUncategorized

Aug

Caden’s Law In Pennsylvania Child Custody & PFA Cases

August 14, 2024lawofficeofjamesmadsenUncategorized

Jun

How to Choose the Right Attorney: A Guide for Clients

June 14, 2024lawofficeofjamesmadsenUncategorized

Jul

McClelland, Ricker & Preliminary Hearings

July 21, 2020lawofficeofjamesmadsenCriminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Expungement, hearsay, preliminary hearings, Sentencing

Preliminary Hearings may no longer be bound over based upon hearsay alone per Commonwealth v. McClelland, 2 WAP 2018

Jul

Firearm Rights & Disabilities

July 8, 2020lawofficeofjamesmadsenCriminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Firearm Rights

I often receive questions from clients and other lawyers regarding firearm rights. As such, I decided to try to distill Pennsylvania Firearms Law, Sections, 6105 & 6109 down to one easy to reference page.

Jun

Criminal Justice Reform

June 3, 2020lawofficeofjamesmadsenCriminal Defense, Criminal Justice Reform, Domestic Violence, Expungement, Sentencing, Victim's Rights

Specific considerations for criminal justice reform in the wake of the George Floyd protests.

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