Katherine McShane
The McShane Firm, LLC, Harrisburg, PA
Philosophy
Katherine McShane believes that knowledge is power. By improving her skill set and knowledge base as an attorney, she can better serve her clients. Katherine is also a strong believer in the constitution and protecting the rights of those who stand accused from the strong arm of the government.
Personal Background
Katherine attended law school at California Western School of Law. Based on academic achievement, Katherine was invited to be a part of the CSWL law review. She served as an associate writer and associate editor for both the California Western Law Review and International Law Journal. During school, Katherine also interned at a civil litigation firm and at the District Attorney’s Office.
After graduation, Katherine returned home to Colorado and began work at the 1st Judicial District Attorneys office as a Deputy District Attorney. After working for 3 1/2 years as a DA and gaining valuable courtroom experience, she left for a more rewarding career in criminal defense. In addition to litigating hundreds of DUI and criminal cases, Mrs. McShane has also attended numerous seminars about DUI defense and forensic science to continue to expand her skills as an advocate.
In her spare time, Katherine enjoys spending time outdoors and running with her dog. She also enjoys training for and competing in triathlons.
She is a Black Belt in Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu.
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- English: Spoken, Written
- Litigation Associate
- The McShane Firm, LLC, Harrisburg, PA
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- Associate Litigation Attorney
- Tiftickjian Law Firm, Denver, CO
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- Associate Litigation Attorney
- Jansen & Associates, Attorneys at Law, Denver, CO
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- Deputy District Attorney
- Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, Golden, CO
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- Summer Law Clerk
- Mulliken, Weiner, Karsh, Berg, & Jolivet, P.C., Colorado Springs, CO
- California Western School of Law
- J.D.
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- California Western Law Review and International Law Journal
- Associate Writer
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- California Western Law Review and International Law Journal
- Associate Editor
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- University of Colorado - Boulder
- B.S.
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- Avvo Rating
- Avvo
- AVVO RATING 8.1
- State Bar of Pennsylvania # 315717
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- Dauphin County Bar Association
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- Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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- DUI Defense Lawyer’s Associate
- Member
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- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Member
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- American Chemical Society, Chemistry in the Law Division
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- Pennsylvania Association for Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys
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- National College of DUI Defense, Inc.
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- The Ultimate FFL Resource Guide (PennLAGO, LLC., ISBN:9780998889504)
- The Ultimate FFL Resource Guide
- Inside the Minds: Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence 2015 Edition, Aspatore, a Thompson-West business.
- Measurand Problem Metrology
- Inside the Minds: Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: 2014 Edition (Aspatore: A Thompson Reuters business, ISBN: 978-0-314-29321-3)
- Basic Introduction to Gas Chromatography
- DNA Mixture Analysis, American Chemical Society Annual meeting, Chemistry and the Law Division
- 2014 – March – American Chemical Society Annual meeting, Chemistry and the Law Division – “DNA Mixture Analysis”
- Gas Chromotography, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Annual DUI Seminar
- 2017 – April – Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Annual DUI Seminar, - “Gas Chromotography”
- Forensic Chromatography XVII: Theory and Practice
- ACS
- Forensic Chromatography XVI: Theory and Practice
- ACS
- Forensic Principles of DUID IV
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- Forensic Drug Analysis VI
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- Forensic Principles of DUID III
- ACS
- ACS-CHAL Lawyer-Scientist Designation
- American Chemical Society
- Instructor – Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
- PADDDA
- Forensic Chromatography XIII: Theory and Practice
- ACS
- Forensic Drug Analysis V
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- Forensic Chromatography XII: Theory and Practice
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- Forensic Drug Analysis IV
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- Forensic Chromatography XI: Theory and Practice
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- Forensic Principles of DUID I
- ACS
- Practitioner – Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
- PADDDA
Why The McShane Firm is the Right Choice for You
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