Sebald, Hackwelder & Knox

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🇺🇸🗽🎆
As you enjoy today's festivities, may you be reminded of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! 🙏

𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐔𝐈 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬? 🍺 🚘 👮‍♂️
The moment you get pulled over for impaired driving, get in touch with our professional team of knowledgeable and trusted DUI lawyers in Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Sebald, Hackwelder & Knox will help you prevent unnecessary risks in your DUI case. The worst thing you can do if you are charged for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is to represent yourself or automatically plead guilty.

Request you legal consultation to learn more about how our DUI attorneys can help lower or remove the charges brought against you.

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📞 (814) 480-0575

Happy Easter, from our family to yours! 🐰🌷✝️ 🙏

🍀 Happy St. Patricks Day from Sebald, Hackwelder & Knox! 😄

We hope you celebrated the day by having your favorite Irish food and/or drink. 🥔 🍺

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 (𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞)
"I have had amazing and such positive experiences working with Attorney Katherine Goliwas! She is so professional, courteous, communicative, and an amazing advocate for her clients." - Elizabeth T. 😊

We appreciate the kind words Elizabeth. Thank you for choosing 𝐒𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐝, 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐱! 🏛️ 🙏

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Please welcome Attorney Katherine Goliwas to the team at Sebald, Hackwelder & Knox! 👏

Attorney Katherine Goliwas passed the bar in October 2024. Originally from Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, Attorney Goliwas began with our firm as an intern prior to starting
Law School. 🏛

Working with the local community on criminal issues has been especially rewarding for her over the years, as she finds immense satisfaction in helping individuals navigate the complexities of the legal system. Witnessing the positive impact of her efforts reinforces her commitment to justice and empowering those in need. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Attorney Goliwas is prepared to blend her unique background in psychology and law to aggressively represent her clients in both family law and criminal defense matters. ⚖️

To learn more about Attorney Katherine Goliwas background and experience, please visit her attorney bio page here:
https://www.defenselawyerserie.com/about-sebald-hackwelder-knox/attorney-katherine-goliwas/

We are ecstatic to have her on our team, and she is ecstatic to help fight for you and your rights! 🤝 😊

Cheers to 2025! 🥂

Here's to a fresh new start and an exciting year ahead. Sending joy, wellness, and blessings to you and your family.

Happy New Year! 😁 🙌 🎉

#2025

𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬!🎄🎁🎅
We want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays. May your days be merry and bright! 😊 🙏

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 (𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞)
"If you are looking for strong, professional, and vigorous criminal representation every step of the way, I would look no further than Sebald, Hackwelder & Knox! After experiencing numerous pitfalls in prior representation and consulting with a number of other attorneys, I was pointed in their direction & am beyond grateful that I met with them & immediately chose their firm to represent me.

From the onset and on a Saturday morning at that, I felt cautiously optimistic that they were the right guys to defend me moving forward. All my doubts, concerns, fears, & uncertainty were diminished from the time I sat down with them to oversee my case. In fact, it was more than evident from day one that they were the right fit for me given their specializations & vast experience in PA law enabling them to thoroughly & vigorously represent their clients.

To begin with and throughout my case, they explained the process including my charges, the potential consequences which would have included either incarceration, probation, or a combination of the two, as well as, the gains & risks associated with taking my case to trial. Being informed, answering all my questions, & providing me with the necessary information to make informed decisions was respected & appreciated.
Following the initial consultation, I vividly recall Steve saying to me that I need to have “faith” in their representation & I never forgot those words that he stated with a quiet confidence.

In the final weeks leading up to trial, Eric and Steve negotiated a plea deal that would have permitted me to keep my job, have minimal consequences in the grand scheme of things, and avoid incarceration & I can only imagine the efforts they put into getting me that deal. In the end though, I made the decision to reject the plea deal & move forward to trial. Never once did they make me feel like I made the wrong choice or should have made a different one & proceeded to accept my decision and immediately thoroughly plan for a strong, vigorous defense at trial. In fact, so many of my worries were put aside as I witnessed the tireless efforts they put into obtaining discovery information & positioning me best throughout my case. Furthermore, Eric & Katie met with myself, my daughter, & conversed with my character witnesses in the final weeks before the trial and further put my mind at ease knowing they had a plan & were thoroughly prepared for every aspect of trial.

At trial, I was beyond impressed with Eric’s preparedness, his objections, cross-examination of prosecutorial witnesses, & ability to effortlessly pivot & react to the judge’s rulings, prosecutorial strategy, & witness testimony with ease. It was obvious Eric was confident, professional in every sense of the word, and experienced in managing anything that came our way. Katie’s assistance & creation of visuals for the jury in the defense process was amazing as well & clearly added to the strong, calculated defense that was exhibited at trial. Finally, Eric’s opening & closing statements were well thought out and laid the groundwork for what was to come at trial from the defense’s standpoint and the only decision a jury could make at the conclusion...not guilty & NOT GUILTY on all charges was what we got!!

Honestly, there are no words to adequately describe all of what they did for my family, children & I and consequently I will be eternally grateful to them for giving me the opportunity to repair & restore a once strong, loving, and positive relationship with my children. I have & always will have the utmost admiration and appreciation for their exceptionally strong, professional, & vigorous representation and owe them everything for defending me as though they were defending their own family. Leaving no stone unturned & truly in a "league of their own," I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to uphold their rights & freedoms. Thank you Eric, Steve, Katie & your entire support staff for giving me a new lease on life as your time, efforts, & care in my situation will never be forgotten!" - Corey P. 😊

We appreciate the kind words Corey. Thank you for choosing Sebald, Hackwelder & Knox! 🏛️ 🙏

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Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! 🦃 🍂

We hope you enjoy a day of endless turkey, laughter, and time spent with those you love. 😊

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐕𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘! 🇺🇸
We are eternally grateful to all the men and women who have fought and served for our country. Wishing you and your family a happy, safe, and blessed Veterans Day! 🙏

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 (𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞)
"Attorney Doug Sullivan was great from start to finish. He answered all of our questions throughout the course of this review of a most unreasonable court case. He was very knowledgeable with commonwealth laws. At court he was hands down the best representative in the court room. I highly recommend this law office, and especially Doug. As the Navy would say Bravo Zulu and a job well done!" - Chris F. 😊

We appreciate the kind words Chris. Thank you for choosing Sebald, Hackwelder & Knox! 🏛️ 🙏

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📞 (814) 480-0575