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Terry Hess Law - State College, PA

119 S. Burrowes St.Suite 704 State College, PA 16801

Updated: 02/18/2024

State College Criminal Law Firm

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Helping people face legal missteps, I provide dedicated criminal law representation at Terry Hess Law. My law office serves clients in State College, Altoona and Johnstown, Pennsylvania, as well as throughout Centre, Blair, Clinton, Mifflin, Huntingdon and Cambria counties, striving to help mitigate the effects of their arrests. Over the years, I have successfully obtained acquittals and pleaded down criminal charges on behalf of clients facing a range of criminal charges...

Helping people face legal missteps, I provide dedicated criminal law representation at Terry Hess Law. My law office serves clients in State College, Altoona and Johnstown, Pennsylvania, as well as throughout Centre, Blair, Clinton, Mifflin, Huntingdon and Cambria counties, striving to help mitigate the effects of their arrests. Over the years, I have successfully obtained acquittals and pleaded down criminal charges on behalf of clients facing a range of criminal charges. This includes traffic tickets, DUI, drug violations, robbery, assault and murder. For the convenience of those I represent, my law office accepts credit cards.

Having 16 years of legal experience, I know that telling their sides is not always an opportunity afforded to those who get in trouble with the authorities. Offering judgment-free counsel, I take the time to talk with people during a free initial consultation and to review the details of their arrests and cases. I help my clients understand their options, including the potential benefits and downsides of each, and work with them to build a solid defense against the charges they are facing.

Whether a minor traffic violation or a serious criminal offense, my law office understands the effects that criminal charges can have on people and their families. I guide them through each stage of the legal process, handling the burden of their cases as they are pending. It is my goal to alleviate as much of my clients' stresses during these difficult times as I am able. When clients work with me at Terry Hess Law, they can take comfort knowing I am focused on protecting their rights.

About Terry Hess Law

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Law
  • DUI/DWI
  • Drug Violations
  • Traffic Violations

Litigation

  • 100%

Languages

  • English (Primary)

Pro Bono Activities

  • High School Mock Trial Judge

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119 S. Burrowes St.Suite 704 State College, PA 16801

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Yes

Accepts Credit Cards

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By Anonymous on Jul. 07, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My experience with Mr. Hess has been uniformly and strikingly positive. I first contacted Mr. Hess by leaving a phone message on a federal holiday, hoping to receive a response on the following business day, but was overwhelmed to receive a response within minutes. By his standards the matter in question (traffic citation) must have been boringly simple, but to me it was new, and I needed both general legal advice and knowledge of local practices and circumstances. He provided both in abundance, listening carefully, then patiently addressing my questions with clarity and focus through multiple texts, emails, and phone calls --- all without charge (though I would have been happy to compensate advice of this quality and timeliness). I would not hesitate to consult Mr. Hess on any future issues, and I most strongly recommend him to prospective clients.

By Anonymous on Jan. 10, 2021
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Mr. Hess was incredibly professional and responded promptly to any concerns I had. He did a great job in explaining the situation and what my options are. Even though my situation was just a simple traffic case, he still took it seriously (the other lawyer I got in contact with played down my request and told me to just accept the fine). No matter what your trouble is, Mr. Hess will definitely listen and give you a proper analysis. Definitely would recommend.

By Anonymous on Dec. 18, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

I found Terry here after finding myself in need of a lawyer who could help me with 2 tickets I received while driving through central PA (1 for speeding and 1 for careless driving). I was moving to western PA and had never gotten a ticket before so I had no idea what to do. I had to fight the charges or else my insurance would skyrocket with 2 violations and I didn?t want this to affect my ability to get a license in PA. Terry was quick in his response and very honest in his assessment. I didn?t know what I was really getting into but other great reviews about Terry made me comfortable to hire him. He told me what to expect each step of the way. My tickets were dismissed because the trooper never showed but given the crazy world we are in right now, I?m glad I had Terry on my side to help me.

By Jeffrey M. on Oct. 21, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Terry was incredibly competent, caring, and helpful representing me in a traffic citation. We won the case and I am grateful to Terry for his help. I would strongly recommend Terry to anyone in a similar boat, or, more appropriately, Ford Explorer! Thank you, Mr. Hess!

By Anonymous on Aug. 20, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

I contacted the office of Terry Hess Law regarding the speeding ticket that I received while moving from one state to another through Pennsylvania. I had never gotten a speeding ticket before, and I was a bit concerned since my license and registration were not in Pennsylvania and I was intending to switch them to another non-Pennsylvania state in the near future, and I wasn't sure how all of these details would impact me. Terry Hess, Esq responded to my inquiry personally within the same afternoon, mentioning that he even personally had had prior courtroom interactions with the state trooper who had written my citation, and providing a thorough analysis of what my options would entail which was very helpful for me to decide how to resolve the ticket.

By Anonymous on Feb. 16, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great to work with. Informative and extremely helpful.

By Anonymous on Nov. 02, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars

I called and I received a free advice on a traffic citation. Mr. Hess was very friendly and took his time to explain everything to me. Thank you!

By Anonymous on May. 10, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars

My teen and his friends made unfortunate choices at a weekend college party, resulting in several legal charges. The situation was complicated because we live in Md., and the charges would need to be handled in Pa. We were referred to Mr. Hess by one of the other parents, and I?m glad we found him. He immediately became a trusted partner during this stressful time. He offered options, alternatives, and recommendations on how to best proceed. He arranged video conferencing with the court for the defendants to avoid long-distance travel. Mr. Hess is well-versed in the law and has built solid relationships with the local court system and the players. He got us favorable outcomes as quickly as possible, was highly accessible throughout the process, and constantly kept us in the loop on the status and next steps. All this for a fee much less than the other attorneys we initially interviewed. I certainly hope my teen and his friends have learned their lessons, stay out of trouble, and now understand the legal consequences of bad decisions. I do not want to use Mr. Hess?s services again ? but I am comforted to know that IF we do need legal assistance in the future ? Mr. Hess will again efficiently guide us through the process.

By Anonymous on Apr. 27, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars

Mr. Hess was really amazing when we needed help and didn't know what to do or the laws in Pennsylvania. He walked us through everything and then worked directly with our son, explaining what he could probably expect, what he should do to prepare, etc. He is very approachable, thorough, kind and smart.

By Kelli Y. on Feb. 08, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

There are no words to describe how incredibly grateful we are to Mr. Hess for his professional, well-informed and experienced guidance through what was a very complicated and scary situation with my son. Mr. Hess went above and beyond our expectations in every aspect of his counsel and advocacy for us. As a mom, I just have to mention the extra time he took with my son BEFORE we even retained him to explain his options and objectively share very important insights that proved he not only knew the ins and outs of the legal case, but also was a real human being who cared about the client he was talking to. It is obvious that he is well respected within the legal community and as a result, he was able to really advocate with the DA's office for the best possible outcomes for my son. We were also an out of state client, which I worried would make things complicated but Mr. Hess made everything SO easy for us to do and advised us on every aspect of the case and what we needed to do. He was always available to me and my son as questions came up and took time to thoroughly explain every detail of what to expect. At the worst times of our lives, he was a friend, an advocate and the most informed and expert legal representation I could of ever asked for. He did a lot of leg work that we were not even aware of before we even retained him as our lawyer to be able to offer the best guidance to my son as he made his decision. Communication was so easy and timely - Mr. Hess was always available by phone or email and was very quick in his response. He made things so clear, and helped a scared 21 year old (and his equally scared mom) understand his options and consequences in a way that was easily able to be processed. When I made that first call to him, I knew right away he was the person for us as he personally answers the calls himself, responds to the emails himself and is there when you need him. Being out of state I had no recommendations to go on, but I can't imagine where we would be if I had not found Mr. Hess (great marketing and 100% accurate!). If you need the best, most professional, knowledgeable, patient, personable , accessible and caring lawyer, then you have found him in Mr. Hess. I can not recommend him highly enough, it was the best decision we ever made.

By Anonymous on Nov. 01, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

Clearly the best choice! Mr. Hess answered our phone calls personally and continued to keep us informed through the entire process.

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