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Biography
Our practice and experience focus on aggressive criminal defense, DUI defense, personal injury, and child services investigations throughout Pennsylvania. If our team of experienced attorneys at Sebald, Hackwelder & Knox are unable to take your case – we will be sure to refer you to another qualified attorney in Erie, PA.
Attorney Hackwelder attended Clarion University and graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Attorney Hackwelder then attended Western Michigan’s Thomas M. Cooley College of Law and graduated in 2001.
Attorney Hackwelder has devoted his career to the representation of people regarding various legal issues. His tenacity and aggressive style has shown him to be successful and sought after in the fields of Criminal Law, Family Law, Children Services Law, and Litigation.
Attorney Hackwelder began his career as a Law Clerk to President Judge Ernest J. DiSantis, Jr. and then as an Assistant District Attorney in Erie County, PA. He then moved on to the role as a solicitor for the Erie County Office of Children and Youth. Attorney Hackwelder’s background gives him the necessary trial success and experience required to achieve the best results possible.
I was charged with theft by extortion, a 3rd degree felony which carries a possible sentence of 7 years in prison and 15,000 in fines. Against my better judgement, I took the advice of Stephen and pled guilty for a reduced sentence. Because I listened to his expert advice, I will serve NO prison time, NO jail time, and my fine was minimal. Thanks again Stephen for a tough uphill battle, and you never gave up.