Best Lawyers in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Looking for lawyers in Wilkes-Barre? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Law firms and attorneys for personal injury, family, criminal, estate and business matters. Verify a lawyer's standing with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
This guide lists 10 lawyers in and around Wilkes-Barre, spread across 4 ZIP codes. 2 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 2 link to their own website. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Lawyers in Wilkes-Barre
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Fellerman & Ciarimboli
- Address 183 Market Street, Kingston, PA 18704
- Phone (570) 718-1444
- Website fellermanlaw.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 8 AM-5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wed | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thu | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-5 PM |
2 Nawrocki Law
- Address 16 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Phone (570) 500-0112
- Website dnawrockilaw.com
7 Law Offices of Bernard Walter
- Address 224 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
How to choose lawyers in Wilkes-Barre
- Verify that the attorney is in good standing with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (padisciplinaryboard.org).
- Look for experience in the specific type of case you have, not just general practice.
- Ask about fees up front: hourly, flat fee or contingency, plus costs.
- Many lawyers offer a free or low-cost first consultation. Use it to judge how clearly they explain your options.
- If cost is a concern, the Philadelphia and Allegheny County bar associations and Pennsylvania legal aid networks run referral services.
Local tips for Wilkes-Barre
Much of Wilkes-Barre sits in the Susquehanna floodplain behind the Wyoming Valley levee system, so flood insurance and basement waterproofing are common concerns for homeowners.
Scranton is about 20 minutes away, and many Wyoming Valley businesses serve Kingston, Plains, Wilkes-Barre Township and the surrounding towns.
Wilkes-Barre is in Luzerne County, and local phone numbers use the 570 and 272 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Parsons, Miners Mills, North End, South Wilkes-Barre, Heights, Rolling Mill Hill.
Frequently asked questions
Which areas of Wilkes-Barre do these lawyers cover?
The lawyers on this list are located in ZIP codes 18701, 18702, 18704, 18706. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
How much does a lawyer cost in Wilkes-Barre?
It depends on the type of case. Personal injury and disability lawyers usually work on contingency, family and criminal lawyers often charge hourly or a flat fee, and simple matters such as wills are commonly flat-fee.
How can I check a lawyer's record in Pennsylvania?
Search the attorney's name on the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania website to confirm their license and any public discipline.
Where can I find free legal help?
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network members, such as Philadelphia Legal Assistance and Neighborhood Legal Services in western Pennsylvania, help eligible low-income residents with civil cases, and county bar associations run lawyer referral services.
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