William P. Weichler

William P. Weichler

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Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C.

Criminal Law Lawyers in Erie, PA in Erie, PA

Erie, PA814-580-5017
Criminal LawDriving Under the Influence (drunk driving)Homicide by Motor VehicleWorker's CompensationPersonal Injury - PlaintiffPersonal Injury - Defense

About William P. Weichler

William P. Weichler has been practicing law since 1986. He is a past hearing committee member of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He is also a former Chair of the Erie County Criminal Practice Section and formerly served on the Executive Committee of the Erie County Bar Association. Bill lectures extensively on criminal defense issues. He is also active in the Worker's Compensation section. He is currently listed by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, an honor reserved for the top 5% of lawyers in Pennsylvania. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees William P. Weichler included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2011 - 2017 Other Sources of Feedback About William P. Weichler Included on the 2025Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2017 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2016 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2015 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2014 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2013 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2012 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2011 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio, 1986
  • J.D.
  • Honors: International Law National Moot Court Team; Dean's List, 1984
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Non Legal Education

  • Edinboro State University, Edinboro, Pennsylvania
  • B.A.
  • Honors: Dean's List
  • Minor: Criminal Justice

Classes and Seminars

  • CLE Lecturer, Erie County Bar Association

Pro Bono Activities

  • Erie County Bar Association LAVA Program

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania, 1986
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1986
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1986
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1991
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1999

Other Affiliations

  • Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Disciplinary Board (Member, Hearing Committee 4.11, 1997 - 1999)
  • Erie County Bar Association (Chairman, Criminal Practice Committee, 1996 - 1998)
  • Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
  • Erie County Bar Association (Member)
  • Erie County Bar Association (Executive Committee Member, 2000)
  • Pennsylvania Association for Justice (Member, Board of Governors)
  • American Inn of Court (Member)
  • American Association for Justice (Member)