Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  When families change and you face new challenges with those closest to you, you need someone on your side looking out for your best interest in a trying time. The emotional and psychological toll of a family that is changing is hard enough, we are here to represent your legal and financial interests when separating from a spouse, seeking spousal and child support, adopting a child or seeking custody changes for children. Our experience in these areas and background in mediating and litigating family law matters lends to our careful attention to your specific needs. With offices in the York, Dillsburg, and Dover PA areas, we are the neighborhood solution to your legal needs.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Our attorneys and staff are committed to our clients and dedicated to serving their best interests. We provide quality counsel, advice, and advocacy to our clients. Areas of law that we currently cover are: Bankruptcy, Debt Relief Assistance, Foreclosures, Judgments & Liens, Evictions, Divorce, Child Custody, Adoptions, DUI Defense, Traffic Ticket Defense, Criminal Law, Real Estate Law, Civil Rights Law, Labor & Employment, Landlord & Tenant, and Estate Planning & Administration. No two people are the same, like no two situations are the same and we are here to provide each individual with the attention and care of a small law office and the knowledge and capabilities that come with experience. We are the law office solution to your legal needs.
• Adoption
• Spousal Support
  Separating from your spouse is hard enough on an emotional and psychological level, we are here to represent your best interest and guide you through all the matters of property distribution, alimony, financial support from your spouse throughout the divorce and custody of children. We are trained and certified mediators skilled at negotiating your claims and seasoned and tested litigators if and when negotiations are not feasible.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  John G Bergdoll has been in practice for 47 years as an attorney practicing both civil and criminal law. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with an AB in economics and has a Juris Doctorate degree from Duquesne University, awarded in 1969.
• DUI/DWI
  There are few events in your life that can be as devastating to you and those close to you as a DUI charge. A DUI has serious driver's license consequences and can't take a lot of money and court time to resolve. More importantly you can face stiff jail sentences for a DUI charge, whether you face your first or your sixth DUI, you need experienced representation with a focus on you and the specific facts of your case.
• Traffic Violations
  You've probably been told that "driving is a privilege" but when faced with loss of a driver's license or a tarnish on your record, you don't see it that way. Loss of a license or cumulating and major violations can have serious implications on your employment, insurance rates, ability to care for your family and your social life. When faced with traffic violations or issues with PennDOT regarding your license or registration, put our experience to work to help you protect your rights.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
• Real Estate Transactions
  Your family's most prized possession is often your home. Property disputes, real estate sales and settlements and property transfer issues can arise and are often intimidating without the right help. Allow our attorneys and experienced staff, assist and guide you through these issues for your home, business and investment properties.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  With almost a half century of experience in handling and planning for the future and administering estates when those closest to you pass away, we are well equipped to navigate the estate administration process and plan for your future.
• Power of Attorney
  Whether you need a simple low cost will, power of attorney or living will or you have complex financial and estate planning needs put experience can put you in the best possible position for the future and leave you with the peace of mind that those closest to you and the needs closest to your heart will be in the best position for the future. With offices in the York, Dillsburg, and Dover PA areas, we are the neighborhood solution to your legal needs.

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure