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Snyder Valentine PC
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Divorce, Custody, Support, Criminal, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Social Security, Environmental
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FAMILY LAW SERVICE AREA
FAMILY LAW SERVICE AREA
FAMILY LAW SERVICE AREA
WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PA
SOMERSET COUNTY, PA
FAYETTE COUNTY, PA
CAMBRIA COUNTY, PA
BEDFORD COUNTY, PA
Call us at 814-701-2835
Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
DIVORCE
FAMILY LAW SERVICE AREA
FAMILY LAW SERVICE AREA
Experience in:
Complex Divorce
Small Business
Large Value Assets
Pre-marital assets
Divorce
Marital Home
401k/ Pension Plan
Marital Assets
Alimony
Divorce Equitable Distribution
Divorce Child Support
Divorce Spousal Support
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Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
CUSTODY
FAMILY LAW SERVICE AREA
CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT
CHILD CUSTODY
STIPULATED CHILD CUSTODY AGREEMENTS
CHILD ABUSE IN CHILD CUSTODY CASES
NEGLECT IN CHILD CUSTODY CASES
DRUG AND ALCOHOL ISSUES IN CHILD CUSTODY CASES
CHILD CUSTODY RELOCATION
EMERGENCY CHILD CUSTODY
GRANDPARENT CHILD CUSTODY RIGHTS
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Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
snydervalentinepc@snydervalentinepc.com
CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT
CHILD SUPPORT
CHILD SUPPORT MULTIPLE CHILDREN
CHILD SUPPORT MULTIPLE PARENTS
CHILD SUPPORT DISABLED CHILDREN
CHILD SUPPORT SPECIAL NEEDS
CHILD SUPPORT HEALTHCARE
CHILD SUPPORT CHILDCARE
CHILD SUPPORT SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
SPOUSAL SUPPORT
SPOUSAL SUPPORT FOR STAY-AT-HOME PARENT
SPOUSAL SUPPORT SELF EMPLOYED
SPOUSAL SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
SPOUSAL SUPPORT SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
ALIMONY
Pa Child Support Guidelines
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Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
LEGAL FEES
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
Criminal, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support and Spousal Support: Retainer
Payment plans available
Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability cases: No fee unless we win money on your behalf.
Environmental and Municipal: Each case and representation is case by case.
Call us at 814-701-2835
Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
Social Security Disability
A minor or and adult that doesn't qualify for Social Security Disability and has a qualifying disability and meets the income requirements may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits.
Social Security Disability
If you have worked 20 work credits during the past 40 quarters and have a qualifying disability you may qualify for social security disability benefits.
Let us help you navigate through the complex issues to obtain the financial and medical social security disability benefits you need.
Call us at 814-701-2835
Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
PERSONAL INJURY
WORKERS COMPENSATION
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Were you in an accident, fall, injured and or suffered property loss?
Our Firm has represented personal injury clients in a variety of jurisdictions in state and federal court. We represent personal injury clients in the US District Court of the Western District of Pennsylvania and US District Court of Maryland.
Each personal injury case is important. Your health and well-being is our number one concern. We will fight to ensure that you receive the care and financial compensation you deserve in your personal injury case.
Let us get in the ring and fight for you today.
Call us at 814-701-2835
Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
WORKERS COMPENSATION
WORKERS COMPENSATION
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Were you injuredon the job?
Are you recieving financial and medical benefits?
Are you aware that you may be entitled to a lump sum Workers Compensation Settlement?
Were you discharged for reporting a workplace injury or for being injured?
If you are injured on the job you may qualify for workers compensation benefits and workers compensation settlement.
Workers Compensation is there for you when are injured on the job.
Contact us Today so we can help you get the Workers Compensation benefits you deserve.
Call us at 814-701-2835
Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
CRIMINAL LAW
Criminal Defense Services:
AREAS OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE EXPERIENCE:
DUI
CRIMINAL HOMICIDE
FELONY MURDER
SEXUAL ASSAULT
BURGLARY
ROBBERY
THEFT
DRUG OFFENSES
ASSAULT
FIREARM CHARGES
TERRORISTIC THREATS
CHILD ENDANGERMENT
PAROLE VIOLATIONS
AND MANY MORE CRIMINAL CHARGES............
Areas Served for Criminal Defense Clients:
WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PA
SOMERSET COUNTY, PA
FAYETTE COUNTY, PA
CAMBRIA COUNTY, PA
BEDFORD COUNTY, PA
Criminal Defense Cases in the News
CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW LINKS:
Criminal Code:
Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES (state.pa.us)
Criminal Drug Offenses:
Criminal Parole Code:
Criminal Defense DUI Facts
CRIMINAL DEFENSE DUI OFFENSES, STATUTES AND SENTENCING:
Chapter 38. - Title 75 - VEHICLES (state.pa.us)
§ 3802. Driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance.
(a) General impairment.--
(1) An individual may not drive, operate or be in actual physical control of the movement of a vehicle after imbibing a sufficient amount of alcohol such that the individual is rendered incapable of safely driving, operating or being in actual physical control of the movement of the vehicle.
(2) An individual may not drive, operate or be in actual physical control of the movement of a vehicle after imbibing a sufficient amount of alcohol such that the alcohol concentration in the individual's blood or breath is at least 0.08% but less than 0.10% within two hours after the individual has driven, operated or been in actual physical control of the movement of the vehicle.
(b) High rate of alcohol.--An individual may not drive, operate or be in actual physical control of the movement of a vehicle after imbibing a sufficient amount of alcohol such that the alcohol concentration in the individual's blood or breath is at least 0.10% but less than 0.16% within two hours after the individual has driven, operated or been in actual physical control of the movement of the vehicle.
(c) Highest rate of alcohol.--An individual may not drive, operate or be in actual physical control of the movement of a vehicle after imbibing a sufficient amount of alcohol such that the alcohol concentration in the individual's blood or breath is 0.16% or higher within two hours after the individual has driven, operated or been in actual physical control of the movement of the vehicle.
(d) Controlled substances.--An individual may not drive, operate or be in actual physical control of the movement of a vehicle under any of the following circumstances:
(1) There is in the individual's blood any amount of a:
(i) Schedule I controlled substance, as defined in the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act;
(ii) Schedule II or Schedule III controlled substance, as defined in The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, which has not been medically prescribed for the individual; or
(iii) metabolite of a substance under subparagraph (i) or (ii).
(2) The individual is under the influence of a drug or combination of drugs to a degree which impairs the individual's ability to safely drive, operate or be in actual physical control of the movement of the vehicle.
(3) The individual is under the combined influence of alcohol and a drug or combination of drugs to a degree which impairs the individual's ability to safely drive, operate or be in actual physical control of the movement of the vehicle.
(4) The individual is under the influence of a solvent or noxious substance in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 7303 (relating to sale or illegal use of certain solvents and noxious substances).
(e) Minors.--A minor may not drive, operate or be in actual physical control of the movement of a vehicle after imbibing a sufficient amount of alcohol such that the alcohol concentration in the minor's blood or breath is 0.02% or higher within two hours after the minor has driven, operated or been in actual physical control of the movement of the vehicle.
(f) Commercial or school vehicles.--An individual may not drive, operate or be in actual physical control of the movement of a commercial vehicle, school bus or school vehicle in any of the following circumstances:
(1) After the individual has imbibed a sufficient amount of alcohol such that the alcohol concentration in the individual's blood or breath is:
(i) 0.04% or greater within two hours after the individual has driven, operated or been in actual physical control of the movement of a commercial vehicle other than a school bus or a school vehicle.
(ii) 0.02% or greater within two hours after the individual has driven, operated or been in actual physical control of the movement of a school bus or a school vehicle.
(2) After the individual has imbibed a sufficient amount of alcohol such that the individual is rendered incapable of safely driving, operating or being in actual physical control of the movement of the vehicle.
(3) While the individual is under the influence of a controlled substance or combination of controlled substances, as defined in section 1603 (relating to definitions).
(4) While the individual is under the combined influence of alcohol and a controlled substance or combination of controlled substances, as defined in section 1603.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE DUI TIERS:
General Impairment penalties (Undetermined BAC, .08 to .099% BAC)
No prior DUI offenses
- ungraded misdemeanor
- up to 6 months probation
- $300 fine
- alcohol highway safety school
- treatment when ordered
1 prior DUI offense
- ungraded misdemeanor
- 12 month license suspension
- 5 days to 6 months jail time
- $300 to $2,500 fine
- alcohol highway safety school
- treatment when ordered
- 1 year ignition interlock
2 or more prior DUI offenses
- 2nd degree misdemeanor
- 12 month license suspension
- 10 days to 2 years prison
- $500 to $5,000 fine
- treatment when ordered
- 1 year ignition interlock
The new law creates a higher set of penalties for those having higher BAC levels. It allows for treament at all levels, and requires alcohol highway safety school for all first and second time offenders.
High BAC penalties (.10 to .159% BAC)
No prior DUI offenses
- ungraded misdemeanor
- 12 month license suspension
- 48 hours to 6 months prison
- $500 to $5,000 fine
- alcohol highway safety school
- treatment when ordered
1 prior DUI offense
- ungraded misdemeanor
- 12 month suspension
- 30 days to 6 months prison
- $750 to $5,000 fine
- alcohol highway safety school
- treatment when ordered
- 1 year ignition interlock
2 or more prior DUI offenses
- 1st degree misdemeanor
- 18 month license suspension
- 90 days to 5 years prison
- $1,500 to $10,000 fine
- treatment when ordered
- 1 year ignition interlock
3 or more prior DUI offenses
- 1st degree misdemeanor
- 18 month license suspension
- 1 to 5 years prison
- $1,500 to $10,000 fine
- treatment when ordered
- 1 year ignition interlock
Your Criminal Defense Attorneys
Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
snydervalentinepc@snydervalentinepc.com
PERSONAL INJURY
All other Practice Areas
WORKERS COMPENSATION
- AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
- COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
- SLIP, TRIP AND FALL
- PROPERTY DAMAGE
Personal Injury Jury Award and Settlement Awards
- Personal Injury Eastern Pennsylvania third party liability settled cases involving plaintiff suffering loss of eye, closed head injuries and other losses. Settlement $475,000.00.
- Personal Injury Western Pennsylvania. Commercial motor vehicle strikes plaintiff. Plaintiff suffers closed head injuries, spinal injuries and other injuries. Settlement $790,000.00.
- Personal Injury Western Pennsylvania. Slip, Trip and Fall accident. Broken ankle and torn ligaments. Issues with liability. Settlement $35,000.00.
- Personal Injury Western Pennsylvania. Automobile Accident. Head on collision. Preexisting injuries, aggravation of injuries, pain and other minor soft tissue injuries. Settlement 50,000.00.
- Personal Injury Central Pennsylvania. Property Damage. 12 Plaintiffs. Water and structural damage. Loss of use and enjoyment. Settlements ranging from $40,000.00 to $350,000.00.
Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
WORKERS COMPENSATION
All other Practice Areas
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Representing injured employees and fighting for deserved compensation for injuries in Workers Compensation Cases.
Variety of Workers Compensation Cases:
Complex Head injuries
Bone Fractures
Back Injuries
Eye Injuries
Ligament and muscle
Strains
Total loss of body part
Disability
Third Party litigation
Different Workers Compensation Work Environments:
Construction
Transportation
Manufacturing
Medical
Office
Auto Accident
Warehouse
Small Business
Mining
Railroad
Prisons
and many others
Workers Compensation Awards and Settlements:
- Total loss of eye, head injury and other injuries: Settlement $425,000.00.
- Total loss of arm: Settlement $325,000.00
- Several herniated discs and knee injury. Settlement $145,000.00.
- Tears in forearm, surgically repaired, $45,000.00.
Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
All other Practice Areas
All other Practice Areas
All other Practice Areas
Serving Pa Court of Common Pleas, Pa and Md US District Courts, US Tax Court and Pa EHB.
We have represented Clients in:
Pa Court of Common Pleas in 27 Counites in Pa
Pa US District Court:
Western, Middle and Eastern Districts
Maryland US District Court
Pro Hac Vice:
US District Court of Florida
Middle District
Ft. Myers, Fl
US District Court of West Virginia
Northern and Southern Districts
Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
snydervalentinepc@snydervalentinepc.com
SOCIAL SECURITY
Hours and Appointments
All other Practice Areas
Complex and Routine Social Security Disability Applications and Appeals
We have assisted many Social Security Disability cleints that were previously denied on application and prior appeals recieve Social Secuirty Disability.
Social Secuirty Disability
Requires:
- The required number of qualifying quarters in the ten years prior to filing.
- Qualifying Medical Disability
- Vocational Qualification
Social Security Disability
SSI:
Can be complex and frustrating, you are a claimant suffering from qualifying disabilities or the minor claimants. We focus on your social security disability needs and issues. We understand that one size does not fit all in social security disability cases.
Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
snydervalentinepc@snydervalentinepc.com
Hours and Appointments
Hours and Appointments
Hours and Appointments
Monday thru Friday 9 am to 7 pm
Evenings Appointments Available
In Person, Phone and Zoom
Consultations Available
Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
snydervalentinepc@snydervalentinepc.com
Cases In the News:
‘We’re the Flint, Michigan of Pennsylvania’ - Herald-Standard (heraldstandard.com)
Police chief retires amid lawsuit; calls work environment 'hostile' and 'toxic' | WJAC (wjactv.com)
40-foot-tall landfill proposed for Mercer County | News | sharonherald.com
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Hours and Appointments
Hours and Appointments
Environmental Law encompasses many different Environmental law areas and environmental clients. We have represented Industry, Municipalities, Authorities and private citizens in environmental zoning, environmental permitting, environmental permit issues, environmental permit challenges, environmental permit appeals, and environmental litigation.
Environmental Law Experience Areas:
- Solid Waste Management
- Pa Clean Streams
- US Clean Air
- US Clean Air
- Pa Act 537
- Environmental Permit Appeals
- Penalty Appeals
- Penalty and Compliance Negotiation
- and other areas
Serving:
Pennsylvania State and Federal Court and Environmental Hearing Board
Maryland Federal Court
Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
snydervalentinepc@snydervalentinepc.com
Municipal
Office Locations
Contact Us
We represent Pennsylvania municipal, boroughs, townships and authorities as solicitors and special environmental counsel municipal clients.
We have represented municipal clients on a variety of municipal employment, ordinance, police, nuisance, permitting, contract negations, monthly and special meetings and many other issues.
Municipal Right to Know
Municipal Zoning Hearing Boards
Municipal Blighted Properties
Municipal Solid Waste Plans
Municipal Flood Controls
Municipal Emergency Managment
Municipal Police Departments
and
Many Other Municipal Issues
Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
snydervalentinepc@snydervalentinepc.com
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Office Locations
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814-701-2835
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Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835
snydervalentinepc@snydervalentinepc.com
Office Locations
Office Locations
Office Locations
Somerset County, Pa Office:
116 North Center Ave, Somerset, Pa 15501
Westmoreland County, Pa Office
17 North Diamond Street, Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
Offices at
116 North Center Avenue
Somerset, Pa 15501
17 North Diamond Street
Mt. Pleasant, Pa 15666
814-701-2835