The ARD Program
Being charged with a crime can be a daunting and terrifying experience. We, at Sebelin & Sebelin P.C., are well versed in handling criminal offenses. For first time offenders, there are often many options in dealing with your criminal charges. One of those options is the ARD Program. What is the ARD Program? In Pennsylvania, if you are a first-time offender, or an individual with a limited criminal record, you may be considered for the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program (ARD Program). ARD is an alternative to the typical trial, conviction, and sentencing approach of the criminal justice system. If an individual
Spotlight on: Joseph V. Sebelin, Jr., Esquire
“Everyone should strive to improve – to make themselves a better person. That’s especially true for a lawyer.” – Joseph V. Sebelin, Jr. Esquire An avid weightlifter, a fanatical martial artist, and a devoted father, attorney Joseph V. Sebelin, Jr. knows that hard work and perseverance leads to results. For over twenty years, Joseph has practiced in courtrooms across North Eastern Pennsylvania in cases involving criminal defense, divorce, custody, civil litigation, and real estate. No matter the issue, Joseph, has always fought hard for his clients. Representing clients in the courtroom wasn’t a skill Attorney Sebelin was born with, it took years of work.