About T.L. Kearney IV

Thomas "T.L." Kearney, IV combines courtroom experience with client-focused advocacy. He earned his B.S. degrees in Business and Psychology, graduating Magna Cum Laude at the top of his class, from the University of Pittsburgh and a earned his J.D., graduating Cum Laude at the top of his class, from Widener University School of Law. While in law school, he served on the Executive Board of the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, was an Executive of the Student Bar Association, and was chosen for the prestigious externship with the Honorable Justice Richard Barclay Surrick of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Federal Court.

T.L. began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in York County’s Major Crimes Unit, gaining extensive jury-trial experience, and later transitioned to criminal, DUI, & traffic defense work, winning not-guilty verdicts and full & total charge dismissals across a broad range of criminal & DUI matters. He has argued before the state and federal courts and is admitted to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the Federal U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. T.L. carries the highest possible AV Preeminent Rating through Martindale and has been recognized as a Martindale‑Hubbell Platinum Client Champion and repeatedly selected by clients for Avvo’s Top Attorney and Client’s Choice awards. T.L.'s practice emphasizes criminal defense, DUI defense, and traffic defense. T.L. remains active in local and state bar organizations and resides in central York County with his wife and 5 wonderful children.

 

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DUI/DWI
Posted by anonymous
July 05, 2026
Hired Attorney

Best criminal defense attorney in York County... maybe all of Pennsylvania. I was faced with the possibility of losing my career and missing out on a good portion of my daughter's life. T.L. made sure that didn't happen. Own your mistakes. Seek absolution. Do what he says.

Response from T.L.
July 05, 2026
At Kearney Law we put a ton of focus and value into our clients individual needs and developing a strategic game plan to help them fix their case the way that they need it fixed. One of the big ones that we see frequently is one’s family and children. You know that that criminal charges can have major impacts on your family, so we always want to make sure to be aware of that & to protect that! Thank you for the great 5-star review!
Traffic Violations
Posted by anonymous
June 29, 2026
Hired Attorney

The best driver’s license attorney in York,PA! You will not regret hiring T.L! I found myself in an extremely anxiety provoking situation where I was facing license suspension for an honest mistake. I emailed T.L Kearney quickly, and he called me in less than an hour after I emailed. He listened emphatically and offered objective advice to follow to improve my chances of keeping my license. T.L. was kind and understanding during our initial conversation, as well as extremely knowledgeable and straightforward. T.L handled everything from that point on and took a weight off my shoulders. He did not make me any promises, but was able to achieve a desirable result when it came time for my hearing. He was able to have my citation changed to a lesser offense and no suspension. Thank you Attorney Kearney for saving my license! I cannot thank you enough!

 
Response from T.L.
June 29, 2026
So glad that we were able to save your drivers license! At Kearney Law we believe that keeping our client’s ability to dry is tantamount to keeping their ability to live, transport themselves and their children around, and continue to work. We definitely understand how important that is here in York, PA.
Traffic Violations
Posted by Babak
June 23, 2026
Hired Attorney

TL Kearney was a solid choice for legal counsel and represention in court. TL was always available and responsive in answering questions and provided feedback. If you need a professional and competent CDL lawyer, reach out to him. Best CDL lawyer in York Pennsylvania

Response from T.L.
June 23, 2026
Kearney Law - Best CDL Lawyer in York, PA! Thank you!! I’m so glad that we were able to save your CDL and ability to make a living. We love, keeping our good truckers on the roadway!
DUI/DWI
Posted by Tyler
June 09, 2026
Hired Attorney

I was facing a mandatory jail sentence and house arrest and tl kearney worked through every outcome with me and I ended up with only a 350$ fine and 6 months suspension. 100% the best law firm ever. He was very straightforward and spoke to the officer before the hearing and the best possible outcome was determined before we walked into the court room.

 
Response from T.L.
June 09, 2026
Kearney Law - Best Law Firm Ever! - Wow, Thanks Tyler! DUIs are one of our specialties at Kearney Law! Defending a DUI properly and getting the BEST Result is usually much more complex than most people realize. If you find yourself in a situation where you have a DUI, please call Kearney Law and we will get you started early using a Roadmap that will set you up to Fix Your DUI! Thanks for following the Roadmap Tyler and thanks for the Great Review!
DUI/DWI
Posted by Michael
May 27, 2026
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T.L. Kearney IV is the “Best DUI Attorney in York, PA!” TL was able to "nolle process" my son's case and have the associated bench warrant dismissed. My son is no longer has to "look over his shoulder" for a mistake that occurred several years ago thanks to TL!!

Response from T.L.
May 27, 2026
We are so happy that we were able to get your son’s DUI case completely dismissed and the warrant against him fully lifted and dismissed as well. At Kearney Law - we always strive for the best and most effective path to a complete and total WIN! So glad we were able to accomplish this for you and your son! DUI - Not Guilty - Charges & Warrant Dismissed!
DUI/DWI
Posted by Jay
May 26, 2026
Hired Attorney

I can’t recommend T.L. Kearney enough. Going through a DUI case is stressful, but he made the entire process much easier to navigate. He was always straightforward with me, explained everything clearly, and knew exactly how to handle my case in York County. What impressed me most was how hard he worked to get me the best possible outcome. He was able to get me credit toward my sentence that even surprised me and my family. You can tell he really knows the court system and has a lot of respect in the courtroom. He treated me like a person instead of just another client, and that made a huge difference during a difficult time. If you need a DUI attorney in York, PA, I honestly wouldn’t go with anyone else.

 
Response from T.L.
May 26, 2026
Jay - At Kearney Law we take a lot of pride in handling DUI cases the right way with surgical precision - this leads to the best results for our clients. DUIs can be very stressful, but they don't have to be when you know what needs to be done to attack them and fix them in Court. You got to me early and that was very important! Thank you also for listening to my advice, which is what got us to this great outcome. Thank you for the great review!
Traffic Violations
Posted by Paul
May 21, 2026
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For me, Mr. Kearney was the best traffic citation attorney in York, Pa. He knew how to explain things in a way that I could easily understand. He let me know what was happening every step of the way and what I could expect. He reminded me of the importance of being humble, accepting your mistake s, and correcting them as soon as you’re able too. It goes a long way. My biggest charge was dropped including the additional fines. I only have two smaller fines to take care of. Things could have been a lot worse had I not reached out to Mr. Kearney. Thank you, sir!

 
Response from T.L.
May 21, 2026
Kearney Law - Best Traffic Citation Attorney in York, PA - that is very humbling and thank you very much for that endorsement! I’m really glad we could save your drivers license and get you a great result. Thanks for the great review!
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
May 20, 2026
Hired Attorney

I came to TL Kearney Law with a traffic issue and they handled it completely. Points that would have gone on my record were taken off. The process was smooth, communication was clear, and he handled everything. If you need someone who gets results without making you feel like just another case, this is the firm. I’ll be recommending them to anyone who needs legal help.

 
Response from T.L.
May 20, 2026
At Kearney Law saving drivers licenses and reducing points so insurance premiums do not skyrocket is of paramount importance when fixing traffic violations. We recognize that an individual’s ability to drive is one of the utmost important things to living and properly functioning in today’s society. We are so glad to have gotten you a great result! Thank you very much!
DUI/DWI
Posted by anonymous
May 09, 2026
Hired Attorney

If you are looking for legal representation that combines sharp expertise with genuine empathy, I highly recommend T.L. Kearney IV. My experience was exceptional from start to finish, and most importantly, he won my case. T.L. is incredibly knowledgeable and determined, ensuring every detail is handled with precision. What sets him apart is his ability to remain professional and organized while being truly compassionate. He is good at explaining complex legal matters, making a stressful process much easier to navigate. Throughout the case, he was consistently responsive, reliable, and trustworthy. It is rare to find an attorney who is as dedicated as he is personable. If you need a professional advocate who will fight for you, look no further than T.L. Kearney Law.

 
Response from T.L.
May 09, 2026
At Kearney Law, we are very dedicated to exceptional start to finish high level representation & communication with our clients. This is how cases are won! I am so glad we won your case and got you a great result. Thanks for the great review!
Traffic Violations
Posted by Seth
May 06, 2026
Hired Attorney

Working with T.L was worth the money. He communicated very well on the steps to take in order to get to the best outcome. He took care of pretty much everything and had fair a payment plan. Would recommend.

Response from T.L.
May 06, 2026
Good Communication is one of the keystones to success in a case. At Kearney Law we believe that good communication wins cases. Thanks for the great review!

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    • DUI/DWI
    • Felonies
    • Criminal Defense
    • Misdemeanors
    • Traffic Violations
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    • Juvenile Criminal Law
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    • Sex Crime
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    • Juvenile Law
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    • Theft
    • Marijuana Crimes
    • Retail Theft
    • Shoplifting
    • Weapons Charges
    • Weapons Offenses
    • Weapons Crimes
    • Sex Offenses
    • Traffic Citations
    • Traffic Tickets
    • Driving Under the Influence
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • DUI Violations
    • DUI Crimes
    • DUI Charges
    • Felony Charges
    • Misdemeanor Charges
    • DUI
    • Vehicular Crimes

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    • Gun Charge
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  • Pardons
  • Other 16
    • Strangulation
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    • Firearms Offenses
    • Firearms Crimes
    • Sex Charges
    • Rape Charges
    • Traffic Summary
    • Traffic Summaries
    • DUI Tickets
    • Summary Charges
    • Summary Violations
    • Summary Crimes
    • Driving Citations
    • Driving Offense
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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2009, Pennsylvania
    2015, United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
    Memberships
    Pennsylvania Bar Association
    Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL)
    York County Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Widener University School of Law
    Class of 2009
    J.D.
    magna cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Pittsburgh
    Class of 2006
    B.S.
    magna cum laude
    Legal Certifications
    Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Avvo Top Attorney Award, Martindale AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale‑Hubbell Platinum Client Champion

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345 East Market StreetYork, PA 17403U.S.A.

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    T.L. Kearney, IV is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
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