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Miller Lyden

Located in Lancaster County PA, our experienced attorneys have been practicing Criminal Law and Family Law for over twenty-five years.

05/29/2026

IEPs aren't suggestions - they're legally binding requirements 📚

Pennsylvania schools must follow Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities. Violations include failing to provide the services listed in the IEP, failing to implement accommodations, failing to hold required meetings, or improperly disciplining disabled students.

We've represented Lancaster County families whose children were denied appropriate education despite clear legal obligations. Schools have resources to fight parents. Parents need attorneys who understand special education law.

When districts repeatedly violate IEPs, legal action becomes necessary to protect your child's rights.

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📍Serving Lancaster, PA, and surrounding locations
☎️ (717) 393-8000
🌐 Visit MillerLyden.com to schedule a consultation

05/28/2026

Charged with a felony in Lancaster, PA? The first 30 days after a charge are critical and can significantly influence the direction of your case.

From bail decisions in the first 72 hours to your preliminary hearing and early evidence gathering, the actions taken during this period can affect your freedom, your legal options, and the overall outcome. Common early mistakes, such as speaking to police without an attorney or posting on social media, can also have serious consequences.

This blog explains what happens in the early stages of a felony case, the key missteps to avoid, and why securing experienced legal representation early can make a meaningful difference in protecting your rights.

Read more: https://millerlyden.com/charged-with-a-felony-in-lancaster-pa-the-first-30-days-matter-more-than-you-think/

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☎️ (717) 393-8000
🌐 Visit MillerLyden.com to schedule a consultation

05/27/2026

You can get a DUI the morning after drinking - sober or not 🌅

Pennsylvania DUI law doesn't require you to feel impaired. If your Blood Alcohol Content is above legal limits when tested, you're guilty - even 8 hours after your last drink.

We've defended Lancaster County drivers pulled over at 7 AM, driving to work, completely sober-feeling, who still tested above .08%. Alcohol metabolizes slowly. Heavy drinking the night before can leave you legally intoxicated the next morning.

This surprises people who are arrested while heading to work after a wedding or party. "But I slept it off" isn't a defense.

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📍Serving Lancaster, PA, and surrounding locations
☎️ (717) 393-8000
🌐 Visit MillerLyden.com to schedule a consultation

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. Lancaster County has a rich military history, and many families here have sacrificed for our country.

Today, we remember those who never came home, and we commit to serving the families and community they fought to protect. Thank you to all who served and to those who continue to serve.

Your courage doesn't go unnoticed 🎖️

Your Peace Of Mind Begins Here

📍Serving Lancaster, PA, and surrounding locations
☎️ (717) 393-8000
🌐 Visit MillerLyden.com to schedule a consultation

05/22/2026

Our blog covers topics most attorneys won't discuss publicly 📖

We write about:

• What actually happens in Lancaster County courtrooms
• Real case outcomes (anonymized) and lessons learned
• How judges in our area typically rule on specific issues
• Mistakes we've seen defendants make repeatedly

It's not generic legal advice - it's insider knowledge from attorneys who practice here daily. Understanding your situation starts with education.

Visit MillerLyden.com/blog before stress clouds your judgment.

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📍Serving Lancaster, PA, and surrounding locations
☎️ (717) 393-8000
🌐 Visit MillerLyden.com to schedule a consultation

05/20/2026

Memorial Day weekend in Lancaster. You're hosting a backyard cookout. Your 20-year-old nephew shows up with a case of beer and starts drinking openly in your yard 🍔

Neighbors can see. You didn't buy the beer, but it's your property. What's your liability?

A) None - he's an adult
B) Social host liability for underage drinking
C) Only if he drives drunk and causes harm

Pennsylvania's social host laws aren't as simple as you think. What would you do? 🤔

Your Peace Of Mind Begins Here

📍Serving Lancaster, PA, and surrounding locations
☎️ (717) 393-8000
🌐 Visit MillerLyden.com to schedule a consultation

05/18/2026

Vanessa and Ivelisse aren't just paralegals - they're the backbone of everything we do 💼

While Cory and Chris handle courtroom work, Vanessa Gomez and Ivelisse Marrero manage case files, communicate with clients, coordinate with courts, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. Their combined decades of experience mean Lancaster County clients get professional, bilingual support throughout their cases.

Great attorneys need great support teams. We're fortunate to have two of the best in the business keeping everything running smoothly.

Your Peace Of Mind Begins Here

📍Serving Lancaster, PA, and surrounding locations
☎️ (717) 393-8000
🌐 Visit MillerLyden.com to schedule a consultation

05/15/2026

Grandparents, aunts, uncles - sometimes non-parents seek custody rights 👵

Pennsylvania allows "third-party custody" when parents are unfit or when someone has acted "in loco parentis" (in place of a parent). Lancaster County courts set high bars for removing children from parental custody.

Third parties must prove parents pose a danger, or they've essentially raised the child with parental consent. Grandparents who've been primary caregivers while parents struggled with addiction have strong cases. Family friends who occasionally babysat don't.

These cases are emotionally devastating but sometimes necessary to protect children.

Your Peace Of Mind Begins Here

📍Serving Lancaster, PA, and surrounding locations
☎️ (717) 393-8000
🌐 Visit MillerLyden.com to schedule a consultation

05/13/2026

Own a business together? Divorce gets exponentially more complicated 💼

Who gets the business? Can one spouse buy out the other? How do you value it? What about business debts?

Pennsylvania considers businesses started during marriage as marital property subject to division. Lancaster County divorces involving businesses require forensic accounting, business valuations, tax analysis, and, often, expert testimony.

We've seen couples destroy profitable businesses fighting over them. Sometimes selling makes sense. Sometimes one spouse buys out the other. Every situation requires a careful financial strategy beyond typical divorce planning.

Your Peace Of Mind Begins Here

📍Serving Lancaster, PA, and surrounding locations
☎️ (717) 393-8000
🌐 Visit MillerLyden.com to schedule a consultation

05/11/2026

Paying spousal support while your ex lives with someone new? That changes things 💰

Pennsylvania allows modification or termination of spousal support if your ex is cohabiting with a romantic partner. But proving cohabitation means more than "I saw them together" - courts want evidence of shared finances, shared residence, and relationship permanence.

We've investigated Lancaster County support cases where exes hid cohabitation to keep receiving payments. Proving it requires documentation: utility bills, lease agreements, witness statements, and even surveillance.

Support obligations aren't lifetime guarantees; they can change when circumstances do.

Your Peace Of Mind Begins Here

📍Serving Lancaster, PA, and surrounding locations
☎️ (717) 393-8000
🌐 Visit MillerLyden.com to schedule a consultation

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53 N. Duke Street, Suite 205
Lancaster, PA
17602

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	8:30am - 5pm
Sunday	8:30am - 5pm

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+17173938000

Website

https://millerlyden.com/

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