Robert Schefter, Esquire
Partner

BIO

Robert enjoys a general law practice, specializing in general litigation, DUI and criminal defense, real estate and land development.

Prior to joining the firm, Robert was a commercial litigator in private practice before serving as general counsel for a construction and land development company. He is a former Assistant District Attorney for York County and served a judicial clerkship in the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas.

A York County native, Robert supports his hometown through active community involvement. He serves as School Board President for the Southern York County School District, his alma mater. Robert also volunteers his services as part of The Honorable John C. Uhler’s York County Truancy Task Force, as well as being a member of the Advisory Board to the York County Juvenile Court. He is a Board Director for Mental Health America of York and Adams Counties. Robert has also served on the Board of Directors for the United Way of York County and is a graduate of Leadership York.

EDUCATION

The Dickinson School of Law, Juris Doctorate Degree

Dickinson Law Review, Comments Editor

Appellate Moot Court Board

Gourley Trial Competition Team

University of Delaware, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society

English Honors Program Writing Fellowship

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Pennsylvania Bar Association

York County Bar Association

American Inns of Court

BAR ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Southern York County School District Board of Education; Board President

York County Bar Association; Board Director

Mental Health America of York and Adams Counties; Board Director

York County Truancy Task Force; Member

Advisory Board to the York County Juvenile Court; Member

Young Lawyers Division of the York County Bar Association; Past Chair

United Way of York County; Past Board Director

Leadership York; Graduate.