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Weichler, William P.

William P. Weichler - Erie, PA

Attorney at Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C.

Criminal Law Lawyers in Erie, PA

2525 West 26th Street Suite 200 Erie, PA 16506 - 3254

  • Free Consultation
  • 1 Super Lawyers®
  • 40 Years 
    Experience

Erie Criminal Law Lawyer

Updated: 02/16/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Law
  • Driving Under the Influence (drunk driving)
  • Homicide by Motor Vehicle
  • Worker's Compensation
  • Personal Injury - Plaintiff
  • Personal Injury - Defense
  • Death cases
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents, including automobile, motorcycle and truck accidents
  • Medical Negligence

Litigation: 85%

Attorney Information

Overview

William P. Weichler has been practicing law since 1986. He is a past hearing committee member of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He is also a former Chair of the Erie County Criminal Practice Section and formerly served on the Executive Committee of the Erie County Bar Association. Bill lectures extensively on criminal defense issues. He is also active in the Worker's Compensation section. He is currently listed by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, an honor reserved for the top 5% of lawyers in Pennsylvania.


Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

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William P. Weichler included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2011 - 2017

Other Sources of Feedback About William P. Weichler

Included on the 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
  • 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
  • 2017 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
  • 2016 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
  • 2015 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
  • 2014 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
  • 2013 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
  • 2012 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
  • 2011 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list

Education

  • Legal Education

    • Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio, 1986
      J.D.
      Honors: International Law National Moot Court Team; Dean's List, 1984
    • University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Non Legal Education

    • Edinboro State University, Edinboro, Pennsylvania
      B.A.
      Honors: Dean's List
      Minor: Criminal Justice

Classes and Seminars

  • CLE Lecturer, Erie County Bar Association

Pro Bono Activities

  • Erie County Bar Association LAVA Program

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania, 1986
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1986
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1986
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1991
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1999

Other Affiliations

  • Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Disciplinary Board (Member, Hearing Committee 4.11, 1997 - 1999)
  • Erie County Bar Association (Chairman, Criminal Practice Committee, 1996 - 1998)
  • Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
  • Erie County Bar Association (Member)
  • Erie County Bar Association (Executive Committee Member, 2000)
  • Pennsylvania Association for Justice (Member, Board of Governors)
  • American Inn of Court (Member)
  • American Association for Justice (Member)

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Erie, PA

2525 West 26th Street
Suite 200
Erie, PA 16506 - 3254

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Phone: 814-580-5017 (Main Phone)

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