William P. Weichler - an Erie, Pennsylvania (PA) Criminal Law Lawyer

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

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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