Kristin L. Rice - a Gettysburg, - (PA) Criminal Law Lawyer

Gettysburg Criminal Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Criminal Law

Attorney Information

Overview

Attorney Kristin Rice founded Wolfe, Rice and Quinn, LLC with her husband John A. Wolfe in 1986. In 2003, she became a full-time Assistant Public Defender for Adams County and served as Chief Public Defender from 2011 until her retirement at the end of 2022. As a Public Defender, Attorney Rice has represented thousands of criminal defendants, and has represented individuals charged with offenses ranging from DUI to homicide. She is "death-penalty qualified", meaning she is recognized as having the skill and experience necessary to handle death-penalty cases. She has now returned to private practice to serve those charged with crimes in the Adams County area.

Education

Legal Education
- Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Goucher College, Towson, Maryland
  B.A.
  Honors: cum laude
  Honors: Dean's List
  Major: American Studies

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner; Wolfe, Rice and Quinn, LLC
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Past Positions

Adams County Office of Public Defender, Chief, 2011 - 2022
Adams County Office of Public Defender, Assistant, 2003 - 2011

Languages

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English
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Classes and Seminars

Former Professor of Criminal Law , Harrisburg Area Community College
Former Professor of Business Law, Harrisburg Area Community College

Pro Bono Activities

Board of Directors YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County
Board of Directors, Adams County Bar Foundation
Board of Directors Adams County Library System
Board of Directors Adams County Children and Youth Services

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, 1985

Specialties and Certifications

Death Penalty Certified since 2010 (Rule 801 Pa.R.Crim.Pro.)

Other Affiliations

Adams County Bar Association, 1986 - Present (Former President)
Pennsylvania Bar Association, 1986 - Present (Member)
PA Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2011 - Present (Member)

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Gettysburg, PA

47 West High Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325 - 2119

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Phone: 717-253-9182

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Website: https://www.wolfeandrice.com

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