The Law Office of Attorney Ernest D. Preate, Jr. - Scranton, PA
Lawyers in Scranton, PA
507 Linden Street Suite 600 Scranton, PA 18503
Updated: 02/15/2026
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Customer Reviews for The Law Office of Attorney Ernest D. Preate, Jr.
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Hired Law firm 2020-2021Don’t be fooled by past “accolades”—those days are long gone, and what he achieved was under false pretenses. He was being investigated for fraud, and should have never won the Attorney General election. Subsequently, Ernie Preate is the absolute worst Attorney you can ever imagine. He’s still a fraudster, will steal your money, and won’t do a single thing for you; the outcome will actually be worse than the worst-case scenario if that’s possible. He’s legitimately a dementia patient. He should not have a license never mind practice law; how he got his license back after he got out of jail is astounding. He also has an ex-fraudster working in the back room for him, aiding him in stealing your money He will take your money and won’t even remember your name after you paid. If you’re sitting there thinking about retaining Ernie due to the positive reviews you are reading—believe me—they are either by a family member, or it was a case where a lawyer was not needed. He simply cannot manage a case involving any difficulty or effort. Run. Trust me. Save yourself anguish, money, freedom, and a lot more.
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507 Linden Street
Suite 600
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 558-5970
Fax: (570) 558-5973
Website: http://www.preate.com
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