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Terry Hess Law

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State College Criminal Defense Attorney | Student Crimes Lawyer

State College, Pennsylvania
Criminal justice attorney
4.8 - 53 Reviews

About the Attorney

Terry Hess Law is a dedicated criminal justice attorney serving the State College, Pennsylvania area. With a focus on criminal defense and student crimes, Terry Hess Law is committed to providing clients with a judgment-free initial consultation, whether in jail, at the office, or over the phone. Don’t let the legal system intimidate you – trust in Terry Hess Law to fight for your rights and provide you with the representation you deserve. With years of experience and a passion for justice, Terry Hess Law is the premier choice for anyone in need of a skilled criminal defense attorney in State College. Contact us today at 814-876-3302 to schedule your consultation and learn how we can help you navigate the complexities of the legal system.

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A B.S.
6/10/2026
I had a very positive experience working with Terry Hess.
He handled my case professionally from start to finish and achieved a great outcome. In my situation, he was able to reduce the points on my record from four down to two and also get the speeding violation reduced by 10 mph, which made a significant difference for me.
Throughout the process, he was clear, responsive, and straightforward about what to expect. I always felt informed and confident that my case was being handled properly.
I would definitely recommend Terry Hess to anyone looking for reliable and effective legal representation.
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Xiao Bin
4/26/2026
Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend Terry Hess.

I was a defendant in a case in which I strongly believed I was falsely accused. I hired Terry and paid him to defend me, but throughout the process, I felt that he was not willing to spend enough time communicating with me. He repeatedly told me not to message him over the weekend because he needed rest, and he also suggested that I should not reply to his emails too quickly because he did not want to spend too much time responding.

In my opinion, this was extremely unprofessional. A criminal defendant facing serious allegations is under enormous stress and needs an attorney who is responsive, careful, and fully committed to the defense.

What surprised me the most was that he advised me to speak with the police and explain my side of the case without having an attorney present. When I shared this advice with other Pennsylvania attorneys, every attorney I spoke with seemed surprised by it.

He also mocked the nickname I used in my email account, which I found inappropriate and disrespectful. Instead of treating me with professionalism during a very stressful legal situation, his conduct made me feel belittled as a client.

I also felt that he did not truly trust me as his client and often seemed to view the case from the prosecution’s perspective rather than from the defense’s perspective. At times, it felt as if he was arguing for the prosecution instead of advocating for me.

If you are looking for an attorney who will handle your case professionally, communicate responsibly, and fairly advocate for you from the defendant’s perspective, I personally would not recommend Terry Hess.

In my opinion, Terry Hess’s conduct was so unprofessional that I believe the bar association should seriously review his behavior and consider whether he is fit to continue practicing law.
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Marion Gall
4/25/2026
Terry is very knowledgeable about the legal processes and extremely quick to respond to inquiries and quick in submitting paperwork.
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Serbyn Trucking Inc
3/18/2026
Great attorney for representing and helping you with some problems in court. Terry is polite, intelligent. Great communicator- explain all steps, all the time in time without holding the information. He gave us reasonable and fair price. Highly recommendation from us.
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Adam Schick
1/21/2026
I recommend terry 100 percent he did a wonderful job in helping me with my case
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