About Me

I am an attorney, who resides in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. I hold a Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg and was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in April 2009. I practice in Columbia, Schuylkill, Carbon, Northumberland, Berks, Dauphin, and Luzerne counties.

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I am widely recognized as one of the best trial litigators in northeastern and central Pennsylvania. My passion for the law is unmatched and the compassion by which I serve my clients is unrivaled. Unlike many of my colleagues, I look at and treat each of my clients as human beings, not dollar signs. 

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I am also the subject matter expert on the Probate, Estate, and Fiduciaries Code in my capacity as the former Solicitor for the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphan's Court of Schuylkill County for over 10 years. 

 

Prior to becoming a lawyer, I proudly served as a 19D Cavalry Scout in the United States Army. I managed a group home for abused and neglect teenage boys. And, I worked as a supervisor for various residential treatment facilities for the better part of a decade. 

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I pride myself as being a leader in my community with active participation in a variety of non-profit organizations. 

Services

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

The Law Office of Hank J. Clarke provides exceptional criminal defense services in felony and misdemeanor cases in state and federal courts with the tenacity that only a former soldier can provide.

 

Every lawyer claims to be a fighter, but that doesn't mean anything if they don't WIN. Attorney Clarke is a proven winner in the courtroom, boasting an 80% ACQUITTAL RATE in criminal jury trials.

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Attorney Clarke was recently named one of the Top 100 criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania by The National Trial Lawyers, earning a distinction only an elite few do. 

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Among his many victories, Attorney Clarke has secured NOT GUILTY verdicts on the following charges:

 

Drug Delivery Resulting in Death

Conspiracy

Criminal Use of a Communication Facility

Robbery

Resisting Arrest

Rape

Burglary

Indecent Deviate Sexual Intercourse

Aggravated Assault

Aggravated Harassment by a Prisoner

Simple Assault

Recklessly Endangering Another Person

Terroristic Threats

PWID

Delivery of a Controlled Substance

Simple Possession of a Controlled Substance

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Risking Catastrophe

Possession of a Firearm

Theft

Possession of Child Pornography

Obstruction of Administration of Justice

Official Oppression

Defiant Trespass

Loitering and Prowling at Night

Propulsion of Missiles onto Roadways

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ESTATE PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION

Attorney Clarke specializes in helping individuals plan for their family's financial well-being after they've passed on. From preparing complex Wills and Trust Instruments to Powers of Attorneys and Living Wills, the Law Office of Hank J. Clarke is your one-stop shop to ensure peace of mind. 

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Attorney Clarke has successfully probated over ONE MILLION DOLLARS in estate assets during his career and has NEVER had a will, trust instrument, POA, or Living Will invalidated by the courts.