“I love the competitive aspect of being a criminal defense attorney. I was very active in sports growing up and thrived on that competition. Becoming a criminal defense attorney was a natural progression. No other area of law allows an attorney to have more contested hearings in the courtroom.
I have always been passionate about helping others. Especially those that are down and out. The opportunity to use my competitive spirit to help people that are often going through the most difficult time in their life is incredibly rewarding.”
— Tim Barrouk
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Aggressive litigator with over 15 years experience
I have been lead defense counsel in trials held in over 20 different counties
Empathic to my clients specific needs and objectives
One of the most highly trained DUI Lawyers in Pennsylvania
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Super Lawyer Rising Star 2010
Selected as a Super Lawyer every year since 2013
Earned Certification in Forensic Sobriety Assessment
Successfully completed the Standardized Field Sobriety Course Given to Law Enforcement
Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor
Completed the Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement Course
Certified Breath Test Operator
Completed Forensic Blood Testing Course for Attorney’s at Axion Labs in Chicago, IL
Successfully argued Commonwealth v. Gause, an en banc superior court opinion that precludes officers from testifying to many signs of drug impairment
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Attorney Barrouk has frequently lectured other attorneys on DUI related topics including field sobriety testing, blood testing, breath testing, controlled substance, and cross examination. He has presented at seminars sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, The Pennsylvania Bar Institute, DUI Defense Lawyer Association (the premier national DUI attorney organization), and the Pennsylvania Association DUI Defense Lawyers. Additionally, Attorney Barrouk was flown in by the Vermont State Police to lecture and conduct mock cross examination.
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Criminal Defense Attorney
Of Counsel, Steve Rice Law
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LICENSE TO PRACTICE
Tim has a license to practice law in Pennsylvania. He has also been admitted to the bar and/or to practice before the following courts:All PA Courts
U.S. Middle District
U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
EXPERIENCE
The McShane Firm, LLC, 2007 - 2023
Workers Compensation Appeal Board 2006-2007
Pennsylvania Senate Intern 2005
EDUCATION
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S. 2002
Widener University School of Law, J.D. 2006
Resume
Pastimes
Read
My go to reading involves articles on college sports (Penn State in particular), current events, and true crime (especially mafia related stories).
Listen
My go to station in the car is XM Channel 84, College Sports Radio. My favorite bands would be Led Zeppelin and Pearl Jam. I also enjoy 90s rap. If a song came out after 2010 I probably don’t know it!
Watch
I am usually watching some type of sporting event. My favorite shows are The Soprano’s, Entourage, and The West Wing.
Play
I am an avid golfer. I enjoy coaching youth football and cheer. I am a big Penn State fan.
“Have you ever made a mistake? Have you ever had life situations that you reacted to incorrectly and didn’t make the best choices afterwards? Unfortunately I have. Sometimes life doesn’t go your way and you make bad choices. This could be a career ending event. i was lucky enough to find Tim Barrouk. As a company executive, a dui could have been the end of my career. I’m embarrassed for the choices I made but the law doesn’t care about that. Tim Barrouk does. Tim fought for me to the highest degree. He never once judged me on the charges, but always looked at how he could best help me get through my mistakes. While it was a long and exhausting battle. Tim, was without a doubt the best attorney to fight for me. Thanks to Tim, I’m Still a senior level ranking executive at a major corporation. Without Tim working his magic and using his knowledge to clear my name, I wouldn’t be were I am. As a sole income earner and father of two, Tim’s results have truly saved my life. When I got arrested , I thought that was it. I’m done. My wife will divorce me. I’ll never get back to my level of work. It’s over. Tim kept me encouraged and I can’t thank him enough. Because his hard work has helped me be where I am today. A DUI isn’t the end of your life if you learn from it and have the right attorney. I make nearly 3x as much money as I did just 5 years ago. And for you Executives that want to put that into perspective. I was making 110k when I got my DUI . I make nearly 350k now. Mistakes can be forgiven IF you have the right representation. Tim Barrouk is the right representation. I’d HIGHLY recommend anyone contacting Tim for representation. Be honest and he will get you the best outcome. Thanks Tim!.”
— M.H.