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Family Law Representation Across South-Central Pennsylvania
Kevin Taccino has practiced in Courts of Common Pleas across south-central Pennsylvania for 20 years. Family law clients outside Franklin County get an attorney with genuine local familiarity, a straightforward fee structure, and the ability to handle criminal and family matters concurrently when they overlap.
Family Law Services for Out-of-County Clients
Kevin accepts family law matters in Adams, Cumberland, and Perry counties. The services below represent the core of that practice.
Child Custody
Whether you're establishing a custody arrangement for the first time, modifying an existing order, or litigating a contested custody dispute, the outcome depends heavily on how your case is presented in court. Kevin approaches custody matters with a clear strategy and a direct style — in the courtroom when necessary, not only at the negotiating table.
PFA Orders
Protection from abuse proceedings move quickly, and the consequences — for both the person seeking a PFA and the person named in one — can be immediate and significant. Kevin represents clients on both sides of PFA matters in Adams, Cumberland, Fulton, and Perry county courts.
Why Family Law Is Limited to Out-of-County Clients
Kevin serves as a court-appointed conciliator in Franklin County, which creates a conflict of interest for private family law representation there. Rather than obscure this, it's worth stating plainly: if your family law matter is in Franklin County, Kevin is not the right attorney for it.
If your matter is in Adams, Cumberland, or Perry County, there is no conflict — and Kevin practices regularly in each of those jurisdictions. The geographic scope is deliberate and consistent.
When a Criminal Charge and a Family Case Happen at the Same Time
It's more common than most people expect. A DUI, a domestic incident, or an assault charge can intersect directly with a custody proceeding — and when they do, having two separate attorneys who don't communicate with each other creates real strategic risk.
Kevin handles criminal defense and family law concurrently. When your matters overlap, one attorney manages the full picture. What happens in your criminal case can affect your custody case. Kevin knows that going in.
20 years handling criminal defense and family law in south-central Pennsylvania
Court-appointed in Franklin County for criminal, juvenile, and dependency matters
Regularly appears in Adams, Cumberland, and Perry county courts
Trial-tested across criminal and family proceedings — not limited to negotiated outcomes
Consultation fee credited toward your retainer if you hire
Serving the Courts Your Case Is In
Local practice isn't a marketing claim — it's built by showing up in the same courtrooms over years. Kevin has practiced across south-central Pennsylvania since 2005. He knows how these courts operate, and that familiarity matters when your case is being decided in one of them.
Clients in Gettysburg, Carlisle, and Waynesboro, as well as throughout Adams County, are within Kevin's regular practice area for family law matters
Common Questions About Family Law Representation in Central PA
What is the difference between juvenile delinquency and dependency in Pennsylvania?
No. Kevin serves as a court-appointed conciliator in Franklin County, which creates a conflict of interest for private family law representation there. Family law matters in Adams, Cumberland, and Perry counties are fully within his scope.
I'm dealing with a criminal charge and a custody dispute at the same time. Can one attorney handle both?
Yes, and in many situations it's the better approach. Kevin handles criminal defense and family law concurrently. When a criminal matter and a custody proceeding overlap, one attorney managing both prevents gaps in strategy and ensures nothing gets lost between two separate files.
How do I know you're familiar with the courts in my county?
Kevin has practiced in Courts of Common Pleas across south-central Pennsylvania for 20 years, including regular appearances in Adams, Cumberland, Fulton, and Perry counties. Familiarity with local judges and procedures comes from years of actual practice in those courts — not from proximity on a map.
What does a consultation cost, and does it apply toward your fee?
Kevin charges a consultation fee, which is credited toward your retainer if you hire him. That structure reflects a straightforward approach: you pay for his time and expertise from the first conversation, and that investment carries forward if you move ahead.
What family law matters do you handle outside of custody?
Kevin handles child custody, PFA orders (both seeking and defending), and related family matters in Adams, Cumberland, and Perry counties. If you're unsure whether your situation fits, a consultation is the right place to start.
Kevin Taccino has represented clients across south-central Pennsylvania for 20 years, with a practice built across criminal defense, juvenile law, and family law. He is a Penn State Dickinson School of Law graduate and is court-appointed by Franklin County to represent clients in criminal, juvenile delinquency, and dependency matters. For family law clients in the surrounding counties, that depth of regional experience is available from the first call.
