John A. Abom

John A. Abom is a Carlisle criminal defense lawyer and firm owner who represents clients in Pennsylvania state and federal courts. He handles homicide, death penalty, driving under the influence, drug, fraud, assault, traffic, and federal white-collar cases. His practice also includes investigations, appeals, and other matters involving serious criminal exposure. He advises clients on wills and estate administration when they need related planning assistance.

John earned his Bachelor of Arts from Brown University. He received his Juris Doctor from the Dickinson School of Law in 1996. His legal education developed strong research, writing, trial preparation, and advocacy skills. He was admitted to practice in Pennsylvania in 1996. He is admitted before the US Supreme Court and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. His federal admissions also include district courts for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia.

John previously served as an Assistant District Attorney for Cumberland County, where he prosecuted serious felonies and conducted grand jury investigations. He assisted law enforcement at crime scenes, supervised the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program, and worked with lay and expert witnesses. Since 2003, he has served on the US Criminal Justice Act Panel. Through that role, he represents indigent federal defendants in district court, the Third Circuit, and the US Supreme Court.

John A. Abom is a death penalty-certified attorney and a Board-Certified Criminal Trial Advocate. He has received Pennsylvania Super Lawyers recognition each year since 2011. His leadership includes chairing the Cumberland County Bar Association criminal law section and serving on the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers board. He also serves as a Pennsylvania Game Commission hearing officer and solicitor for the Downtown Carlisle Association. His experience supports careful case analysis, courtroom preparation, and direct client guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Abom Kutulakis L.L.C.
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Solicitor Downtown Carlisle Association
• Member, Cumberland County Bar Association
• Member, Dauphin County Bar Association
• Member, Franklin County Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• Dickinson School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brown University
  Bachelor of Arts

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