Shay, Santee, Kelhart & Deschler LLC
Family Law | Serving Bethlehem, PA
610-295-5328Shay, Santee, Kelhart & Deschler LLC, a reputable Family Law firm in Pennsylvania, serves the Bethlehem area.
Details Attorney Michael C. Deschler
Attorney Matthew J. Deschler
Attorney Michael P. Shay
Attorney Joanne Kelhart
Attorney Richard Eugene Santee
Attorney Richard E. Santee Jr.
We Are Your Legal Team
At Shay, Santee, Kelhart & Deschler LLC, we are a full-service, general civil law practice. What does this mean for you?
It means our Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, law firm can resolve legal matters whenever they affect you, your family or your business.
Our attorneys develop long-lasting relationships with our clients. In the process, we gain a complete understanding of clients’ needs and goals. In the end, you receive better service and results.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce
- Probate & Estate Administration
Call 610-295-5328 today to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney Michael C. Deschler
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1978
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1980
Education:
- Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 1978
- Lehigh University, Bethlehem
- B.A.
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Government
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Northampton County Bar Association, President, 2008
- Northampton County Bar Association, Board of Governors, 1996-2000; 2004-2009
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, House of Delegates, 2008 to Present
Attorney Matthew J. Deschler
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2011
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2019
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2020
Education:
- Temple University Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 2011
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Law Journal, International & Comparative Law Journal, Associate Editor, 2010, 2011
- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- B.A.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: History
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Northampton County Bar Association, 2011 to Present
Attorney Michael P. Shay
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1975
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1976
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1981
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1986
Education:
- University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 1975
- Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- B.A. - 1972
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: English
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Northampton County Bar Association, Chair, Insurance Committee
- Northampton County Reporter, Editor
- Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Member
- American Inns of Court, Member
- Northampton County Bar Association, Attorney-Member, 1975
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Attorney-Member, 1975
Attorney Joanne Kelhart
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1983
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1983
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1995
Education:
- Temple University Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- J.D. – 1983
- Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
- B.A. – 1975
- Major: Social Welfare
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Northampton County and the Lehigh Valley, Member
- Northampton County Bar Association, Member, Board of Governors
- Northampton County Bar Association, Past President, 1999 to 2000
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, 1987 to Present
Attorney Richard Eugene Santee
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2010
- New Jersey, 2010
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
Education:
- Temple University Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 2010
- Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
- B.A. - 2007
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Major: History
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Northampton County Bar Association, Member, 2010 to Present
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member, 2010 to Present
Attorney Richard E. Santee Jr.
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1976
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1976
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 1980
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1992
Education:
- University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia
- J.D. - 1976
- Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
- B.A. - 1973
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Northampton County Bar Association, Member, 1976 to 2021
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member, 1976 to 2021