Samuel Whalen received his law degree from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. He completed legal internships with the Lindsay Law Firm and the Butler County Office of Public Defender. Before attending law school, Samuel Whalen attended Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania.
Following his legal education, Samuel Whalen joined the Erie County Public Defender in Erie, Pennsylvania, as an assistant public defender, during which time he successfully represented numerous clients. In 2026, he joined The McShane Firm in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. During his time in this position, he has focused his practice on the representation of clients charged with criminal offenses. As a criminal defense attorney, he is well-versed in local, state, and federal law, including his client’s 4th Amendment and 5th Amendment rights and driving under the influence laws.
During his legal career, Mr. Whalen has established himself as a member of several important professional organizations, including the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Dauphin County Bar Association, and the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. When he is not defending the rights of his clients in criminal courts, he enjoys learning and reading about history.