Our Attorneys provide
Compassionate family law expertise

Our Story

Conveniently located in historic West Chester, PA, the law offices of Saling, Litvin & Hambleton are dedicated to serving the legal needs of individuals and businesses in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster and Berks Counties. Since 1973, our lawyers have adeptly handled a variety of matters, from estate planning to land development, from divorces to corporate formations. Our talented and experienced attorneys are ready to work for you and provide expert legal counsel that is responsive, reliable and affordable. Our law firm provides compassionate family law expertise to our neighbors in West Chester and surrounding communities.

Our family law practice originated in 1973. More than 45 years later, after significant changes in family law and society, our divorce lawyers compose a formidable team prepared to aid you in divorce, child custody disputes, support claims, alimony claims, the negotiation of property settlements, the drafting of pre-marital agreements and other family law matters, including those on behalf of individuals with significant wealth.

With empathy and compassion, our firm delivers the family law expertise you need during such sensitive times.

Our Attorneys

John A. Saling and William J. Litvin, our law firm founders, have served Chester County since 1973.   Our veteran team of respected divorce and family law attorneys is lead by Mr. Litvin, Mr. Hambleton and Mr. Olshin. Their experience encompasses a wide variety of legal issues involving marriage, family and relationship issues, including Divorce and Domestic Relations and pre-marital agreements.

Evan K. Hambleton

Partner

William J. Litvin

Co-Founder, Partner

Douglas W. Olshin

Partner

John A. Saling

Co-Founder, Partner
Retired

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Saling, Litvin & Hambleton is an experienced and reputable law firm with a dedicated team of four attorneys and three support staff. 

With free parking and a convenient West Chester location, our firm is committed to assisting you with your legal needs.  

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William Joseph Litvin

Co-Founder, Partner

Our veteran team of respected divorce and family law attorneys is lead by William J. Litvin. His 45 years of experience encompasses a wide variety of legal issues involving divorce, property division, support, alimony, child custody and adoption. With the utmost respect for both your financial and emotional well-being, Mr. Litvin is an experienced and caring counsel with determined representation can make a lifetime of difference.

Bar Admissions

– Pennsylvania, 1973
– U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1980
– U.S. Supreme Court

Education

– The Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1973 J.D.
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 1970 B.B.A. Major: Law and Business

Professional Associations & Memberships

– Chester County, Pennsylvania, 1980 – 1986,
– Special Master in Divorce
– Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court, Founding Member and Continuing Legal Education coordinator
– Chester County Bar Association, 1973 – Present 
– Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section

Classes/Seminars Taught

Frequent Lecturer on Family Law Topics

Accolades

AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, highest rating in both legal ability and ethical standards

John A. Saling

Co-Founder, Partner

retired

John A. Saling represented clients in complex commercial and large industrial real estate transactions for decades. He also assists clients settling refinance arrangements, purchasing homes, and works with real estate developers and investors.

John retired from active practice in 2022.

Douglas W. Olshin

Partner

Our veteran team of respected divorce and family law attorneys have experiences that encompasse a wide variety of legal issues involving marriage, family, and relationship issues, including divorce, property division, support alimony and adoption. With the utmost respect for both your financial and emotional well-being, wise and caring counsel with determined representation can make a lifetime of difference.

Areas of Practice

– Divorce
– Alimony & Spousal Support
– Child Support

– Custody & Visitation
– Estate Drafting & Administration

Orphans’ Court Litigation
– Guardianship Matters

Bar Admissions

– Pennsylvania, 2006
– New Jersey, 2006 (Voluntarily Retired)
– U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 2006 (Voluntarily Retired)

Education

– Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2006 J.D.
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 2003 B.A. Major: History

Professional Associations & Memberships

– Chester County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
– Chester County Family Law Rules Committee (2019)
– West Chester Area Child Access Center, Board Member

Accolades

– Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Pro Bono Award (2018)
– Chester County Bar Association Access to Justice Award (2018)

Evan K. Hambleton

Partner

Our veteran team of respected divorce and family law attorneys is lead by Evan K. Hambleton. His experience encompasses a wide variety of legal issues involving marriage, family, and relationship issues, including divorce, property division, support alimony and adoption. With the utmost respect for both your financial and emotional well-being, wise and caring counsel with determined representation can make a lifetime of difference.

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Practice Devoted to Litigation

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All Areas of Family Law & Related Fields

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Estates

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Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

– Pennsylvania, 1998
– U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1998
– U.S. Supreme Court

Education

– Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania J.D.
– Honors: Staff Member, Moot Court Board
– University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN B.S.
– Lancaster Mediation Center – Mediation Training

Professional Associations & Memberships

Chester County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association

Pro Bono Activities

– Family Service of Chester County, President and Director
– Maternal & Child Health Consortium of Chester County, Former Director

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