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Gary Evan Gerson
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Duquesne University School of Law
Gary E. Gerson is a criminal defense attorney in Pittsburgh, PA with over 25 years of experience. He and his talented legal team at the Law Offices of Gary E. Gerson work to help each and every client avoid criminal conviction and harsh punishments. Gary has successfully helped hundreds of clients in the Pittsburgh area facing criminal charges including DUI, domestic violence, weapons charges, assault, theft, campus crimes, homicide, sex offenses, and others by providing dedicated legal representation for each and every client. He understands the people entering his office are not generally in good situations and he fights to...
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Brian McDermott
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
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University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Brian McDermott is a former prosecutor from Pittsburgh turned criminal defense attorney and DUI lawyer representing clients in Western Pennsylvania.
If you are charged with a crime or receive a traffic ticket, it can be an extremely intimidating situation. It can severely impact your family, job, finances, school, driving privileges, and, most importantly, your freedom.
Attorney McDermott’s experience, both as an assistant district attorney in Allegheny County and a criminal defense lawyer, provides him with the knowledge and understanding to represent you at every stage of the criminal process.
Before you speak to the police or answer any questions, call or text The...
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Jaclyn M. Shaw
New Kensington, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Born and raised in the Pittsburgh area, Jaclyn M. (Nichols) Shaw graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. Upon completing her undergraduate education, she obtained her Paralegal Certification from Duquesne University during the summer of 2012. She attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where she was awarded her Juris Doctor degree in 2016.
Dedicated to guiding clients through some of the most trying experiences of their lives, Jaclyn M. Shaw serves clients in Somerset, Pennsylvania, and throughout Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. Offering personalized attention and advice, Mrs....
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Thomas N. Farrell
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Duquesne University School of Law
Thomas N. Farrell is the Managing Partner of Thomas N. Farrell and Associates and has over 30 years of experience in criminal law.
Tom is a graduate of Duquesne University School of Law and was admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania in 1991. Tom began his criminal law career as an Assistant District Attorney with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office. As an Assistant District Attorney, Tom tried cases, handled appeals, and was the head of the Post-Conviction Unit. Tom left the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office to become a Deputy Attorney General for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General working...
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John A Daller
Mars, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 3 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Health Care and Social Security Disability
Duquesne University School of Law
John Daller is a Cum Laude graduate of Duquesne University School of Law with concentrations in Health Law Business and Government, Business Corporate Governance, Government Administration, and Criminal Litigation. During his time at Duquesne, he participated in the Urban Development Practicum.
John’s wide scope of legal practice is enhanced by his over 20 years of experience and status as a licensed physician and board-certified general and transplant surgeon and intensivist. This background is uniquely valuable when managing health care and disability issues.
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Ryan H. James
10.0 
(1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfWhite Oak, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and White Collar Crime
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I'm a criminal trial and appellate lawyer. I try cases to juries and, if necessary, I take my clients’ cases up on appeal, as far as necessary, to ensure that they've received a constitutionally guaranteed fair trial and adequate due process.
Not all lawyers are both trial and appellate lawyers; the roles are different and require different skill sets. But I believe that my doing both enables me to stand out from the hundreds of criminal-defense attorneys who are all offering either one thing or the same thing. In this dual role, my trial...
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Richard Joyce
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney
(412) 281-9919
330 Grant Street
Grant Building Suite 3321
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Duquesne University
Attorney Richard J. Joyce and his law firm represent injured people throughout the Western Pennsylvania region. Attorney Joyce and the law firm of Joyce & Bittner represent persons injured in a wide variety of situations including automobile, truck and other vehicle accidents, trip and falls, injuries caused by household products or tools and injuries caused by nursing home neglect or abuse.
Attorney Joyce has also been engaged in criminal defense litigation involving a range of criminal matters including Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and license suspension matters.
Attorney Joyce formerly held the position of Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Pittsburgh...
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Bernard Michael Tully
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
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Matthew Zatko
Somerset, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Criminal, Business, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
As a native of Western Pennsylvania and a current area resident, I am strongly invested in the community. Since founding my Somerset criminal defense and personal injury law firm in Somerset in 1997, I have worked hard to protect the rights and best interests of the individuals and businesses I represent. In addition to my legal practice, I serve on the Somerset County Bar Association Board of Directors.
Reported cases
Commonwealth v. Three Hundred Ten Thousand Twenty Dollars ($310,020.00) In United States Currency, Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, 894 A.2d 154 (2006)
Gilmour Properties v. Board of Assessment Appeals of Somerset County, Commonwealth...
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Aaron David Sontz
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer
220 Grant Street
Fifth Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Free ConsultationCriminal
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
I am a criminal defense lawyer who specializes in serious felony cases.
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William R. Pelger
Munhall, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Elder and Traffic Tickets
Cleveland State University
Former Public Defender trial attorney. 25 years of courtroom experience. Suburban office with a professional but personal touch. "This attorney has integrity and experience and takes pride in his work. He is very accessible and is a hard working individual." We handle Criminal Defense, DUI, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Real Estate Transfers, Personal Injury and Civil Claims. We are flexible and can meet clients during evening hours. Our fees are realistic and we care about our clients. Email or call us.
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Adam Bishop
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationPittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Duquesne University School of Law
Attorney Adam Bishop is a Pittsburgh native who has dedicated his career to fighting injustice and defending the wrongfully accused. Raised by two Pittsburgh Public School teachers with roots to the steel industry, Attorney Bishop understands the value of hard work and striving for excellence in your profession. Those values have motivated him to succeed throughout his career. Attorney Bishop's tireless work ethic, commitment to his clients, and aggressive courtroom demeanor set him apart from other attorneys and make Bishop Law the preeminent criminal defense firm in the Pittsburgh area. As a Pittsburgh criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Bishop is dedicated...
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Justin Ketchel
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Duquesne University School of Law
Justin J. Ketchel is a top Pittsburgh criminal attorney who has over a decade of experience successfully navigating the criminal justice system in Western Pennsylvania.
He is senior attorney and owner of Ketchel Law, a criminal defense law firm, located in Downtown Pittsburgh, serving Allegheny County and other counties in Western Pennsylvania.
Attorney Ketchel has won numerous trials for his clients and has built a reputation as one of the best defense attorneys in Pennsylvania.
His number one goal is to get his clients' cases dismissed.
Throughout every step of the process, he will fight for a not-guilty verdict or a severe reduction...
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Fallon Carroll Stephenson
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
Duquesne University
Fallon Carroll Stephenson is a native of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington & Jefferson College, where she majored in Political Science and minored in Philosophy. At Washington & Jefferson, Fallon was the President of Delta Gamma Fraternity, a member of The Pre-Law Society and Mock Trial Team.
Fallon received her Juris Doctor Degree from Duquesne University School of Law. While at Duquesne, Fallon received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Legal Research and Writing. During law school, Fallon gained valuable experience in complex litigation matters working as a law clerk for Blumling...
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William James Helzlsouer
Dravosburg, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
W. J. Helzlsouer is a member of the bar of the following courts:
The Supreme Court of the United States
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals
The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
W. J. Helzlsouer received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Georgetown University, Washington D.C. in 1970. He received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1973. In December 1983, he was awarded a Master of Science in Taxation from Robert Morris College.
W. J. Helzlsouer was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania,...
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Mr. Todd Spivak
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Colorado Law School
Pittsburgh-based attorney Todd Spivak handles Family Law, PFA Defense, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, and Social Security Disability. A former investigative journalist, Todd's work was twice nominated for The Pulitzer Prize.
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Ronald Collins
Clearfield, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University of Pennsylvania Law School
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Mark Aaron
Clarion, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Personal Injury
Duquesne University School of Law
For 25 years, Mark has been serving the cause of justice in Clarion County. From his earliest days in the Public Defender’s office, to five terms as Clarion County’s elected District Attorney, Mark’s temperament and judgement have been tested and refined.
Mark has earned his reputation as a tough litigator. Your case will be handled with your best interests constantly in mind. Whether that means negotiating an appropriate settlement or, when justice requires, to try the case before a jury, Mark has the expertise to ensure that you receive the best possible result.
• Tried 119 jury trials in Clarion...
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Timothy Burns
Ebensburg, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Duquesne University
Attorney Tim Burns has been operating his regional general law practice in historic Ebensburg, Cambria County for nearly a decade. His office, located an hour and a half east of Pittsburgh, is conveniently located just steps from the Cambria County Courthouse. A Johnstown native, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science and Secondary Education from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, and his Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh where he served as Editor-in-Chief of Juris, the school’s award winning legal newsmagazine. Prior to opening his law office, Attorney Burns was an Associate in the...
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Anthony Bittner
Pittsburgh , PA Criminal Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
(866) 471-9566
330 Grant Street
Grant Building Suite 3321
Pittsburgh , PA 15219
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Duquesne University
Attorney Anthony M. Bittner and the law firm of Joyce & Bittner represent persons injured in virtually all types of accident injury cases including automobile, truck and other vehicle collisions, trip and falls, dog bites and injuries caused by household items, products or tools.
Attorney Anthony M. Bittner and his law firm represent people accused of criminal violations or who are under criminal investigation throughout the Western Pennsylvania region. As a former Assistant District Attorney in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Attorney Bittner personally prosecuted an untold number of criminal violations and oversaw major criminal investigations as an attorney supervisor of the District...
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David Brian Cercone
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and Estate Planning
Duquesne University School of Law
With over 30 years in the Legal Profession. Having worked in County,State,Large Firms , and Partner of his own Firm David B. Cercone has handled thousands of criminal matters throughout Pennsylvania.
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Patrick Svonavec
Somerset, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Criminal, Business, DUI and Real Estate
Ohio Northern University
Phi Kappa Phi. Member: Willis Society; Ohio Northern University Law Review, 1986-1987.
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John B Payne
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Criminal, Cannabis Law, Elder and Traffic Tickets
John B. Payne, Attorney, established his practice in 1983, becoming a full-service general practice and litigation firm in 1988, when John received his LL.M. in Taxation. John lectures on estate planning and other topics to groups interested in legal issues. He is the author of Michigan Probate and Counseling the Elderly Client in Michigan, plus numerous articles and seminar manuals.
Experienced in appellate matters John has appealed many criminal, civil rights and tax cases in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Jeffrey Leonard
Greensburg, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
New England Law | Boston
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Michael DeMatt
Greensburg, PA Criminal Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal and Traffic Tickets
Washington and Lee University School of Law
My practice is concentrated in criminal defense and personal injury litigation — including wrongful death, auto accidents, fall downs and other personal injury actions. I also handle general civil litigation matters, such as contract and landlord/tenant disputes.
I've litigated scores of civil and criminal matters, including approximately 40 jury trials as of 2021. I've successfully litigated such trials in both federal and state court. Over a four year span, I was able to obtain total acquittals in six out of nine trials during this time period. I've had the chance to handle several high profile criminal cases, such as: a...
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Katherine Lovelace
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
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Christopher William Merwin
Clarion, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Massachusetts School of Law
Attorney Merwin grew up in New Bethlehem Pennsylvania. He received his high school diploma from Redbank Valley High School, his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and his Doctorate of Juris Prudence from the Massachusetts School of Law.
Attorney Merwin's areas of practice include, but are not limited to, Divorce, Bankruptcy, Estates/Probate, Criminal Defense, DUI, Family Law, Landlord/Tenant and Civil Litigation.
Attorney Merwin is admitted to the bar of:
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Federal District of Massachusetts
Federal Western District of Pennsylvania
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Rev. Dorothea Suzette Hall
PITTSBURGH, PA Criminal Law Lawyer
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Duquesne University School of Law
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Dedicated and seasoned Community and Legal Advocate. Experienced in Community Outreach service and engagement. Able to maintain a consistently positive and respectful attitude toward all citizens and authorities.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
(Legal research, writing and analysis of legal issues)
? Experienced Attorney, supervisor and office manager
? Expertise in outreach and recruitment program management
? Knowledge of local community needs and appropriate public resources
? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
? Mediation and Arbitration
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Jeffrey Stephen Weinberg
pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
5213 fifth avenue
pittsburgh, PA 15232
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Immigration
Duquesne University
Attorney Jeffrey Weinberg is a native Pittsburgher who has successfully defended clients in front of judges and juries in multiple counties across Western Pennsylvania and in Federal Court. He attended law school at Duquesne University where upon graduation he was admitted to practice in Pennsylvania as well as all Federal Courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.
He has been in practice for 37 years.
Areas of Practice
Criminal Law
Civil Ligitation
Personal Injury
Workman's Compensation
Immigration Law
Estates/Contracts Law
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
Education
Washington and Jefferson College
B.A. 1977?
Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
J.D. 1980
Professional Associations and Memberships
Allegheny County Bar Association, Member
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Terrence Michael Ging
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Duquesne University School of Law
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, I focus my practice on representing injured persons in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, dog bites and other types of personal injury claims. I have also represented business clients in litigation matters, assisted families in estate administration proceedings and handled the firm’s criminal practice and zoning cases. I am licensed to practice in all Pennsylvania courts, including U.S. District Court of the Western District of Pennsylvania.
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Rebecca Eileen Puhac
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Traffic Tickets
Duquesne University School of Law
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Jerome Louis Tierney
NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Family
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Michael John Pisanchyn
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer
241 Fourth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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As founder and owner of the Pisanchyn Law Firm, Attorney Michael Pisanchyn started his working life at a chrome-plating company, and not as an attorney.
Through that experience, namely a former co-worker he befriended who lost their life due to poor working conditions, he came to know what he wanted in life, and that was to give a voice to those that have been injured. Attorney Michael Pisanchyn has gone up against some of the biggest corporations, and shown those corporations the law is not just reserved for rich. It is something that can mean the difference between life and death...
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Rebecca Lafferty
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Duquesne University School of Law and Virginia Commonwealth University
I have over 14 years of experience handling complex family law matters. In 2000, I graduated from Duquesne University School of Law. I have worked in private practice representing clients in a variety of civil and criminal matters. For two years, I clerked for a Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge. My experience as an appellate law clerk has enhanced my knowledge of the law and my understanding of the legal process. I opened my law offices in 2009. My law offices are conveniently located in the Southside of Pittsburgh within two (2) blocks of the...
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Leah M. Wilson
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 6 years of experience
Criminal, Animal, Business and DUI
Duquesne University School of Law
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Thomas Kurt Fuchel
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
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Owen Matthew Seman
Murrysville, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(412) 721-0412
3875 Old William Penn Hwy
Suite 6
Murrysville, PA 15668
Free ConsultationCriminal
Duquesne University School of Law
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Jill Devine
Belle Vernon, PA Criminal Law Attorney
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Jill Devine has been practicing law for more than 30 years. She worked as a government lawyer at the state, county and local levels before entering private practice. Jill is a trial lawyer engaged in the general practice of law. She is active in her community and volunteers at her church. Before becoming a lawyer, Jill was a news reporter for The Pittsburgh Press newspaper.
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Michael Ovens
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
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Norma Chase
Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
