Joseph Alexander Paletta was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. After graduating cum laude from Washington & Lee University in Virginia in 1982, he returned to Pittsburgh, achieving his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University Law School in 1985. His father, Leonard J. Paletta, was a highly respected trial lawyer in Pittsburgh in the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, and was the inspiration for Joseph becoming a lawyer. In fact, a Paletta has maintained a law office in the Frick Building, the heart of the Pittsburgh legal community, for almost 50 years.

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David S Shrager

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 42 years experience

(888) 905-4754 429 Forbes Avenue
Suite 1310
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Cleveland State University

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David S. Shrager is an attorney devoted to providing tough defense and aggressive representation to criminally accused individuals throughout Western Pennsylvania. He is a member of numerous associations including the Washington County Bar Association, the Allegheny County Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Shrager is known for the exceptional services he provides, and has even been included in the 2014 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® list. To learn more about the services offered by Attorney Shrager, be sure to contact his firm, The Law Offices of David S. Shrager, today.

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Steven Carl Townsend

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years experience

(877) 900-5336 564 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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University of Pittsburgh School of Law

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Steven C. Townsend is a graduate of Indiana State University (B.A. Criminal Justice) and University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., Civil Litigation Program). He serves as a Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania District Court and was a member of the Conflict Attorney Panel for Beaver County.He is a speaker and instructor for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Criminal Law Update, which is held each year to inform update and inform other members of the bar of recent and important changes in criminal law and he serves on the Veteran’s Court Task Force. He...

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Mr. Matthew E. Becker

Pittsburgh , PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years experience

(412) 209-0657 304 Ross Street
7th Floor
Pittsburgh , PA 15219

Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and Traffic Tickets
West Virginia University College of Law

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I have successfully represented many clients in all Commonwealth Courts and the Federal Bankruptcy Court in various steps of the legal process, including Preliminary Hearings, Arbitration, Child Support Hearings, Motions, and Trials. I take great pride in my ability to learn from the past and use what worked for the future. Unlike some attorneys, I am not afraid of the courtroom and will do what is necessary to provide you with the best possible advocacy. Go to http://mbeckerlaw.com

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Frank C Walker II

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience

(412) 212-3878 239 Fourth Avenue, Suite 1503
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Business and DUI
West Virginia University College of Law

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Frank Walker is one of the most sought-after criminal defense attorneys in Western Pennsylvania. He stands by his motto of delivering real talk, real experience, and real results. Fearless in the courtroom and tenacious when fighting for his clients, Attorney Walker is highly regarded in criminal defense circles. He has handled many high-profile crimes and serious offenses, developing a proven track record of victories. In addition to criminal defense, Attorney Walker also focuses his practice on civil litigation. Attorney Walker is active in the community and frequently gives talks on education, leadership, and legal matters.

(304) 413-0179 The Monongahela Building, 235 High Street
Suite 418
Morgantown, WV 26505

(412) 212-3878 3000 Lewis Run Road
Clairton, PA 15025

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Gary Evan Gerson

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience

(412) 567-0644 304 Ross St #600
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Duquesne University School of Law

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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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Allison D. Gaffen

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney

(412) 540-2400 310 Grant Street, Suite 1027
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Pittsburgh School of Law

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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

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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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Timothy J. Leonard

Greensburg, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 4 years experience

(724) 832-9811 233 West Pittsburgh Street
P.O. Box 1103
Greensburg, PA 15601

Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and Employment
University of Pittsburgh School of Law

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The law offices of W. Jeffrey Leonard boasts over 34 years of legal experience. We are a general practice, but specialize in business law, criminal defense, and personal injury. I focus my practice on helping companies protect, maintain, and grow their businesses by taking the time to understand: 1) how your company makes money, 2) your plans for growth, 3) who your customers and competitors are, and 4) your potential regulatory and legal pitfalls. From that starting point our firm will help you better identify risk and develop solutions to protect your business.

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Richard Walters

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years experience

(844) 748-8384 500 Grant St
#2900-133
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Duquesne University School of Law

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Kelvin L. Morris

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer

(412) 668-4267 564 Forbes Avenue
Suite 1100
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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University of Cincinnati College of Law

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A zealous attorney dedicated to persuasively advocating on behalf of his clients.

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Chad M. Ostrosky

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 1 year experience

(412) 444-8529 429 Fourth Ave., Suite 1801
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and Securities
University of Pittsburgh School of Law

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Attorney Chad Ostrosky is a Pittsburgh native. He received Assoicates Degrees in Business & Marketing from the Community College of Allegheny County and a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources from Geneva College. Attorney Ostrosky received his law degree from The University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Attorney Ostrosky has handled numerous criminal and civil proceedings in federal and state courts and is experienced in all stages of criminal and civil litigation including initial appearances, arraignments, preliminary hearings, preliminary objections, depositions, due diligence matters, suppression hearings, probation & parole revocation hearings, bail hearings, pretrial conferences, pleas, settlements, and trials. ...

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David Joel Shrager

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years experience

(888) 529-6260 437 Grant Street
617 Frick Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law

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David J. Shrager is owner of Shrager Defense Attorneys. He is a native Pittsburgher and attended Mt. Lebanon High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Pittsburgh. David received his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law. After receiving his law degree with honors, Mr. Shrager was an attorney for the Litigation Department at Reed Smith before joining the family law firm. Attorney Shrager is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,...

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Rebecca Eileen Puhac

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years experience

(412) 567-6613 54 South 12th Street 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Criminal, Divorce, Family and Traffic Tickets
Duquesne University School of Law

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Jennifer Price

Murrysville, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years experience

3950 William Penn Hwy, Suite 6
Murrysville, PA 15668

Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights, Education and Juvenile
Hamline University School of Law

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I have almost 10 years of criminal law experience as a former prosecutor of Allegheny County. I currently specialize in education law, including special education, juvenile delinquency, disability law, and criminal defense

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Samir Sarna

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 7 years experience

(412) 281-2146 429 4th Ave
Ste 1700
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1508

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Pittsburgh School of Law

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My name is Samir Sarna, and I am a Partner at Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC. I moved to Pittsburgh in 2007 to attend the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. While in Pittsburgh, I met my wife, fell in love with the city, and decided to settle down here and dedicate my legal career to defending the rights of those accused of committing crimes. After graduating law school, I clerked at the Office of the Public Defender for Allegheny County and later became an Associate Counsel at the Allegheny County Office of Conflict Counsel. Serving at...

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Beth Tibbott

Ebensburg, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years experience

(888) 733-8752 103 S. Center Street
Suite 2
Ebensburg, PA 15931

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Duquesne University School of Law

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An owner/partner at Tibbott & Richardson, P.C., Attorney Tibbott dedicates her practice to DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, and Family Law.

(888) 733-8752 1207 Fifth Avenue
Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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Michael Worgul

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years experience

(412) 307-4420 429 4th Ave
Ste 1700
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1508

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Duquesne University School of Law

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My name is Michael Worgul. I was born and raised right here in Pittsburgh, and it’s probably no surprise that I’ve settled down here too. I went to Duquesne University for my college and law degrees; right after being admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 2004, I joined Arthur Bloom & Associates, LLC, a small private practice. I later joined the Allegheny County Office of Conflict Counsel for two years, representing indigent criminal defendants who needed legal help. I’m a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Criminal Litigation section, as well as a member of the Pennsylvania State Bar...

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Timothy Burns

Ebensburg, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years experience

(814) 471-1701 104 S Center St
Ebensburg, PA 15931

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Duquesne University

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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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William James Helzlsouer

Dravosburg, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 44 years experience

(412) 469-1992 302 Euclid Avenue
Dravosburg, PA 15034-1208

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of Pittsburgh School of Law

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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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Adam Bishop

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer

(412) 589-9422 220 Grant Street
Suite 301
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Duquesne University School of Law

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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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Mr. Todd Spivak

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Attorney

(412) 344-4900 2893 West Liberty Ave., Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15216

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University of Colorado Law School

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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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Fallon Carroll Stephenson

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer

(412) 540-2400 401 Wood Street
Suite 414
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
Duquesne University

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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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David Brian Cercone

Pittsburgh, PA Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years experience

(412) 261-2377 564 Forbes Avenue
Suite 1100
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Free ConsultationCriminal and Estate Planning
Duquesne University School of Law

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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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William R. Pelger

Munhall, PA Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years experience

(412) 461-1900 2108 West Street
www.pelgerlaw.com
Munhall, PA 15120

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Elder and Traffic Tickets
Cleveland State University

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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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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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