Western Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyers Based in Pittsburgh

Welcome to Our Criminal Defense Law Practice!

You have come to the right place to fully understand your rights, options, and what happens next. Our expert attorneys will analyze and explain to you in plain language the charges, defenses, and penalties you could be facing. Take advantage of our experience. Having handled hundreds of cases throughout Western Pennsylvania over a period of several years, we know exactly what you are going through right now.

Free Consultation – Low Flat Fees Starting at $400 to $850.
Our knowledgeable attorneys provide a no-cost initial case evaluation during which time you will learn your rights and see with your own eyes that we know our stuff. We have been doing this for a while. For example, for simple DUI cases where the Defendant is ARD eligible (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition), we can handle the matter for $850, inclusive. For summary offense cases or other simple misdemeanors, we can handle hearings for as low as $400. Call any time for a free evaluation.

Complex Cases – Advanced Knowledge and Experience For The Right Price.
Our first-rate lawyers are eager to assist with even the most challenging felony charge in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We will work to get your case ready at every stage for at least two reason: (1) you need to show the prosecutor that you mean business in order for them to agree to dismiss or reduce the charges; and (2) if no acceptable plea deal is offered, you need to be fully prepared for every phase of your criminal proceedings, including your preliminary hearing, trial, or sentencing hearing. At every stage, we will give you the option of challenging the prosecutor’s case against you concerning the initial arrest or stop, any search and seizure, the Miranda Warning, proof of the charges, witness testimony offered against you, and more.

Get Help Quickly – Call Us Today!
The prosecutor and police have already started mounting their case against you if you have been arrested and/or charged and are awaiting your preliminary hearing or trial. Start protecting your rights before the evidence gets “cold” and the memories of witnesses fade. Learn how and when you can avoid a prison sentence, house arrest, an ankle bracelet, a halfway house, probation, heavy fines, or a criminal record.

The Geographic Area Our Lawyers Cover – Western PA
Our criminal defense attorneys practice law throughout Western Pennsylvania. Specifically, we defend charges in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Shadyside, the North Side, Southside, Wilkinsburg, the East End, and the Hill District) and surrounding suburbs, including all of Allegheny County, Beaver County, Butler County, Washington County, and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

The Particular Charges We Handle – Almost Everything.
Our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania attorneys defend charges for DUI (first, second and third offense), drunk driving (driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol), assault (aggravated and simple), ARD, prostitution, drug crimes (possession, manufacture, intent to sell or distribute), theft crimes, fraud crimes, intent to defraud, identity theft, burglary, arson, harassment, stalking, false imprisonment, gun crimes, firearm discharge, computer crimes, trespass, motor vehicle crimes, homicide, manslaughter, escape, pimping, resisting arrest, criminal mischief, solicitation, attempt crimes, kidnapping, terroristic threats, fleeing the scene, vandalism, motor vehicle or moving violations, forgery, receiving stolen property, theft by deception, crimes involving bodily injury or death, domestic violence or abuse, fleeing and alluding police, bribes, interference, solicitation, self-defense, selling alcohol to minors, expungement or cleaning records, parole violations, endangering persons or property, custody of children, cruelty to animals, and more!

Our lawyers handle charges for a felony or felonies (first, second, and third degree), misdemeanors, and summary offence proceedings, including court appearances at your preliminary hearing, bail hearing, plea deals, magistrate hearing, arraignment, jury trial, bench trial, sentencing hearing (crime grading and punishment evaluation), Habeas Corpus Petitions, finger print hearing, and PCRA (Post Conviction Relief Act) hearing. We evaluate the prosecutor’s evidence to prove the crimes beyond a reasonable doubt, and your appeal. We explain to your fingerprint order, all defenses, and mitigating factors.

Defense of Drug Crimes
These Pittsburgh-based defense lawyers defend against drug crimes involving: manufacture, sale, delivery of adulterated drug, false advertisement, forging ID under the Act, defraud trademark, having equipment to defraud, illegal sale of nonproprietary drug, illegal pharmacy operations, acquisition of controlled substance by fraud.

Our Ohio Valley Area attorneys also handle charges involving: heroin, other narcotics of schedule I and II (PCP, methamphetamine, coke or cocaine), MDMA (ecstasy), narcotic prescription of pills of Schedule II (including oxycodone, OxyContin, Percocet), marijuana (pot, grass, live plants), refusal of inspection, possession with intent to deliver, illegal sale of non controlled substance, unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine, and small amount of marijuana.

Areas Of Interest On This Website

» DUI - Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol:
On this site you will find information about the ARD Statute in Pennsylvania, Bread and Butter License - Restricted For Work License, The Penalties and Sentencing, First, Second, and Third Offenders, Field Sobriety Test, and Blood Testing.

» Defense of Various Crimes:
On this site you will find information about Agricultural Vandalism, Aiding Consummation of Crime, Apprehension and Hindering, Breach of Privacy, Buying Food Stamps, Coercion, Corrupt Organizations, Criminal Mischief, Cruelty to Animals, Desecration of Flag, Ecoterrorism, Ethnic Intimidation, Gambling Devices, Institutional Vandalism, Invasion of Privacy, Obscene Materials, Obstructing Emergency Service, Propulsion of Missiles, Selling Liquor to Minors, Threat to use Weapons of Mass Destruction, Trespass, Unlawful Coercion in Contracting Insurance, Unlawful Operation of Recording Device, Unlawful Use of Intercepted Communications, and Use of Weapons of Mass Destruction.

» Criminal Procedure:
On this website you will find information about the following topics: The arraignment, The preliminary hearing, The trial, ARD Admission, which is Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition, How the Allegheny County Prosecutor describes the process, How the Beaver County Prosecutor Describes the Process, Right to an appeal – the PCRA, Constitutional Rights – the entire Bill of Rights and United States Constitution, First, Fourth (Search and Seizures), Fifth Amendment (Right to Remain Silent), The Pennsylvania Constitution, as amended, and amended, and amended, Innocent Until Proven Guilty, Miranda Rights, Habeas Corpus Petitions.

» Drug and Possession Related Charges in Pennsylvania:
On this site you will find information about Simple Possession, Possession with Intent to Deliver (Prescription and Non-Prescription), Possession with Intent to Deliver Paraphernalia, Small Amounts of Marijuana, Contraband, Designer Drugs, Divulging Trade Secrets, Illegal Sale of Non-controlled Substances, Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamines, Adulteration of Controlled Substances, Defraud Trademark, False Advertising, Forging ID Under Act, Having Equipment to Defraud, Illegal Pharmacy Operation, Illegal Sale of Nonproprietary Drug, Manufacture of Adulterated Drug, Selling Defrauded Trademark.

» Western Pennsylvania Theft Lawyer:
On this site you will find information about Theft by Deception, Theft by Extortion, Theft by Receiving Stolen Property, Theft by Unlawful Taking, Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property, Theft of Services, Theft From a Motor Vehicle.

» Computer Crime Lawyer:
On this site you will find information about Computer Theft, Computer Trespass, Disruption of a Computer Service, Disruption of Computer Virus, Unlawful Use of a Computer, and Identity Theft.

» Defense of Stalking and Harassment Charges in Pennsylvania:
Here, we cover the following: Criminal Penalties for Harassment, Stalking, and Harassment.

» Charges for Robbery in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
On this site you will find information about Robbery – The Entire Statute, Sentencing and Penalties.

» Fraud, Identity Theft, Insurance Fraud:
On this site you will find information about Identity Theft, Insurance Fraud, and Deceptive or Fraudulent Business Practices.

» Defense Attorneys For Charges Relating to Firearm and Gun Matters in Pennsylvania:
On this site you will find information about Firearms Without a License, Sale or Transfer of Firearms, Discharge of Firearm, Disorderly Conduct Defense Attorney: On this website you will find information about Disorderly Conduct (Defined).

» Prostitution and Patronizing Prostitutes in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
On this criminal defense site you will find information about Patronizing Prostitutes, Prostitution and Pimping.

» Serious Traffic and Driving Crimes in Pennsylvania:
On this site you will find information about Accidents Involving Death or Serious Bodily Injury, Accidents Involving Death And Serious Injury While Not Property Licensed, and Fleeing or Eluding Police.

» Traffic and Vehicle Citation and Driving Issue Lawyer:
On this site you will find information about Altered or Forged Title or Plates, Driving While Operating Privilege is Suspended or Revoked, False Report of Theft or Vehicle Conversion, Ignition Interlock, Odometer Mileage Statement, Violations Concerning Licenses, Licensing and Registration Issues, Reckless or Careless Driving, Rules of the Road, Speed Restrictions and Moving Violations, Stopping Too Close to Fire Apparatus, Stopping, Standing, and Parking.

» Arson Related Crimes:
On this Pittsburgh website you will find information about Arson Endangering Persons, Arson Endangering Property, Reckless Burning or Exploding, Failure to Control or Report a Dangerous Fire, Possession of Explosive or Incendiary Materials or Devices, Defenses to Arson.

» Burglary Charges in Pennsylvania:
On this website you will find information about Crime of Burglary, and Penalties for Burglary.

» Escape, False Evidence, Resisting Arrest Defense Attorneys:
On this site you will find information about Disarming a Police Officer, Escape, False Evidence of Identity, Resisting Arrest. Domestic Violence Law: On this site you will find information about: How the Allegheny County DA Describes Domestic Violence, and Domestic Violence hotlines.

» Expunge or Clean Your Criminal Record:
On this site you will find content pertaining to: Attendance of Hearing, Do I need a lawyer? Will charges ever be automatically removed from my record?

» Charges For False Imprisonment in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
On this site you will find information about False Imprisonment, and Grading and Punishment.

» Charges for Homicide, Murder, Manslaughter, and Involuntary Manslaughter in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
On this site you will find information about Murder, Manslaughter, and Involuntary Manslaughter.

» Assault Related Crimes:
On this site, you will find information about: Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault.

» Charges for Interference With Custody of Children in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
On this site you will find information about Interference With Custody of Children, and Sentencing and Penalties.

» Tampering with the System – Perjury, Unsworn Falsifications, False Reports, Tampering:
Aggravated Jury tampering, False Reports to Law Enforcement, Intimidation of a Witness, Perjury, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Tampering with Records of Identification, Unsworn Falsifications, and Witness Taking a Bribe.

» Defense of Charges For Terroristic Threats:
On this website you will find information about: Statute governing terroristic threats (Section 2706), and Punishment and Penalties.

» Parole Violations and Parole Related Issues:
On this site you will find information about: Understanding parole in PA, Parole Defined.

» Boating Crimes And Operating Watercraft Under Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance:
On this site you will find info about Operating Watercraft Under Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance, Certain Kinds of Arrests, Penalties and Grading, The Different Tiers of This Crime, The “Two Hour Rule”, and ARD Eligibility.

» Charges for Kidnapping in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
On this site you will find information about: Kidnapping – The Entire Statute and Sentencing and Penalties.

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