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With more than 35 years of experience, John B. Pike is a distinguished criminal defense attorney based in Kingston, PA, serving clients throughout the Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) area. His firm, John B. Pike, Attorney at Law, offers a wide array of legal services, focusing primarily on car accidents, criminal law, DUIs, and Social Security Disability cases. Known for his unwavering commitment to his clients, Pike has established himself as a trusted advocate, skillfully guiding individuals through the intricacies of the legal system while striving for the best possible outcomes.

Regina Fitzpatrick is an associate with the law firm of Mainetti, Mainetti & O'Connor, P.C. She grew up in Queens, New York, before attending high school in Ulster County. Regina graduated with Honors from the State University of New York at Albany with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Women's Studies in 1994. Ms. Fitzpatrick taught an undergraduate course, Introduction to Feminism for two years at the University of Albany as part of a teaching collective.. Regina attended St. John's University School of Law in Queens, New York where she received a St. Thomas Moore Full Merit Scholarship.  Regina graduated in 1998 and is admitted to the New York State Bar.  Prior to practicing in the Hudson Valley, she worked at a large firm in New York City and also worked in sales. In 2002, Ms. Fitzpatrick returned to Ulster County to be closer to her family. She accepted an associate's position with the law firm of Larkin, Axelrod, Trachte & Tetenbaum, LLP where she practiced for two years with an emphasis on Matrimonial/Family Law and Criminal Defense.. In 2004 Regina accepted a position with Mainetti, Mainetti & O'Connor, where she was introduced to the practice of Personal Injury Law. Ms. Fitzpatrick realized that her desire to help the disenfranchised and further the rights of women and the poor could be realized through representing injured people. Regina is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the American Association for Justice and Ulster County Bar Association.

Philip Gelso, Esquire concentrates his practice in the area of criminal and civil litigation. He is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts in Pennsylvania as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL) where he served as President of the Board of Directors from 2015 to 2017. He formerly served as President Elect, Vice President for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and as the Chairperson of the Continuing Education Committee for PACDL. He also serves as a non-voting member of the Board of Directors and Solicitor for Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc., the Wyoming Valley Children's Association and the Children's Advocacy Center of NEPA, as well as Solicitor to the Jackson Township Zoning Hearing Board and Alternate Solictor for the Dallas Borough Zoning Hearing Board.. Attorney Gelso is an active member of the American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association. He has been an active member of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania from 2002 through 2009 and for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit since 2006. He has also lectured at Continuing Legal Education Seminars sponsored by PACDL and PBI. Attorney Gelso graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Scranton. During his time at the University of Scranton, he was admitted as a member of Phi Alpha Theta (International History Honor Society), Pi Gamma Mu (Social Science Honor Society) and Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society). He received his Juris Doctorate from Villanova University School of Law where he served as Chairperson of the Moot Court Board and received the Moot Court Board Distinguished Service Award.

Michael S. Pollok focuses his practice on state and federal criminal defense, civil litigation and entertainment law.  For more than 25 years, Mr. Pollok has represented clients charged with complex white-collar crimes, particularly in the areas of Medicaid/Medicare/healthcare fraud, mortgage and securities fraud, misconduct by public officials and less complex criminal cases including DUI, youthful offender, juvenile offenses, domestic violence and family offenses.. Mr. Pollok has substantial grand jury, pre-trial hearing, trial, appellate and post-conviction litigation experience in both state and federal courts. He also handles corporate compliance, subpoena response compliance and advising clients regarding a variety of collateral matters related to criminal prosecutions including: professional licensing hearings before the New York State Board of Regents Review Committee and Office of Professional Discipline, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit ("MFCU"), Office of the Medicaid Inspector General ("OMIG"), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") investigations, NASD/SEC arbitration/civil proceedings, civil forfeiture proceedings initiated by New York State or one of its political subdivisions or the U.S. Justice Department, New York DMV licensing and suspension issues arising from Vehicle and Traffic Law convictions and advising clients how to avoid or minimize the immigration consequences of a potential or past criminal conviction.. In the area of entertainment law, over the past two decades, Mr. Pollok has represented athletes and media artists in negotiations and litigation in the film, television, live theater, publishing and music industries and is a member of the New York State Bar Association's Entertainment Arts and Sports Law section.. Mr. Pollok is a part-time municipal special prosecutor and has lectured on police encounters, New York's "social hosting laws" and the criminal consequences of under-aged drinking and addiction. He has spoken as a panel member at Continuing Legal Education programs on topics including representation of clients addicted to drugs or alcohol, DWI and he has participated in forums discussing the collateral consequences of criminal convictions sponsored by the New York City Bar Association where he is a former member of the Criminal Law Committee.. Mr. Pollok's writings regarding the New York Court of Appeals' mandate to provide free counsel at arraignment to all defendants charged with crimes have been published in the New York Law Journal and he provides pro bono services to indigent defendants at arraignments without the benefit of counsel.. Mr. Pollok holds the highest "AV" peer review rating granted by Martindale Hubbell and is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the New York State Bar Association Criminal Justice Section, the New York City Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the National College for DUI Defense and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.. Mr. Pollok is a former member of the Assigned Counsel Plan for the Appellate Division, First Department and the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He is admitted to practice law in the State of New York, the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Courts of Appeal for the First and Second Circuits, the United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, Northern Districts of New York and the District of Connecticut. Mr. Pollok will be handling matters in our Hudson Valley and Manhattan offices. He may be reached after hours on his cell phone at or by email at

I am an Honors graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law. I recieved excellent training and knowledge for practicing law anywhere in the U.S, and still graduated earlier than most of my classmates. I came back to Pennsylvania, where before law school, I practiced as a doctor for 24 years. I represent individuals, not big corporations or powerful governments. My motto is "FIGHT BACK NOW or REGRET IT LATER".

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Dedicated solely to the practice of criminal law since 2009, Attorney Matthew Muckler successfully defends clients in Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Pittston, Nanticoke, Scranton, and throughout Luzerne County, Lackawanna County, and the surrounding areas of Northeastern PA.. Firm owner—former Luzerne County Assistant District Attorney—Matthew T. Muckler understands how to handle a criminal case from every angle, and provides you with the strongest defense.. His proven record of results in Pennsylvania courts demonstrates his ability to go head-to-head with prosecutors and investigators on behalf of clients.. Muckler Law, LLC represents clients that have been charged with a variety of criminal violations, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, violent crimes, assault, drugs, sex crimes, burglary, theft, juvenile crimes, and DUIs at all levels of prosecution.

Attorney Megan Perez relocated from the Philadelphia area to bring her expertise to Mack Law Offices.. Perez has successfully defended thousands of criminal prosecutions during her twelve plus years at the Defender Association of Philadelphia as well the past few years as a solo practitioner.. Although Attorney Perez has handled all types of criminal cases and levels as a defender, Perez' true area of EXPERTISE is in the defense of those accused of sexual crimes. Perez is well-known as an AGGRESSIVE, PASSIONATE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY who is also skilled at mitigation and is a bilingual Spanish-speaker. Her track record of winning speaks for itself.

Attorney Max C. Lubin, a resident of Northeastern Pennsylvania, grew up in Luzerne County. Max attended Wyoming Seminary up until the 10th grade and then continued his education at Lake-Lehman High School. He played soccer and basketball throughout most of his middle-school and high-school education. Max stayed in NEPA for college, attending the University of Scranton, where he held an officer position in the Pre-Law Society and graduated summa cum laude. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science, he went on to attend Brooklyn Law School where he was selected to join the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society.Max was admitted to practice law by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on August 30, 2019. Max’s first job out of law school was with the Luzerne County Public Defender’s Office. Recently, Max and long-time friend, Paul J. Walker, started a law practice. Max and Paul’s practice’s mission is to provide an individualized experience, for all clients. During Max’s practice he has focused largely on criminal defense. Max has litigated preliminary hearings; pretrial/ final pretrial conferences; suppression hearings; petitions for writ of habeas corpus, rule 600 hearings; bench trials; and jury trial. Max has been successful in his Jury trials, obtaining acquittals for his clients. Additionally, Max has successfully litigated petitions for writ of habeas corpus and has had charges dismissed at the preliminary hearing for his clients. Currently, Max lives in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania with his wife Kaitlyn and two children: Solomon and Levi.

Alfred Mainetti is the senior partner of Mainetti Mainetti & O'Connor. He graduated from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois with his J.D. Al works hard to make sure each client is able to receive the maximum compensation he or she deserves. He gets to know them as individuals and regularly communicates with them to update them on their case and to better serve their needs. He has successfully litigated multiple multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for his clients. Al is active in the community and regularly sponsors charitable events and functions across the Hudson Valley.

. CALL FOR FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION. In addition to my extensive experience in COUNTY and Justice Courts throughout the State of New York, I am also one of the VERY FEW area Attorneys practicing FEDERAL Criminal Defense. I am admitted in United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. I have also appeared and defended clients in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. And I have argued in the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals.