Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Stroudsburg Area

Michael A. Ventrella was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1958. While in High School, he was active in the debate team (winning the “Best Debator” award), wrote and edited his own school newspaper, hosted the annual student talent show, and wrote a musical comedy that was performed by the school and which was reviewed by the Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper. He attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. While in college, he was elected to the Student Senate where he chaired the judiciary committee, was program director of the college radio station, was on the debate team, and was active in various political organizations. He was awarded the prestigious Student Service award in his senior year for his contributions to the school. He then moved to Boston to attend New England Law, where he was editor of the school newspaper, participated in the moot court program, and was active in local politics. In 1982, he married his high school sweetheart, artist Heidi Hooper. After graduation, he worked as a Public Defender with the Boston Bar Advocate program, taught political science and history courses at Bunker Hill Community College and Curry College, worked as a lobbyist for The Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges and Americans for Democratic Action (where he served as President for a year), and was active in local politics. He also found time to play in numerous bands around the Boston club scene. He and his wife moved to New York city in 1993 to attempt to start a business but that failed, and they decided to relocate to the beautiful Poconos in 1997. Mike then worked with attorney H. Clark Connor in Mt. Pocono for a while, and then began work at the Monroe County Public Defender office. Besides criminal defense work, he also represented parents in child custody battles with Monroe County Children and Youth. After leaving the Public Defender’s Office, Mike began working for the firm of Zito, Martino, and Karasek, where he expanded his experience to include personal injury, real estate, and other legal matters for his clients. In 2004, he was honored to join the Law Office of Mark S. Love, one of the most respected attorneys in the Poconos and one of the top lawyers in Pennsylvania according to the annual listing of “Super Lawyers.” In January of 2008, Mark S. Love retired and Mike took over the practice. In 2014, Mike merged his firm with Fisher & Fisher, which has been rated the #1 firm in the Poconos for the last four years. Michael maintains a thriving practice involving criminal matters, licensing appeals, and restraining order cases. He has argued before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and regularly appears before the Pennsylvania Superior Court, handling appeals for his clients.

Lauren has extensive experience with criminal and civil litigation. Lauren received her BA from Lehigh University and her JD from Fordham Law School. She is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.

Jim Swetz is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy, Civil Pretrial and and Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a founding member of Cramer, Swetz, McManus & Jordan, P.C., one of Monroe County's oldest and largest law firms. He is Immediate-Past President of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL). He served on the Lawyers' Advisory Committee to the Judges of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania from 2008-11 and is a member of the Pennsylvania and Florida Bars. In his practice, Jim has defended many high-profile criminal cases in state and federal court. In addition to criminal defense, Jim is well versed in civil litigation handling a broad range of cases including plaintiff's personal injury.

Hello, my name is Thomas P. Sundmaker. I pride myself on the highest quality of legal services, and have been committed to practicing law in PA and NJ since 1990. I have dedicated myself to the practice of Criminal Law and Civil Law. Each client is important to me and receives personalized individual legal services in the following manner:. We work as a team. If I am not available, my staff is highly qualified and trained to assist with your legal or billing inquiries, saving dollars and keeping your case moving.

Have you been charged with a crime or a serious traffic offense? Are you going through a divorce? Have you been accused of DUI?  Attorney Donald M. Leeth in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania can help you resolve all these issues and more. As a former prosecutor with the District Attorney’s office, he has handled thousands of cases from summary traffic violations to capital murder. He uses his experience to help guide you through the legal process. He represents clients in all kinds of criminald defense, DUI, and family law cases in Stroudsburg, Mount Pocono, Tannersville and Brodheadsville and throughout Monroe County in Pennsylvania.

Founding member of the firm, Brett J. Riegel, Esq., is a native of Berwick, Pennsylvania, who graduated at the top of his class in 1988 as a multi-sport letter athlete, Eagle Scout and community activist.  Following honors graduation from Dickinson College, with a double major in English and Dramatic Arts as preparation for law school, Brett, completed his legal studies at the Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.. At the Dickinson School of Law, Brett focused his attention on real world experiences, which would allow him to be an aggressive advocate for clients after completing his legal education. While in school, he served as a member of the Appellate Moot Court Board, The Trial Moot Court Board, the American Trial Lawyers Association Trial Team, and the Robert F. Wagner Appellate Moot Court Competition.  In addition to these honors, Brett took all of the available trial advocacy and appellate advocacy courses the law school offered and graduated towards the top of his class.  During his time at Dickinson, in addition to the academic and extracurricular activities schedule, Brett worked in the legal division of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, where he assisted staff and regional attorneys in their representation of unionized teachers and support staff in a wide variety of matters before administrative agencies, trial and appellate courts.. After law school, Brett relocated to Monroe County, Pennsylvania where he had a one (1)  year Clerkship with Monroe County Court of Common Pleas Judge Peter J. O'Brien.  In that role, Brett was introduced to most of the influential decision makers in Monroe County and received hands on experience allowing him to recognize what methods of advocacy are the most effective for clients charged with a crime or otherwise embroiled in a legal battle.. At the conclusion of his Clerkship, Brett formed a small firm, later known as Amori & Riegel, LLC where he practiced for nearly 16 years as the primary litigation partner in both criminal and family law.. Beginning January 1, 2012, he joined with veteran attorneys Marshall Anders and Nicholas J. Masington, III to form Anders, Riegel & Masington, LLC.. Since that time, Brett has handled hundreds of criminal matters, including many which  proceeded to trial, in fourteen (14) different judicial districts in the Common Pleas Courts of Pennsylvania, and seven (7) different judicial districts in New Jersey, as well as the Federal District Courts of the Middle District and Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Brett has handled appellate matters before the Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania and before the Federal 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court.. In addition to the criminal matters, Brett has also focused his practice on family law and other civil litigation matters, including personal injury, business litigation, real estate litigation and appeals.

24/7 Assistance. Criminal Defense / DUI / Traffic Law / Expungement Attorney handling all matters in Monroe County, Northampton County, Lehigh County, Pike County, Wayne County, Carbon County and surrounding areas.. Brian C. Jordan. Cramer, Swetz, McManus & Jordan, P.C.. 711 Sarah Street. Stroudsburg, PA. 18360

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Stroudsburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Stroudsburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Stroudsburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Stroudsburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Stroudsburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Stroudsburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Stroudsburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Stroudsburg and surrounding areas.