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What does a Criminal Defense lawyer in your area do?
A Criminal Defense lawyer helps clients pursue compensation for injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages related to Criminal Defense cases in your area.
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Most Criminal Defense lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they win the case. Fees are usually a percentage of the settlement or verdict.
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You should contact a Criminal Defense lawyer as soon as possible after the incident to protect evidence, meet legal deadlines, and improve your chances of receiving compensation.
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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.
A shareholder and managing partner with Scartelli Olszewski, Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. brings a unique blend of more than 30 years of litigation experience to the firm. Currently focusing his practice on criminal defense, medical malpractice and personal injury matters, Peter has previously served as District Attorney of Luzerne County and a Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge. During his tenure as district attorney, Peter tried 18 jury trials to verdict, including seven first-degree murder verdicts. As a common pleas judge, he tried more than 180 criminal jury trials, including five capital homicide trials, and was named Criminal Court Administrator. Prior to presiding over both criminal and civil jury trials, Peter served in the court’s family division and handled equity and civil non-jury trials. Now a private practitioner, he is Capital Case Certified.. Before being elected district attorney in 1992 and, later, a common pleas judge in 2000, Peter was engaged in private practice, handling criminal, civil and family law trials throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. He served as solicitor to the Pennsylvania Conference of State Police Lodges and assistant solicitor to the Pennsylvania State Police, Fraternal Order of Police, Frank Albert Memorial Lodge no. 43. Prior to being elected Judge, Peter was certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Criminal Trial Specialist in recognition of excellence in the trial of complex criminal cases.. A native of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Peter is a strong believer in giving back to the legal and larger communities. He currently serves as co-chairman of the Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association Criminal Law Committee and sits on the board of the Anthracite Golf Association, which promotes the game of golf for young people and adults in Northeastern Pennsylvania. He is an Eagle Scout and a past President of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He is a founding member of the District Attorney’s Committee on Youth and Violence and the Luzerne County Heroin Task Force. Among numerous additional professional and community affiliations, Peter is a member and past Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Wilkes-Barre Lodge 109, a member of and scripture reader at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Carverton, and a former Alumni Trustee of The Dickinson School of Law.. Peter is admitted to practice before all of Pennsylvania’s state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a 1984 graduate of The Dickinson School of Law. A resident of Dallas, Pa., Peter enjoys golfing, archery hunting and spending time with his daughter, Rachel. He enjoys working along side his wife, attorney Melissa Scartelli, who is the founder and President of Scartelli Olszewski.
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.
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.
5 Star Review: "Mr. Waltman recently represented me against felony charges related to the sale/transfer of firearms. From day one he put me (and more importantly my wife) at ease. Personable, fairly priced and quick to respond to any questions. In the end Mr. Waltman had the case dismissed at the preliminary hearing". I'm a 2003 graduate of Penn State University, University Park, and moved to Pittsburgh in 2004 after receiving a full academic scholarship to attend Duquesne University School of Law. While studying for my law degree, I worked for a personal injury firm and was heavily involved in the University's nationally renowned trial advocacy program. As a result of my efforts, I was admitted to the Order of Barristers and awarded the Katie Elizabeth Westbrook Award for Outstanding Achievement in Trial Advocacy, an award only given to one student per year.. After obtaining my J.D. in 2007, I briefly worked for a large civil defense firm before pursuing my true passion of representing criminal defendants as an Allegheny County Assistant Public Defender. Working in the Office of the Public Defender allowed me to immediately begin to hone my skills as a trial attorney, trying my first jurty trial in 2008, earning my wrongfully accused client a full acquittal.. Having represented hundreds of clients and trying many jury and non-jury trials as an Assistant Public Defender, I went into private practice in 2010, where I continued to represent and defend the rights of the criminally accused. I have successfully represented clients at all stages of criminal prosecution in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. From minor driving offenses to the most serious of crimes, criminal homicide, I have fought for the rights of my clients with unwavering conviction.
David J. Shrager is an experienced and well-known Pittsburgh DUI lawyer and criminal defense attorney who focuses exclusively on defending individuals charged with serious criminal offenses, including DUI, drug crimes, violent offenses, and white-collar matters.. He is lead counsel at his Pittsburgh-based law firm, Shrager Defense Attorneys, where he has spent over 25 years successfully representing clients and defending complex criminal trials and DUI cases throughout Western Pennsylvania.. David is frequently featured in local news media, including WTAE, WPXI, and KDKA, where he is asked for commentary regarding his high-profile cases as well as legal insight on broader criminal law issues.. A lifelong Pittsburgh native, Attorney Shrager brings deep local knowledge of Allegheny County courts, prosecutors, and judges to every case he defends. He is known for his strategic, composed, and aggressive defense style, combining meticulous preparation with a calm courtroom presence.. Attorney David J. Shrager is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), and the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL).. David offers free and confidential legal consultations 24/7 on his cell phone.
Christopher P. Thomas is a owner/partner of Stewart Murray & Associates. He concentrates his practice in the area of Criminal Defense. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Thomas worked at Dickie McCamey for eleven years as both a law clerk and an attorney.
The Law Office of Ryan M. Tutera is an innovative law firm based on the time tested principles of dedication and hard work. Our Pittsburgh criminal defense firm is committed to serving the needs of our clients in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States.. The legal process is complex and daunting. Attorney Ryan M. Tutera is an experienced former prosecutor who has the skills and knowledge to help you navigate through the legal process and provide you with the most effective representation.. Our firm was founded by attorney Ryan M. Tutera, who always had an interest in the concepts of justice, freedom and liberty. He wanted to help people accused of state and federal crimes who seemingly have the odds stacked up against them.. Before becoming a defense lawyer, Mr. Tutera was an assistant district attorney of Allegheny County for five years. He has tried hundreds of jury and nonjury cases on both sides, which gives him insight into how the government builds a prosecution — and how to defend against it. He has earned the respect and trust of former clients, judges and colleagues, and has represented clients in cases that received local, statewide and national attention.
I am a Pittsburgh DUI lawyer and criminal defense attorney with significant trial experience representing individuals within all areas of criminal law. I have been 100% devoted to defending rights of the criminally accused in my practice and pride myself in helping people who are unsure of what to do. A major focus of mine is DUI specific cases - I have helped countless individuals obtain great results and lesser charges after being charged with a serious DUI that can often lead to life-changing results.
Attorney M. Alexander Kintner has been a member of the Nourth Carolina Bar since 2011. Since his admission to the bar, Attorney Kintner has handled thousands of cases, ranging from traffic tickets to Major Felony Criminal Defense. Attorney Kintner is a zealous advocate for his clients, and believes strongly in making sure their rights are protected. Attorney Kintner focuses all of his efforts on making sure his clients receive the best resolution possible in their case and successfully guiding them through the Court system.
Mr. Tosi was born and raised in a rural Massachusetts town which supported both dairy and apple production. He worked on both kinds of farm as he grew up in the town. After graduating from Wachusett Regional High School, he attended the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and was Inter-Fraternity Counsel President, and played on the Rugby Club. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Comparative Religion and Philosophy in 2000. Mr. Tosi spent the majority of the next year working as a paralegal, which confirmed his desire to become and attorney. He applied to and was accepted at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, MA where he earned his Juris Doctor. During his time there, he was able to complete 4 legal internships with: The Office of the Attorney General for Massachusetts, Civil Rights Division; Ferguson, Stein, Chambers, Gresham & Sumter, P.A. (a Charlotte, NC law firm), Gillis & Bikofsky, P.C. (Newton, MA); and NC Superior Court Judge William Z. Wood (Winston-Salem, Forsyth County). Mr. Tosi also had the opportunity to represent a client charged with assault in the District Court for Roxbury, MA through a criminal law clinic. Upon graduation from law school, he moved to North Carolina to begin his law career. After applying exclusively for jobs in criminal law, Mr. Tosi was hired as an Assistant Public Defender for Mecklenburg County, NC and began practicing as a criminal defense attorney in October of 2004. He practiced criminal defense with that office for nearly 10 years before founding TOSI LAW, PLLC on July 1st, 2014. Mr. Tosi has made Charlotte his home since 2004 where he and his wife Jennifer, also an attorney, are raising their two sons, and one dog. He plans on improving the community by assisting those who need his expertise in the Charlotte area.
Kimberly D. Saxton was born in Houston, TX and raised in Cleveland, OH. She graduated from Fisk University in Nashville, TN in 1998 receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. During this time she was a member of Psi Chi and Beta Kappa Chi honor societies. Even in college she was dedicated to service the community and those in need. She volunteered for the crisis hotline as well as several after school and summer camp programs for underprivileged youths.Upon graduation from Fisk University, Kimberly D. Saxton moved to Greensboro, North Carolina and spent a year working for a very prominent criminal defense attorney. This is where her love for the law developed and her need to serve her community reinforced. Because of this love and need she decided to attend Wake Forest University School of Law. While at Wake Forest University School of Law she became a member of the Black Student Law Association and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, a public service organization. Also while at Wake Forest University she interned at Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office and Guilford County District Attorney’s Office, a family law firm and legal services. It was during these internships that she realized that she could most effectively serve her community by doing defense work.Therefore, upon being admitted to practicing law in North Carolina in 2002, Kimberly D. Saxton began her career as an Assistant Public Defender at the 26th Judicial District Public Defender’s Office in Charlotte, NC. While at the Public Defender’s Office, Kimberly D. Saxton spent almost every day in court handling all types of misdemeanors including, but not limited to, domestic violence cases and driving while intoxicated. She has also handled involuntary commitment cases and all types of felonies including sexual offenses. She has extensive trial experience in misdemeanor cases, all types of drug cases, felony breaking and entering (link to property tabs), armed robberies (link to violent crimes tabs), felony assaults (link to violent crimes tabs), and white collar crimes (link to property tabs). Kimberly D. Saxton left the Public Defender’s Office to expand her areas of practice beyond criminal defense, to include juvenile law, and traffic matters.
The Law Office of Charles L. Morgan, Jr., represents individuals throughout North Carolina in criminal cases at the state and federal levels. We have been successfully defending people accused of felony or misdemeanor crime, from murder to fraud, and from DWI to traffic tickets for over 32 years.. We pursue justice and fight vigorously for all of our clients who are facing felony or misdemeanor crimes in all state and federal courts across North Carolina.