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Alfred Jonathon (AJ) Vogt, Esquire, joined the Law Offices of Jennifer J. Riley in 2021.. Attorney Vogt studied Mathematics and Economics while an undergraduate student at Duquesne University. During his studies, AJ worked with federal law enforcement investigating civil rights violations, and worked with victims of human trafficking in the Pittsburgh region, which is where he developed a passion for advocacy and the law.. Attorney Vogt continued his studies at Duquesne University School of Law, where he exceled in hands-on experiences. AJ was named a McGinley Public Service Law Fellow, served as the Executive Production Editor of Joule, and as the Pro Bono Coordinator of the Public Interest Law Association. AJ also became a certified legal intern for the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund where he counseled transgender individuals throughout the Name Change process.. During law school, Attorney Vogt served as the Vice President of the Appellate Moot Court Board, Duquesne’s nationally recognized appellate advocacy program. He competed in two national competitions, including the Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C., where his team finished as semi-finalists. AJ enjoyed these opportunities to showcase his strength in oral advocacy and legal research and writing.. During his law school career, Attorney Vogt clerked for a Federal District Judge and for the City of Pittsburgh Department of Law. While there, he gained firsthand courtroom experience handling Right-to-Know Law appeals and assisted the federal litigation practice group with trials.. Upon graduation from Duquesne University School of Law, Attorney Vogt clerked on the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania for Justice Christine Donohue. This experience expanded his knowledge of law, uniquely refined his legal research and writing skills, and taught him the value in the practice of law in our Commonwealth. After his clerkship, Attorney Vogt continued to perfect his legal writing while working in Washington D.C. for a federal agency, where he drafted decisions for administrative law judges.. Currently, Attorney Vogt is an active member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He is also a member of the LGBT Rights Committee, was an executive production editor for Joule publication, author of Combating Human Trafficking Using Mathematics and was named co-editor of their newsletter, Open Court. This position provides Attorney Vogt a creative outlet for his legal writing, while also providing him the opportunity to give back to a community that he is passionate about serving.. AJ recently moved to the Greater Philadelphia area. In his free time AJ enjoys any outdoor activity (running, hiking, skiing), and when inside, he enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with friends and family.

Cassidy received a B.A. in Criminology and a B.A. in Women’s Studies from the Pennsylvania State University in 2018. She went on to graduate summa cum laude from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law in 2021. As a law student, Cassidy participated in her school’s Civil Litigation Clinic, where she represented low-income individuals in Protection for Abuse and Custody matters.. After graduation, Cassidy worked as a judicial law clerk in Cumberland County New Jersey, Criminal Division. She helped draft judicial opinions and served as a mediator in civil cases.

If you are reading this, there is a chance your family is hurting. You may even feel lost and unsure. Perhaps you know exactly what you want or need but are not sure how to move forward to achieve that result. I want you to know that you don’t have to walk this path alone. This is just one chapter of your story that will later become a prelude to the new beginning you are creating for both your life and your family. I am here to provide you with the legal options and support necessary to put you in control of your situation and to write your story however you see fit.. I’ve always been one of those people who believes that things just have a way of working themselves out. Some of my colleagues call it delusional, but I like to call it faith! But, I know this faith won’t always come easily, particularly given the transitions that necessarily comes with separation. I recognize that you must have the right information and the right strategy to create the best opportunity.. After graduating from law school at Mississippi College, it was my desire to be in the courtroom and my passion for helping people that led me to become a state prosecutor. As an assistant district attorney in Mecklenburg County, I represented victims of domestic violence for years – prosecuting crimes ranging from the violation of a protective order to attempted murder. This experience allowed me to work with families while providing me with an intimate knowledge of the courtroom. Recognizing the impact I was able to have in my practice, I began working with juvenile offenders. In addition to litigation, I was able to work with multiple agencies and attorneys to facilitate a positive outcome for everyone involved.. After moving from the domestic violence and juvenile prosecution teams, I knew that a career in family law was my true calling. Having helped hundreds of unique survivors, engaging each with empathy, strength and knowledge; and after experiencing the successful practice of collaborative law in the juvenile setting, I knew I was ready to help families navigate complex legal issues and walk beside them along the way.. In the end, this story is yours to write. My extensive trial experience allows me to negotiate from a position of strength, knowing that I am well-equipped and prepared to fight for you in the courtroom if an amicable resolution cannot be reached. I’ll make it my goal to educate you on all the possible legal outcomes, work hard to reach a suitable agreement if possible, and advocate for you every step of the way. I can’t promise what the next chapter of your life will hold, but I can promise to support you as we write it.

Krista has been practicing law for more than fifteen years, helping families navigate what are often the most difficult times in their lives. Krista has an in-depth knowledge of the laws related to separation, divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and property distribution, and her primary focus is to achieve the best possible result for her clients in their legal case. She prioritizes understanding a client's needs and goals to tailor a legal strategy accordingly. Krista is committed to keeping her clients informed throughout the legal process and discussing potential outcomes openly.. Whenever possible, Krista encourages collaborative solutions. She is trained in the practice of collaborative divorce and is an NCDRC certified family financial mediator. However, when litigation becomes necessary, our experienced team is ready, willing, and able to litigate matters in the courts.. While not a native Charlottean, Krista has called the Carolinas home for over 30 years. Following graduation from Penn State University, Krista lived briefly in Cincinnati before moving to the Charlotte area. She worked at one of the city’s banks for several years before embarking upon a legal career. While attending law school, Krista worked as a research assistant for the school’s Director of Legal Writing and spent time as an educator in the Mecklenburg County Family Court Self Serve Center. Krista also completed an externship with Moore & Van Allen during this time. She was a member of the Law Review, Order of the Crown, and Order of the Scribe and graduated 5th in her class, magna cum laude. Following graduation, Krista conducted legal research for a consulting company and practiced for a few years at a firm in Matthews before deciding to open her own firm.. In her spare time, Krista enjoys hiking, snow skiing, and watching her husband and son play ice hockey.. Krista also handles name changes, stepparent adoptions, and probate/estate administration matters.

John’s areas of practice include Criminal Defense, Family Law, Domestic Relations, Personal Injury, Gun Trusts and Wills. These areas are particularly important to John based on his experiences working in Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and private law firms over the last four years and seeing struggles from all walks of life. John knows first-hand how quickly life can change. After completing his first year of law school, John served a tour in Afghanistan. John is a third-generation veteran. He has served as a rifle platoon leader in the Texas Army National Guard, and as a heavy weapons platoon leader and executive officer of a heavy weapons company in the Arkansas National Guard. His education background is a unique combination of Law and Business which gives him better insight to helping his client base. He has a J.D from the William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock and Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. John and his wife, Alexandra, met at the University of Arkansas. They live in Little Rock with their dog. John enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and spending time with his wife and family.

A proud South Carolina native, Jason attended Wren High School in Anderson County, graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from Clemson University and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Since opening his law practice in 2004, Jason has represented hundreds of clients throughout the Upstate of South Carolina.