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David A. Moscow entered the legal profession to zealously advocate for his client’s constitutional rights in criminal and civil litigation matters.. David graduated from the Pennsylvania State University (PSU) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science before earning his Juris Doctor at the James E. Beasley School of Law at Temple University.. While attending PSU, David earned invaluable personal injury/medical malpractice experience while working as a law clerk at the nationally renowned Beasley Firm in Philadelphia. Thereafter, David realized his passion for defending the wrongly accused while a volunteer attorney at the Pennsylvania Innocence Project, which has been credited with exonerating numerous wrongfully accused and raising awareness of the thousands of people who are currently without life, liberty and pursuit of happiness because of the system.. Next, and as a part of a natural progression, David founded The Moscow Firm located in Chester County and became Of Counsel to the prestigious criminal defense firm Alva & Shuttleworth, LLC.. As such, David lends his expertise to Alva & Shuttleworth, LLC in Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, Berks and Lancaster Counties, while maintaining a full-service criminal defense and personal injury law firm.

I was inspired to practice law so that I could help people and protect their rights. I have dedicated my law career to providing my clients with zealous representation, understanding my clients’ needs, and striving to achieve their goals and objectives.. I am committed to getting justice for my clients. I represent my client’s interests utilizing my trial and courtroom skills, developing case strategies and tactics, and employing my drafting skills to prepare motions, pleadings, leases, or estate documents. I am admitted to the bar and licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Though my main office is located in Center City in Philadelphia, I also have offices in Bala Cynwyd, Great Valley/Malvern, Plymouth Meeting, and Radnor, Pennsylvania, as well as, Marlton, New Jersey.. If you want an experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled attorney who will fight for you and have your back - call me at to set up a free initial consultation to discuss your case and get me started defending you and your family.

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.

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.

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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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.