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Kristin's passion for helping people overcome difficult times drives her, whether in the legal arena or in her community. Kristin earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh and then went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from the Pennsylvania State Dickinson School of Law. After receiving her Juris Doctorate and passing the Pennsylvania Bar, Kristin practiced bankruptcy law before joining The McShane firm as a Criminal Defense Litigation Associate.

Joe McMahon founded Lancaster Law Group in 2013 in order to provide thorough, knowledgeable, and aggressive representation to every client in every case. Lancaster Law Group prides itself on offering clients seasoned courtroom litigators appearing in the courtroom on a daily basis. Joe personally handles Criminal Defense, DUI, Family Law, and Protection from Abuse (PFA) matters; but the firm has several attorneys who handle other areas of the law. He is admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States District Court, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He has successfully argued before the Superior Court of...

I am a criminal trial attorney who has handled thousands of cases ranging from traffic, DUI, sex and drug offences, to money laundering, wire fraud and homicide. I also deal with issues relating to the defense of Title IX charges. Many of my clients hold professional licenses ( doctors, nurses, pilots, insurance agents) and thus my experience extends to administrative proceedings and the collateral impact of criminal charges or conviction on licensure.

Joseph Alexander Paletta was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. After graduating cum laude from Washington & Lee University in Virginia in 1982, he returned to Pittsburgh, achieving his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University Law School in 1985. His father, Leonard J. Paletta, was a highly respected trial lawyer in Pittsburgh in the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, and was the inspiration for Joseph becoming a lawyer. In fact, a Paletta has maintained a law office in the Frick Building, the heart of the Pittsburgh legal community, for almost 50 years.

Attorney Paletta has been engaged in the...

FEATURED TWICE ON “SUPER LAWYERS” COVER - HONORED AMONG WORLD’S “INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE” - DESCRIBED AS "FIERCE" One of only two lawyers in the U.S. to be selected by an international non-profit organization featuring “Inspirational People” around the world (including Nobel prize winners, business leaders), NiaLena is the only criminal defense lawyer ever featured on the Super Lawyers cover in Philadelphia Magazine and also in the Super Lawyers 20th Anniversary Edition Cover and in the Cover Story entitled “The Essence Of Being A Good Lawyer” and was also featured by Super Lawyers in an article entitled "Fierce". She is also honored repeatedly...

Mr. Kelly has represented numerous individuals, such as professional athletes and elected officials in high profile criminal cases.

-Mr. Kelly has obtained the highest possible rating of "10" by AVVO

-named one of the top 100 criminal defense attorney's in the State of Pennsylvania by the National Trial Lawyers in 2014-2019.

- ranked in the top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Pennsylvania by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.

Named a SUPERLAWYER 2017-2019

Certified by the Pennsylvania Bar Association to handle Death Penalty cases and has handled several high profile murder cases.

Additionally, Mr. Kelly has also...

Dawn Padanyi is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and Syracuse University College of Law where she was the Co-Director of the Grant Opportunity Program and a member of the Community Development Law Clinic While at Syracuse, Ms. Padanyi was chosen to receive two grants to perform legal work at the local and state level. Ms. Padanyi is a Pennsylvania and Massachusetts licensed attorney. She is a member of the Bucks County Bar Association as well as the Pennsylvania Bar Association. She is also proud to be selected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Bucks...

Lauren Wimmer is a top rated Philadelphia criminal defense attorney. Founder of Wimmer Criminal Defense, PC, she defends clients in federal and state courts for charges such as aggravated assault, homicide, robbery, Driving Under the Influence (DUI/DWI), drug crimes and weapons offenses. Ms. Wimmer is on the SuperLawyers Rising Star list, which recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state 40 years old or younger. She is a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, a Lawyers of Distinction Member, America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40,...

My name is Michael Worgul. I was born and raised right here in Pittsburgh, and it’s probably no surprise that I’ve settled down here too. I went to Duquesne University for my college and law degrees; right after being admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 2004, I joined Arthur Bloom & Associates, LLC, a small private practice. I later joined the Allegheny County Office of Conflict Counsel for two years, representing indigent criminal defendants who needed legal help. I’m a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Criminal Litigation section, as well as a member of the Pennsylvania State Bar...

Stephen S. Stallings is an experienced trial lawyer with over two decades of public and private experience providing counsel in False Claims Act/qui tam matters, white collar defense, commercial and securities litigation, FCPA, corporate compliance and internal investigations. He frequently serves as lead trial counsel in complex federal cases.

Mr. Stallings served for over seven years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, where he prosecuted fraud and public corruption matters through investigation, indictment, trial and appeal in the U.S. Attorney's Offices for the Southern District of Florida in Miami and the Western District of...

Tireless. Focused. Trusted and zealous advocate. Peter aggressively and creatively handles pressing legal matters, as he has for over 24 years. A trial attorney whose sole dedication is representing individuals, he is a recognized specialist is three distinct yet related areas: Immigration, Criminal Law and Trial Advocacy. A dedicated representative of the people, he also trains other attorneys and judges and future lawyers in these matters. He is an honors graduate of Temple Law Trial Advocacy program, Professor of Law, Author, and NITA faculty member. Even simple criminal and immigration matters are serious, work with...

Brian M. Fishman is a trial attorney based in Philadelphia, PA. He is the founder and Managing Partner of The Fishman Firm, LLC. His primary focus is criminal defense. He represents individuals accused of all types of crimes--robbery, burglary, sex offenses, drug charges, firearm offenses, assault, homicide, DUI, violations of PFAs--in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks and Chester counties as well as New Jersey and Federal Court. He also handles Personal Injury matters--car accidents, slip & falls, medical malpractice, SEPTA accidents & Civil Rights Violations--excessive force, police brutality, false arrest and malicious prosecution. Brian is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania...

25 office locations throughout Pennsylvania. Call for nearest office location. I am a former Senior Deputy District Attorney with personal experience in over 10,000 court cases, ranging from minor traffic offenses to homicide. In addition to criminal and traffic defense, I have been practicing Bankruptcy since 1999 and have helped thousands of clients get a Fresh Financial Start. My practice is limited to Criminal, DUI, Traffic and Bankruptcy cases. I am NOT a general practitioner who handles many different types of law. Criminal and Bankruptcy law is the only law that I have practiced since I became a lawyer over...

Representing clients in Philly and the surrounding counties, including Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, & Business.

My practice focuses on civil, criminal and family law litigation with over 20 years of tested experience throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and Maryland. I have successfully tried civil and criminal jury trials, contested family law hearings, administrative proceedings and appeals. My passion is assisting individuals and small businesses with their legal issues.

Many moons ago, I earned an Ivy League degree in philosophy from Columbia University, and then my law degree from the University of Miami. While in law school, I was involved in graduate student government and was a contributing author and editor of the University of Miami...

C. Curtis Norcini is a founding member and the managing partner of the Omnis offices in Chester County and Montgomery County. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Speech/Communication from West Chester University and his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law. Curt has practiced in a variety of areas. Upon graduation from law school, he was employed with the Municipal Tax Bureau as a tax attorney collecting delinquent taxes on behalf of the City of Philadelphia. In 1995, he left the MTB and joined the Delaware County Office of the Public Defender where he served as a trial...

Kelly A. Jurs is a dedicated legal advocate known for her ability to provide compassionate representation for clients experiencing upheaval in their lives. Whether a client is facing conflict within their own family, or even a criminal charge, Kelly ensures that her experience in the courtroom guides clients through the court system to the most beneficial outcomes. With 15 years of litigation experience in the Chester County Court system, Kelly practices in Family Law and is a member of the Pennsylvania Council of Mediators. She handles all aspects of family law including pre- and post-nuptial planning, divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child...

Our practice is strictly limited to Pennsylvania DUI Defense. We represent clients throughout the state of Pennsylvania and in the counties of Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Carbon, Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Bucks, Lancaster, and York.

As a former Senior Assistant District Attorney and DUI Prosecutor who has participated in hundreds of DUI-related trials, Steven Kellis has seen both sides of the law, and knows the many defenses to Pennsylvania drunk driving charges. He has handled cases like yours for over 25 years and can give straightforward advice about your arrest. Mr. Kellis has been named “Top 10 Best DUI Lawyers” and “Top...

Patrick Link is a Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer who represents people charged with DUI, simple drug possession, drug possession with intent to deliver (PWID), drug conspiracy, illegal possession of firearms, assault, robbery, theft, homicide and numerous other criminal offenses. He defends individuals in Philadelphia and surrounding counties. Mr. Link practices exclusively as a criminal defense attorney and brings a wealth of experience in all aspects of criminal proceedings from the initial hearings involving bail, through preliminary hearing, to trial before either judge or jury. He also represents individuals for violations of probation, post-sentence motions and...