based in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Our practice includes both personal injury and criminal defense cases, ranging from DUI and driver's license issues to criminal homicide.

and thousands of non-jury trials and criminal hearings. A former prosecutor, he appears regularly in state and federal court, and has litigated cases in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland Counties. He also handles many quasi-criminal types of cases, including Protection From Abuse hearings, criminal contempt matters, and probation/parole violations.

in employment, lead to the suspension of your driver's license, and may result in emotional turmoil within your family. Many criminal charges have unexpected consequences, such as the loss of housing opportunities, hunting privileges, gun ownership, and voting rights. Realizing that even a minor incident can have serious future repercussions is key to resolving a criminal case.

We provide our clients with the best defense available, and to do that, we take a personal approach to solving the most difficult legal problems. Accordingly, our practice focuses on more than criminal jury trials and includes all matters involving state and federal law such as sentencing hearings, appeals, parole petitions, and post-sentence motions.

so they can understand the facts and circumstances of your case. Although no one can guarantee the outcome of any criminal matter, we promise to thoroughly research and review your charges to identify all your defenses and any mitigating factors.

also includes many appearances before the Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania and has led to changes in the law applicable to all Pennsylvania cases. As your case progresses, we will discuss possible appellate issues and will preserve your claims when possible for future review.