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At Anderson Law Firm, we help individuals across Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and Pennsylvania protect their rights, freedom, and futures when facing criminal charges. In addition to criminal defense, Anderson Law Firm provides experienced representation through our comprehensive legal services for individuals and businesses throughout Western Pennsylvania.
A criminal charge can affect every part of your life, including your job, your family, your reputation, and your liberty. Whether you are under investigation, have just been arrested, or are preparing for trial, you do not have to face the criminal justice system alone. Our criminal defense attorneys bring decades of combined experience on both sides of the courtroom, including years spent as prosecutors, and we put that experience to work for you. We understand how the Commonwealth builds its cases, and we know how to take them apart.
Experienced Advocacy When the Stakes Are Highest
We recognize that being charged with a crime is frightening and overwhelming. We make things easier for our clients with a personalized, hands-on approach. We respond quickly to phone calls and emails, and we meet with you promptly to understand your situation and explain your options.
From the first conversation, our goal is to protect your rights at every stage of the process. We investigate the facts, scrutinize how evidence was gathered, identify violations of your constitutional rights, and challenge the prosecution’s case through pretrial motions, including motions to suppress evidence obtained through unlawful searches, stops, or interrogations. We go over the legal options and the potential consequences with you every step of the way so that you can make informed decisions about your defense.
Many cases are resolved before trial through dismissals, diversionary programs, or favorable negotiated resolutions. When a fair resolution is not possible, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial. We represent clients in district courts and in the Courts of Common Pleas throughout Western Pennsylvania, appearing regularly before magisterial district judges and juries in Allegheny, Westmoreland, Butler, Beaver, and Washington counties, and beyond.
Charges We Defend
Our criminal defense practice covers a broad range of state charges, including the following:
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Related Traffic Offenses
- Drug and Narcotics Offenses, Including Possession, Possession With Intent, and Delivery
- Theft, Retail Theft, and Property Crimes
- Assault and Other Violent Offenses
- Domestic Violence Charges
- Protection From Abuse (PFA) Matters
- Firearms and Weapons Charges
- White Collar Offenses, Including Fraud and Forgery
- Probation and Parole Violations
- Summary Offenses and Misdemeanors
Juvenile Delinquency Defense
When a child or teenager is accused of an offense, the stakes are different, and so is the system. Pennsylvania’s juvenile justice system is designed to focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment, but the consequences of a delinquency adjudication can still be serious and long-lasting, affecting a young person’s education, future employment, and opportunities well into adulthood. Some matters can also be transferred to adult court, where the consequences are far more severe.
We defend juveniles in delinquency proceedings throughout Western Pennsylvania, guiding families through every stage of the process, from the initial allegation and intake conference through detention hearings, adjudication, and disposition. We work to protect your child’s rights, to pursue diversionary and consent-decree options that avoid a formal adjudication where appropriate, and to keep young people connected to school, family, and community whenever possible.
We understand that a parent’s first concern is their child’s future. We take the time to explain the juvenile process in plain terms, to answer your questions, and to develop a strategy aimed at the best possible outcome for your child. Where eligibility exists, we also assist with the expungement of juvenile records so that a youthful mistake does not follow your child for the rest of their life.
Protecting Your Rights From Start to Finish
The decisions you make in the early stages of a criminal case can shape its outcome. The sooner you involve an experienced criminal defense attorney, the more we can do to protect you. If you or a loved one is under investigation or has been charged with a crime, do not wait to get help.
Call 412-448-9721 or contact us online to schedule a confidential consultation to assess your situation and discuss how we can help.
