It is my privilege as a criminal defense lawyer to represent people against the power of the government. The United States and Pennsylvania Constitutions guarantee those charged with criminal offenses the right to a lawyer, and that is what I do: advocate for good people in bad situations.

Im a Philadelphia native and have lived in the area my entire life. After graduating from LaSalle College High School and St. Josephs University, I attended Rutgers University School of Law in Camden. My fascination with my current area of practice began in my first year of law school, where I awarded the highest grade in my class, an A+, in Criminal Law. That was one of many high grades at Rutgers, from which I graduated with honors. I served as the Articles Editor for the Rutgers Journal of Law and Public Policy and at my graduation ceremony, the law schools faculty presented me with the Richard L. Barbour Memorial Award in recognition of my pursuit of justice through public service.

I was the law clerk for the United States Attorneys Office in New Jersey during my second and third year at Rutgers Law, and was appointed as an Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia after graduation. I worked in the Law Department at the DAs Office, where I wrote briefs and argued cases in front of Pennsylvanias highest courts.

After a few years as a prosecutor, I decided to defend individuals rather than prosecute them. This choice has benefitted both my clients and me, as I truly enjoy what I am doing. In private practice, I have successfully represented cases ranging from summary disorderly conduct to first-degree murder.

I represent people during all stages of the criminal process in Pennsylvanias state and federal courts from the investigatory stage through post-conviction collateral proceedings. I have tried dozens of jury trials and hundreds of bench trials.

I have a perfect rating from AVVO and have been selected as a Top 100 Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association and a Super Lawyer. But I urge you to not base a decision of which lawyer to hire on awards like that. They dont mean much. When youre facing criminal charges, the decision of which lawyer to hire should be based on who you makes you feel comfortable based on his experience and the type of practice he runs.

I recognize that the situation you are facing " whether youre the subject of an investigation, or youve been charged or even already convicted " is the most pressing matter in your life. I know it affects every aspect of your day-to-day existence and weighs heavily on your future plans. I take each case personally because that is what you need in these circumstances.

My practice focuses on individuals. I do not run a high-volume shop, and instead handle each case personally. Find out what I can do for you. Give me a call or fill out the contact form. Ill be in touch and well talk about moving forward.