Pittsburgh DUI Defense Lawyer

I am a lifelong resident of the City of Pittsburgh.  Following in the footsteps of my Dad, I became a Pittsburgh Police Officer in 1989 at the age of 20.  I served as a Pittsburgh Police Officer for nearly 15 years, retiring in late 2003 with the rank of Lieutenant.

During the early part of my police career, I worked as a patrol officer in the Hill District neighborhood of Pittsburgh.  I was transferred to the homicide squad in 1994 where I spent the next two years working as a homicide detective.  I was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 1996 at the age of 27.  I remain one of the youngest officers in Pittsburgh's history to achieve the rank of Lieutenant.

As a Lieutenant, I supervised the Pittsburgh Police DUI Task Force from 2001-2003.  I received extensive training from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in the DUI and traffic laws of Pennsylvania, in the planning and operation of sobriety checkpoints and in the operation of breath testing devices.  I also became a certified chemical breath test operator during this time.  I am not aware of another attorney in the Pittsburgh area who has been trained as a certified breath test operator.  Chances are that if you were arrested for DUI and agreed to take a breath test, I am very familiar with the breath testing device that was used.  More importantly, as a trained operator, I understand the need for these devices to be periodically calibrated and realize their limitations in measuring a person's true blood alcohol concentration.

If you've been arrested for DUI, please call my office at 412-429-4360, email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact me through this website for a free initial consultation to discuss your options.   I am licensed to practice in all Pennsylvania courts.

Education

Law School:

J.D., Duquesne University School of Law

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Arts, University of Pittsburgh, Criminal Justice, magne cum laude

Professional Organizations

American Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Allegheny County Bar Association