Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  The Law Offices of Gary E. Gerson is a full-service legal firm specializing in criminal defense in Pittsburgh and all counties throughout Western Pennsylvania.
• DUI/DWI
  Several months ago, I was pulled over for a DUI, and having never had any encounters with the criminal justice system before, I was so entirely grateful for Attorney Gerson. It was such a scary, stressful time, but he came through for me.
• Traffic Violations
  Our criminal lawyers have more than 25 years of experience handling criminal defense cases in the Pittsburgh area. That experience covers a wide range of practice areas, including drug possession, sexual assault, fraud, white collar crime, internet crime, traffic violations, and more. We understand the many factors that come into play with a criminal case, such as circumstantial evidence, mental health issues, and the heat of passion. An inexperienced or unreliable defense attorney can often do more harm than good for an accused individual, so take the time to weigh your options.
• Sex Crimes
  My 18-year old son was charged in Allegheny County with Rape of a Person Less than 13-Years of Age, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Statutory Sexual Assault, Aggravated Indecent Assault, Indecent Assault, Corruption of Minors, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
• Robbery
  Theft & Burglary: Property crimes such as theft, burglary, and robbery are frequent in the city. These crimes can range from shoplifting to breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony.
• Burglary
  Theft & Burglary: Theft (18 Pa.C.S.A. § 3921) and burglary (18 Pa.C.S.A. § 3502) charges carry penalties that depend on the value of the stolen property and whether the crime involved violence. Penalties can include restitution, fines, and imprisonment.
• White Collar Crimes
  White Collar Crimes: White collar crimes, including fraud (18 Pa.C.S.A. § 4101) and embezzlement, can result in significant financial penalties, restitution, and imprisonment, especially if the crime involved large sums of money or multiple victims.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Aggressive Representation: Whether you are facing misdemeanor or felony charges, we provide aggressive and dedicated representation to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.
• Embezzlement
  White Collar Crimes: Fraud, embezzlement, and other financial crimes are also present in Pittsburgh, often involving complex legal issues and significant financial consequences.
• Drug Crimes
  Drug Crimes: Pittsburgh sees a high number of drug-related arrests, including possession, distribution, and trafficking of controlled substances like marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and prescription drugs.
• Assault
  Assault & Battery: Crimes involving physical harm or the threat of harm, including domestic violence and aggravated assault, are also common in Pittsburgh.
• Homicide
  Homicide: While less common, Pittsburgh does experience instances of violent crimes such as homicide, which carry the most severe penalties.
• Shoplifting
• Internet Crimes
  Gary Gerson has been a respected criminal defense attorney in Pittsburgh and all counties throughout Western Pennsylvania for more than thirty years. During that time, he has successfully helped thousands of clients who have been arrested for DUI, weapons offenses, drugs, theft, assault, and internet crimes, domestic disputes, as well as a myriad of other reasons. View More