Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Custody and Visitation
  He further rose to be an effective guardian ad litem in Armstrong County. Working on child custody and adoption cases, Jamey works to advocate for the best interest of children whose interest may be lost by arguing parents. His insight and recommendations have caused many cases to settle prior to trial.
• Adoption
• Guardianship
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• Spousal Support

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Scott Andreassi is the former District Attorney of Armstrong County, having served in that position from 1998 until his retirement in 2018. During his 20 years of dedicated service, Scott's office prosecuted over 20,000 cases covering all aspects of criminal law from minor offenses to homicides.
• DUI/DWI
  Getting a DUI can affect your life in many ways, including: mandatory jail time, license suspensions, installation of ignition interlock systems and heavy fines and penalties. Charlton Law will vigorously defend you when you are charged with a DUI to make sure you get the best result and outcome possible. If you would like a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys, fill out the form on this page or call (724) 540-1161
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Charlton Law has extensive experience in representing clients throughout the criminal process, from the investigative stages of the process, through trials and appeals. Attorney Joe Charlton has tried numerous criminal jury trials ranging from Misdemeanors to Felonies. Attorney Scott Andreassi served as District Attorney of Armstrong County for 20 years and prosecuted thousands of cases, bringing a unique perspective in crafting our clients' defense. Attorney Bobby Marion served as an assistant district attorney in Erie County and tried numerous homicide trials. The combined experience of Joe, Scott and Bobby is unparalleled and allows our Criminal Defense Team to achieve exceptional results.
• Homicide
  Bobby Marion is a former Assistant District Attorney for Erie County Pennsylvania. During his four years of service he handled all aspects of criminal prosecution including investigations, pleas, sentencing, trials and appeals. He took approximately 40 cases from jury selection to verdict on issues ranging from retail theft to homicide. Further, Bobby regularly trained law enforcement officers on methamphetamine and stolen gun prosecutions.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Joe's tireless work ethic, attention to detail and focus on client communication has earned him the reputation of one of the area's premier attorneys. Joe has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by Pennsylvania SuperLawyers in 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 in the areas of Business/Corporate Law, Energy Law and White Collar Criminal Defense.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Business Formation
• Business Disputes
  Jamey Belin is an Associate Attorney whose areas of practice include Estate Planning, Oil, Gas and Energy Law, Business Law, Commercial Litigation, and Landlord/Tenant Law. He also assists the other attorneys in all practice areas, creating well-rounded legal knowledge. He is a former Assistant District Attorney for Armstrong County which provided invaluable trial experience.
• Limited Liability Companies

Employment Law

• Employment Discrimination
• Non-compete Agreement

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
• Real Estate Transactions
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• Land Use and Zoning

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Prior to joining the Erie County District Attorney's Office, Bobby served as a law clerk in the McKean County, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas. As a clerk, he researched and wrote on a wide range of civil law issues including family law, property law, trust and estates, personal injury, and contract disputes. He also ran the small claims arbitration system for McKean County.
• Medicaid Planning

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
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• Wills
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney
• Probate
  Michael J. Pater is a former sole practitioner located in our downtown Butler, Pennsylvania office. Michael has been helping individuals, families, and small businesses with their legal decisions since 1988. He has extensive experience in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Probate Law, Medicaid Planning, Real Estate Law, Real Estate Closings, Title Searches, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Agreements of Sale, Deed Transfers, Reverse Mortgages, Small Business Matters, and Tax Issues. Michael is also one of the attorneys for the Butler County, Pennsylvania, Area Agency on Aging. In addition Michael serves as a Mediator for real estate disputes brought to the many local Boards of Realtors and the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors.

Finance Law

• Tax Law
  These are the types of questions and situations that Charlton Law helps clients deal with. We handle probate/estate administration for a broad spectrum of clients from the simplest estates to the very complex. When a loved one passes away, there are inheritance tax issues, notices that must be filed, and processes that must be followed in administering someone's estate. We help clients through this process.