Frank C. Walker, II
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Clairton, PA
Selected to Rising Stars: 2016
- Criminal Defense (70%),
- Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (20%),
- Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff (10%)
Attorney Frank C. Walker, II, is the founder of Frank Walker Law in Clairton, Pennsylvania. Mr. Walker focuses his practice exclusively on DUI and criminal defense matters, serving clients throughout the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. He has a reputation throughout western Pennsylvania as an attorney with real experience who can produce real results for clients through passionate and committed representation.
Mr. Walker has been a licensed attorney since 2005 and is licensed in Pennsylvania and before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He began his legal career as an associate attorney for the Office of Conflict Counsel Allegheny County and went on to work in the litigation department of a private law firm.
In both of these roles, Mr. Walker gained extensive experience handling a wide variety of criminal defense matters. He opened his own practice in 2011.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Walker has received numerous honors and awards for his success. He was named one of the “Top 40 under 40” and “Top 100” trial lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, and one of the “Top 100” by National Black Lawyers.
Additionally, Mr. Walker is a lifetime charter member of Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America and was named one of the “10 best” in client satisfaction by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. He is a member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association, the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys and the National College for DUI Defense.
Mr. Walker holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from West Virginia State University and a master’s degree in education and leadership studies from Marshall University. He earned his law degree from West Virginia University College of Law.
Criminal Defense (70%): Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations
Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (20%): DUI/DWI
Personal Injury - General (10%): Motor Vehicle Accidents, Trucking Accidents
Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, DUI/DWI, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Trucking Accidents
Selections
Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2019 Rising Stars: 2016
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About Frank Walker, II
Admitted: 2005, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://www.frankwalkerlaw.com/Attorney-Profile.aspx
Honors/Awards:
- Top 50 Men of Excellence, New Pittsburgh Courier, 2014
- Top 40 Attorneys Under 40 - Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers, 2013
- National Top 100 Criminal Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers, 2013
- Young Alumnus of the Year, West Virginia State University Alumni Association, 2013
- Iota Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Active Member, Incorporated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Received the CALI award of excellence for trial advocacy, West Virginia University College of Law
- President of the Black Law Students Association, West Virginia University College of Law
- Selected to the National Order of the Barristers
- Selected to the American Inns of Court
Bar/Professional Activity:
- State of West Virginia, 2012
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 2005
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania, 2005
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Propel Schools, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Board of Trustees, Past Member
Verdicts/Settlements:
- Commonwealth v. S.S. - Not Guilty of Robbery and Conspiracy Charges, 2014
- Commonwealth v. Brandon Thomas - Not Guilty of Murder, 2014
- Commonwealth v. Matthew Paxton - Not Guilty on all Cahrges, 2014
- Commonwealth v. J.C. - Not Guilty of Hazing Charges, 2013
Videos:
- Attorney Frank Walker featured on Television Show "Legal Minds", 2012
- Attorney Frank Walker talks about what to expect when you are arrested for a First Time DUI in Morgantown, West Virginia, Morgantown DUI Lawyer, 2013
- Attorney Frank Walker speaks on Morgantown Criminal Charges and what to do when arrested in Morgantown, West Virginia, Morgantown Criminal Defense Lawyer, 2013
- Attorney Frank Walker speaks on "What to do when facing Federal Criminal Charges"
- Television Commercial for Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Lawyer Frank Walker, 2013
- Television Interview with Attorney Frank Walker following the Not Guilty Verdict in Brandon Thomas Case, Television Interview following Not Guilty Verdict, 2014
- Injury Commercial for Pittsburgh Injury Lawyer Frank Walker, Injury Commercial for Frank Walker Law, 2014
Educational Background:
- Marshall University, M.A, Major: Education/Leadership Studies, Honors: summa cum laude, Honors: With High Honors, 1999
- West Virginia State College, B.S., Major: Criminal Justice, Honors: Twice elected as president of the Student Government Association, Honors: Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Honors: Voted citizen of the year by the Xi Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Honors: Incorporated and unanimously voted as the Freshman Athlete of the Year by excelling in football, basketball, Honors: Volunteered for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, 1998
Industry Groups
- Criminal Defense
- DUI
- Personal Injury
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Last Updated: 12/24/2018