Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Pittsburgh, PA

When residents of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, require the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney, Michael J. DeRiso, partner and founder at DeRiso, DeRiso and Suher, Attorneys at Law, provides aggressive legal support. In both state and federal courts, he advocates for people facing allegations of DUI, drug and weapons charges, sex offenses, violence, juvenile crimes, and white collar issues. The firm also serves clients in Georgia, West Virginia and Ohio.

Family conflicts often lead to emotional and psychological strain. Mr. DeRiso offers compassionate representation for those going through matters, such as divorce, child custody and support, business valuation and property and complex asset division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and domestic violence.

Injuries that are caused by the negligence of another create both physical and financial hardships and may lead to permanent disabilities or death that leave family members without a means of support. Clients of Mr. DeRiso receive the benefits of his commitment to excellence and attention to detail in negotiating for a fair settlement or taking cases to trial.

Mr. DeRiso accepts clients throughout Beaver, Blair, Butler, Allegheny, Cambria, Washington, Westmoreland, Greene, Erie, Fayette, Lawrence, Mercer, Armstrong, Indiana and Somerset counties. The communities he serves include Monroeville, Greensburg, Bethel Park, Sewickley, McKeesport, New Castle, Charleroi, Latrobe, Mount Lebanon, Penn Hills, Cranberry Township, Canonsburg, New Kensington, Peters Township and Kittanning.

In preparation for his career, Mr. DeRiso earned a Bachelor of Arts in accounting from Washington & Jefferson College. He went on to graduate from Widener University Law School with his Juris Doctor. Since then, he has practiced law for 20 years, serving as Allegheny County’s assistant district attorney and handling many high-profile cases as partner in two law firms. He has taught at California University of Pennsylvania, and coaches softball in his community.