Criminal Defense
Aggressive Pittsburgh litigator and negotiator
Attorney Thomas Will heads up the criminal defense practice at Thomas A. Will & Associates. A criminal conviction can effect your family, your career, your reputation, your freedom and even your immigration status. If convicted there is a lot at stake — the results can mean jail time, large fines, and restitution to victims.
Mr. Will provides the aggressive defense you deserve whether you have broken a local or state law. His experience as a former prosecutor allows him to build stronger cases because he knows the procedures and strategies of how the authorities will prosecute your case.
Mr. Will tenaciously fights for your rights when you face serious charges in local, state and federal courts, including —
Protecting your rights and freedom in Pittsburgh
If you have been accused of a crime, contact Thomas Will at Thomas A. Will & Associates to arrange a consultation.
DUI and traffic offenses
Driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the most serious offenses tried in municipal court. Even if you have a clean driving record face mandatory fines, surcharges, license suspension, and possible community service, interlock devices and jail time. If you have been charged with a DUI offense, Mr. Will counsels you on your legal options, prepares a defense for your charge, fights to keep a DUI charge off your driving record, and navigates you through the DUI process. In addition to DUI charges, Mr. Will also handles traffic matters including —
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Misdemeanors
A conviction for a misdemeanor is a serious matter that can result in up to one year of jail time with possible other penalties. Mr. Will can defend you on these offenses:
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Assaults
Assault is a threat of violence caused by an immediate show of force. An assault is charged by degree, first (most serious) through third. The degree of the assault often depends on the type of injury caused or intended to the victim. Penalties for an assault range from a potential jail sentence to fines. Charges may range from a misdemeanor to a murder charge in addition to personal injury lawsuits against you. Mr. Will attacks the assault allegations against you and has experience defending clients accused of the following assault crimes:
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If you are facing any assault charge, Mr. Will can effectively defend you in any state court in Pennsylvania.
Expungements
Expungement is a legal process through which an arrest or conviction may be erased from a person's criminal record. A record showing any criminal activity can cause you to be unfairly prejudiced when you apply for jobs or housing. In most cases, no record of an expunged arrest or conviction will appear if a potential employer, educational institution, or other company conducts a public records inspection or background search of an individual's criminal record. There are certain statutory criteria that govern whether you are eligible. Mr. Will is familiar with these statutes and can provide you with assistance in attempting to get your prior criminal arrest record sealed or expunged in Pennsylvania.
Drug crimes
Mr. Will represents clients charged with felony and misdemeanor drug crimes in state courts. These crimes include the following:
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