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Homicide & Violent Crimes

Put Legal Strength on Your Side When You Need it Most

No one needs to be convinced of the need for smart, effective and experienced criminal trial attorney when they have been charged with a violent crime or murder. What you need to know is that the attorney you hire is going to be equipped to handle your case and help get the charges dismissed and penalties reduced.

In Pittsburgh, the office of DeRiso & DeRiso, Attorneys at Law, puts more than 50 years of combined criminal defense experience behind clients. We have handled high-profile violent crime and murder cases, and built a strong reputation among former clients and prosecutors for highly effective representation in and out of the courtroom. We are equipped to handle death-penalty cases, and have been instrumental in helping clients avoid execution.

The Ability to Handle Serious Criminal Defense

Our lawyers have proven results as trial attorneys in serious state and federal felony cases. We also can put the experience of a former prosecutor behind you. Criminal defense for violent crimes and murder cases isn't just theory to us. We have taken, tried and successfully resolved exactly these kinds of cases.

You can rely on our office for strong and effective representation for:

  • Gun Crimes
  • Murder
  • Homicide
  • Death Penalty Cases
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Robbery
  • Burglary

Whether you have been charged with a violent crime, you are being investigated in connection with a violent crime or you have been subpoenaed by a grand jury, we can represent you. We thoroughly review the evidence, witnesses, testimony and procedures in your case, always with an eye toward strengthening your position and weakening any prosecution brought against you.

Put Experience Behind You

Our understanding of the criminal justice system is based on more than five decades of combined trial experience. Backed up by a tireless commitment to client service, you can rely on us for effective, efficient and experienced criminal defense representation in violent crime or murder case. Call us at 412-567-0841 to schedule a free consultation or contact us online today.