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Often times, attorneys aren't readily available at the drop of a hat, and I am here to break that pattern. Here is why an always-available attorney is the attorney you should work with.

As anyone who has ever been falsely accused of a sex crime can tell you, being charged with sexual assault doesn’t make you a monster. While there are so many real victims out there...there are, unfortunately, those who choose to make sexual assault accusations for all the wrong reasons.

True victims of domestic violence have legal rights to protection for themselves, and any dependent children involved, from such danger. A PFA filing can be a great resource for establishing the protection needed.

Every day, people in Pittsburgh and throughout Pennsylvania face serious sexual offenses because of simple mistakes involving pornography. Often, they aren’t even aware the pornography is on their computer or saved to their phone until the police have already...

I.) General Overview The foundation of any Landlord / Tenant relationship is the contract between the parties referred to as the Lease Agreement.  Most Landlord / Tenant relationships involve written contracts or leases, but verbal agreements may also be binding and enforceable. Therefore, it is imperative for anyone entering into a Landlord / Tenant relationship to have an attorney review their lease. A poorly worded lease can mean the difference between winning and losing a Landlord / Tenant...

Property tax assessments serve as the basis for three levels of property taxes in Allegheny County: county, municipal, and school district.  The tax amount is determined by both the property’s assessed market value and the applicable millage rate.  Mileage is the tax rate expressed in mills (thousandths of a dollar) per dollar.   For instance, 1 mill = 0.001; 5.69 = 0.00569.  A millage rate of 1 (one) mill means that you pay $1.00 (one dollar) in taxes for every $1,000.00 (one thousand dollars...

Why hire an attorney?  Can’t I do this on my own? The school districts and municipalities will have legal counsel, so you need to make it a fair fight.  There will be significant money at stake, probably over the course of many years.  Retaining affordable representation with AAAL – Allegheny Attorneys At Law, P.C. is usually well worth the long-term savings in property taxes. Additionally, if a property owner appears at a hearing, he or she may be cross-examined by the attorneys from the scho...

Domestic violence agencies in Allegheny County: Alle-kiski Area HOPE Center, Inc 1-888-299-HOPE (4673) Crisis Center North 412-364-5556 Womansplace 412-678-4616 Women’s Center and Shelter 1-877-338-8255 Domestic violence agencies in Armstrong County: HAVIN 1-888-841-8881 Domestic violence agencies in Butler County: VOICE: 1-800-440-8551 Domestic violence agencies in Westmoreland County: Alle-kiski Area HOPE Center, Inc 1-888-299-HOPE (4673) Blackburn Center 1-888-832-2272 National Domestic Vio...

Going through a divorce is never easy. Just about everyone has heard horror stories about people losing everything after a nasty split from a spouse, but things can go bad even if a divorce is amicable. One of the reasons for this has to do with the way marital assets are divided in the state of Pennsylvania. Ideally, marital assets should be divided fairly if you should you get divorced, but things don’t always go well in Pittsburgh family court. In order to make sure you are treated fairly,...

If you are arrested for a crime in Pennsylvania, it’s important to know that there are a series of steps that take place before your case goes to trial. These steps can take a long time, but they are also stepping stones on the way to trial. If you’re arrested, having access to criminal attorneys in Pittsburgh, PA will help you get through the legal process as effectively as possible. At a preliminary arraignment, the primary purpose is to determine how you relate to the community, your work...