Joseph Alexander Paletta
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Joseph Alexander Paletta
Biography
Joseph Alexander Paletta was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. After graduating cum laude from Washington & Lee University in Virginia in 1982, he returned to Pittsburgh, achieving his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University Law School in 1985. His father, Leonard J. Paletta, was a highly respected trial lawyer in Pittsburgh in the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, and was the inspiration for Joseph becoming a lawyer. In fact, a Paletta has maintained a law office in the Frick Building, the heart of the Pittsburgh legal community, for almost 50 years.
Attorney Paletta has been engaged in the practice of criminal defense law in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area for over 25 years. During that time, he has tried significantly more than 150 jury trials, and hundreds more non-jury trials. In recent years, his law practice has become focused on defending those persons charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (D.U.I.), and also narcotics crimes. Furthermore, as a result of years of practice in these areas, and the experience of representing many Doctors and Nurses charged with the aforesaid crimes, Attorney Paletta has developed expertise in representing these medical professionals in medical license investigations and prosecutions by the specific licensing boards (i.e. the Board of Nursing).
Practice Areas
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
White Collar Crime
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Business Owner Joseph A. Paletta, Esq.
Year: 1985 - Current
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General Trial Counsel Allegheny County Office of the Public Defender
Year: 1985 - Current
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Special Master Appointment by U.S.D.C. Judge Alan N. Bloch United States District Court for The Western District of Pennsylvania
Year: 1987 - 1987
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Arbitration Board Member Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County Pennsylvania
Year: 1990 - 2005
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Professional Associations
Association of Trial Lawyers of America Member (1986 - 1987)
Allegheny County Bar Association, Criminal Litigation Section Executive Counsel (Current)
Pennsylvania Bar Association (Current)
American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys Founding Member (Current)
Publications
Pittsburgh defense attorneys question Sandusky strategy Pittsburgh Post Gazette (December 13, 2011)
Awards
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Top 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys 2014.0
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Top 100 Criminal Lawyers in the State of Pennsylvania
American Society of Legal Advocates 2015.0
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Top 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys 2016.0
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Top 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys 2015.0
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BV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell 2015.0
Education
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Duquesne University School of Law J.D. (1985) | Law
Year: 1982 - 1985
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Washington & Lee University B.S. (1982) | European History
Year: 1978 - 1982
Speaking Engagements
Continuing Legal Education Seminar, The Criminal Defense Trial From Start to Finish, Pittsburgh, September 16, 2015, Center for Continuing Legal Education.
Continuing Legal Education Seminar, The Criminal Defense Trial From Start to Finish, Pittsburgh, September 16, 2015, Center for Continuing Legal Education.
Certifications
- 100% Recommended: Martindale-Hubbell
Websites
https://www.palettalaw.com
Joseph Paletta, Pittsburgh DUI Lawyer and Criminal Defense Lawyer
https://palettalaw.com/schedule-free-consultation/
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Office
437 Grant St, Suite 424, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 391-2589