Top-Tier Advocacy In High-Stakes Cases

Our criminal defense lawyers have earned a reputation for their outstanding trial skills in the most sensitive and high-profile cases.

The Pittsburgh Criminal Defense
Attorneys You Want On Your Side

Facing Criminal Charges?

Get a powerful team on your side if you have been charged with any state or federal crime.

Under Investigation?

Take action to protect yourself if you suspect that the FBI or police are watching you.

Wrongly Convicted?

Contact our appellate and post-conviction team to ensure any errors which may have led to a wrongful conviction or unfair sentence do not go uncorrected.

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What Sets Our Criminal Defense Team Apart?

Testimonials

“One of the best in the business. Not only an excellent legal mind, but has a heart and soul as well. Willing to go the ‘extra mile;’ knows that the courtroom is a battle zone and comes fully locked and loaded for the impending war that is waged there.”
— LinkedIn review

“Diff is the best attorney in Pittsburgh. Hands down. He has saved my life more than once. Incredibly respected by all D.A.s and judges. And has a lot of pull and power in the courtrooms.”
— Google+ review

“Bill Difenderfer is the most honest, smartest attorney that I have ever met in my life. I would of not been able to get through the mess I got myself into about 4 years ago without him.”
— Avvo.com review

“100% straight up with clients, well prepared, and sharp as a tack! If you need a person who can represent well and help prove your innocence, call him!”
— Google+ review

Meet Our Attorneys

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William H. Difenderfer

Mr. Difenderfer has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list from 2017 to 2020.

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Lee M. Rothman

 Mr. Rothman has defended some of Pennsylvania’s most high-profile criminal defense cases for over 20 years.

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Kenneth J. Haber

Mr. Haber is a former prosecutor who, for over 20 years, has used that experience to dismantle the government’s cases and secure victories for his clients.

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Anne Marie Mancuso

Ms. Mancuso has successfully defended against thousands of criminal prosecutions.

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