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also known as Pelger Law
This lawyer has 25 years of experience in civil and criminal trial, estate, family and injury law. He is a former public defender trial lawyer with an office conveniently located near the Waterfront with free parking and flexible appointment hours. We offer free consutations for most matters. Attorney Pelger handles all legal matters personally and is accessible to all clients.
CRIMINAL LAW. We handle all charges, felonies, misdemeanors and summary offenses, DUI, drug charges, theft , retail theft, theft of servides, drivers license suspensions, motor vehicle offenses, citations, internet crimes, domestic violence, firearm violations, VUFA, probation violations, assaults, robberies, home invasions, etc. We also handle sex crimes, controlled substance violations, harassment, public drunkeness, sexual assault, and expungement of all criminal records and criminal history.
DUI. We have handled DUI trial work for 25 years as well as the illegal and unconstitutional stop and search of automobiles.
ESTATE. Due to our growing senior citizen population in the area, this firm handles wills and estates, probate, powers of attorney, living wills, estate planning, elder law, property transfers, deeds and all areas of estate administration and elder law. Senior citizen's discounts available.
ELDER LAW. Attorney Pelger can advise you on the general principles of what to prepare for if you have a loved one who may potentially need Medicaid funding, including information on eligibility, look back, exclusions, spend down and the Estate Recovery Act.
FAMILY LAW. Divorces, child custody, child and spousal support, alimony, proeprty settlements and equitable distribution, PFA's and emergency motions.
PERSONAL INJURY. We have achieved excellent results for those with minor or serious injuries. Slip and falls, car accidents, hazardous conditions and toxic poisoning.
CIVIL LITIGATION. We handle arbitration hearings, non-jury and jury trials, motions, settlements and all negotiations. Whether you need to sue for money or damages or you are being sued, we can provide a competent and aggressive defense,
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1987
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Posted by Matthew | July 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best Attorney
We had an extremely difficult legal situation that Attorney Pelger handled beyond all of our expectations. Bill's knowledge of how the system works and how he can work for the best possible outcome for us was extremely helpful. We talked with 12 different attorneys before hiring Attorney Pelger; we ...
Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Estate Probate from Out Of State
If you are in need of assistance as an executor of an estate, you need to call Bill Pelger! My Dad passed away and I needed guidance on the proper execution of his estate. Bill provided great advice and made everything easy, understandable, and efficient. If you are looking for a no-nonsense professi...
Posted by Sara | March 18, 2013
Impressed, There is hope that not all lawyers read straight out of the textbooks :)
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1991 - 1996
Assistant Public Defender, Allegheny County Public Defender
2010 - Present
Homestead Disrtict Lions ClubPresident
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
English
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William earned significant contribution points in 2019.
If I wasn't arrested and my firearm was taken by police how do I get it back?
13 Jun 2020
Iam trying to find out who my sons public defender is?
13 Jun 2020
Do you need a search warrant in PA to do a GSR test on a suspect in a shooting
18 Nov 2019