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Attorney Rebecca Canterbury handles all areas of family law and criminal defense with a special focus on domestic violence and child custody. A skilled negotiator and trial lawyer, Attorney Canterbury provides strong advocacy and genuine compassion for clients in complex, high-conflict cases often involving allegations of parental alienation and physical abuse. She has successfully obtained criminal-record expungements for people across Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Attorney Canterbury routinely writes on family law and criminal defense issues for the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In her published writings, she has spotlighted critical issues involving child custody, Protection From Abuse (PFA), and criminal-record expungements.
During law school, Attorney Canterbury represented clients at PFA and child custody hearings while working for Neighborhood Legal Services Association and the Duquesne University School of Law Family Law Clinic. She served as a law clerk for the Honorable Kevin G. Sasinoski of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas - Criminal Division, as well as for several private law firms in Pittsburgh focusing on criminal defense and family law.
While serving as president of the Family Law Society at Duquesne University School of Law, Attorney Canterbury organized and moderated a symposium to address whether Pennsylvania's PFA law strikes the right balance for protecting domestic-violence victims while also curbing false claims of abuse. She continues her affiliation with Duquesne University School of Law mentoring graduates in preparation for the Pennyslvania Bar Examination.
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2893 W Liberty Ave Ste 100, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216-2619
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Posted by Derek | March 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Child custody
Rebecca has been so kind and helpful throughout the entire process of my child custody case. If ever I had a question, she was there to answer it quickly and thoroughly. Custody cases are extremely daunting and can be quite scary at times, she was always there to give me the honest truth about my cas...
Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Represented in Custody Case
Our custody case was extremely complicated and included many twists and turns. We were moved by the fact that Rebecca was passionate about securing the safety, well being and best interests of the children involved. From our initial consultation with Rebecca to the outcome of the trial (8 months lat...
Posted by Kaitlin | December 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney! Highly Recommend!
Highly recommend Spivak Law Firm! Rebecca Canterbury is incredibly professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable. Her expertise and dedication to her clients is evident in everything she does!
Posted by Babu | June 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Perfect Job
I got a PFA against me from my wife. I am new to Usa and my hearing was 31st may. I tired many attorney and couldn't schedule an appointment with anyone since it was very close to my hearing date. Attorney Spivak scheduled an appointment on memorial day since my case was close to hearing. Rebecca an...
Posted by Gail G. | July 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Attorney Rebecca Canterbury is fierce.
I really lucked out when Attorney Rebecca Canterbury took me on as a client with only 3 days to prepare for my hearing. Very professional, knowledgeable and put me at ease right away. She went through my case with a fine tooth comb. She fought hard for me under extremely complicated circumstances. T...
"Rebecca is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Canterbury is an expert in Family law and a valuable contributor to the AVVO community."
"I am happy to endorse Rebecca Lee Canterbury. The contributions of attorney Canterbury on Avvo are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the askers. She is highly knowledgeable and gives generously of her time to help those in need of guidance. These are precisely the qualities that every client would look for when hiring a lawyer."
"Rebecca has a well deserved reputation in the legal community and is a strong advocate for her clients."
"Rebecca is an excellent defense attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to clients. I endorse her without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rebecca is an excellent attorney. Contact her. You will extremely pleased with your decision."
"I endorse Attorney Canterbury. She is a knowledgeable, effective attorney who works hard on behalf of her clients."
"Attorney Canterbury is simply a Superb Attorney who fights for her clients rights with integrity and dedication. I endorse her."
"Attorney Canterbury has a vast knowledge of personal family and criminal matters making her an asset to her clients."
"I highly endorse Attorney Rebecca Canterbury as an aggressive trial lawyer and tough negotiator known for getting outstanding results in family law and criminal defense cases. She treats clients with compassion and respect, always taking the time to clearly explain their options and legal strategies for achieving their goals. Attorney Canterbury is a strong advocate who focuses mainly on child custody, PFA hearings, domestic-violence defense, and criminal-record expungements. She is a smart, skilled attorney who sincerely cares about her clients and fights for them."
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10 Best Attorneys for Family Law in Pennsylvania, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Top 10 Family Law Attorneys, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2017
10 Best Attorneys for Family Law In Pennsylvania, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Volunteer Appreciation, Allegheny County Bar Association
2016 - Present
Attorney, Spivak Law Firm
2015 - 2016
Law Clerk, Honorable Kevin G. Sasinoski of Court of Common Pleas
2015 - 2016
Certified Legal Intern, Neighborhood Legal Services Association
2013 - 2016
Law Clerk, Law Office of Casey D. White
2016 - Present
Neighborhood Legal Services AssociationVolunteer Attorney
2015 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2017 - 2018
Matrimonial American Inn of CourtMember
2016
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
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