Todd Adam Spivak

After my ex-girlfriend kicked me out threatening to press charges and a restraining order, I returned to Pennsylvania to be served a PFA order. The allegations were quite grave. I took another attorney to the previous hearing and there was an Indirect Criminal Contempt warrant out for my arrest b...ecause I accidentally poked her on Facebook whilst trying to block her. My attorney then could only think to sacrifice the house in order to avoid a final PFA and incarceration for the ICC; and it was my intent to do so which got us out of the warrant. So I thought for sure it was going to be an uphill battle when I changed my mind, and my attorney bailed on me. But I reached out to Todd to try and solve the situation. Not only did I receive candid consultation over the phone for free (I kept hanging up and calling back several times due to fear that my other attorney would find out I was speaking with someone else) from the best restraining order lawyer in Pittsburgh. Todd listened to me again for over an hour to go through the case and was very calm and patient, although I was an emotional wreck at the time and thinking about getting back with this girl. Todd gave me options and told me that our chances were not good at trial- but unlike any other attorney, I felt he was prepared to take it to trial. His professionalism and knowledge of the PFA complex is superior. His comfort is extended upon meeting him as well. He treated me with respect and was ready to sign a motion to dismiss the order upon arriving as the plaintiff was running late. She showed up and he handled the matter

Todd Spivak helped me through an extremely complicated case involving two girls who both filed PFAs against me for petty revenge. On top of that, one filed harassment charges. The allegations against me were detailed and seemingly unbeatable, since the two seemed to cooperate in their mission to dest...roy my reputation. Not only did Todd pick up my initial phone call at 10:00 pm the night I found out about these ridiculous charges, he also gave me some counseling on the phone to calm me down. He met me two days later and we built a defense. What should have been a quick process was extended over six months by bungling police reports (made my police in a different county over the phone), untrue accusations of continued contact, and continued abuse of the system. Todd met with me on request every single time I needed to see him. His approach is cautious, professional, and unwavering. In the eventual two hour long CRIMINAL COURT case, Todd not only defended me, but completely discredited both the officer and plaintiff, resulting in a dismissal of all charges. All said and done, there were a total of three court appearances in three months; Todd won all three. An absolute Godsend in court. Todd’s understanding, calm, and tactful demeanor during counseling did a great job at hiding his complete and total ferocity in the courtroom. He called objections for me that surprised everyone- even the judge. The judge sustained every last objection. Conversely, ALL of the plaintiffs’ objections we're all overruled. For the entirety of all the trials I was in, I could count on one hand how many times I even needed to speak! If you're under attack and going to war, Todd isn't just a shield- he's a one man army, navy, and air force. Paying a lawyer hourly would have cost me a fortune, Todd charged one flat fee and was with me without fail 24/7 over the entire ordeal. When I say 24/7, I mean I have spoken to him past midnight, moments after I called him expecting to leave a voicemail and talk the next day. He (and not a secretary) returns calls and emails lightning fast, while explaining each step of the process while weighing the risks with each possible outcome. By the time I had to make a decision with how to continue any particular step, my answer was a no-brainer. Without hesitation I would recommend Todd Spivak over any other lawyer- period. After six months of having to prove my innocence, I walked out of court today (without even seeing the inside of the courtroom) without any further concerns. There is absolutely no way I could thank him enough for his advice, defense, and council. During a time in my life when I seemingly was losing everything, including my previously (and currently) untarnished reputation, Todd was not just a fantastic lawyer, but a great friend, and protector of my sanity. If you are looking for the best, you found him. That was the review I wrote on May 6, 2015, and I am providing an update. Todd Has helped me with the process of expungement over the phone multiple times, as I am doing it myself. (It's a ton of paperwork, however it's do-able and a good deal of it is waiting.) Every time I have called with a question, however small; he has provided an answer. He has also done this free of charge, and asks how other things are going in my life. I have recommended several friends to him, all of which ended up working with him to the best of my knowledge. My friend felt much better about her case for custody, and to my knowledge she won, since she still has her kids. If you're looking for the best, look no further.