Gary always made me feel like we were long time friends. He is very compassionate, and always made sure I knew exactly what was going on with my case. Gary is well respected in Pittsburgh in and out of the court room. Gary cares about his clients. And goes above and beyond!!! I think very highly of Mr.Gerson and will be forever grateful for him. He got my case dismissed.
I can’t say enough great things about Gary Gerson Esq. My particular case was “odd”, to say the least. Atty. Gerson took it on EXTREMELY short notice, under circumstances that I’m sure, we’re challenging. He worked extremely hard, was extremely prepared, and defended me successfully. He saw the entire rest of the case through to the end and achieved an outcome for me that was nothing short of incredible. If anyone out there runs into ANY sort of legal issues, you should retain Gary without any hesitation! If you are reading this and are in need of incredible counsel, close your browser and pick up the phone and call Gary immediately! Your freedom isn’t something you ever want to leave to chance.
I have been a criminal defense attorney in and around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for more than twenty-five years. I have successfully helped hundreds of clients who have been arrested for DUI, DWI, weapons offenses, domestic disputes, theft, assault, and internet crimes, as well as a myriad of other reasons.
After graduating from Duquesne University School of Law with my Juris Doctorate in 1987, I joined Rosenberg-Kirshner, a small firm in Pittsburgh, where I tuned my skills as a litigator before deciding to open my own firm, The Law Offices of Gary E. Gerson, in 2001.
I understand that the people who enter my office on a day-to-day basis are generally not in a good situation. I always offer a free initial consultation and am willing to work with families on payment plans.
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Goes above and beyond
Gary always made me feel like we were long time friends. He is very compassionate, and always made sure I knew exactly what was going on with my case. Gary is well respected in Pittsburgh in and out of the court room. Gary cares about his clients. And goes above and beyond!!! I think very highly of Mr.Gerson and will be forever grateful for him. He got my case dismissed.
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Posted by Ronald | July 30, 2021
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Look nowhere else for representation
I can’t say enough great things about Gary Gerson Esq. My particular case was “odd”, to say the least. Atty. Gerson took it on EXTREMELY short notice, under circumstances that I’m sure, we’re challenging. He worked extremely hard, was extremely prepared, and defended me successfully. He saw the entire rest of the case through to the end and achieved an outcome for me that was nothing short of incredible. If anyone out there runs into ANY sort of legal issues, you should retain Gary without any hesitation! If you are reading this and are in need of incredible counsel, close your browser and pick up the phone and call Gary immediately! Your freedom isn’t something you ever want to leave to chance.
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Posted by Patricia | December 13, 2019
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Excellent lawyer
Upon first meeting Gary, I knew he was the attorney I wanted to represent me in traffic court. He’s personable, very honest, straight forward and a true professional- I knew I’d be in good hands as a first time offender. He fought hard for me in the courtroom and won my case.
I highly recommend him- he really knows the law and everyone in town!
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Posted by john p | November 1, 2018
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great
he helped me in a dui case. i couldn't believe how affordable he was. was always letting me no what was going on. he keep me out of jail and was always there to answer my calls. he takes payments and calls u back same day. i was really impressed with him. i might be looking to hire him again with another issue. . plus a really great down to earth guy
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Posted by Kathy | September 16, 2018
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Professional, knowledgeable and caring
Gary Gerson represented my 22-year old daughter in my family's first and only trouble with the law. From her very first contact with Gary, I felt at ease and confident in his ability to help her in the best way he could. He not only took the time to speak to my daughter any time she called, texted, or emailed - he was also very gentle with this worrisome Mom, taking the time to fully explain the steps he was taking, to lesson my anxieties.
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Posted by Patrick | August 18, 2018
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Exceptional.
Working with Gary was enjoyable throughout my experience with him. He is thorough and timely with all communication. All questions we're answered to my satisfaction, and with exceptional detail. He does not gloss over material, and reinforces the particularly important details.
On top of that, he is well connected and was able to save me time - I believe that came with his level of experience and more importantly his connections. Lastly, he is very personable and fun to work with.
Zero complaints, great guy.
Thank you Gary!!!
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Posted by Scott | August 18, 2018
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He gave my family hope and an opportunity to rebuild
Gary's website says he cares about his clients. Initially I was skeptical, but within the first minute of our initial phone call I liked Gary and he put me at ease. I felt very confident in his ability but also that my family and I were not alone in the legal nightmare we found ourselves in.
Gary's passion for defending the accused is inspiring and his genuine concern and care for his clients and their families is sincere.
I would have never dreamed the legal system is as flawed and slow as it is. Throughout the nearly 9 months Gary represented me he was almost always available on the first call or text, explained every step of the process and asked how my family was holding up.
When he called me and said our case had been dismissed, it was as though my good friend was calling me with great news because he was as genuinely happy to tell me as I was to hear it.
If you find yourself in need of quality, caring, and competent representation, Gary is your best hope. He's clearly well-liked throughout the legal community and very respected as an experienced and feared opponent.
I believe God truly used Gary to give us our lives back and a chance to rebuild. We are thankful to have found Gary Gerson. You will be as well.
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Posted by Sean | June 13, 2018
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Excellent service, successful case!
I truly appreciate Mr. Gary Gerson's help, without his effort, my case will not be successful. I have contacted several lawyers at the beginning, but he was the only one who truly cares about his customer, and would like to offer free consulting before accepting my case. Toward consulting him, I feel he is a very professional and experienced lawyer. He knows how to comfort me, he asked me very skilled question to help me prepare the case, and I really appreciated that he spent many hours with me waiting for my case at the court. I can't express how much appreciate I was when I heard the case was eventually dismissed. Mr. Gary Gerson was very calm at the court, and actually he was also very efficient. The description and dependence of my case was short and fast compared to the other people's as he was very skilled and professional, I even didn't need to say a word, and then the judge announced that the case was successfully dismissed. As such, I highly recommend Mr. Gary Gerson if you need an attorney as well! He is great!
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Posted by Ken | June 8, 2018
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Professional yet down to earth
First off I must say of all the attorneys I spoke with about my case Mr. Gerson was the only attorney who wanted to meet me in person. None even mentioned it and I spoke to quite a lot. He explained all the options regarding my case knowledgeably and without the bulls#!t, I retained Mr Gerson and my case proceeded in a smooth timely fashion. I would not hesitate to hire Mr Gerson again.
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Posted by Jamie | June 2, 2018
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Excellent Experience
I would like to extend a big thank you to Attorney Gary Gerson in our sons time of need of his services. He was an exceptional attorney and very personable. He handled our case very professionally and we got the end result we were looking and hoping for. I would recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Chad | May 25, 2018
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Man works magic
I hired him twice at an extremely affordable rate. 1st time 1 felony 2 summons....all dismissed. Second time both charges also dismissed. Great personality, extremely accommodating. The man is a beast in the courtroom.
Posted by Bre | April 26, 2018
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Gary truly exceeds the standard!
Gary provides A+ service! We retained him to represent a family member. Gary was always professional, always willing to help and always available to answer any questions. If you’re looking for an All Star player, MVP then Gary is your guy! We will forever be grateful and will always recommend him.
He explained every process after each hearing and kept us well informed every step of the way. He explained every decision made by the judge and every piece of paperwork that he filed on my family member’s behalf. Gary is the kind of attorney you want and need on your side!
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Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2018
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A True Professional
Immediately after consulting with Gary, I knew he was the right choice for me. Aside from being a knowledgeable and reliable attorney, he has a reassuring and supportive presence about him. Although he was sometimes slow to email me back, he always responded to calls and texts promptly. He was also consistent about keeping me up to date via detailed letters after each encounter.
Gary devoted a lot of time and effort to my long and drawn out case, and his reasonable fee covered all of the costs. I definitely feel like I got my money's worth over the course of those 11+ months. Every time we spoke in person, I felt comforted and knew that I was in good hands. Gary has a way of being forthright without being blunt or intimidating, and his candor is softened by a sense of optimism and determination to get the best outcome possible, even if that means more work for him. I felt like Gary truly had my best interests at heart. He also seems to have a good relationship with a lot of important people (most notably, the judge involved with my case) which doesn't hurt.
In the end, he managed to get a very favorable outcome for me, and while it wasn't the best case scenario, it was worlds better than I ever thought it would be. I would recommend Gary to anyone looking for an attorney with knowledge, experience, compassion, and integrity.
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Posted by Brenda | April 4, 2018
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He fought for me!
Gary was tremendous! I was facing a long incarceration and he successfully negotiated a fair and just verdict. He saved my life. I can't recommend his expertise enough.
Posted by Kelly | March 1, 2018
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Made my experience seemless and easy
Gary made me feel at ease about a legal situation I was very nervous about. He is knowledgeable , kind, and fair. He made me feel so calm and took care of my issue quickly. I would recommend him to anyone looking for legal services.
Posted by Aaron | December 30, 2017
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Results in an unrealistic timeframe.
I contacted Gary Gerson around Dec. 1st, 2017. I had a misdemeanor paraphernalia charge from 2011 in which I had never gone to court. So in addition to the misdemeanor I had a failure to appear bench warrant. 6 years had passed, I live 5 hours away from Pittsburgh, and somehow dealing with this old charge lost priority in my life.
I had been given a good sales job offer, pending that I get this old case closed. The difficult part, I only had until Jan. 1 to get this case closed in order to accept this job. Given the holidays this was a difficult task. I would need at least two court appearances, one to lift the warrant and another to address the charge.
The first appearance Dec. 8th lifted the warrant, and I was given a second court date set for Feb 26th. I would've lost my chance at the job offer if Gary hadn't gotten my case expedited.
Gary got my court date expedited and settled from a misdemeanor to a summary offense. I ended up with the minimum fine and the case closed by the 3rd week of Dec. And I got the job.
Gary was straightforward, and took the time to explain the court system as it is different in PA than in my home state. Gary and was diligent in his work regarding my case.
I am completely satisfied in Gary's work, and would recommend him to anyone seeking criminal defense legal counsel or advice.
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Posted by Sheana | December 29, 2017
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Recommended Attorney - Gary Gerson
I highly recommend Gary for any of your legal needs. He is an extremely professional, reliable and diligent attorney. He listens, and does his best to ensure that your case is handled correctly. I have the utmost respect for Gary and am thankful for all that he has done for me.
Posted by Tiffany | December 22, 2017
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Excellent Attorney
I was in Pittsburgh visiting a friend when I was cited with one count of meeting/overtaking a school bus. I was aware of the seriousness of the charge- fines, points on my driver’s license, and possible suspension. I also held my own concerns over potential implications this could have on my newly obtained nursing license.
Mr. Gerson was knowledgeable, professional, and kind. He quickly responded to any emails, calls, or text- once even taking my call while he was in Florida. He walked me through possible outcomes and what to expect in court, soothing some of my anxiety.
During the hearing Mr. Gerson provided evidence showing obstruction to my line-of-sight where the incident occurred. He also spoke of my character as a caregiver and my new career. All charges were dismissed! There could not have been a better outcome.
I would highly recommend Mr. Gary Gerson to my friends, family, or anyone seeking a high-quality compassionate attorney.
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Posted by kerri | December 12, 2017
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awesome
Gary was awesome! We hired him for our son who had a PFA and an ICC filed against him along with being arrested. At our 1st meeting, my son told him "I just want this to go away and be done with". Gary accomplished that - without us ever appearing before a judge!! Justice prevailed for my son thanks to Gary. He's my go-to attorney if I ever need one. Thanks again Gary!
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Posted by anonymous | December 9, 2017
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A family member was over charged criminally for merely being present.
My son was was over charged by a small town P.D. for being present while others in the group committed vandalism. Gary got us the results we desired so a young man future couldn't be tarnished. Thank You, Gary!! A+ Attorney!
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Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 21
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"As a prosecutor who worked against Mr. Gerson in a criminal homicide case, I was very impressed with the work ethic, case management, and determination to fund the best possible outcome for his client.
Gary will work hard and try to obtain the best possible result,, while being professional with prosecutors which allows them to work with him more effectively.
You will be in good hands with Mr. Gerson."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Gary is the kind of lawyer that clients want and lawyers want to be like. I met him years ago as an Assistant District Attorney and he impressed me with his skills and also compassion. He is the best in town."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Gary is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Pittsburgh and he has decades of experience. A true professional and a class act. I fully endorse Gary Gerson."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Gary Gerson. Hard working and aggressive attorney who is dedicated to the success of his clients. Respected by his colleagues within the legal community."