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William Robert Bickerton
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Allegheny County Public Defenders
400 County Office Bldg, 542 Forbes Ave 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Posted by Stephen Lasky | June 11, 2019 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Fantastic - Actually Cares!
I had several traffic violations and I wanted an honest assessment of whether or not it made financial sense to hire a traffic attorney. After contacting several attorneys, William was the only attorney who gave an honest assessment of my situation. He was very clear and honest, and overall extremely...
William Robert Bickerton's Lawyer Endorsements
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"While I was a prosecutor with the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office, I had many cases that Attorney Bickerton defended. Bill is an intelligent criminal defense lawyer, who works with his clients to obtain the best results. Bill also treats his clients with compassion and respect."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Bill at the Allegheny Office of the Public Defender and at Bickerton & Bickerton, Attorneys at Law. He can always be counted on to fight for his clients, no matter how much of a long shot the case may appear to be. He also treats every client with dignity and respect. [Disclosure: The writer is William R. Bickerton's law partner and wife.]"
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Experience
Honors
2000
Academic Honors, University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Trial Defender, Allegheny County Public Defender
2018 - 2025
Attorney/Owner, Bickerton Law
2009 - 2018
Attorney/Partner, Bickerton & Bickerton, Attorneys at Law
2002 - 2008
Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender of Allegheny County
2001 - 2002
Arbitrator, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County Arbitration Division
2001 - 2009
Owner, Law Offices of William R. Bickerton
Associations
2016 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2001 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. J.T.
Misdemeanor Nolo plea for probation. Felonies withdrawn.
Commonwealth v. M.G.
Jury acquitted defendant of Attempted Murder
Commonwealth v. F.A.
Acquitted of Fleeing/Eluding Police Officer
Commonwealth v. Y.B.
M3 Disorderly Conduct Plea for time served-22 days
Commonwealth v. A.G.
Felony Gun Charge and Public Drunkenness Withdrawn
Commonwealth v. J.P.
Jury acquitted defendant of Robbery
Commonwealth v. L.H.
Acquitted of all felonies (Kidnapping-Burglary-CA)
Commonwealth v. M.C.
Jury acquitted defendant of Rape
Commonwealth v. B.R.
Acquitted of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Commonwealth v. W.F.
Pleaded to a summary count of Harassment
Commonwealth v. D.B.
Acquitted of all charges.
Commonwealth v. C.T.
Jury acquitted defendant of DUI
Commonwealth v. A.H.
Acquitted of 31 counts of Liquor Law Violations
Commonwealth v. C.J.-P.
Defendant acquitted of DUI
Commonwealth v. J.W.
Dismissal of Firearms Charges
Commonwealth v. J.H.
Acquitted of Simple Assault
Commonwealth v. J.B.
Acquitted of Firearms charges.
Education
2001
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Grove City College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1991
Jamestown Area Junior-Senior High School
Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2011
Evidence in Real Life
Evidence in Real Life
N/A
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
DUI Court Process
Publications
2013
Strategies for Defending Firearms Offense Charges: Leading Lawyers on Interpreting Today's Gun Laws, Developing a Thorough Defense, and Protecting a Client's Rights (Inside the Minds)
Understanding Firearms Possession Laws and Preparing an Effective Defense in a Firearms Case
2000
The New York Times
France, Philosophy and Abortion Letter to Editor
1999
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pain and the Right to Die
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Probation requires ignition interlock. Finished probation before doing interlock system.
23 Sep 2016
Q&A
I am probation and have a warrant for Bench Warrant Probation Violation - Issued Absconding Probationer - Continental USA
13 May 2010
Q&A
DUI/ARD Program and how to answer the criminal background questions on Law School Apps
19 Oct 2008