Natalie Nicole Mihalek

Natalie Nicole Mihalek

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Custody ... +2 more

61 McMurray Rd, Suite 105, Pittsburgh, PA

About Natalie

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Represent individuals charged with a wide variety of crimes including DUI, drug crimes, assault, traffic citations, theft. Representation available throughout Allegheny, Westmoreland, Butler and Beaver Counties.

19 years

40%
DUI and DWI 30%

19 years

30%
Child Custody 10%

15 years

10%
Juvenile Law 10%

15 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 18 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2007

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Natalie Mihalek Attorney at Law

61 McMurray Rd, Suite 105, Pittsburgh, PA, 15241

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Natalie Nicole Mihalek's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by John | January 24, 2014

Great Experience

Natalie was informative, helpful, engaging, professional, and always willing to answer questions. She made a stressful process easy and as painless as possible. She took care of absolutely everything and I would recommend her services to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Expert Representation!

I hired Natalie in an urgent situation to represent my son. He was scheduled to ship to Navy boot camp within six weeks, and made the mistake of getting an underage drinking citation. We had a very short timeline in which to resolve the issue, as he could not ship without it being resolved. As a N...avy veteran, she understood our urgency to handle as quickly as possible. And ideally, without my son losing his driver's license, which is the mandatory sentence for underage drinking in PA. I never even met with Natalie in person. She was very responsive and knowledgeable, and gave us our options over the phone. She also advised us on how to address the citation and request an expedited hearing date, and also how to pro-actively address the underage drinking problem. The date for the hearing happened to coincide with our family vacation, and Natalie appeared on our behalf and was able to resolve it with the Magistrate to our great satisfaction. We resolved this very quickly with several weeks to spare, and my son was able to ship off to boot camp without and restrictions or waivers. Thank you, Natalie, for a fantastic job!

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Natalie Was Absolutely Great

Natalie was outstanding in handling my case. At the beginning, she took the time to explain the charges brought against me, what they meant, and what we needed to do to achieve the best possible outcome. While waiting for the case to be heard, she was incredibly responsive to any questions I had,... via email or phone. She was always the right balance between professional and personable. In the end, she did achieve the best possible result related to my case, which is now behind me no longer impacting my life. During the actual event at court, I observed her fearlessly approach the charging officer and the DA to advocate on my behalf. She was powerful, but calm. And she got results. Overall, from start to finish, there is not much else she could have done, and really nothing she could have done better - and I am very grateful that I chose her as my lawyer.

Posted by Carlos | January 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Proactive Professional- Underage Drinking Citation PA

I was cited for underage drinking at a concert six months before I was scheduled to start collage. This may not seem like a big deal, but in the future I hope to work for the FAA. As one can imagine, I wanted to avoid any record of the incidence and harsh punishment. I contacted Natalie and she was s...o helpful in every way. She described thoroughly what the court would be like, discussed my legal options in a way I completely understood them, gave tips on how to present myself professionally, and even described the location of the magistrate office so I could confidently find it! When I was in magistrate, I was with a few friends who didn't have lawyers. I could tell they were all very stressed about the situation. Because Natalie was so helpful, I was able to remain calm and let her do all the talking. She was able to keep my record clean and my license retained without suspension. In the future I don't have to worry about any hurdles with the FAA. Again I would like to personally thank you Natalie, and strongly recommend your legal services to anyone who is considering a lawyer.

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Rebecca Canterbury

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Mihalek for all criminal and DUI matters. She has a stellar reputation in the legal community."

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Marc Taiani

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waltman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Natalie and I have worked against and with each other for the last 7 years. I'd highly recommend her to anybody who would require her services."

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David Zuckerman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Mihalek and I were former colleagues at the DA's office. She is an intelligent, results-oriented attorney who truly cares about the well-being of her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Tomczak

Unknown lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frankie Walker

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Biedrzycki

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Natalie when she was an Assistant District Attorney. She was and still is very professional and compassionate. Her background as an ADA brings important insight into her work as a defense attorney."

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Scott Levine

Unknown lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mihalek is hard working, personable and brings creativity to her cases. I have referred multiple clients to her for criminal matters and they were all pleased with her representation and the final results."

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David Shrager

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Natalie is a very skilled advocate and a caring individual. I would definitely recommend her services."

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Jeffrey Pollock

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"When Natalie worked in the D.A.'s office, it was a pleasure to have a case with her."

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Todd Spivak

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Senator, Student Bar Association

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner Attorney, Natalie Mihalek Attorney at Law

2010 - 2014

Attorney, Elliott & Davis, PC

2007 - 2010

Assistant District Attorney, Allegheny County District Attorney's Office

2006 - 2006

certifed legal intern, Neighborhood Legal Services Association

2005 - 2005

law clerk, The Honorable Michael Thornsbury

Associations

Allegheny County Bar Association

Pennsylvania Bar Association

American Bar Association

Phi Alpha Delta

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth

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Education

2007

Appalachian School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Pittsburgh

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1999

Naval Nuclear Power School

Speaking Engagements

2012

Crime and Punishment

Decision to Charge

Publications

2010

I Fight the Law Criminal Law Blog

Languages

English

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