Jill Sinatra has over 20 years of experience in several branches of legal practice. A graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law, she began her legal career in the Charleston, West Virginia area. She worked for several years as a prosecuting attorney, successfully prosecuting hundreds of felony cases including crimes of violence (murder, attempted murder, felony assault, etc.), and property crimes (burglary, fraud, and counterfeiting). Attorney Sinatra doubled the prosecutor office's conviction rate for domestic battery and assault offenses. Her experience also includes criminal defense, and the effective use of electronic discovery in lawsuits involving large numbers of documents. Today she focuses on criminal defense and Family Law.
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Acquired: 2005
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Acquired: 2001
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8050 Rowan Road, Suite 403, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066
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Posted by Mychael | June 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
My husband was accused and charged with serious offenses. We faced a long and difficult legal road ahead. We obtained DeAnna and Jill has his legal council. With their compassion professionalism and proficient knowledge of the law, he was found NOT GUILTY. I will always recommend these amazing ladies...
Posted by Marcy | June 16, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Months later, refiled the divorce paperwork, still waiting, My ex wants to be divorced to the best of my knowledge, I want to be divorced. These people just can't seem to get it done.
Posted by Marcy | May 16, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
My husband hired these so called lawyers to represents him in our divorce. In the end the only happy outcome is that they've gouged him for every cent they could get from him. A year later however, we're still waiting to be divorced because of mistakes on their end that are not being addressed. Hire ...
Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I retained Jill’s services in 2016 after my ex forced my son and I out of the house. Jill has been fighting for my son and I ever since. During the divorce Jill was able to find pin holes in the documents from opposing counsel that could have been detrimental to my future and finances. Her articulati...
Posted by Debra | September 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Since hiring Jill as my attorney, she has displayed attention to the numerous intricacies within my high conflict custody case. She quickly became familiar with all the moving parts and players that have been introduced over a lengthy period of time. She acclimated herself at a fast pace enabling h...
"I've had the pleasure of sharing office space with Attorney Sinatra and conferring with her on legal issues. She is very knowledgeable, honest, and caring."
"Jill is a very talented attorney. She is an excellent advocate for her clients, always working to ensure that their rights are protected and best interests are served."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jill is a very smart, effective and hardworking criminal defense and family law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have gotten to know Attorney Sinatra through her numerous AVVO responses. She is a caring and intelligent lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Sinatra is an accomplished and experienced DUI attorney. She is clearly the "go to" person if you are in need of top tier legal representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jill is throughly knowledgeable in family and criminal law matters and uses her skills to get her clients solid results"
"I endorse this lawyer. Jill is an excellent attorney who is dedicated to protecting the rights of her clients."
"Jill Sinatra enjoys a very good reputation as a criminal lawyer. Other lawyers equally endorse her."
"Attorney Sinatra is able to use her experience as a former prosecutor to anticipate the arguments of a prosecutor and thereby prepare her defense strategy to negate those arguments. Highly recommend this experienced criminal defense lawyer in Allegheny County."
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2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2001
Trial Advocacy Award, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
2001
1st Place Mock Trial Competition, Washington and Lee University School of Law
2023 - Present
Member, Sinatra & Istik Law Office, PLLC
2017 - 2023
Parter/Senior Associate Attorney, Gilliland Vanasdale Law Office, LLC
2014 - 2017
Associate, Lisa Marie Vari & Associates
2013 - 2014
Owner, Law Offices of Jill Sinatra
2011 - 2013
Partner, Fuchel & Sinatra
2010 - 2011
Legal Analyst, Crivella West Inc.
2007 - 2010
Associate, Robb Leonard Mulvihill
2006 - 2007
Associate, Dell Moser Lane & Loughney
2003 - 2006
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Kanawaha County Prosecuting Attorneys Office
2001 - 2003
Associate, Kay Casto & Chaney, PLLC
2000 - 2001
Legal Intern, US Attorneys Office Western District of Virginia
1999 - 2000
Law Intern, Honorable Maureen Lally-Green, Pennsylvania Superior Court
1995 - 1996
Legal Intern, Lawrence County District Attorney
2012 - Present
Allegheny County Bar Association, Criminal Litigation SectionMember
2012 - Present
Allegheny County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
Allegheny County Bar Association, Public Service CommitteeMember
2007 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
West Virginia Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2007
West Virginia Domestic Violence Fatality Review CommitteMember
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
2011
Electronic Discovery, Pre-trial Strategies
2011
Advances in Electronic Discovery Law
2010
Electronic Discovery
2006
Jury Selection and Batson v. Kentucky
2005
Investigation Domestic Crimes
2003
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