Jill Dominique Sinatra
About Jill
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in West Virginia for 24 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Sinatra & Istik Law Office, PLLC
8050 Rowan Road, Suite 403, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066
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Jill Dominique Sinatra's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Mychael | June 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Encouraging
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 anonymous | November 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
COULD NOT ASK FOR A BETTER ATTORNEY
We have been dealing with more than one case with my 2 kids. Jill and her law firm never disappoint and always represent people they see as the more fit parents. I will never change lawyers. My first battle was before I knew Jill and the Gilliland Vanasdale law firm. I had a bad experience prior....
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Best attorney I could find
Before I talk about Jill, let me briefly explain what it's like to find a lawyer in this city. PennDot was going to suspend my license because of paperwork mishaps on their part, so I called several traffic lawyers in the area for help. For most of the lawyers mentioned online, the phone numbers ...
Jill Dominique Sinatra's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
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"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"
"Jill is a true advocate for her clients and is very knowledgeable about her various areas of law."
"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."
"Jill Sinatra is a rising star in the criminal defense bar and I highly recommend and 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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jill is a very skilled attorney in the areas of criminal and family law."
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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
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
Publications
2003
Languages
English
Activity
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