Gregory Joseph Pagano

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Gregory Joseph Pagano

also known as Greg Pagano

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Federal Crime, Civil Rights

1315 Walnut St Fl 12, Philadelphia, PA

About Gregory

Biography

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Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Murder trials in recents years; Commonwealth v. Herb Sample, May 2026, Not guilty all charges; Com. v. Leiber Manrique, July 2025, Not guilty murder; Com. v. Kayla Jones, October 2024, Not guilty murder; Com. v. Nydira Smith, October 2023, Not guilty

33 years

30%
Federal Crime 30%

U.S. v. Anthony Staino (federal RICO mob trial), U.S. v. Perry Betts (federal RICO trial, Philadelphia Police Narcotics Officers), U.S. v. John Dougherty (federal embezzlement trial and federal Extortion trial)

33 years | 33 cases

30%
Personal Injury 30%

I represent victims injured from criminal acts of others including rape victims, drunk driving accident victims, assault and murder victims, social service neglect or misconduct victims, people injured in motor vehicle accidents and slip and falls

33 years

30%
Civil Rights 10%

My practice includes representing individuals seriously injured and killed by law enforcement - police, prison officials, etc. I have recovered millions of dollars for civil rights victims.

33 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2018 2013

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 32 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gregory J. Pagano, P.C.

1315 Walnut St Fl 12, Philadelphia, PA, 19107-4712

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Gregory Joseph Pagano's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

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Posted by AJ | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Would not hire anyone else.

Greg Pagano has been a god send to me and my family. He is very on point and does his homework. When you are in the court room with him by your side you actually get a sense that he truly cares about the outcome and the well being of you and your case.

Posted by Matthew | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

The Only Criminal Defense Attorney You Want

Greg Pagano is the best of the best. He handles your case with the utmost professionalism and treats you like a valued person and client. He even made sure to follow up with my family at 1am to fill them in on the details of my case. He is highly respected and revered in the criminal justice system a...s well as by his clients. He used all resources necessary to help me win my case and pursued the case to the end. I've never seen any other lawyer do what he does both in and out of the courtroom.

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Dilligent, professional and truly vested in the outcome

We hired Greg to handle a very scary and urgent situation that involved one of our children. Greg engaged immediately. We felt like we knew him and could trust him very quickly. He performed from the start keeping our son away from a very dangerous and scary facility. He was very responsive througho...ut, always answered questions and you could tell he was "all in" totally vested in the outcome. As our case was not in Philly he was eventually more then willing to team up with local counsel and formed a team that saved our childs future. Greg is passionate, smart and responsive.

Posted by Perry | May 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer

I hired Mr. Pagano for a criminal trial. He was very well prepared for all aspects of my case. His investigation into the facts of of the case went beyond my expectations. I found Gregory Pagano to be a very dedicated and professional lawyer. I would highly recommend Mr. Pagano.

Posted by Michael | April 06, 2014

Represented by the Best

My Name is Michael and I was facing 10 to 20 years for a self defense act in the recent past years. I was framed and charged with shooting an innocent by-standard, in which came with 6 more attempt murder chargers and other related charges. I was represented by another attorney before I met with Greg... and that council wasn't effective enough, once I've hired Mr. Pagano my trouble began to diminish. The first time I spoke with Greg he told me that I would be in "his" office the next time we spoke. And he kept his word, he had me home on bail, on house arrest within 8 months of being incarcerated. Soon after went on to beating all the charges brought against me besides the gun charges. That day I was carrying an illegal firearm, as for the rest of the charges "NOT GUILTY " . Greg not only made sure the jury came back with a not guilty verdict, he made sure he executed every need, to me living a normal life once I was released from jail. He is a very well equipped attorney and I wouldn't recommend anyone else for the job. Since I've known him he has did everything in his power as to seeing I was cleared of the very serious charges that were bought upon me. I'm glad that God brought Greg into to my life because now I'm able to be a father to my daughter and a chance to being a better man. Instead of being a waste of talent behind bars, a statistic. He is very trustworthy and enjoys what he do, if you are reading this, take it for me being someone that was facing 10 to 20, to now being cleared of all those charges. I've been through enough to know who's who, with that being said hire Gregory J. Pagano if ever in any legal troubles. He is very well respected and will make sure you are represented by best quality attorney. Himself. Gregory J. Pagano - Michael

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Gregory Joseph Pagano's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Cherry

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Greg since law school. He's been a success since the beginning. We've consulted on many cases together. He's well known as the preeminent criminal trial attorney. If I were you, I'd hire him before somebody else does!"

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Sarah Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Caudo

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Greg is the most conscientious, prepared and passionate attorney you will ever have the good fortune to retain. Do not hesitate to put your serious case in his hands."

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. Nadum

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Cherry

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Sarah Jones

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

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2016

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2015

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2014

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2013

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Work Experience

1995 - Present

Partner, Gregory J. Pagano, P.C.

1993 - 1995

Law Clerk, Honorable Anthony J. DeFino, Major Trials Division, Philadelphia Court Of Common Pleas, Criminal Division

Associations

2012 - Present

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

Member

1994 - Present

Lead Counsel

Member

Education

1993

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Widener University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1990

Temple University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Criminal Inn of Court

Legal Issues and Practice Issue in Identification Cases

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Mandarin

Vietnamese

English

Italian

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