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also known as Greg Pagano
Gregory J. Pagano was born and raised in Philadelphia. He graduated from law school in 1993 with a joint degree – a Juris Doctorate and a Masters Degree in Business and Finance.
He worked for two years as a law clerk to the late Honorable Anthony J. DeFino, Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia, Criminal Division, Major Trials Division. As a law clerk he observed some of the best attorneys in the country litigate criminal cases, extensively researched a multitude of criminal issues and drafted opinions for the Judge.
In 1995 he started his own practice focusing on criminal defense and personal injury work. Over the years Mr. Pagano has litigated thousands of cases. Most of his practice over the years has focused on criminal defense work. However, he has also been involved in the litigation of a multitude of serious and complex civil cases. He has recovered millions of dollars in civil settlements for his clients injured or killed in accidents and in civil rights violations. He has represented people from all walks of life including judges, doctors, surgeons, attorneys, police officers, priests, accountants, realtors and mortgage brokers, athletes, musicians, business owners, union leaders, children, students and the homeless.
Mr. Pagano has built his practice on time honored principles – hard work and dedication – fighting tirelessly for his clients and providing them with the best possible results, service and advice before, during and after litigation. Mr. Pagano has represented clients all over Pennsylvania and throughout the United States; New York, Ohio, Maryland, Iowa, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware and Florida. Mr. Pagano has been lead trial counsel in cases of all type. He has been involved in some of the most notorious and complex federal trials in Philadelphia’s history; capital homicides, RICO, organized crime and racketeering cases, white collar cases, drug distribution, drug smuggling and drug transportation cases, rape, robbery and assault cases, fraud, theft, political corruption and embezzlement cases and bus, truck and car accident cases.
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
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Posted by Nydira | March 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer. THE ABSOLUTE BEST!
Selecting a lawyer is a very daunting, scary and arduous process. You can never be certain, if who you select is the right person, until you are in the thick of things. Gregory J. Pagano, now lovingly deemed as "Poppa" agreed to represent me, in a case that made national headlines. He did so, not s...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
BEST LAWYER, VERY THOROUGH !
A friend recommended me to Mr. Pagano. He was an excellent choice of Lawyer and I am so happy that I choose him. I was accused of a crime that I did not commit and during the whole process of my case (beginning to end), Mr. Pagano made sure that he was available anytime I had any questions, comments ...
Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly Recommended!
We retained Mr. Pagano to represent my husband who was facing several felony charges. Mr. Pagano and his staff worked meticulously to ensure they had all the information to resolve this case. He was courteous, professional, and understood the gravity of the situations outcome. With his hard work, my ...
Posted by John P | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Greg is the Best
I have know Greg going on 25 years. I am a former Tipstaff in the First Judicial District of PA (Phila.) and worked in the criminal courts for 17 years. I earned a BA in English Literature at night. and I went to work for the State Parole Board as an agent. I was assigned to the Fugitive Team and ...
"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!"
"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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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
2012 - Present
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana LawsMember
1994 - Present
Lead CounselMember
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
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