Background and Qualifications

Justin J. Ketchel is an experienced and knowledgeable Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney who understands how to navigate the legal system in Western Pennsylvania. By zealously fighting for clients at trial, Attorney Ketchel knows what it takes to get the best possible results for his clients.

Attorney Ketchel is a Pittsburgh native with deep roots tied to Allegheny County. He received his Juris Doctor (JD) from Duquesne University School of Law and is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL), the Allegheny County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association, as well as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). He serves on both the Allegheny County Criminal Law Committee and the Communications Committee.

Attorney Ketchel began his career as a Public Defender where he handled cases ranging from Disorderly Conduct to Attempted Homicide. Afterward, Attorney Ketchel joined a private criminal defense practice where he spent years honing his skills as a criminal defender and eventually opened his own law practice.

Why hire Justin J. Ketchel, Attorney-at-Law?

Hi, this is Attorney Justin Ketchel.

If you are in need of an attorney, one of the most daunting tasks can be finding the lawyer who is right for you, who you can trust. Having criminal charges brought against you is a very personal matter and you need someone with whom you can work closely and feel confident in their capabilities and dedication to your case.

My firm specializes in criminal defense representation with the ultimate goal being the dismissal of all of your charges.

My law firm puts special emphasis on examining every detail of our clients’ cases and exploring every possible defense. At Ketchel Law, we take great strides to ensure we can readily assist our clients at all times. I believe that the since the firm works for the client, it is our responsibility to do everything possible to minimize the impact your arrest has on your life. Every case and client is treated with the highest level of respect and attentiveness.

My job as a criminal defense attorney routinely requires my presence in Court for hearings, motions and trials in counties all over Western Pennsylvania. This exposure provides me with the opportunity to litigate in front of different judges and work with numerous district attorneys.

My level of experience is on par with the top criminal attorneys in Pittsburgh, PA and I can assure you that my legal team and I will treat your case as our most important case. We will not let you down.

Please contact me for a free legal consultation and you can decide for yourself if I am the right attorney to take on your case.

Thank you,

Justin J. Ketchel, Esquire

Community Service and Dedication to Pittsburgh, PA

Attorney Justin J. Ketchel volunteers as a Big Brother for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh.