COVID-19 Update from Attorney David Shrager Shrager Defense Attorneys are open and able to assist clients. We are working remotely and are available 24/7 for consultations via phone, FaceTime and other remote means. We are still handling all court appearances as directed by the Supreme Court. Governor Wolf announced the discontinuance of physical operations of […]

Possible release of some Allegheny County Jail inmates under coronavirus judicial emergency Under sweeping emergency powers granted by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Allegheny County’s president judge suspended most criminal court events and all civil trials. Updated: 6:51 PM EDT Mar 17, 2020 Bob Mayo, Reporter Watch Video PITTSBURGH — Like every other aspect of people’s […]

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Expands Expands Fourth Amendment Protections for Firearm Owners By Attorney David Shrager and Attorney Lyle Dresbold Published in the Lawyers Journal of The Journal of the Allegheny County Bar Association On May 31 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in Commonwealth v. Hicks that a person cannot be subjected to a stop and […]

Men part of largest fentanyl bust in state history made along Pa. turnpike in court From WPXI Channel 11 News Pittsburgh Updated: Jul 18, 2019 – 5:53 PM Watch the video about this case below:   Feds taking over prosecution of NYC men arrested in fentanyl bust on Pa. turnpike From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review RENATTA […]

Self-defense at Issue in Pennsylvania Walmart Shooting Attorney David Shrager comments on the case and using deadly force as an act of self-defense in the Tribune-Review article. Self-defense at issue in shooting at North Versailles Walmart TOM DAVIDSON   | Monday, July 8, 2019 3:22 p.m. A shooting at the North Versailles Walmart raises questions about self-defense and when deadly […]

New DUI Law Means Tougher Penalties for Certain Repeat Offenders On October 24, Governor Wolf signed Act 153 amending the Vehicle Code to increase the penalties related to driving under the influence (DUI), driving on a license suspended after a DUI, and DUI accidents that result in death and personal injury. The legislation targets repeat […]

Attorney David Shrager Chosen as Face of Criminal Defense and DUI Law by Pittsburgh Magazine A giant congratulations to Attorney David Shrager for being chosen as the Face of Criminal Defense and DUI Law for 2018 Faces of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh Magazine. “The cover really touches my heart. I’m so proud of the unity our city […]

Shrager Defense Attorneys are proud to sponsor The Race for Education for Osborne Elementary HSA. The HSA’s mission is to provide the opportunity for all Osborne students to participate in field trips, after school clubs, assemblies and many other enriching experiences, regardless of ability to pay. Learn more about the Osborne Elementary HSA in the Quaker […]

Below you will find press coverage from U.S. News and Local News media about the alleged assault of a Pittsburgh area high school football player by his coach. Attorney David Shrager’s client alleges he was assaulted by his coach after a football game. Pittsburgh football player hires attorney, claims coach attacked him after Friday’s game […]

  PHOTO BY ERIKA DOWD While introducing the Wake Up with the Judges program, sponsor David Shrager of Shrager Defense Attorneys discusses why he keeps returning to Bench-Bar after 18 years. For Shrager, the conference is a family affair – his father, Donald, also attended.