Not only are you an excellent attorney, but a good person who truly cared about me and always did your best to help me. I am so grateful for being given a second chance.
—TomDave Shrager successfully lobbied for my felony charge to be completely withdrawn. His services were worth every dime. A highly personable, intelligent, and competent attorney, I would recommend Dave Shrager to my closest friends and family without hesitation.
—RonDave knows the system better than any lawyer in Pittsburgh due to his family's local and long-standing practice, and it was evident in the positive manner in which the judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers responded to Dave's arguments on my behalf.
—JimI cannot say thank you enough to David Shrager for all his help today! If it were not for this guy, I would no longer have a job or drivers license. So thanks again Dave, you're the best!
—BillI was in a bad place in my life...I was making bad decisions, which led to my having a really bad night and lots of legal trouble. I'm lucky I had Attorney David Shrager at my side. He helped guide me, with his legal expertise, through a very difficult time in my life.
—Tamika
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Attorney David J. Shrager

David J. Shrager, Esq. is a highly reputable and experienced Pittsburgh Criminal Lawyer. He is a native of Pittsburgh, PA and attended Mt. Lebanon High School where he was a National Merit Scholar Semi Finalist. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Pittsburgh. David then received his law degree (Juris Doctor) from the University of Miami School of Law in 1998 on a prestigious Deans Honor Academic Scholarship. While at the University of Miami Law School he was an Assistant Editor of the Inter-American Law Review.

David J. Shrager

After receiving his law degree with honors, Mr. Shrager was an attorney for the Litigation Department at Reed Smith before joining his family’s law firm. Attorney Shrager is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has also been recognized by numerous independent rating agencies such as Super Lawyers® as a top-rated criminal lawyer.

David’s patience and aggressive but calm attitude are tremendous assets — both, when helping clients and when defending a case in front of a judge.

David J. Shrager is adamant that his legal team remains down-to-earth, despite many successes over the years.  Attorney Shrager makes sure that he and his team are always accessible to clients, and will never speak down to them or speak in complicated legalese.

Attorney Shrager was appointed as a Judge of the Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline by the Governor of Pennsylvania for a four-year term (2015 -2019). Most recently (12/2021) he was named President of Amen Corner, a civic organization based in Pittsburgh for the last 150 years.

Watch recent video clips of Attorney Shrager on local Pittsburgh news channels, discussing high-profile cases. Attorney Shrager has also been quoted in several local and national newspapers, and featured in Pittsburgh Magazine.


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Don’t Be Scared; Be Prepared!™ Shrager Defense Attorneys in Pittsburgh, PA will attack your criminal charges in order to protect your good name. Have a sound and solid case prepared by David J. Shrager and his legal team so they can fight for your rights.