Joseph Alexander Paletta

Joseph Alexander Paletta, a native of the Pittsburgh area, is a distinguished criminal defense attorney with a career spanning over 25 years. He graduated cum laude from Washington & Lee University in Virginia in 1982 and earned his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University Law School in 1985. Inspired by his father, Leonard J. Paletta, a prominent trial lawyer in Pittsburgh during the 1950s to 1970s, Joseph has upheld the family's legal legacy in the Frick Building, a central hub for Pittsburgh's legal community.

Throughout his career, Attorney Paletta has conducted over 150 jury trials and numerous non-jury trials. His practice focuses primarily on defending clients charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (D.U.I.) and narcotics offenses. His extensive experience also includes representing medical professionals, such as doctors and nurses, in medical license investigations and prosecutions by licensing boards.

Attorney Paletta's dedication to criminal defense and his specialized expertise in DUI and narcotics cases have made him a trusted advocate for those facing serious charges in Pittsburgh and its surrounding areas.