Atty. Gary Neil Asteak
Recipient, Gideon Award for outstanding service, Pennsylvania Public Defender Association, 2003. Named by Philadelphia Magazine's as one of Pennsylvania's "Super Lawyer," in Criminal Defense. 2005-2009.
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About Gary Neil Asteak at a glance
Gary Neil Asteak is a Member based in Easton, Pennsylvania, practicing at Asteak Law Offices. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1978), and U.S. Supreme Court (1992). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Franklin & Marshall College (B.A. Government, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Easton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Recipient, Gideon Award for outstanding service, Pennsylvania Public Defender Association, 2003
- Named by Philadelphia Magazine's as one of Pennsylvania's "Super Lawyer," in Criminal Defense. 2005-2009
- Course Planner and Speaker, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Criminal Law Symposium, 1977—
- Lecturer and Speaker, state and national level on litigation related topics for National Legal Aid and Defender Association Defender Advocacy Institute, National Association of Sentencing Advocates, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Founding Project Director for the Pennsylvania Public Defender Association Annual Appellate Skills Program and Trial Skills Program sponsored by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency at Dickinson School of Law
- Member, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Capital Case Standards Committee
- Legal Analyst, Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, Court TV and talk radio stations nationwide
- Solicitor for five municipalities and two regional Councils of Government
Practice Areas Explained
Gary Neil Asteak's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Neil Asteak handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Gary Neil Asteak is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Gary Neil Asteak is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Gary Neil Asteak is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Gary Neil Asteak is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Easton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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