Kitay Law Offices Blog

12 Jun

Gun Charge Dropped After Legal Team Challenges Second and Fourth Amendment Violations

When constitutional rights collide with criminal charges, every defense strategy matters. This principle became evident in a Chester County case where attorneys Daniel Hunter and Kenneth Kitay, along with paralegal Stacey Shirk, successfully defended their client by challenging both an illegal search and a Pennsylvania law under the Second Amendment. The outcome? A withdrawn gun charge and reduced consequences for the client. This blog takes a closer look at the details of the case, the...

4 Jun

Celebrating Professional Excellence at Kitay Law Offices

At Kitay Law Offices, we are proud to announce a significant milestone achieved by four of our exceptional team members. Rysha Rodriguez, Erika Villanueva, Stacey Shirk, and Clara Andrade have officially earned the prestigious Pennsylvania Certified Paralegal (Pa.C.P.) designation! This achievement reflects not only their dedication to the legal profession but also their commitment to excellence, a core value of our firm. What the Pa.C.P. Credential Means The Pennsylvania Certified Paralegal (Pa.C.P.) credential, regulated by...

20 May

Kitay Law Offices Receives 2025 Greater Reading Business Excellence Award

Kitay Law Offices is thrilled to announce that we have been honored with a place on the prestigious 2025 Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s (GRCA) Business Excellence Awards list. This recognition marks a significant milestone in our 30-year history of dedicated service to the Berks County community and surrounding region. A Celebration of Business Excellence The GRCA Business Excellence Awards celebrate the region’s most dynamic for-profit businesses, acknowledging those that contribute to the economic and community...

1 May

Acquittal in Berks County Court: Justice for Andrew G.

The experienced criminal defense team at Kitay Law Offices recently achieved a significant victory with the acquittal of our client, Andrew G., in the Berks County Court of Common Pleas. Charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking, a second-degree misdemeanor, Andrew faced the difficult reality of clearing his name in a case fraught with incomplete investigations and inconsistent testimonies. Here’s how our attorneys, Kimberly Lennox and Sarah LaMaster, successfully defended Andrew and upheld his right to...

31 Mar

Attorney David D. Ritter Named 2025 Top Lawyer of the Lehigh Valley for Criminal Law

Allentown, PA – Kitay Law Offices is proud to announce that Attorney David D. Ritter has been named a 2025 Top Lawyer of the Lehigh Valley in the field of Criminal Law. This prestigious recognition, bestowed by the readers of The Morning Call newspaper, highlights Attorney Ritter’s dedication to delivering exceptional legal representation and his unwavering commitment to justice. “I am deeply honored to be recognized by the readers of The Morning Call as a...

21 Feb

Unlocking the Power of GenAI in Business Communication – Insights from Thomas Pivnicny at the RingCentral Webinar

Generative AI (GenAI) has emerged as a groundbreaking tool across industries, offering innovative solutions to previously complex challenges. To explore this innovation’s potential in business communications, RingCentral recently hosted a webinar titled Revealing the AI Communication Strategies That Work. The event featured thought leaders and business professionals who discussed the implementation, benefits, and future of GenAI. Among the panelists was Attorney Thomas Pivnicny, Managing Partner at Kitay Law Offices, who shared his unique insights as...

20 Feb

Attorney Sarah LaMaster Defends Client Against Circumstantial Case in York City Shooting

At a Preliminary Hearing held on January 22, 2025, Attorney Sarah LaMaster represented Furman Dennis III, the fourth suspect implicated in a fatal daylight shooting in York City. Dennis is among four individuals charged with the July 2022 homicide of Shaheim Carr, a case rooted heavily in circumstantial evidence. As reflected during the hearing, LaMaster emphasized the challenges of prosecuting cases that lack direct forensic links. The Case Against Furman Dennis III The tragic events...

20 Feb

Attorney David Ritter Joins Podcast to Discuss Re-Entry in the Lehigh Valley

Reintegration into society after incarceration is a complex and challenging process that affects not only those re-entering but also the communities they return to. Attorney David Ritter of Kitay Law Offices recently joined the podcast episode titled “Re-Entry in the Lehigh Valley: Breaking Barriers & Building Second Chances” on Lehigh Valley with Love, where he discussed the barriers individuals face post-incarceration and shared insights on improving outcomes for both returning citizens and the broader community....

28 Oct

Case Success Story: Acquittal in a Complex Traffic Accident Case

In September 2023, Kitay Law Offices secured a significant victory for our client in Lehigh County. A jury returned a verdict acquitting him of all felony charges related to a severe traffic accident. This outcome underscores our commitment to delivering steadfast legal representation and highlights the importance of thorough case analysis and expert testimony. The Case Overview The case stemmed from a traffic accident that resulted in our client facing serious felony charges, including Aggravated...

25 Oct

Justice Served: Client Acquitted in Landmark Criminal Trial

In a remarkable demonstration of justice and expert legal representation, our client was recently acquitted of charges in a high-profile trial in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania which concluded on April 30th, 2024. The jury’s swift decision took only 36 minutes. This lightning speed underscored the strength of our defense, the clarity of the facts presented, and the unwavering advocacy of Attorney David Ritter, Criminal Trial Lawyer at Kitay Law Offices. Unveiling the Truth: Effective Defense and...