UK Cuts Jury Trials: A PA Criminal Defense Attorney Weighs In
Fundamental legal rights are often taken for granted until they are challenged. Recently, news from across the Atlantic has sparked a conversation about the balance between judicial efficiency and the right to a fair trial. The United Kingdom has announced a controversial move to scrap... Read More
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reshapes DUI Law: What You Need to Know
Pennsylvania’s legal landscape for driving under the influence (DUI) cases underwent a significant transformation in 2025 following two landmark Pennsylvania Supreme Court decisions. The rulings in Commonwealth v. Shifflett [1] and Ferguson v. PennDOT [2] have fundamentally altered how DUI cases are handled across the... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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 &... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Gun Charges Withdrawn in York County Case
Attorneys Kenneth Kitay, Andres Jalon, and Daniel Hunter, with valuable assistance from Sarah LaMaster, Esq., successfully secured the withdrawal of firearm-related charges against our client. This case involved serious charges under Pennsylvania law, specifically PA 18 §6106 §§ A2 (Firearm Not to Be Carried Without... Read More
Criminal Defense Team Secures Not Guilty Verdict in Harrisburg Rape Case
In a significant victory for the criminal defense team at Kitay Law Offices, a Delaware man was found not guilty of rape after being charged with multiple serious offenses, including rape by forcible compulsion, sexual assault, and unlawful restraint. The defense team, led by Andres... Read More
