Law Offices of Gary E. Gerson has been named Best Criminal Defense Firm of 2026 by Expert Law Attorneys as part of the 2026 ELA Awards. The recognition honors the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania firm for its strong defense of people facing criminal charges.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
Presented each year by Expert Law Attorneys, the ELA Awards honor law firms that set a high standard for how clients are treated, from the first phone call to the final result. Recipients are recognized for experience in their field, client service, ethical practice, and involvement in their communities.
Why Law Offices of Gary E. Gerson Earned the Recognition
Law Offices of Gary E. Gerson is a Pittsburgh criminal defense firm serving clients throughout Allegheny County and Western Pennsylvania. Attorney Gary E. Gerson, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University School of Law, began his career at the Pittsburgh firm Rosenberg-Kirshner before opening his own practice in 2001, and he brings more than 30 years of legal experience to state and federal cases. The firm defends clients facing drug crimes and drug trafficking charges, DUI, sex offenses and internet crimes, violent crimes, theft and white collar crime, weapons charges and juvenile matters, along with expungements and pardons.
Reported results include all charges withdrawn after suppression was granted in a Mercer County case involving 100 pounds of marijuana, not guilty verdicts on all counts in a Clarion County case involving 208 counts of sex offenses, and not guilty verdicts in an Allegheny County attempted homicide case and a Washington County homicide by vehicle case. Gerson holds an Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb and received 2016 Clients’ Choice Awards for criminal defense, federal crime and DUI.
What the Award Means for Clients
When you are dealing with a criminal charge, choosing the right firm matters. The 2026 ELA Award reflects the standard Law Offices of Gary E. Gerson has set for its practice and adds to the firm’s reputation in Pittsburgh and throughout Pennsylvania.