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WORGUL, SARNA & NESS, CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS, LLC ANNOUNCES 2019-2020 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

August 9, 2019 in About the Firm

Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC recently completed reviewing applications for our annual scholarship competition. After a remarkable first year, we had another massively successful round of submissions and received applications from some very impressive students all over the country.

With so many outstanding submissions and some truly inspiring essays and letters recommendations, after much deliberation, it is our pleasure to award the 2019-2020 scholarship to William Welch.

William is from Los Angeles, CA and in the fall will be attending UC Los Angeles, studying Mechanical Engineering. With a current internship at the engineering firm, Lockheed Martin, his ultimate career goal is to be on the cutting -edge of advancing sustainable energy technologies to help move humanity towards renewable power sources.

Outside of his interest in the green energy movement, William is very active in his church and volunteers in his community, mostly counseling students and local residents in dealing with traumatic situations. He has also received international recognition for his volunteer recruitment and anti-drug fundraising efforts.

In his essay on how to prevent drunk driving, William spoke about changing the drinking culture that makes the disassociation around the dangers of drunk driving so prevalent. He encouraged intelligent planning by using rideshare apps like Lyft and Uber, but also new initiatives that would delay the issuance of parking tickets in peak hours to reduce apprehension about leaving your car behind and suggested free trolley systems to conveniently transport people in popular areas.

William’s work ethic and passion for making meaningful changes in his community are evident. As a leader with a bright future ahead of him, we at Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC feel he is an ideal recipient for our annual scholarship.

Best of Luck to William in the coming academic year!

To learn more eligibility and requirements for our next round of scholarship, please visit our scholarship page.

ABOUT US

Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC is a team of highly skilled and experienced Pittsburgh DUI lawyers and criminal defense attorneys. We work hard to represents individuals throughout the surrounding areas charged with DUI, theft, fraud, traffic violations, drug crimes, and other criminal offenses.

Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC Announces 2017-2018 Scholarship Winner

June 26, 2018 in About the Firm

Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC recently completed the first round of our annual scholarship. We had a hugely successful round and received many applications from impassioned students all over the United States. With the many applications we received, one stood above the rest. Our 2017-2018 scholarship has been awarded to Stella Poxon.

Stella Poxon remarkably completed high school early and will begin college at only 15 years old. She will be attending Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania this fall studying Educational Studies and Neuroscience. Her educational goal is to receive a Ph.D. in Education and work as a researcher studying the educational achievement gap from an interdisciplinary viewpoint.

Stella is an advanced pianist, AP Scholar with honor, and a National Merit Commended Scholar. She has also received many other notable awards and mentions. Furthermore, she works as a volunteer literacy tutor helping children ages 7-10 improve and develop their reading skills.

In her essay on how to prevent drunk driving, she stated that a multi-faceted approach is necessary for an effective dissolution of the issue. She suggests that cities should provide public breathalyzer machines near restaurants and bars, so people can always be aware of their BAC. Moreover, she recommends that rideshare services, such as Uber and Lyft, offer promotional codes to anyone being picked up from particular restaurants and bars. This promotional code should be displayed within the bar or restaurant for customers to view.

Stella’s dedication to ending drunk driving and her determination to make a genuine difference through her education and career is why she received our scholarship. Through her passion for education and ambition as a young woman, there is no doubt that the scholarship will enable her to achieve her goals.

To learn more eligibility and requirements for our next round of scholarship, please visit our scholarship page.

Worgul Law Firm Changes Name to Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC

April 11, 2018 in About the Firm, Website

The attorneys of Worgul Law Firm would like to announce that we have changed our firm’s name to Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC. This change has been a long time in the making, considering that both Samir Sarna and Matthew Ness have been with the firm for a number of years and have fought for the rights of countless clients who have been wrongly charged with a crime.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime you did not commit and are in need of a legal help, contact the Pittsburgh criminal defense attorneys of Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC. We will fight for you and your rights. Call us today at (412) 281-2146 to schedule a free and confidential consultation.

Attorneys at Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC

The criminal defense attorneys at our firm are available to you at every step of the criminal process. From being arrested, to being formally charged, to appearing in court when necessary, we are available for aggressive defense and guidance that will help you through this difficult time. Read on to learn more about our team of experienced trial lawyers:

Michael Worgul
Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 2004, attorney Michael Worgul has years of experience as a trial lawyer. He’s defended clients all over the legal spectrum. From juvenile offenses to murder and manslaughter, he treats each case as if it is going to trial. His experience in litigation and skills in the courtroom make him the criminal defense attorney you want in your corner.

Samir Sarna
Attorney Samir Sarna was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 2011. His legal career includes working as a clerk in the Allegheny County Public Defender Office, time spent as Associate Counsel at the Allegheny County Office of Conflict Counsel, and years of experience working as a criminal defense attorney. He’s handled cases from summary offenses to major felonies, so he is uniquely capable of handling any of your legal needs.

Matthew Ness
Attorney Matthew Ness, who was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 2008, is passionate about the rights of criminal defendants. He believes firmly that his clients’ rights should be upheld in court and are worth defending as aggressively as possible. With experience working in the Allegheny County Public Defender’s Office as well as his current position at Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC, he is able to put his passion for client’s to work in any type of criminal case.

An Emphasis on Criminal Law

At Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC, we want to emphasize that we focus on criminal law, and through our name change, we are able to accomplish this. At our firm, we practice many types of criminal law, including:

Contact a Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Lawyer Today

At Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC, our attorneys fight for the rights of each and every one of our clients. We believe you should not have to suffer for a crime you did not commit. Our Pittsburgh criminal defense attorneys can investigate your case and create a strong legal defense on your behalf.