Sklarosky Law | Criminal Defense, Personal Injury & Civil Rights Lawyers

If you have been arrested, injured, or had your rights violated in Luzerne County or Northeastern Pennsylvania, Sklarosky Law provides experienced representation in criminal, personal injury, and federal civil rights matters. The firm also represents Pennsylvania beneficiaries in denied and disputed life insurance claims.

Our practice includes:

• DUI and criminal defense

• Car and truck accident claims

• Dog bites and premises liability

• Federal civil rights litigation

• Denied life insurance claims

Sklarosky Law represents clients throughout Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Luzerne County, and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Whether a case involves criminal charges, a serious injury, unconstitutional police conduct, or an insurance company refusing to pay benefits, we work to identify the legal and factual issues that can affect the outcome.

How Sklarosky Law Helps Clients in Northeastern Pennsylvania

Our attorneys are familiar with the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas, local magisterial district courts, Pennsylvania appellate courts, and federal court practice.

Criminal Defense: We defend individuals charged with DUI, drug offenses, assault, theft, firearms offenses, and other misdemeanor and felony crimes, from preliminary proceedings through trial and appeal.

Car & Truck Accidents: We represent people injured in serious motor vehicle accidents and handle issues involving liability, PIP benefits, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, and claims against negligent drivers.

Dog Bite Claims: We represent adults and children injured in dog attacks, including cases involving facial scarring, permanent injuries, and negligent dog owners or property owners.

Federal Civil Rights: We represent individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by police officers and other government officials, including claims involving false arrest, malicious prosecution, excessive force, unlawful searches and seizures, and fabrication of evidence.

Denied Life Insurance Claims: We represent Pennsylvania beneficiaries in denied, delayed, and disputed life insurance claims, including cases involving contestability, alleged misrepresentations, policy rescission, lapse, and coverage disputes.

Experience in Luzerne County and Northeastern Pennsylvania

With decades of combined legal experience, Sklarosky Law represents clients in Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Kingston, Pittston, Nanticoke, Mountain Top, the Back Mountain, and communities throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Our attorneys have:

• Defended hundreds of DUI and criminal cases

• Represented clients at jury and non-jury trials

• Obtained compensation for seriously injured clients

• Litigated constitutional claims in federal court

• Represented clients in magisterial district courts, the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas, and Pennsylvania appellate courts

We believe effective representation begins with understanding the facts, explaining the available options, and developing a strategy appropriate for the individual case.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury

Car & Truck Accidents – Representing people injured by negligent drivers and pursuing available insurance coverage and compensation.

Dog Bite Claims – Representing adults and children injured in dog attacks, including claims involving scarring and permanent injuries.

Slip and Fall Accidents – Pursuing claims arising from dangerous property conditions, including snow and ice.

Medical Negligence – Evaluating claims involving injuries caused by medical negligence.

Federal Civil Rights

Civil Rights Litigation – Representing individuals in claims involving false arrest, malicious prosecution, excessive force, unlawful searches and seizures, fabrication of evidence, and other constitutional violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

Denied Life Insurance Claims

Life Insurance Claim Disputes – Representing beneficiaries in denied, delayed, and disputed life insurance claims, including contestability investigations, alleged application misrepresentations, rescission, policy lapse, and coverage disputes.

Criminal Defense

Felony & Misdemeanor Charges – Defending individuals charged with theft, assault, drug offenses, firearms offenses, and other serious crimes.

DUI Defense – Challenging traffic stops, field sobriety testing, blood and breath evidence, chemical-test refusals, and other aspects of Pennsylvania DUI prosecutions.

Expungements – Assisting eligible individuals seeking to clear qualifying Pennsylvania criminal records.

Our Commitment to Clients

At Sklarosky Law, clients work with attorneys who take the time to understand their case and explain the legal process in straightforward terms.

When your freedom, financial security, constitutional rights, or health are at stake, we will:

• Listen to your concerns

• Explain your legal options

• Carefully examine the evidence and applicable law

• Develop a strategy tailored to your circumstances

• Advocate for you in negotiations and in court

Contact Sklarosky Law Today

If you are facing criminal charges, have been seriously injured, believe your constitutional rights were violated, or are dealing with a denied, delayed, or disputed life insurance claim, contact Sklarosky Law to discuss your legal options.

Call us today at (570) 283-1200 or use our online contact form to schedule your free consultation.

Sklarosky Law represents clients throughout Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Hazleton, Luzerne County, and Northeastern Pennsylvania.