Spivak Law Firm

Spivak Law Firm is a Lawyer in Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in family law and criminal defense. The firm handles a wide range of matters, including child custody, child support, divorce, equitable distribution, spousal support, domestic abuse, parental alienation, wills, and powers of attorney. In criminal defense, the practice covers domestic violence, assault, harassment, terroristic threats, child endangerment, and preliminary hearings. A distinct specialty is Protection From Abuse (PFA) law, where the firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants in PFA hearings, violations, and record erasure. As one of the few Pittsburgh firms handling both family and criminal law, the practice is positioned to manage cases involving domestic abuse that intersect with custody issues. The firm serves clients in Pittsburgh and surrounding counties, including Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, and Westmoreland, and accepts cases in Armstrong, Clarion, Crawford, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, and Mercer counties.

Todd Spivak, the attorney at the firm, is a Pulitzer Prize nominated investigative reporter whose work on legal topics has been featured by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and The Pennsylvania Bar Association. The firm’s approach emphasizes accessibility and responsiveness, with attorneys available during normal business hours as well as evenings and weekends by appointment. To help clients manage finances, the firm often offers flat fees so that costs are known upfront. Clients have noted the professional demeanor in court, the thorough preparation before each case, and the effective handling of complex matters such as criminal record expungement and family disputes.

The office is located on West Liberty Avenue, a main road in the area. It sits near Pioneer Avenue and Potomac Avenue. The Dormont Public Library is about a tenth of a mile away, and the Dormont Police Department is approximately a fifth of a mile from the office.

Spivak Law Firm combines specialized expertise in family and criminal law with a focus on client accessibility in Pittsburgh. The firm’s dual practice area allows it to address the complex legal issues that arise when domestic abuse intersects with custody and criminal charges.

Services:

• Child Custody and Child Support
• Criminal Defense
• Divorce and Equitable Distribution
• Family Law
• Protection From Abuse (PFA)