Charged with a Crime? Your Defense Starts Tonight.
Northeastern Pennsylvania's relentless DUI & criminal defense attorney. 35+ years protecting the rights of the accused — when your freedom, license, and future are on the line.
Trial-ready criminal defense lawyer serving Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties.
When you're charged with a crime, early decisions matter. Attorney John Pike brings more than 35 years of courtroom experience defending clients facing DUI, felony, and serious criminal charges throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Experienced criminal defense backed by decades in the courtroom.
For more than three decades, Attorney Pike has represented individuals facing serious criminal allegations throughout Pennsylvania. His practice focuses on careful case preparation, strategic advocacy, and protecting his clients' futures at every stage of the legal process.
Schedule Your ConsultationAttorney Pike has represented clients in 26 of Pennsylvania's 63 counties — bringing local courtroom knowledge to defendants across the Commonwealth.
Criminal defense representation for serious charges.
Focused, strategic defense across a wide range of criminal areas — built on three decades of Pennsylvania courtroom experience.
DUI / DWI Defense
First, second & third-offense DUI. ARD program eligibility, license suspension challenges, and BAC evidence suppression.
Get Your Free DUI Evaluation → Discuss your case →Felony Defense
Aggressive trial-tested defense for serious felony charges in Luzerne, Lackawanna, and surrounding counties.
Discuss your case →Drug Charges
Cocaine, Fentanyl, Marijuana, Methamphetamine, Ketamine, Prescription drug charges, and Drug Delivery Resulting in Death. Constitutional challenges to illegal searches and seizures.
Discuss your case →Assault & Violent Crimes
Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Reckless Endangering, Strangulation, Terroristic Threats, and Homicide where appropriate. Self-defense and de-escalation case strategies.
Discuss your case →Misdemeanor Crimes
Theft, disorderly conduct, harassment. Protect your record with diversion programs when available.
Discuss your case →Probation Violations
Gagnon hearings, bench warrants, and probation revocation defense. Move fast — every day matters.
Discuss your case →Don't see your charge listed? Attorney Pike handles a wide range of criminal matters.
Contact us about your specific situationPersonalized guidance for your estate from an experienced attorney.
Deciding what will happen to your home, financial assets, and possessions after your passing can be a difficult process. If you don't take the time to make these decisions now, a court may end up dividing your property for you — often in a way you did not intend.
Pike Law has extensive experience with estate planning for wills and trusts while keeping Pennsylvania probate law in mind. Attorney Pike can also serve as your power of attorney to ensure your will or trust is carried out to your specifications.
What can you pass down in your will?
In a will, you can direct several different categories of assets and possessions to specific beneficiaries. Common examples include:
Real Estate
Homes, land, and other real property passed to your heirs.
Financial Assets
Bank accounts, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and retirement accounts.
Personal Property
Jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and family belongings.
Business Interests
Ownership shares in businesses, partnerships, or corporations.
Digital Assets
Online accounts, digital photos, and cryptocurrency holdings.
Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyrights, and royalties.
Your will can also include instructions for how outstanding debts should be handled and your preferences for funeral arrangements. Consulting with an estate planning attorney ensures your will is legally valid and accurately reflects your wishes.
What should you put in your trust?
Passing down assets through a trust can offer several advantages — including avoiding probate, reducing estate taxes, and managing wealth for beneficiaries over time.
Setting up a trust requires careful planning and legal experience. Pike Law works with you to structure a trust that fits your specific needs and ensures your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes.
- Real Estate
- Financial Assets
- Business Interests
- Personal Property
- Life Insurance Policies
- Retirement Accounts
- Digital Assets
- Family Heirlooms
- Charitable Donations
- Education Funds
What is probate, and how long does it take in Pennsylvania?
Whether or not your loved one had a will at the time of death, the estate must be probated before assets can be transferred to beneficiaries. Because probate follows the loss of a loved one, it is often an emotional process. Attorney Pike works to make it as anxiety-free as possible.
The length of probate in Pennsylvania depends on how long it takes to complete each required step.
- 01Notifying beneficiaries
- 02Paying outstanding debts, including credit card and tax obligations
- 03Notifying creditors of the estate
- 04Transferring assets to beneficiaries
Don't leave these decisions to the courts. Get the guidance you need to make informed choices and keep control of your assets.
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the Accused
When everything is on the line, you need a lawyer who's been there 1,500+ times.
Attorney John B. Pike has spent his entire career inside Pennsylvania's criminal courtrooms — from the Luzerne County Courthouse to the appellate level. He doesn't dabble in real estate or wills. He defends people accused of crimes. Period.
That singular focus is why prosecutors, judges, and clients across Northeastern Pennsylvania know his name — and why, when your phone call could change the rest of your life, you should know it too.
- 35+ years exclusively defending the accused
- Featured nationally on CNN with Nancy Grace
- Member, National College for DUI Defense
- Pennsylvania Bar Association · Luzerne County Bar
- Trial-tested in every NEPA county courtroom
- Direct attorney access — never passed to a paralegal
Why trial experience matters in criminal defense cases.
Many criminal cases resolve before trial, but outcomes are often shaped by whether the defense lawyer is prepared to try the case before a jury. With decades of courtroom experience, Attorney Pike approaches every case with trial preparation in mind — giving clients strong advocacy both in negotiations and in court.
Thorough preparation
Every file is built as if it's going to trial — evidence reviewed, witnesses identified, motions filed.
Stronger negotiations
Prosecutors know which lawyers will try a case. That credibility shapes the offers your defense receives.
Jury-tested advocacy
Decades of jury trials across Pennsylvania — clients get a defender comfortable in front of any panel.
Strategy at every stage
From preliminary hearing through verdict, decisions are made with the trial endgame in mind.
From the first phone call to the final verdict.
A clear, four-step strategy designed to put you back in control of your future.
Call Within 24 Hours
Reach Attorney Pike directly — no answering services, no junior associates. Free, completely confidential.
Strategic Case Review
We dissect every police report, BAC test, and traffic stop. Most cases have suppressible evidence — we find it.
Aggressive Defense Filed
Pre-trial motions, expert witnesses, and the strongest defense theory tailored to your case and county.
Best Possible Outcome
Dismissals, ARD, reduced charges, or a trial victory — we fight for the result that protects your future.
Step one starts with a single phone call. There's no cost, and your conversation is confidential.
Real cases. Real outcomes. Real freedom restored.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is evaluated on its individual merits.
Commonwealth v. J.G.
Felony charges negotiated down through pre-trial motions challenging evidence collection procedures.
Commonwealth v. H.S.
High-profile homicide defense featured nationally — successful trial strategy against eyewitness testimony.
Commonwealth v. S.S.
Suppression of unlawfully obtained BAC evidence resulted in full dismissal of all DUI charges.
Commonwealth v. J.F.
First-time offender placed in diversionary program — record cleared upon successful completion.
Commonwealth v. J.K.
Aggressive plea negotiation resulted in significant reduction of incarceration exposure.
Could your case be next?
Every case starts with a phone call. Yours costs nothing.
Start My Free ReviewExperience Matters. Local Knowledge Wins Cases.
Attorney John B. Pike regularly represents clients in courts across Luzerne County, Bradford County, Carbon County, Columbia County, Lackawanna County, Sullivan County, Wayne County, Wyoming County — and understands the procedures, expectations, and realities of each local court system.
Luzerne County
- Back Mountain
- Hazleton
- Kingston
- Mountain Top
- Nanticoke
- Pittston
- Wilkes-Barre
Bradford County
- Towanda
Carbon County
- Jim Thorpe
- Lehighton
Columbia County
- Bloomsburg
Lackawanna County
- Scranton
- Dunmore
- Carbondale
Sullivan County
- Dushore
- Laporte
Wayne County
- Honesdale
- Hawley
Wyoming County
- Tunkhannock
Charged in one of these counties? Attorney Pike knows the local court system.
Request a Free ConsultationThe people who've stood beside him in court.
Rated 5 stars across Avvo, Google, and Justia by clients who chose Pike Law in their darkest hour.
Clear answers to the questions that follow an arrest.
Plain-language explanations of how the Pennsylvania criminal process works — from the booking room to the courtroom — so you can make informed decisions when it matters most.
Talk to Attorney Pike →What happens in the first 72 hours after you've been arrested?
The first 72 hours often shape the entire case. Attorney Pike recommends contacting counsel immediately, before any statement is given.
What happens at a Preliminary Hearing?
A Preliminary Hearing is a probable cause hearing held before a Magisterial District Judge — not a trial.
Understanding the criminal process in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania criminal cases generally move through arrest, preliminary arraignment, preliminary hearing, formal arraignment, pre-trial motions, plea negotiations or trial, and sentencing.
Common questions people face after their arrest.
Will I lose my job? Will this stay on my record? Attorney Pike personally walks every client through their options before any major decision is made.
Answers when you need them most.
Direct, no-jargon guidance from 35+ years inside Pennsylvania criminal courts. Have a question we haven't answered?
Call 570-288-7780 →What should I do immediately after a DUI arrest in Pennsylvania?
Don't speak to police beyond identifying yourself, don't agree to additional tests without an attorney, and call a DUI attorney within 24 hours. Pennsylvania law gives you only 30 days to challenge an automatic license suspension.
Will my first-offense DUI go on my permanent record?
Many first-offense DUIs in Pennsylvania qualify for the ARD (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition) program. Successful completion can lead to expungement — but eligibility is strict and prosecutor-discretionary.
How much does it cost to hire Attorney John B. Pike?
Initial case evaluations are always free. Fees vary based on the complexity and severity of charges, and Attorney Pike offers transparent flat-fee pricing for most criminal defense cases.
Do you handle cases outside Luzerne County?
Yes. Attorney Pike represents clients throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, including Lackawanna, Wyoming, Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, and Columbia Counties.
What if I'm guilty — do I still need an attorney?
Absolutely. Even when guilt is not in question, an experienced defense attorney can negotiate reduced charges, alternative sentencing, diversion programs, and protect you from prosecutorial overreach.
How quickly can you take my case?
Attorney Pike personally returns calls within hours, not days. For urgent matters, call 570-288-7780.
Speak with Attorney Pike — directly.
Send a brief, confidential note about your situation. Your message will be delivered to info@pike-law.com.
Tonight, your future is uncertain. Tomorrow doesn't have to be.
Contacting the firm is free, fast, and completely confidential. Attorney Pike personally reviews every inquiry — usually within the hour.
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