Ryan M. Tutera

The Law Office of Ryan M. Tutera is an innovative law firm based on the time tested principles of dedication and hard work. Our Pittsburgh criminal defense firm is committed to serving the needs of our clients in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. The legal process is complex and daunting. Attorney Ryan M. Tutera is an experienced former prosecutor who has the skills and knowledge to help you navigate through the legal process and provide you with the most effective representation. Our firm was founded by attorney Ryan M. Tutera, who always had an interest in the concepts of justice, freedom and liberty. He wanted to help people accused of state and federal crimes who seemingly have the odds stacked up against them. Before becoming a defense lawyer, Mr. Tutera was an assistant district attorney of Allegheny County for five years. He has tried hundreds of jury and nonjury cases on both sides, which gives him insight into how the government builds a prosecution — and how to defend against it. He has earned the respect and trust of former clients, judges and colleagues, and has represented clients in cases that received local, statewide and national attention. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Ryan M. Tutera included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors The National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 AVVO Rated 10/10 Superb Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2020 Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2016 Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2015 Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2014 Other Sources of Feedback About Ryan M. Tutera Included on the 2026Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list

• Owner - The Law Office of Ryan M. Tutera

• Allegheny County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney
• The Honorable Kevin G. Sasinoski, Extern Law Clerk
• The Law Office of J. Terrence Farrell, Associate
• Gaydos, Gaydos & Associates, Of Counsel (2012 - Present)
• City of McKeesport , Zoning Board Solicitor (2014 - Present)
• Languages
• Arabic
• English

• PSU-Continuing Education Series-CPA/CLE, Body of a Crime- An introduction to the criminal justice system, 2014
• PSU-Continuing Education Series-CPA/CLE, Introduction to Criminal Law, 2013

• Pennsylvania, 2006
• U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
• Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

• Pennsylvania Bar Association, 2015 - Present
• Allegheny County Bar Association, 2006 - Present
• Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Westmoreland County Bar Association
• Washington County Bar Association