About David
David J. Shrager is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney and the lead attorney of Shrager Defense Attorneys in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania since 1999, he has spent more than 25 years representing individuals accused of crimes throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond. His practice is devoted exclusively to criminal defense, with extensive experience handling DUI and drug charges, violent crimes, white-collar offenses, sex crimes, theft, fraud, homicide, federal charges, and other serious criminal matters. As the leader of a firm with deep roots in Pittsburgh, David combines extensive courtroom experience with a direct, accessible approach to client representation.
David's legal career includes experience in both private practice and litigation, but his work at Shrager Defense Attorneys has become the defining part of his professional career. He joined his family's law firm more than two decades ago and has continued the practice established by his father, Donald I. Shrager, in 1967. Over the years, David has represented clients in some of the Pittsburgh region's most challenging criminal matters and has developed a reputation for preparing cases thoroughly while remaining composed and strategic in the courtroom. His work encompasses every stage of a criminal case, including investigations, preliminary hearings, pretrial proceedings, negotiations, trials, and appeals.
At Shrager Defense Attorneys, David maintains a client-focused philosophy built around accessibility, preparation, and straightforward communication. He emphasizes making sure clients understand the charges they face, their available options, and the potential consequences of each decision. Rather than relying on complicated legal terminology, he takes a practical approach to explaining the defense process and works closely with his legal team to prepare each case. His combination of long-standing local experience, courtroom advocacy, leadership, and personal involvement has made him a prominent criminal defense attorney in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania.
