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Michael Marinaro

Marinaro Law Firm
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Michael Marinaro
Marinaro Law Firm
Lancaster,
 PA

Attorney Michael V. Marinaro is a trial-tested criminal defense lawyer. As a former forensic scientist and expert witness with the Maryland State Police for 10 years and more than 30 years as a private attorney, Mr. Marinaro will provide you with firepower for your case.

Attorney Marinaro has tried more than 275 criminal cases to verdicts. Our firm is prepared to handle a wide range of matters for our clients. Attorney Marinaro litigated numerous criminal cases to juries with the outcome of “NOT GUILTY!”

Before Mr. Marinaro became a lawyer, he was a forensic chemist for the Maryland State Police for 10 years. It would be challenging to find an attorney in Pennsylvania who has a similar background. Forensic evidence can take many forms. Your attorney must know precisely how strong the evidence is or is not and the places where such evidence is weak or incomplete. Some forms of such analysis include:

  • Fingerprints
  • Blood analysis
  • DNA testing
  • Firearms testing
  • Forensic toxicology

You can rest assured that Mr. Marinaro will be a powerful advocate for your case. He has been admitted to the bar in the following states:

  • Pennsylvania, 1994
  • New Jersey, 1994

Education

His chemistry and forensic science degrees make Mr. Marinaro a uniquely qualified attorney to handle your criminal charges. His education includes:

  • University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland
    • J.D. – 1993
  • Elon College, n/k/a Elon University, North Carolina
    • Major: Chemistry
  • State University of New York (SUNY), Stony Brook, New York
  • City University of New York (CUNY) – John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Manhattan, New York
    • Forensic Science
    • Honors: With Honors

Professional Associations

Mr. Marinaro is an accomplished attorney and has associations with the following professional organizations:

  • Lancaster Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

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