Steven Pacillio

Steven M. Pacillio is a founding member and the managing partner of his firm's Delaware County Office.  Mr. Pacillio focuses his practice in the field of criminal defense. An Ivy League graduate, Steve earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.  He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.  Mr. Pacillio currently sits on the Alumni Board of Managers of the University of Pennsylvania, volunteers as the Solicitor for the Thornbury Historical Society, and is a member of the Board of Directors of JURIST Legal News and Research Services, Inc., the world’s only law school-based comprehensive legal news and research service.

Mr. Pacillio left a career in the Information Technology field where he specialized in computer design, network implementation and network security.  Before joining Omnis Law Group, LLC (call 484-81-OMNIS), Steve served as an Assistant District Attorney in Delaware County, Pennsylvania for just under five years and was a criminal defense partner in a general litigation firm for over a dozen years.  He handled cases in the Magisterial District Courts, Summary Appeals, the Juvenile Division, Drug Court and the Criminal Trial Division.  He was a founding member and lead prosecutor for the County’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, under a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.  The task force prosecutes Internet solicitation and child pornography cases.  Additionally, he headed up the Insurance Fraud Unit and Auto Theft Prevention Unit under grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

Mr. Pacillio is an active member of the multiple bar associations, The Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL), and other professional organizations. Steve also serves as a consultant and expert witness, assisting other attorneys in litigation matters involving advanced technology and computer forensics in both State and Federal courts.

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Juvenile Law

Communications & Internet Law

Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

• Child Pornography & Computer Crimes

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  One half-hour free consultation, in-office or telephone conference, for all prospective criminal defense clients. Consultation fees for prison visits determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Eastern District of PA

Since 2007

Middle District of PA

Since 2019

Pennsylvania

Since 1999

3rd Circuit

Since 2019

Principal & Founding Partner

Omnis Law Group, LLC

2016 - Current

Solicitor, Board Member

Thornbury Historical Society

2016 - Current

Board Member

JURIST Legal News & Research

2009 - Current

www.jurist.org

Partner

M M & D - General Litigation Firm

2006 - 2015

Associate

M M & D - General Litigation Firm

2002 - 2005

Assistant District Attorney

District Attorney's Office of Delaware County, PA

1998 - 2002

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

J.D. (1999)

1996 - 1999

University of Pennsylvania

B.A. (1994)

1990 - 1994

Pennsylvania State Bar  # 84434

Member

Current

Q. How do you get an attorney removed from your case in Pennsylvania?

August 19, 2023

A: You can hire a new attorney at any time. Once you've hired the new attorney, he or she will file an Entry of Appearance with the Court, oftentimes the new attorney will coordinate with the old attorney to file this concurrently with the old attorney's Withdrawal. Alternatively, the new attorney can file their Entry of Appearance then the old attorney can file his/her Withdrawal separately, thereafter.

Q. Rovoked probation for new arrest can my new sentence term be dismissed if new arrest charges got dismissed?

April 5, 2022

A: You can still be violated for "police contact" even if the new charges result in an acquittal or get dismissed. The severity of the violation for police contact is much less than for a new conviction. You should immediately consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney in your jurisdiction to prepare a plan to handle the new charges and the violation hearing.

Q. If probation arrests you for a violation are they still required to read you your Miranda rights?

November 17, 2021

A: Contrary to popular belief, furthered by depictions in TV and movies, the police are not required to advise a person of his/her Miranda rights merely because they are being placed under arrest. In many cases, the arrested person is never advised of their Miranda rights and this is completely legal.

The government must advise you of your Miranda rights if they are engaging in a custodial interrogation. Miranda warnings are required only if the person is in custody (not free to leave) and is being interrogated (asked questions).