Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr., Esq.

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Experience
- Scartelli Olszewski, P.C., Shareholder & Managing Partner, 2010-Present
- Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County, Judge, 2000-2009
- Luzerne County, District Attorney, 1992-1999
- Pennsylvania Conference of State Police Lodges, Solicitor, 1990-1991
- Pennsylvania State Police, Fraternal Order of Police, Frank Albert Memorial Lodge 43, Assistant Solicitor, 1985-1991
- Luzerne County, Assistant District Attorney, 1986-1987
- Private Practice, 1984-1991
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- United States Supreme Court
Professional & Community Affiliations
- Vice-Chairman of Operations of the Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation
- Anthracite Golf Association, Board Member, 2006-2012
- Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Wilkes-Barre Lodge 109, Exalted Ruler, 1990-1991
- Boy Scouts of America Northeastern Pennsylvania Council, Executive Board Member, Vice President, 1999-2001; President, 2001-2002; Board Membership, 2003-2006
- League of Women Voters
- Luzerne County Bar Association
- Luzerne County District Attorney’s Committee on Youth and Violence
- Luzerne County Heroin Task Force
- Luzerne County Highway Safety Advisory Board
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- National Rifle Association – Life Member
- Pennsylvania State Police Troop “P” Camp Cadet, Board Member, 2001-2008
- Professional Ski Instructors of America-Eastern Division, 1981-Present
- Victims Resource Center, 1989-1991
- Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association, Criminal Law Committee Co-Chair, 2010-Present
- Wilkes-Barre YMCA, Board Member
- Young Man’s Polish Association of Hazelton
Honors & Awards
- ‘Best Lawyers’
2017 - Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2015 - Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014 - Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011 - Pennsylvania State Police’s Special Commendation
2000 - Wilkes-Barre City Police William T. Mulligan/Edward J. Schrode Memorial Award
1999 - Pennsylvania Homicide Investigators Association’s Special Recognition for Outstanding Work
1998 - Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award
1995 - NAACP Wilkes-Barre Branch Community Service Award
1993 - The Dickinson School of Law Outstanding Alumni Award
1992 - Pennsylvania State Police, Fraternal Order of Police, Frank Albert Memorial Lodge 43 Honorary Lifetime Member
1990 - Young Man’s Polish Association Lifetime Goldcard Membership
- Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout
1972 - Victims Resource Center Lifetime Membership
1972
Presentations & Publications
- WBRE Interviews Peter Paul Olszewski Jr. about his Role in the Joann Curley Case
December 13, 2016 - Peter Paul Olszewski Jr. Provides Insight into Notorious Local Murder Case
December 12, 2016 - Melissa A. Scartelli and Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. Named 2017 ‘Best Lawyers in America’
August 30, 2016 - PAHome Page – Teacher, Professor Allegedly Fail to Report Abuse
June 3, 2016 - Peter Paul Olszewski Jr. Appointed as Special Prosecutor in Teacher Misconduct Case
April 11, 2016 - Personal Injury Attorneys Melissa Scartelli and Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. to Present CLE on Expert Witnesses
February 10, 2016 - PAHome Page – Business Owner Says He Had No Choice But to Open Fire
February 9, 2016 - The Citizens’ Voice – Jury Acquits Kress on Indecent Assault Charge
December 17, 2015 - Scartelli Olszewski to be Title Sponsor of Lacawac ‘Lake to Lake’ 8K Trail Run and Woods Walk
October 1, 2015 - Judge Peter Paul Olszewski, Sr. Passes Away at 90
July 20, 2015 - Melissa A. Scartelli and Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. Recognized as 2015 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
May 15, 2015 - Attorney Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. Discusses Impact of Death Penalty Moratorium on Selenski
February 18, 2015 - Scartelli Olszewski Files Lawsuit Against Scranton OB/GYN, Moses Taylor Hospital
February 11, 2015 - The Times-Tribune – Couple Claims Moses Taylor Doc Botched Son’s Circumcision
January 30, 2015 - PAHome Page – Peter Paul Olszewski, Attorney for Stephen Stahl Cross Examines A Witness in Teacher Trial
January 16, 2015 - PAHome Page – Attorney Peter Paul Olszewski comments on Investigation of Police Station Video Tape
January 8, 2015 - PAHomePage – Peter Paul Olszewski Comments on Family Of Luzerne County Man’s Decision to File Lawsuit in 911 Confusion
December 19, 2014 - Luzerne County Man’s Wrongful Death Suit Settled
October 28, 2014 - Newswatch 16 – Peter Paul Olszewski Comments on Compromised Patient Information at Commonwealth Health
August 20, 2014 - Scartelli Olszewski to Sponsor Lacawac ‘Lake to Lake’ 8K Trail Run and Woods Walk
August 12, 2014 - The Times Leader – Wilkes-Barre Crime Watch Coalition Seminar a Primer on Castle Doctrine
June 27, 2014 - Scartelli Olszewski Attorneys Named to Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
April 7, 2014 - Florida Supreme Court Overturns Law Limiting Medical Malpractice Damages
March 14, 2014 - The Times Leader – Self Defense or Homicide?
March 3, 2014 - The Times Leader – Commentary: David I. Fallk – Limit Hospital Errors, Not Lawsuits
November 5, 2013 - Pennsylvania Truck Accident Attorney Television Commercial from Scartelli Olszewski, P.C.
September 3, 2013 - Television Commercial Discusses Representing Pennsylvania Truck Accident Matters
September 3, 2013 - Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. Mobile Website Television Commercial
September 3, 2013 - Visit Scartelli.com on Your Mobile Device for Auto and Truck Accident Information – TV Commercial
September 3, 2013 - Peter Paul Olszewski Jr. Named to Board of Trustees of Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation Inc.
June 10, 2013 - The Citizens’ Voice – Teen Murder Suspect Rearrested
January 12, 2013 - The Times Leader – Homicide Charge Dismissed Against Lee
January 11, 2013 - Press Enterprise – Deal Helps Trooper Avoid Jail
January 11, 2013 - Scranton, PA Criminal Defense Law Firm Television Commercial from Scartelli Olszewski, P.C.
February 8, 2012 - Scranton, PA General Litigation Law Firm Television Commercial from Scartelli Olszewski, P.C.
February 8, 2012 - Scranton, PA Auto Accident Law Firm Television Commercial from Scartelli Olszewski, P.C.
February 7, 2012 - Scranton, PA Medical Malpractice Law Firm Television Commercial from Scartelli Olszewski, P.C.
February 7, 2012 - Scranton Criminal Defense Attorney Peter Paul Olszewski Speaks to WBRE-TV about the Penn State Sexual Abuse Scandal
November 16, 2011 - Scranton Criminal Defense Attorney Peter Paul Olszewski Discusses an Individuals Rights Relating to DUIs in Pennsylvania
September 22, 2011 - Scranton Criminal Defense Attorney Peter Paul Olszewski Interviewed by WNEP-TV about Pennsylvania Death Penalty Case
August 10, 2010
A shareholder and managing partner with Scartelli Olszewski, Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. brings a unique blend of over 30 years of litigation experience to the firm. Peter’s primary practice area include medical malpractice, personal injury and criminal defense. In May 2017, Scartelli Olszewski, P.C had a record setting medical malpractice jury verdict in Luzerne County.
Peter routinely serves as private counsel for local, state and federal law enforcement officers. He also represents multiple law enforcement agencies in labor negotiations. Peter regularly serves as an expert commentator to both the television and print media on issues involving civil and criminal litigation.
As an advocate for the injured, Peter has distinguished himself by earning lifetime memberships in both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum as well as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Attorney Olszewski has said that his experience as District Attorney easily translates to his practice of representing victims of medical malpractice: “Medical malpractice cases involve investigation of evidence similar to criminal/forensic investigations.”
In the area of Capital Litigation, Peter has an unparalleled history. As defense counsel he reversed a death sentence for the youngest offender on Pennsylvania’s death row; he secured a death sentence while serving as District Attorney; and as a jurist, he presided over multiple capital cases.
From 1992-1999 Peter served as the District Attorney of Luzerne County, and from 2000-2009 Peter served as a Judge in the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas. As District Attorney, Peter tried numerous high profile murder cases securing first degree verdicts in each. As a Common Pleas Judge, Peter presided over hundreds of criminal and civil jury trials, and also served as Criminal Court Administrator. He also served in the Court’s Family Division and handled equity and civil non-jury trials.
Before being elected to public office, Peter was engaged in private practice, handling criminal, civil and family law trials throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. He represented the Pennsylvania State Police and was certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Criminal Trial Specialist in recognition of excellence in the trial of complex criminal cases.
A native of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Peter is a strong believer in giving back to the legal and larger communities. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Lacawac Sanctuary which oversees a 545 acre biological field station and environmental learning center in Wayne County. He is an Eagle Scout and Past President of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He is a member and former co-chairman of the Wilkes-Barre Library Association Criminal Law Committee. He is a founding member of the District Attorney’s Committee on Youth and Violence and the Luzerne County Heroin Task Force. Peter is a member and past Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Wilkes-Barre Lodge 109, and is a former Alumni Trustee of The Dickinson School of Law.
Peter is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.
Peter is admitted to practice before all of Pennsylvania’s State Courts, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He is a 1984 graduate of the Dickinson School of Law. Peter’s hobbies include archery, hunting, and golf. He enjoys working alongside of his wife, Attorney Melissa Scartelli, who is the founder and president of Scartelli Olszewski. The couple resides in Wayne County.