Justin D. Okun Esq.

Justin is an accomplished partner at Farrell Weaver & Okun, where he has built a distinguished career specializing in criminal law, appellate advocacy, and estate and probate matters.

Since working with Thomas N. Farrell in 2018, Justin has experience in various areas of criminal law, including preliminary hearings, grand jury proceedings, trial and appellate litigation, death penalty cases, and post-conviction relief petitions. Justin has handled and aided jury trials, nonjury trials and conducted numerous pre-trial hearings including motions to suppress and petitions for habeas corpus relief. Justin has handled and aided cases ranging from homicides to DUI’s to summary charges.

Justin is a seasoned appellate advocate having extensive work in taking successful appeals before the Pennsylvania Superior Court and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, as well as federal habeas corpus petitions. The experience in the courtroom as a trial advocate aids a successful appellate advocate. In turn, the knowledge and experience from appellate advocacy has given an acute sense and insight into strong trial advocacy.

Justin has won at every level of a criminal proceeding whether that be a dismissal at a preliminary hearing, a verdict after a jury trial or a reversal from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania on appeal.

Aside from criminal practice, Justin has maintained a thriving estate and probate practice. He has successfully aided client’s in navigating the probate process including filing necessary forms, litigating issues that arise and preparing and filing inheritance taxes. Justin has litigated claim disputes and fought for his client’s rights and fair share within the estate on behalf of executors and beneficiaries. Justin writes legal documents for estate planning.

Justin maintains and urges the importance that people get their incapacitation decisions and dying wishes outlined in writing to help their loved ones care for them appropriately.

Throughout his career, Justin has demonstrated a commitment to legal education. Justin attended the 43^rd National Trial Advocacy College at the University of Virginia School of Law gaining experience and knowledge in trial advocacy. He has taught numerous Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses, sharing his expertise with fellow attorneys. Additionally, he has contributed to the legal community through published articles in the Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly.

Justin also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, furthering his dedication to shaping the next generation of legal professionals.

Justin earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Information Technology from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey, graduating magna cum laude. During his undergraduate studies, he actively engaged in various academic and extracurricular pursuits, notably as a member of the Pre-Law Society, Political Science Club, and the Debate Team, representing the university at competitions, including debates at West Virginia University.

He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he was an active member of the Environmental and Energy Law Society and the Moot Court Board. In his role on the Moot Court Board, Justin contributed significantly by organizing and evaluating participants in several prestigious competitions, including the Negotiations Competition, Murray S. Love Trial Competition, and the Moot Court Appellate Competition.

Justin is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

A native of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, he is committed to providing exceptional legal representation to clients across the state