Brett J. Riegel

Of Counsel
Admitted in Pennsylvania

Brett J. Riegel, Esq., is a founding member of ARM Lawyers and a native of Berwick, Pennsylvania, who graduated at the top of his class in 1988 as a multi-sport letter athlete, Eagle Scout, and community activist. Following honors graduation from Dickinson College, with a double major in English and Dramatic Arts as preparation for law school, Brett, completed his legal studies at the Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

At the Dickinson School of Law, Brett focused his attention on real world experiences, which would allow him to be an aggressive advocate for clients after completing his legal education. While in school, he served as a member of the Appellate Moot Court Board, The Trial Moot Court Board, the American Trial Lawyers Association Trial Team, and the Robert F. Wagner Appellate Moot Court Competition. In addition to these honors, Brett took all of the available trial advocacy and appellate advocacy courses the law school offered and graduated towards the top of his class. During his time at Dickinson, in addition to the academic and extracurricular activities schedule, Brett worked in the legal division of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, where he assisted staff and regional attorneys in their representation of unionized teachers and support staff in a wide variety of matters before administrative agencies, trial and appellate courts.

After law school, Brett relocated to Monroe County, Pennsylvania where he had a one (1) year Clerkship with Monroe County Court of Common Pleas Judge Peter J. O’Brien. In that role, Brett was introduced to most of the influential decision makers in Monroe County and received hands on experience allowing him to recognize what methods of advocacy are the most effective for clients charged with a crime or otherwise embroiled in a legal battle.

At the conclusion of his Clerkship, Brett formed a small firm, later known as Amori & Riegel, LLC where he practiced for nearly 16 years as the primary litigation partner in both criminal and family law.

Since January 1, 2012, Brett has handled hundreds of criminal matters, including many which proceeded to trial, in fourteen (14) different judicial districts in the Common Pleas Courts of Pennsylvania, and seven (7) different judicial districts in New Jersey, as well as the Federal District Courts of the Middle District and Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Brett has handled appellate matters before the Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania and before the Federal 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court.

In addition to the criminal matters, Brett has also focused his practice on family law and other civil litigation matters, including personal injury, business litigation, real estate litigation and appeals.

Zatarra F.
1 week ago
ON APRIL OF 2026 I WAS AT A BAR AND GRILL PICKING UP MY LUNCH A REGULAR CUSTOMER THAT'S THERE ON A DAILY BASIS DRINKING PICKED A FIGHT WITH ME AND PUT HANDS ON ME NOT ONCE DID I ENGAGE POLICE WERE CALLED AND FROM EYEWITNESS TESTIMONY JUST ABOUT EVERYONE THAT WAS AT THE ESTABLISHMENT TESTIFIED ON HIS BEHALF THAT I PUT HANDS ON HIM FIRST AND EVEN WENT AS FAR AS SAYING I DREW MY FIREARM AT HIM... AT THAT POINT I DECIDED TO GIVE ATTORNEY ON RETAINER A CALL TO SEE IF I WAS COVERED FOR WHAT HAD HAPPENED I SPOKE WITH SOMEONE AT THE LAW FARM... HOWARD MY ATTORNEY GOT IN CONTACT WITH ME RIGHT AWAY HE TOOK MY STATEMENT ON WHAT HAPPENED AND HAD HIS ASSISTANT LIBERTY GIVE ME A FOLLOW-UP CALL ON WHAT TOOK PLACE... AFTER GATHERING ALL THE INFORMATION THEY GOT TO WORK ON MY CASE IMMEDIATELY... I HAD INFORMED THEM THAT SOME OF THE PEOPLE THAT WERE THERE TOLD ME THAT THE POLICE WERE GOING TO ISSUE A WARRANT FOR MY ARREST... LIBERTY AND HOWARD WERE IN POSSESSION OF A VIDEO RECORDING FOR THE INCIDENT THAT TOOK PLACE THAT DAY... HOWARD GOT IN TOUCH WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AS LIBERTY STARTED PUTTING THE PAPERWORK TO THE CASE TOGETHER HOWARD WANTED TO SEE HOW FAR INTO THE INVESTIGATION THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAD GOTTEN WITHOUT I BELIEVE NOT INFORMING THEM THAT HE WAS IN POSSESSION OF THE VIDEO... EVERYDAY THAT WENT BY I WAS WORRIED AND LOOKING OVER MY SHOULDER WONDERING WHEN I WAS GOING TO BE PLACED UNDER ARREST AND CHARGED... HOWARD INFORMED ME THAT AFTER REVIEWING THE VIDEO HE COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING THAT I COULD BE CHARGED WITH BUT IT WAS STILL A WAITING GAME TO SEE WHERE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS GOING TO TAKE THIS... AFTER ABOUT A WEEK HOWARD RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT THAT THEY WERE NOT BRINGING ANY CHARGES AGAINST ME AND THE CASE WAS CLOSED... IT TURNED OUT THAT THE EYEWITNESS TESTIMONIES INCLUDING ME BRANDISHING MY FIREARM AND POINTING IT AT HIM WERE ALL LIES LIBERTY AND HOWARD CLOSED OUT MY CASE AND INFORMED ME IF ANYTHING ELSE PERTAINING TO THIS CASE ARISES TO CONTACT THEM IMMEDIATELY... IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO REPRESENT YOU WHEN IT COMES TO SELF-DEFENSE AND YOUR SECOND AMENDMENT AMONGST OTHER THINGS AOR IS THE WAY TO GO THEY WILL STAND BY YOU FROM BEGINNING TO END... HOWARD AND LIBERTY THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID TO KEEP ME FROM BEING RAILROADED... SIR... ✝️🙏🇺🇲⚖️...
Ray Y.
1 week ago
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David J.
2 weeks ago
I had the pleasure of having Attorneys on Retainer on my team recently and I'm glad I went the extra step to not only protect myself but also my family in the event of a self defense matter. Mr Howard my attorney and his team handled the situation in a matter of hours to have a possible costly issue resolved in my favor. Attorneys on Retainer and the teams they have for us to protect our interest are 2nd to none. I would recommend them in a heartbeat. Thank you Attorneys on Retainer.
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience, David. We’re honored you trusted us to protect both you and your family during such an important situation. We’re proud Howard and his team were able to respond quickly and help resolve the matter effectively. Providing strong legal support when it matters most is exactly what we strive for. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your confidence in AOR.
alvin H.
1 month ago
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John S.
2 months ago
Because I have had a run-in with my local police in the past about defending the life of a third party, I was concerned about police trying to find a way to charge me when I had to defend myself with a knife last night. I called the Emergency number so that I could avoid a "why didn't you call us" conversation later. After I was connected to Howard Snader, he listened to my account of the event that transpired as well as the incident from my past. He assured me that I did the right thing by calling and he checked in on me this morning to make sure I was still a free man. I let him know that assailant had been arrested last night and he is also on an ICE HOLD.
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience, John. We understand how stressful and uncertain situations like that can be, especially when prior experiences add additional concern. We’re proud Howard was able to provide immediate guidance, reassurance, and follow-up when it mattered most. Having trusted legal support in critical moments is exactly why we do what we do. We’re grateful for your trust and are glad you’re safe.