Justin Capek

Justin C. Capek, Esq.

Founding Partner | Capek law p.C.

Justin C. Capek is the founding partner of Capek Law, P.C. He represents clients facing serious criminal charges in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with a focus on firearms, violent crime, and narcotics cases. Amongst both his peers and his clients, Justin is known for his thorough preparation of his cases, aggressive defense strategy, and determined advocacy.

Throughout his career, Justin has secured acquittals and reduced sentences for clients charged with serious offenses in both State and Federal Courts. Justin’s reputation and renowned trial skills have led to him being a well sought-after advocate who has gained national notoriety with many high-profile cases.

Justin also represents clients injured in motor vehicle collisions and slip and fall accidents. He has obtained numerous six-figure settlements for clients and brings the same personal attention and commitment to their injury claims that he brings to his criminal defense practice. He takes pride in being accessible to his clients nearly 24/7, earning their trust, and guiding them through difficult circumstances. Before founding Capek Law in 2026, Justin was a partner at Schatz, Steinberg & Klayman, where he led the firm’s Criminal Division.

Justin’s approach to advocacy is shaped in part by his service in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. He served as an Armored Infantry Team Leader with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, until 2016. His honors include the Army Commendation Medal and the Army National Guard Good Conduct Medal. In 2012, Justin was named “Soldier of the Year” for the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team and was selected to represent his brigade in the Pennsylvania National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition. His extensive military leadership skills, values, and discipline have made him a formidable trial attorney.

Outside the courtroom, Justin is an avid marathon and ultramarathon runner having competed across the United States and internationally. Justin is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the District of New Jersey. He has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2021.

EDUCATION:

• J.D., Temple University Beasley School of Law, 2017
• B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 2014

Accolades

  • RISING STARS

    Super Lawyers
    Rising Stars

    Pennsylvania · 2021–2025

  • 10.0 SUPERB

    Avvo Rating
    10.0 “Superb”

    Criminal Defense

  • TOP 100

    Top 100
    Trial Lawyers

    The National Trial Lawyers

  • AV PREEMINENT

    AV Preeminent
    Peer Rated

    Martindale-Hubbell

  • TOP 10

    Top 10 Criminal
    Defense Attorneys

    NACDA · Pennsylvania

  • $1M+ ADVOCATES

    Million Dollar
    Advocates Forum

    Verdict or settlement $1M+

Additional honors & memberships

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in AmericaPersonal Injury Litigation — Plaintiffs, 2023–2026
  • Lawyers on the Fast TrackThe Legal Intelligencer, Professional Excellence Awards, 2024
  • Lead Counsel RatedCriminal Defense
  • Top LawyersPhiladelphia magazine, 2025
  • Awesome AttorneysMain Line Today, reader-nominated, 2024 & 2025
  • Pro Bono Roll of HonorFirst Judicial District of Pennsylvania
  • National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
  • Pennsylvania Association for JusticeMember
  • Philadelphia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
  • Philadelphia Bar AssociationCriminal Justice Section

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