Francis Dacey Wymard

Francis Dacey Wymard is an experienced litigation attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focusing his practice on criminal defense and immigration law. With nearly two decades of legal experience, Mr. Wymard provides comprehensive immigration counsel, including immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, green card petitions, and naturalization proceedings. In his criminal defense practice, he defends clients facing a broad range of state and federal charges, from DUI and drug offenses to complex white-collar matters and violent crimes.

Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Wymard served as a Prosecuting Attorney with the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office, where he developed deep trial advocacy skills and critical insight into prosecutorial strategy. He subsequently served as an associate at Burns White, LLC and as in-house counsel for Travelers Insurance Company before joining Burke Cromer Cremonese, LLC. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2004 after completing his undergraduate studies at Villanova University.

A particular hallmark of Mr. Wymard's practice is his mastery of the intersection between criminal proceedings and immigration consequences, addressing the crucial protections outlined in the Supreme Court's landmark Padilla v. Kentucky decision. Dedicated to proactive and rigorous advocacy, he works tirelessly to shield noncitizen clients from deportation risks and adverse verdicts, combining sophisticated courtroom defense with compassionate, personalized client representation.