Past Chair, Criminal Section, American Association for Justice (AAJ) Member, Section Leadership Conference, American Association for Justice (AAJ). Patrick Rogan practices criminal defense law in the Lackawanna County area. A competent criminal defense lawyer can negotiate a plea bargain, prepare your case for trial, and craft the best strategy for your defense. If you're facing a criminal charge, you should hire a criminal defense lawyer to help you understand the nature of the charges filed, any available defenses, plea bargain deals, and the consequences a criminal conviction will mean for you.