John C. Lackatos, P.C., is a Franklin, Pennsylvania, law firm founded in 2005 by its namesake attorney. As a small firm headed by a highly experienced lawyer, we are able to offer each client personalized attention as well as high-quality legal advice and representation. John is very capably assisted by Jamie, his longtime paralegal. Although the firm was founded in 2005, John's career in the justice system is extensive and varied. He served as a police officer before being admitted to practice law as an attorney in 1988. After that, he spent many years as an assistant district attorney in Allegheny County, then as the Chief Public Defender in Venango County.