Christopher A. Sarno

Christopher A. Sarno, Esq. Shareholder Chris A. Sarno, Esq. is a trial attorney who practices in the areas of civil litigation and criminal defense. Chris began his career as a law clerk to President Judge Joseph C. Madenspacher of the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas. Next, he became an Assistant Public Defender. After which he then joined the District Attorney’s Office where he focused on prosecuting felony sex offenses, serious physical abuse of children and child homicide cases. Chris has tried many cases both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. He enjoys trial work the most and always looks forward to getting into the courtroom. Chris is also a licensed Real Estate Title Insurance Agent. Chris met his wife Jessica when they were both in graduate school. They were married a short time after. Call Mr. Sarno at 717-299-7101 or email him. Areas of Practice Real Estate Settlement Real Estate Litigation Criminal Defense Civil Litigation Sex Crimes Education Widener University School of Law, Wilmington, Delaware, 2011 — J.D. East Stroudsburg University, 2007 — M.A. History, Summa Cum Laude Rider University, 2005 — B.A. History, Cum Laude Bar Admission Pennsylvania, 2011 United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Professional Associations and Memberships Community Involvement: Justice & Mercy Lancaster Bar Association 2021 LBA’s Judiciary Committee Member ? Other Attorneys at Clymer, Musser & Sarno, P.C. Recent Media Coverage Amish Bishop Charged With Failure To Report May 2020Attorney Sarno defended a Pequea Amish clergy member charged with failure to report sexual misconduct allegations. Read the Article » Article Amish man sentenced to prison August 2019 Defense attorney Sarno worked with judge Richard Lewis with allowing King to attend church Read the Article » Article Father charged in 4-year-old son's farm death June 2019Defense Attorney Sarno says Salisbury Township man will spend up to 23 months on house arrest.Read the Article » Article Voters get their say on 'Marsy's Law' for crime victims June 2019Sarno explains how Marsy’s Law will further chip away at an accused person’s presumption of innocence.Read the Article » Article Sarno on house arrest of 2 Lancaster County men (October 2018)Defense attorney Chris Sarno represented both Pfieffer and Pressler with their 10 year sentence of supervision on child pornography chargers.Read the Article » Article Salisbury Township father charged with involuntary manslaughter (August 2018)Chris Sarno represents Salisbury Township father charged with farm related death. Read the Article » Article Quarryville Man Sentenced 1-2 Years (July 2018)“Mr. Lapp was extremely remorseful,” said Christopher Sarno, Lapp’s attorney for the case, in a statement.Read the Article » Article Check out other media items