About Us

Serving Clarion County, and surrounding counties, Aaron & Merwin P.C. offers over 35 years of combined experience to deliver expert counseling when you need it the most.

No matter what type of legal issue you may be facing, having effective representation behind you can help to ensure that your interests are protected from the start.

At Aaron & Merwin, P.C., our attorneys represent clients across the area, including Jefferson, Armstrong, Forest, Venango and Butler Counties, in a broad range of legal matters. Whether you need criminal defense representation, you are going through a divorce or family law issue, or face any other legal challenge, we are ready to provide the focused, results-oriented representation necessary to protect your interests.

We pride ourselves on our ability to obtain positive results for our clients. The strength of our firm comes from the diverse legal backgrounds of our lawyers. Our ability to evaluate cases from multiple perspectives allows us to recommend much more comprehensive and innovative solutions to even the most difficult legal problems.

Client service is the hallmark of our practice. When you hire our firm, you will work directly with your attorney at all times.

For 25 years, Mark has been serving the cause of justice in Clarion County. From his earliest days in the Public Defender’s office, to five terms as Clarion County’s elected District Attorney, Mark’s temperament and judgement have been tested and refined.

Mark has earned his reputation as a tough litigator.  Your case will be handled with your best interests constantly in mind.  Whether that means negotiating an appropriate settlement or, when justice requires, to try the case before a jury, Mark has the expertise to ensure that you receive the best possible result.

• Tried 119 jury trials in Clarion and surrounding counties including seven homicide cases as both prosecutor and defense attorney
• Founded Clarion County’s drug task force (CNET), resulting in major arrests and prosecution of drug dealers
• Earned his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law
• Memberships: National Rifle Association (NRA), New Bethlehem Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, New Bethlehem Moose Lodge, The Antler Club of Lucinda, New Bethlehem V.F.W (social member)

Christopher was born and raised in Clarion County.  He received his high school diploma from Redbank Valley, his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the Massachusetts School of Law.

After law school Christopher began his legal career in Massachusetts where he was the managing partner of Manzi, Seccareccio & Merwin, P.C.  There his practice concentrated on Criminal Defense, Family Law, Civil Litigation, and Landlord/Tenant law.  Christopher has been a licensed Massachusetts attorney since 2011 and a licensed Massachusetts Real Estate Broker since 2014.

In May of 2020 Christopher returned home to Clarion County with his wife Jesse and his newborn son Lucas.  Christopher became licensed to practice in Pennsylvania in October of 2021.  Here his practice focuses in Family Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, and Estates.

Christopher enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, golfing, and traveling.  He currently resides in Distant with his wife Jesse and son Lucas.