About Ronald J. Chleboski
Ronald J. Chleboski Jr. built a foundation in engineering before turning to law. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1986 and took the next step at The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, where he received his J.D. in 1992. The combination of technical training and legal education shapes how he approaches complex cases.
After law school, Chleboski moved into private practice and eventually became a partner at DFL Legal. He has handled matters that required attention to detail and an ability to explain technical concepts clearly. Colleagues describe him as methodical. He has spent decades working across matters that intersect state and federal systems.
Chleboski is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Those admissions mean he routinely handles filings and hearings in both trial and appellate settings. He combines courtroom experience with the ability to prepare complex filings for federal courts.
He holds an active membership in the Pennsylvania State Bar. That association keeps him connected to developments in state law and court procedure. In practice, he often coordinates strategy that accounts for differing rules and timelines between state and federal venues.
At DFL Legal, Chleboski shares leadership responsibilities while continuing to manage client matters. His work there involves overseeing case preparation, drafting motions and briefs, and arguing matters in court. He is known for breaking down technical points into plain language for judges and juries, and for assembling teams to address specialized issues when cases require it.
Outside the courtroom, he applies the analytical skills from his engineering background to case strategy. He weighs evidence and testimony against procedural requirements. He pays attention to the details that can determine how a dispute moves through the system.
Today, Ronald J. Chleboski Jr. practices at DFL Legal, where he handles litigation and federal practice matters. His practice focuses on litigation in state and federal courts.
