Dr. Charles Nemeth
Professor and Program Director of Criminal Justice
Director of the Center for Criminal Justice, Law, & Ethics
Dr. Charles P. Nemeth has spent much of his professional life in the study and practice of law and justice. He is a recognized expert on professional ethics, the intersection of law and morality, innovation and best practices in the justice system, private-sector justice and private security systems. As he assumes his role as professor and program director at Franciscan, he leaves behind an impressive record of program leadership and curricular development for nearly four decades. Before Franciscan, he was Chair and Professor of Security, Fire and Emergency Management and Director of the Center of Private Security and Safety at John Jay College in New York City.
He is a prolific writer, having published numerous texts and articles on law and justice throughout his career. His text, Private Security and the Law 5th- (CRC Press/Taylor Routledge, 2018) is considered the foremost treatise on the subject matter. His private security expertise is further buttressed by: Private Security and Investigative Process 4th edition (CRC Press, 2020); Private Security: Principles and Practice 2nd (CRC Press, 2023); Criminal Law: Historical, Ethical and Philosophical Foundations 3rd (CRC Press, 2023) and Law and Evidence 3rd (CRC Press/Taylor Francis, 2023). In the area of Homeland Security, he has published Introduction to Homeland Security: Practices and Principles 4th edition (CRC Press, 2022).
He has also authored a series of philosophical works on Thomas Aquinas as his line of thought applies to the legal and justice system, including Aquinas on Crime (St. Augustine’s Press, 2010); Aquinas in the Courtroom (Praeger/Greenwood Press, 2001); Aquinas and King: A Discourse on Civil Disobedience (Carolina Academic Press, 2011) and Cicero and Aquinas: A Comparative Study of Nature and the Natural Law (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2018). More recently he has completed two manuscripts: Natural Law and the U.S Supreme Court since Roe v. Wade (Anthem Press, 2020) and Happiness in a Complex World: Rules from Aristotle and Aquinas (Anthem Press, 2020 and Sophia Institute Press, 2023). Presently, he is authoring a Casebook on Forensic Law (Routledge/Taylor/Francis, 2024). He has also served as Chief Editor to a peer reviewed journal- The Homeland Security Review. In addition, Dr. Nemeth is founding Editor of a new journal dedicated to the study and analysis of natural law jurisprudence, namely “Natural Law and Justice.” The journal is a major initiative of a newly established Center for Criminal Justice, Law and Ethics at Franciscan University. Dr. Nemeth is its founding Director. He has been an educator for more than 40 years. He holds memberships in the New York, North Carolina and Pennsylvania Bars and been active as a general practitioner. Dr. Nemeth was previously a Chair at the State University of New York at Brockport and California University of PA–one of Pennsylvania’s 14 State Universities. He is a much-sought-after legal consultant for security companies and a recognized scholar on issues involving law, professional ethics and morality and the impact of privatization on public justice models.
Dr. Nemeth resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his spouse, Jean Marie, together for 51 years and blessed with seven children all of whom are accomplished personally and professionally.
- B.A.: University of Delaware
- M.S.: Niagara University
- M.A.: Duquesne University
- Ph.D.: Duquesne University
- J.D.: University of Baltimore
- LL.M.: George Washington University
BOOKS AND TREATISES
- Nemeth, Charles P. Natural Law in the United States Supreme Court since Roe v. Wade. London: Anthem Press, 2021.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Aquinas on Crime. South Bend: St. Augustine’s Press, 2008
- Nemeth, Charles P. Finding Happiness in a Complex World: Rules from Aristotle and Aquinas. London: Anthem Press, 2020; Manchester: Sophia Institute Press, 2022.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Private Security: Principles and Practice 1st-2nd New York: Routledge/CRC Press, 2018, 2023.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Cicero and Aquinas: A Comparative Study of Nature and Natural Law. London: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2018.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Aquinas and King: A Discourse on Civil Disobedience. Durham: Carolina Academic Press, 2010.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Introduction to Homeland Security, 1stthru 4th. New York: Taylor/Francis/CRC Press, 2010, 2012, 2017 and 2022.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Law and Evidence: A Primer for Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law and Legal Studies 3rd. New York: Routledge/CRC Press, 2023.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Private Security and the Law 4 New York: Elsevier 2012.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Private Security and the Law 5 New York: CRC Press, 2018.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Private Security and the Investigative Process 4th . New York: CRC Press, 2019.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Criminal Law: A Critical Inquiry 2nd and 3rd. New York: Routledge/CRC Press, 2011, 2023)
- Nemeth, Charles P. The Paralegal Resource Manual 3rd. Chicago: McGraw Hill, 2008.
- Nemeth, Charles P. The Reality of Real Estate 1stthru 3rd editions. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2008.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Private Security and the Law 3rd. New York: Elsevier, 2007.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Learning Legal Research. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2007.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Private Security and Public Safety: A Community Based Approach.Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2005.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Criminal Law: A Critical Approach. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2003.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Law and Evidence: A Primer for Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law and Legal Studies. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2001.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Aquinas in the Courtroom. Westport: Greenwood and Praeger, 2001.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Legal Research and Writing Exercises for Paralegals 2nd. Madison: Adams and Ambrose Publishing, 2001.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Private Security and the Investigative Process 2nd. Woburn: Butterworth/Heinemann, 1999.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Litigation, Pleadings and Arbitration 2nd. Cincinnati: Anderson Publishing Company, 1997.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Private Security and the Law 2nd. Cincinnati: Anderson Publishing Company, 1998.
- Nemeth, Charles P. The Paralegal Internship Manual. Atlanta: Pearson Publishing Company, 1998.
- Nemeth, Charles P. New Jersey Real Estate Practice. Philadelphia: George T. Bisel Company, 1998.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Directory of Criminal Justice Education 3rd. Philadelphia: George T. Bisel Company, 1997.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Biographical Directory of Law Office Administrators. Newtown Square: Altman Weil Pensa, 1996.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Business Forms for Paralegals.Denver: John Wiley and Sons, 1996.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Florida Criminal Practice. Philadelphia: George T. Bisel Company, 1996.
- Nemeth, Charles P. New Jersey Family Law. Philadelphia: George T. Bisel Company, 1996.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Pennsylvania Real Estate Agreements of Sale. Philadelphia: George T. Bisel Company, 1996.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Pennsylvania Real Estate Practice. Philadelphia: George T. Bisel Company, 1996.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Workbook Series: Torts and Personal Injury; Real Estate; Bankruptcy; Estates and Trusts; Family Law; Criminal Law and Procedure; Consumer, Contract and Commercial Applications; Incorporation of a Business; Litigation and Pleadings; and Careers in the Law.Cincinnati: Anderson Publishing Company, 1996-1997.
- Nemeth, Charles P. The Paralegal Resource Manual: Volumes I-II 2nd. Cincinnati:
Anderson Publishing Company, 1995. - Nemeth, Charles P. Delaware Corporate Practice. Philadelphia: George T. Bisel Company, 1995.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Pennsylvania Corporate Practice. Philadelphia: George T. Bisel Company, 1995.
- Nemeth, Charles P. New Jersey Corporate Practice. Philadelphia: George T. Bisel Company, 1995.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Florida Corporate Practice. Philadelphia: George T. Bisel Company, 1995.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Real Estate Foreclosures. Denver: John Wiley and Sons, 1995.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Evidence Handbook for Paralegals. Denver: John Wiley and Sons, 1994.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Estate Planning for Paralegals. Denver: John Wiley and Sons, 1993.
- Nemeth, Charles P., Legal Research and Writing Exercises for Paralegals. Madison: Adams and Ambrose Publishing, 1992.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Litigation, Pleadings and Arbitration. Cincinnati: Anderson Publishing Company, 1992.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Private Security and the Investigative Process. Cincinnati: Anderson Publishing Company, 1992.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Directory of Criminal Justice Education 2nd.Cincinnati: Anderson Publishing Company, 1991.
- Nemeth, Charles P. The Case of Marcel Lefebvre: A Canonical Inquiry. Kansas City: Angelus Press, 1991.
- Nemeth, Charles P. The Paralegal Workbook: Volumes I and II. Cincinnati: Anderson Publishing Company, 1990.
- Nemeth, Charles P. The Paralegal Resource Manual 2nd. Cincinnati: Anderson Publishing Company, 1989.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Status Report on Criminal Justice Education: A Review of Faculty, Institutions and Program Design. Lewiston: Edwin Mellen Press, 1989.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Private Security and the Law. Cincinnati: Anderson Publishing Company, 1989.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Directory of Criminal Justice Education. Cincinnati: Anderson Publishing Company, 1986.
- Nemeth, Charles P. Legal Research. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 1986.
- Nemeth, Charles P. The Paralegal Handbook. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 1985.
WORKS IN PROGRESS: Manuscript Preparation:
- Nemeth, Charles P. Casebook in Forensic Law. New York: Taylor-Francis, 2024
