Atty. Matthew Thomas Ness

Atty. Matthew Thomas Ness

Matthew Thomas Ness is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, sex crime. Matthew has been licensed for 18 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Matthew Thomas Ness is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, and sex crimes attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2008). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (JD, 2008). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Thomas Ness is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, sex crime
  • Matthew has been licensed for 18 years
  • Matthew practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Thomas Ness's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Thomas Ness handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Sex Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practforg law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Matthew Thomas Ness's law office located?
Matthew Thomas Ness's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Thomas Ness handle?
Matthew Thomas Ness focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, sex crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Matthew Thomas Ness practiced law?
Matthew Thomas Ness has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Matthew Thomas Ness go to law school?
Matthew Thomas Ness earned their education at (JD, 2008).
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Education

JD
Duquesne University School of Law
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2008

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