Atty. Matthew Trapani
MATTHEW TRAPANI devotes his legal career to representing the seriously injured and their families across Pennsylvania. He is passionate about protecting our community from large companies that choose profitability over consumer safety.
Assault And Battery & More Attorney · Serving Allentown, PA · 18+ Years Experience
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About Matthew Trapani at a Glance
Matthew Trapani is a Partner based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, practicing at Trapani Law Firm. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2008). Educated at Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University (J.D., 2007) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 2004). Serves clients in Allentown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew Trapani
- MATTHEW TRAPANI devotes his legal career to representing the seriously injured and their families across Pennsylvania
- He is passionate about protecting our community from large companies that choose profitability over consumer safety
- Attorney Trapani handles a variety of serious personal injury and mass tort cases including auto and truck accidents, premises liability, liquor liability violations, sexual abuse, wrongful death litigation and mass tort cancer lawsuits
- Licensed to practice in all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, Trapani has litigated against some of the largest companies in the U.S., and effectively negotiated substantial settlements for his clients
- The Better Business Bureau has accredited the Trapani Law Firm as an A+ personal injury law firm
- Recently, attorney Trapani was inducted into the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- The forum is a group of attorneys, made up of less than 1% of all lawyers in the United States, who have recorded verdicts, awards and settlements of $2 Million or more
- If you’re in need of a personal injury lawyer, attorney Trapani is happy to meet you at your residence, hospital or his office
- A proud Catholic himself, Trapani also participated in the representation of young victims in the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal
- Consequently, ESPN Radio interviewed Trapani regarding the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State
- Recently, Trapani was asked to co-author a book titled “A Cup of Coffee with 10 Leading Attorneys in the US.” The book went on to become a #1 bestseller on Amazon
- Please call our office and ask for a free copy, in order to learn more about attorney Trapani
- Born in Easton PA, Trapani graduated from Easton Area High School as a varsity football letterman
- He continued his schooling at Penn State, located in State College PA, where he earned both his undergraduate and law degrees
- At Penn State, Matthew was actively involved in THON helping raise awareness and support for cancer research
- Throughout his time in law school, Trapani served as a member of the Corpus Juris Society
- After graduating from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law, Trapani could not wait to begin his career representing those wrongfully injured, in order to support his local commonwealth community
NEWS COVERAGE
• Family intends to file civil suit following fatal explosion, WFMZ News 2/24/14 • Suit over Liberty student’s death moves toward trial, The Morning Call 3/18/13 • Insight on the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State, ESPN Radio 11/14/11 • Propane leak confirmed as a cause of fatal mobile home fire, The Morning Call 2/23/14 • Judge overruled regarding DUI accident, The Morning Call 11/19/10 • Penn State running back fights to clear his name, The Morning Call 6/4/11 • Mother sues Bethlehem Area School District over son’s death, The Morning Call 12/4/12 • Former Penn State football player: charges were part of a conspiracy, Harrisburg Patriot News, 5/15/11 • Fatal explosion in Moore Township, Pennsylvania, The Express Times 2/24/14 • Penn State running back: dismissed rape case was conspiracy, PennLive News, 5/15/11
Practice Areas Explained
Matthew Trapani's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Trapani handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Allentown.
DUI / DWI Defense in Allentown
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Car Accidents in Allentown
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Personal Injury in Allentown
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Criminal Defense in Allentown
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Federal Crimes in Allentown
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Allentown
Practicing 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 Allentown 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 venue, 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.
Allentown Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Allentown-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Allentown Choose Matthew Trapani
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew Trapani's practice in the field of dui/dwi, car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, and federal crimes.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew Trapani brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, car accidents, and personal injury, Matthew Trapani can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Allentown
A Allentown-based practice means Matthew Trapani attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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