Atty. Michael E. Waltman
Attorney Michael Waltman is an exceptional trial attorney who has dedicated his career to criminal defense work. He is acutely aware of the stresses that accompany criminal charges, and focuses his practice on maintaining client communication.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA · 19+ Years Experience
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About Michael E. Waltman at a Glance
Michael E. Waltman is an Attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Ketchel Law. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2007). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 2007). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E. Waltman
- Attorney Michael Waltman is an exceptional trial attorney who has dedicated his career to criminal defense work
- He is acutely aware of the stresses that accompany criminal charges, and focuses his practice on maintaining client communication
- His philosophy is that a well-informed client is a prepared client
- Michael is Capital Qualified, meaning that he is one of only a few attorneys in Western Pennsylvania permitted by law to represent persons facing the death penalty
- Michael is also a member of the Federal CJA Panel, which is a group of attorneys selected, in part, by members of the Federal judiciary to represent individuals charged with Federal crimes
- Michael represents people facing charges ranging from minor offenses to the most serious offenses, and treats each with the respect they deserve
- Michael is a 2003 graduate from Penn State University, University Park, and a 2007 graduate of Duquesne University School of Law, where he received a full merit-based academic scholarship
- Attorney Waltman began his career as an attorney in the Allegheny County Office of the Public Defender’s Office, leaving that office in 2010 to enter private practice
- Before joining Ketchel Law, Michael worked in a mid-sized civil-defense firm where he provided criminal defense support for clients of all backgrounds, defending cases from underage drinking to criminal homicide
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DUI / DWI Defense in Pittsburgh
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Criminal Defense in Pittsburgh
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pittsburgh
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 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 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.
Pittsburgh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pittsburgh-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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Why Clients in Pittsburgh Choose Michael E. Waltman
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 Michael E. Waltman's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, and traffic.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E. Waltman brings 19+ 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, criminal defense, and traffic, Michael E. Waltman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh-based practice means Michael E. Waltman 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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