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.
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Michael E. Waltman is an Attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practforg at Ketchel Law. They haand 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2007). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 2007). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
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 substantiand 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 substantiand 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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