Atty. Scott Coffey
Scott Coffey is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, juvenile law and 4 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Bethany College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA · 46+ Years Experience
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About Scott Coffey at a Glance
Scott Coffey is a Member based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Law Offices of Scott Coffey. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, juvenile, violent crimes, and theft. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Bethany College (B.A. History, 1976). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Coffey
- Scott Coffey is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, juvenile law and 4 other areas of law
- Scott received a B.A. degree from Bethany College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Scott practices at Law Offices of Scott Coffey in Pittsburgh, PA
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Scott Coffey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Coffey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
DUI / DWI Defense in Pittsburgh
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Criminal Defense in Pittsburgh
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Juvenile Law in Pittsburgh
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Violent Crimes in Pittsburgh
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Theft & Property Crimes 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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pittsburgh Choose Scott Coffey
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 Scott Coffey's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, juvenile, violent crimes, and theft.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott Coffey brings 46+ 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 juvenile, Scott Coffey 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 Scott Coffey 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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