Atty. Thomas M. McKinley

Atty. Thomas M. McKinley

Thomas M. McKinley has been an associate attorney with Ketchel Law since March of 2015.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas M. McKinley at a glance

Thomas M. McKinley is a Senior Attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Ketchel Law. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (2014). Educated at University of Pittsburgh J.D. (—). Active member of Allegheny County Bar Association. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas M. McKinley has been an associate attorney with Ketchel Law since March of 2015
  • During that time, Attorney McKinley has successfully litigated a number of criminal matters
  • He has represented hundreds of clients and has handled a wide variety of criminal cases, including trying both jury and non-jury trials to successful not guilty verdicts
  • Attorney McKinley is a Pittsburgh native and has lived in the Pittsburgh area for all of his life
  • He received his undergraduate degree and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh
  • Prior to joining Ketchel Law, Attorney McKinley worked as a certified legal intern at Neighborhood Legal Services Association where he also represented hundreds of clients in Court
  • Attorney McKinley is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association and is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in the United States Western District Court of Pennsylvania

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas M. McKinley's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Thomas M. McKinley's law office located?
Thomas M. McKinley's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Ketchel Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas M. McKinley handle?
Thomas M. McKinley focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Thomas M. McKinley practiced law?
Thomas M. McKinley has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
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Education

University of Pittsburgh J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2014

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