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Samir Sarna - Pittsburgh, PA

332 Fifth Avenue1st Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Updated: 04/10/2024

Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Lawyer

Overview

My name is Samir Sarna, and I am a Partner at Worgul Law Firm. I moved to Pittsburgh in 2007 to attend the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. While in Pittsburgh, I met my wife, fell in love with the city, and decided to settle down here and dedicate my legal career to defending the rights of those accused of committing crimes. After graduating law school, I clerked at the Office of the Public Defender for Allegheny County and later became an Associate Counsel at the Allegheny County Office of Conflict Counsel. Serving at these offices allowed me opportunity to handle hundreds of serious felony cases in a few years, gain a true understanding of the operation of the criminal court system in Allegheny County, and most importantly, gain valuable trial experience.

I left Conflict Counsel after being hired as an associate at a high-volume criminal defense practice in Pittsburgh. While at the firm, I handled cases ranging from minor summary offenses to serious felony 1 cases, in various counties throughout Western Pennsylvania, including Washington, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Mercer, Westmoreland, and Cambria, to name a few. I also had opportunity to gain experience in federal court at the United States District Court for Western Pennsylvania.

While I enjoyed my time at my former law firm, I went to law school with the goal of becoming a partner at a downtown law firm and that is why I decided to team up with Michael Worgul and Worgul Law Firm, LLC, in 2014. Mike and I are dedicated to providing aggressive, well-prepared, and diligent criminal defense throughout the various counties of Western Pennsylvania.

Since passing the Pennsylvania Bar in 2010, I have handled hundreds of criminal cases, including juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony cases covering DUI, violent crimes, sex crimes, drug crimes, and crimes against property. I'm also an experienced litigator who has successfully taken over 20 jury and bench trials to verdict, and I have successfully briefed and argued criminal appeals before the Superior Court.

When I'm not at the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife, traveling, and playing golf. Like Mike, my wife is also an attorney, and she currently serves as a federal law clerk at the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

About Samir Sarna

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Defense

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania, 2010
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania

Other Affiliations

  • American Bar Association, 2013 - Present
  • Allegheny County Bar Association

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2010
    J.D.
  • Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island, 2007
    B.S.
    Major: Marketing Analysis and Business Management
    Minor: Political Science

Past Positions

  • Office of the Public Defender for Allegheny County, Clerk
  • Allegheny County Office of Conflict Counsel, Associate Counsel

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About Samir Sarna

Included on the 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
  • 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list

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Address

332 Fifth Avenue1st Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Fax

  • 412-402-5000

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

Office Hours

24/7

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By Anonymous on Apr. 10, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Samir Sarna came to our rescue. Samir was very knowledgeable and incredibly responsive. He let us know exactly what was going to happen during the legal/court and it happened. He was there for us every step of the way. Not only that, he was caring. What more could you want out of a lawyer. Thanks, Samir!

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By Anonymous on Mar. 21, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Samir was thoughtful and very professional. He listens to concerns with an empathetic ear and is sincere. I would recommend Samir without reservation.

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By Anonymous on Mar. 18, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My experience in seeking legal help with what I considered a pressing and immediate need for assistance I found in working with Samir Sarna. I contacted the legal firm of Worgul, Sarna & Ness on a Sunday and almost immediately received a call back from the law firm and it was Samir I originally spoke with. He listened to a lengthy description of the incident which I appreciated. He helped me understand the process that would take place and told me he would consider the case in question. After some delays because of the courts and the ongoing challenges of hearings etc. and social distancing because of the pandemic the case was finally resolved.

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By Anonymous on Mar. 16, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very professional firm, many helpful people. They would return my calls promptly with always a cheerful smile that I could feel over the phone. They are truly client oriented and always looking out for my best interest.

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By Anonymous on Jun. 17, 2024

0.5 out of 5 stars

Tried to send me to court by myself because it didnt fit his schedule. Complete waste of money. Didnt even try to lessen charges. I dropped him and got a real attorney. Didnt even lose my license because new attorney worked with DA. Wouldnt trust sarna to help me with a parking ticket.

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By Anonymous on Feb. 12, 2024

0.5 out of 5 stars

My experience with this attorney was absolutely horrible! To be brief - our opinion is he lacked adequate and timely communications, filed inaccurate paperwork, showed up late to hearings/or did not come and sent someone else without notifying us, and caused the case to be severely delayed, confusing and costly. We fired him and found another attorney to be more knowledgeable, prepared, and willing to work with clients. What a difference - just wished we would have fired him sooner. I WOULD NOT recommend this attorney at all. There are so many options in Pittsburgh.....seek someone else. Do yourself a favor!

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