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Matthew R. Schimizzi - Greensburg, PA
Keystone Commons35 West Pittsburgh Street Greensburg, PA 15601
Schimizzi Law, LLC
Greensburg Criminal Defense Lawyer
Overview
A 2002 graduate from Greater Latrobe High School, Matt graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in 2006, where he majored in Political Science. He then went on to Duquesne University School of Law where he earned his J.D., graduating magna cum laude in 2009. While at Duquesne, Matt was a member of the Duquesne Law Review staff from 2007 to 2009 and received the C.A.L.I. award for Sales and Leased Goods...
A 2002 graduate from Greater Latrobe High School, Matt graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in 2006, where he majored in Political Science. He then went on to Duquesne University School of Law where he earned his J.D., graduating magna cum laude in 2009. While at Duquesne, Matt was a member of the Duquesne Law Review staff from 2007 to 2009 and received the C.A.L.I. award for Sales and Leased Goods...
A 2002 graduate from Greater Latrobe High School, Matt graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in 2006, where he majored in Political Science. He then went on to Duquesne University School of Law where he earned his J.D., graduating magna cum laude in 2009. While at Duquesne, Matt was a member of the Duquesne Law Review staff from 2007 to 2009 and received the C.A.L.I. award for Sales and Leased Goods.
Upon graduation from Duquesne, Matt returned to Greensburg and joined his father Rich in the practice of law. Matt served as an assistant public defender in Westmoreland County from August, 2010, to December, 2013. He is admitted to practice before the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Matt is a member of the Westmoreland County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and is a member of the board of directors for Laurel Legal Services, Inc., and the Union Cemetery of Greensburg.
When not practicing law, Matt enjoys spending time in the outdoors. He resides in Hempfield Township with his wife, Lindsey.
About Matthew R. Schimizzi
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense 40%
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 15%
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 15%
- Personal Injury 15%
- Wills and Estate Administration 15%
Litigation
- 50%
Current Employment Position(s)
- Co-Managing Partner
Languages
- English (Primary)
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 2009
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 2010
Other Affiliations
- Westmoreland County Bar Association, 2009 - Present (Member)
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, 2009 - Present (Member)
- Laurel Legal Services, Inc., 2012 - Present (Board Member (2012 – present), Treasurer (2012 – 2016), Board Chairman (2017))
- Union Cemetery of Greensburg, 2017 - Present (Board Member, Chairman (2017))
- Laurel Legal Services, Inc., 2017 - Present (Board President)
Education
- Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2009
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
Law Review: Duquesne Law Review, Staff Member, 2007 - 2009 - University of Pittsburgh of Greensburg, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, 2006
B.A.
Honors: summa cum laude
Major: Political Science
Past Positions
- Westmoreland County Public Defender's Office, Assistant Public Defender, 2010 - 2013
Pro Bono Activities
- Laurel Legal Services Board Member, 2012 - Present
- Union Cemetery of Greensburg, 2017 - Present
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Matthew R. Schimizzi
Honors
- Super Lawyer - Rising Star, 2017 - Present
Office Information
Address
Keystone Commons35 West Pittsburgh Street Greensburg, PA 15601
Fax
- 724-837-7868
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 9AM - 5PM; Evenings and Weekends By Appointment Only
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