Michael Anthony DeFino

Michael Anthony DeFino, the managing partner at DeFino Law Associates, P.C., in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has carved a niche in personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, trucking mishaps, wrongful death and construction site accidents. Additionally, Mr. DeFino has defended individuals facing charges of assault, DUI/DWI, drug offenses, homicide, theft and more, offering his services in Philadelphia, South Philadelphia and beyond. 

A hallmark of Mr. DeFino's career is his unparalleled success in securing an acquittal in one of Philadelphia’s most complex multidefendant federal criminal cases. He has also championed numerous civil clients in medical malpractice and personal injury lawsuits, securing multimillion-dollar settlements on their behalf.

Mr. DeFino's appearances span every level of state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, and he is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Moreover, he has served as a senior hearing officer for the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board. His dedication and skills are reflected in his AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

Graduating summa cum laude from Temple University in Philadelphia, Mr. DeFino went on to earn his law degree from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, again graduating summa cum laude. He has been practicing law in Pennsylvania since 1978.

Mr. DeFino has been involved in high-profile cases resulting in significant verdicts, and his work has been featured in various publications and television networks. Renowned media giants like ABC, CBS, CNN, ESPN, Fox News, the Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, the Philadelphia Daily News and The Philadelphia Inquirer have all covered stories related to his work.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. DeFino contributes to various capacities, such as senior hearing officer for the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society and has been at the helm of DeFino Law Associates, P.C., for over 30 years.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.