Marc D. Daffner

Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Daffner & Associates
Marc D. Daffner
Daffner & Associates

Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, White Collar Crimes

Licensed in Pennsylvania since: 1993

Education: University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007, 2020 - 2026

Daffner & Associates

4 W Manilla Ave
Suite 12
Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Phone: 412-281-5002 Email: Marc D. Daffner Visit website
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Attorney Marc D. Daffner is the founder and managing partner of the Daffner & Associates, P.C., law firm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Serving clients throughout the Pittsburgh metro region and Allegheny County as well as across the state, Mr. Daffner focuses his practice primarily on criminal defense, personal injury, and corporate/commercial litigation. Additionally, Mr. Daffner serves the Court of Common Pleas as an arbitrator for the court's civil division, and he represents the rights of children in complex custody cases.

Mr. Daffner obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1993. In addition to practicing before all Pennsylvania state courts, he also practices before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, the Federal Circuit and the Armed Forces. He also practices before the U.S. Court of International Trade, the U.S. Tax Court and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Throughout his career, Mr. Daffner has represented thousands of clients in many different jurisdictions. An accomplished defense attorney, he founded the Western Pennsylvania Defense Attorneys Network, and he uses his extensive knowledge and experience to conduct continuing legal education seminars.

Recognized as one of Pennsylvania's leading trial attorneys, Mr. Daffner has received numerous awards and honors for his professionalism and service. The National Trial Lawyers repeatedly names him to its list of Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel recognized him as one of the nation's top one percent. Additionally, he also holds a Client Distinction Award from Martindale-Hubbell for his exceptional customer service, and is honored to have been selected to SuperLawyers on numerous occasions.

First Admitted: 1993, Pennsylvania

Professional Webpage: https://www.daffnerlaw.com/attorneys

Bar / Professional Activity

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
  • U.S. Court of International Trade
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
  • Western Pennsylvania Defense Attorneys Network, Founder
  • Pennsylvania
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Tax Court

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • Commonwealth v. Shetler.  Capital case involving the alleged murder of a police officer.  Verdict:  Not Guilty.  Importance:  This case represents the first instance where the justification of self-defense was successfully utilized as a defense to a "cop killing.", 2018
  • Settlement (6-figure) - injuries - dog-bite case. Indiana County, PA.  We do not disclose settlement amounts due to client confidentiality considerations., 2024
  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Neil Toalston Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, PA, Criminal Division Acquittal in attempted homicide case involving a gun against an unarmed victim.  , 2023

Educational Background

  • University of Rochester, B.A., Political Science, 1990

Honors

  • Honored with the Martindale-Hubbell Client Service Award
  • Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers
  • Best Attorneys of America

Industry Groups

  • Individuals And Businesses

Office location for Marc D. Daffner

4 W Manilla Ave
Suite 12
Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Selections

8 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2007, 2020 - 2026

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