Marc David Daffner

Marc David Daffner

3.8
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business, Tax

Allegheny Building, 429 Forbes Ave Ste 610, Pittsburgh, PA

About Marc

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 15%

33 years

15%
Business 5%

33 years

5%
Tax 5%

33 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 32 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Daffner & Associates, P.C.

Allegheny Building, 429 Forbes Ave Ste 610, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

Daffner & Associates

429 Forbes Ave Ste 610, Daffner & Associates Pc, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219-1604

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Marc David Daffner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Melissa | June 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Smart and knows what to do

Hired Mr. Daffner for my son's case on recommendation from a friend. He is truly one of the smartest people I know. He was able to see through what they were trying to do and get to the bottom of things. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Posted by Eleanor | January 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Don't use anyone else!

My husband and I are absolutely beyond happy with Mr. Daffner's services in several matters involving our son. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable in the law and court procedure, but he truly cares about his clients and understands the things that people have to go through. I would (and have) re...commended Mr. Daffner to anyone with legal troubles!

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best criminal defense lawyer in Pittsburgh

My son was arrested for homicide and Marc got him off. It was not his fault. Marc is very experienced and knows the law 100%. Actually he knows the law better than the judges. He was worth every penny of legal fees and saved my sons life. Do not waste your time with any rinky dink lawyer! If you want... the best - go see Marc.

Posted by Terri | June 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Money hungry, lazy

Marc sucks. He continued to postpone my son's trial, for awhile we thought he was working on my son's case. Boy were we wrong. He did NOTHING. He never objected lie after lie the witness statement. Even though there was documented proof. His closing argument was at MOST 5 minutes, the prosecutor's wa...s 45 min. I'm not up set because he lost the case, I'm angry that he took almost $1500.00 and did NOTHING. He knew a jury member knew the prosecutor, he let that go. He knew a trooper lied on his report, the bank teller insisted a thin tall black man robbed her, my son is a short well built white man, still he did NOTHING. The police put out a bolo for a black man. He NEVER timed the route from where my son was at therapy and where he was apparently robbing a bank. Over 45 minutes away. The states fingerprint expert said they found prints but not my son's he did NOTHING. A woman in the court house said the case was decided before the trial started. And what a coincidence 2 months later he now is an appointed lawyer for Westmoreland County. Losing a case happens I realize that but there is absolutely NO EVIDENCE. Yes there was a robbery but it was done by Marc. He took money from us, and DID NOTHING. So save your money folks this LAWYER is the reason people hate LAWYERS. We want at least 50% of our money for the 100% of no work. DO NOT TAKE A CHANCE!!!! You would do better with a public defender. If you had a similar story contact me on Facebook at Terri Cordero.

Posted by Chris | May 19, 2013 | DUI & DWI

DUI problem resolved

Marc Daffner was very highly recommended to me by one of his clients. I hired him to help me with a DUI charge that was unfair since the police had no evidence but were friends with the father of the kid who was really driving. Marc got to the bottom of the whole deal and was able to save my #!%* s...ince he was not afraid to confront the dirty cops. This guy is the BEST, and he belongs on the bench as a judge. Then this city would have a chance of getting some much-needed respect back behind its name. Marc will do whatever it takes to help his clients, no lie.

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Marc David Daffner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Julie Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I can confidently endorse attorney Marc Daffner for all criminal law matters. He is professional and prepared."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Marc. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Michael Greenstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I practice family law, and do not have a criminal law practice. When I have a client who encounters a criminal law issue, I send them to Marc Daffner."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top Lawyers in Pennsylvania, The Legal Network

2008

Legal Leader, Pittsburgh's Legal Leaders

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Top Lawyers in PA, Philadelphia Magazine

2001

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Daffner & Associates, P.C.

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

Federal Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Association of Federal Defense Attorneys

Member

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Education

1993

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Rochester

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Allegheny County Bar Association

Bridge the Gap Program (CLE)

Publications

2003

Continuing Legal Education Seminar publication Essentials of Criminal Trial Practice

1999

Continuing Legal Education Seminar publication Criminal Practice for the General Practitioner

Languages

English

Activity

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