Michael Ovens - Lawyer in Pittsburgh, PA

Michael Edward Ovens

Criminal defense Attorney at Pittsburgh, PA

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Michael was referred to me by 2 other lawyers and when I reached out he was expecting my call. He worked with me meeting me after business hours because I don’t get off till 6 p.m. He was ready with notebook, pen and a projection screen. Very organized, detail oriented and active listener . Answered all my questions. He’s easy to contact because he has no assistant he’s point of contact and he responds and a reasonably amount of time. He does what he says he’s going to do and keeps you abreast along the way. I feel he went above and beyond for my daughter and I couldn’t be happier. If you need a lawyer Michael’s your guy!

I am very pleased with my representation from Mr. Ovens. I would recommend him to others I know.

About Michael

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Practice areas

Criminal defense

70%

Attorney Ovens has handled numerous criminal cases, from traffic tickets up to homicide, trying cases before judges and juries all while protecting his client's liberty.

9 years, 1,000 cases
Drug Crime

10%

300 cases
Sex crime

10%

75 cases
Violent crime

10%

100 cases

I understand the criminal legal world is a scary one, confusing and foreign to many. I strive to make sure my clients understand what is happening and feel taken care of throughout the entire process. I am honored to serve as an advocate for my clients, and relish the opportunity to fight for them.

Outside of my work as an attorney, I am an avid gardener, cyclist, and a participant in the city’s music scene.

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Licensed for 8 years

State PA

Status Active

Acquired 2014

Updated 12/04/2022

State CA

Status Inactive

Acquired 2018

Updated 11/29/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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The Law Office of Michael Ovens

220 Grant Street

Suite 302

Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

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Posted by Angela | January 25, 2023

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Posted by Robert | May 10, 2021

I am very pleased with my representation from Mr. Ovens. I would recommend him to others I know.

Mr. Ovens,. Treated me well and in the Best of his ability. He gave me the proper guidances in how to better suit my case. I was giving all my documents and he continued steady contact with me as well as any changes or updates in my case. Mr. Ovens also reached out to other Attorneys on my behalf as to help me with the compounding Medical issues that I had, while in the County Jail. I am very grateful to Mr. Ovens and Happy with the outcome of his representation as my Attorney.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

Owner
The Law Office of Michael Ovens
2021 - Present

Assistant Public Defender
Allegheny County Public Defender's Office
2014 - 2021

Education

University of Pittsburgh School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2013

University of Pittsburgh
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2004

Associations

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawye
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Allegheny County Bar Association
N/A

Languages Spoken

English

Publications

For the Defense
Verbonitz Reaffirmed, Ricker Disapproved: Commonwealth v. McClelland and Hearsay at the Preliminary Hearing
2021

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Ohio Man Sues Pennsylvania State Police Over Megan's Law Arrest
2021

Speaking Engagements

Online CLE
SORNA and Sex Offender Law Legal Update
2020

Attorney endorsements

Received (5)

Given (4)

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Aaron Sontz

Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ovens is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He is extremely smart and has an excellent understanding of criminal law. He is a very dedicated and passionate advocate for his clients."

Domenic Pietropaolo

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Ovens without reservation. He is a tremendous attorney, and few have as much knowledge of the law in the criminal defense world as Mike. As a mentor and colleague of mine, I know that if I ever have strategic or substantive questions, Mike will have an answer."

Stephanie Noel

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 23
Relationship: Co-worker

"I wholeheartedly endorse Michael Ovens. I worked with him for several years and witnessed first hand how committed he is to his clients’ success. He advocates diligently and passionately in every single case and, in doing so, has earned the respect of the judges he appears before. He has also tried a number of cases to verdict before juries, each time securing full acquittals. Mike will go the extra mile to get his clients the outcome they want."

Ryan James

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Client's should rest assured when Mike is in there corner. He has his client's interests in mind, and he knows what to do to fiercely advocate for them."