Matthew Thomas Ness

Matthew Thomas Ness

also known as Matthew Ness, Matt Ness

4.9
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 17 years

Sex crime Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Sex Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

332 5th Avenue, 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 17 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC

332 5th Avenue, 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC - Harrisburg, PA Office

600 N 3rd St., Ste B, Harrisburg, PA, 17101

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Matthew Thomas Ness's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

5 star (20)
4 star (0)
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2 star (1)
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Posted by hannah | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Criminal defense lawyer

Matt Ness was always on time and knew exactly what to do I was so afraid that I was going to get a different outcome but Matt was very persistent and always on my side no matter what. we got exactly what we wanted and I can't thank him enough.

Posted by Richard | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best if the best

Matt was amazing from beginning to the end. He was upfront and frank about the charges and possible penalties. Answered all of my questions and made sure that I understood everything thoroughly. He built a strong case that was a pleasure to watch him present to the court. As soon as he have his openi...ng statement. All of my loved ones knew then what I already knew.. that I picked the right man for the job. Watching him do his job in court was like watching a televised court case. Except I was setting at the defense table fearing for the rest of my life. For Attorney Ness to keep my spirits up during the whole process. And allow me to walk away a free man. I will always owe him a debt of gratitude!! If you are considering hiring Matt. Do it. Take my word for it, I'm glad I did.

Posted by Brian | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Brian unlawful taking

I was being charged with unlawful taking I was not sure when I hired this attorney to defend me until he made opening statement then I was shocked on what a great attorney I hired my case was a jury trial he walked step by step through the whole entire case did not leave 1 piece of evidence Unturned ...I am a very hard working man and a hard person to impress this attorney and the law firm that he works for impressed the hell out of me trust me when I say that I have never seen an attorney that was so thorough on a case I want to take the time to thank Matt in the law firm done a great job for me I was proven innocent once again thank you so much Matt and you did impress the hell out of me

Posted by Daniels | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Criminal Athorney in Pittsburgh.

Attorney Matt Ness is tactical, highly skilled, persuasive and experienced as a criminal defense lawyer. He is by far the best criminal defense attorney in Pittsburgh. He does not sugar coat anything and gives you detailed information about every step in the process. I strongly recommend him if you a...re seeking legal representation. His court presentations and debate strategies in my jury trial were worth every penny. My family and I will forever be greatful to Worgul, Serna and Ness law firm for dismissal of a stalking charge and Not Guilty verdict to the other 3 charges. (Harassment, indecent assult and false imprisonment).

Posted by Natasha | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing attorney

My husband and I are from the DC area, happily married for 8 years. He has the cleanest record, never broke the law and not even ever had a speeding ticket. We had 0 experience with civil or criminal law in real life other than TV shows. That is why we were beyond shocked to find him falsely accused ...of 4 serious charges, including stalking, harassment, indecent assault and false imprisonment. We were very fortunate to get in touch with Attorney Matt Ness in Pittsburgh as the false accusations were made in Pennsylvania. Matt's entire legal team is very professional, knowledgeable and cares about the best outcome for the client. Our case went to jury trial and Matt was beyond amazing in court. We watch a lot of TV shows, such as Law and Order and Matt's closing statement for our case was the best we ever heard. We would give him 10 stars. Stalking charge was dropped even before jury deliberations and my husband was found Not guilty on remaining 3 charges. Jury decision was so quick that we did not even finish our lunch and had to run back to court. We are forever greatful to Matt Ness and his team for giving us this incredible victory and justice and we can finally return to our normal lives.

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Matthew Thomas Ness's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Worgul

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Matthew is a very efficient and effective trial advocate. I have watched him grow from a talented intern into the trial mastermind he is today. That is why, as soon as he was available, we hired him without question."

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Samir Sarna

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have the honor and privilege of working with Attorney Ness. Matthew joined our Law Firm last year and has been an outstanding addition. He is well respected by judges, prosecutors, fellow attorneys, court staff, and clients. Matthew brings his "A" game each day, in each case, and has received not guilty verdicts on cases that should have been convictions. I wholeheartedly endorse Matthew without any reservation. He is an "A+" Lawyer!"

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Andrew Stiffler

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ness is a great trial lawyer. I've seen first-hand how much of a hard worker he is. He truly knows the law, and fights hard for his clients. From traffic matters to felony one cases, you are in good hands. His courtroom skills are excellent. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Perkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an experienced and dedicated trial attorney. He has a genuine passion for defense work, and he brings that passion to bear for his clients every single day. If you're facing serious charges and you know you're in for a fight, you want a guy like Matt in your corner."

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Adam Bishop

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ness is a brilliant criminal litigator. His passion for the legal profession and dedication to his craft is unmatched."

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Robert Perkins

Criminal defense lawyer

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Samir Sarna

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Zuckerman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Stiffler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Bishop

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC

2009 - 2015

Assistant Public Defender, Public Defenders Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Supreme Court reversed Superior Court and Trial Court in Precedent Settting case

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Education

2008

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

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