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About Michael
Biography
I am a Pittsburgh DUI lawyer and criminal defense attorney with significant trial experience representing individuals within all areas of criminal law. I have been 100% devoted to defending rights of the criminally accused in my practice and pride myself in helping people who are unsure of what to do. A major focus of mine is DUI specific cases - I have helped countless individuals obtain great results and lesser charges after being charged with a serious DUI that can often lead to life-changing results.
Protect your freedom & your future. Call me now for a Free Consultation. (412) 347-6628
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
22 years | 1,750 cases
DUI and DWI
50%
22 years | 500 cases
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Awards
2018 2017 2015
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Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 21 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC
(412) 281-2146
Fax
(412) 347-6628
Mobile
332 Fifth Avenue, 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | White Collar Crime
Posted by Ronald | October 25, 2013 | White Collar Crime
Not Recommended
Mike Worgul is definitely not recommended. Mike Worgul failed to prepare for trial and put on the best defense that is possible for this client. This lack of preparation includes failing to effectively review file from prior attorney, reviewing evidence therein, and failure to review and invest...
Michael Worgul
Replied last October 26, 2013Shame on You RCB!!! In fairness, it is true that I tried your case and lost but that is where the truth in your statement ends. For those of you not familiar with the case, allow me to provide some background. RCB was a local building inspector. The state police were suspicious that he was accepting bribes and, in exchange, he would withdraw expensive citations that he had issued for building code violations. Essentially, a person would pay him a small "fee" and they would avoid big time $$$ fines. Eventually, a building owner contacted the state police and informed them that he was about to solidify such a deal with RCB. The owner agreed to wear a recording device and capture his conversation with RCB. With the device recording, this person met with RCB, paid him $200, and RCB agreed to drop the pending citation at the magistrate's office. Guess what ... that is text-book bribery. More importantly, ALL OF THIS WAS CAUGHT ON TAPE. RCB and I knew all of this information months prior to trial. In fact, RCB knew this prior to hiring me. Despite the strong evidence against RCB (namely his own words on the tape recording) I was very close to negotiating a last-minute plea deal that would have erased any trace that this case ever existed. But I needed RCB's approval to finalize the deal. I explained this to RCB. Unfortunately, RCB rejected my efforts and arrogantly explained that God would see him through the trial. I politely explained that maybe the deal was God's way of bringing the matter to a resolution that was good for all parties. RCB quickly dismissed the idea. The assertion that I did not provide RCB with discovery materials is an absolute falsehood. I can clearly remember RCB delivering a copy of the discovery materials (which I had previously provided to him) to my office with highlighter marks and his notes all over them. This was at least two months prior to trial. As for the comment about closing arguments, I stand by them. You are ultimately hiring a defense attorney for his ability to close. Every action an attorney takes, from the inception of a case through the close of evidence at trial, leads up to the most important moments, closing arguments. And your wrong again RCB, I would never retract that statement. I expected this type of review back in March of 2013 when you lost, but this late timing is not lost on me. After losing at trial RCB contacted other attorneys (and agencies responsible for policing neglectful lawyers) seeking some error that I might have made at trial so that he could possibly get a new trial. If the allegations that RCB makes were true, the Court would easily grant him a new trial. But they are not true and that is why on October 24, 2013 (a few days before this review), the court denied RCB a new trial on any grounds. My guess is that you received the court order on October 26, 2013, and this review followed out of frustration. I have no problem with someone being upset if they lose. That is completely understandable. But RCB, don't lie and don't pretend that your case was a slam-dunk winner. It wasn’t! Out of pride you thumbed your nose at a potentially great plea offer and it came back to haunt you despite my best efforts.
Michael Worgul's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike, is a great criminal defense lawyer. He is hard working, honest and experienced. You'll be hard pressed to find a better lawyer to represent your needs."
"Attorney Worgul is a hard-working, knowledgeable attorney who genuinely cares about his clients. I have often referred criminal cases to Mike and his partners. If you are in need of the services of an attorney, there is none better than Attorney Worgul."
"Great criminal defense attorney!"
"Both of us having previously been employed in the public sector as defense attorneys, and now in private practice, Mike and I have had many opportunities to work together on a variety of cases. When you're working on a case with another attorney, there's nothing better than knowing you're working with a quality person who knows what's going on. Mike's definitely an attorney I'd trust with my representation if I ever needed it."
"Mike has been my mentor over the beginning stages of my legal career. He has given me countless hours of guidance, while at the same time treating me like a colleague. Not only does Mike get results for his clients, he guides them through the legal process, especially in times of plight. Simply put, Mike Worgul knows the legal channels to get results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"My brother has helped numerous numbers of my friends and associates during DUI and criminal matters, successfully exonerating them or reducing their criminal liability. He knows the law, is a true trial lawyer, is a straight shooter, and will always give you a fair evaluation of your case."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Mike when he first started practicing. He works hard and cares about his clients. He has a great legal mind."
"I have known Michael for over ten years and he is a fine attorney. I endorse him for all criminal defense matters."
"Attorney Worgul mentored me during the early stages of my legal career. He is diligent, well-prepared, and treats each client with the utmost level of care. I recommend Attorney Worgul to anyone seeking legal advice in relation to a criminal matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is hardworking, dedicated, and knowledgeable. You cannot go wrong with him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike knows the law. He is a very aggressive advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michael for more than 7 years. He gets fantastic results for his clients, he knows the law and he is always prepared."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Top 40 Under 40, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Clients' Choice Award, AVVO
2012
Clients' Choice Award, AVVO
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Managing Partner, Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC
2006 - 2008
Associate, Allegheny County Office of Conflict Counsel
2005 - 2006
Attorney, Arthur Bloom & Associates
Associations
2014 - Present
Mediate
2005 - Present
Allegheny County Bar Association, Criminal Litigation SectionMember
National College for DUI Defense
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. V.Y.
Not Guilty on all Counts
Commonwealth v. P.L.
Not Guilty on all Counts
Commonwealth v. J.C.
Not Guilty on all Counts
Education
2004
Duquesne University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2011
How to Handle Your First DUI Case
DUI
Publications
2014
Aspatore Book publication
Recent Trends in the Legalization of Marijuana
Languages
English