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Joseph Michael Zupancic

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  • Mcmurray, PA
  • Licensed for 24 years
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Joseph Michael Zupancic
Joseph Michael Zupancic
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About Joseph

Former Deputy DA. Fighting to protect your rights. Call now for a free consultation.

Attorney Joe Zupancic has been practicing law in the southwestern portion of Pennsylvania for the past 22 years.  His firm of Joseph M. Zupancic, PC. has been engaged in the general practice of law since 2000.  At the firm, Joe handles most types of cases, but with an emphasis on criminal defense, family law, school/education law and wills and estates.

In addition to his private general practice, Attorney Zupancic has also served as a government attorney in a number of different capacities including being and assistant and deputy District Attorney in Washington County for five (5) years.

Recently, Attorney Zupancic has been appointed by the Court of Common Please of Washington County to serve as a Master in Tax Assessment to hear and rule on cases concerning the recent county-wide reassessment in Washington County.  This position will be in addition to his private practice, which will continue.

Practice areas

OtherEstate planningEducationFamilyCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 35%

  2. Family: 25%

  3. Education: 15%

  4. Estate planning: 15%

  1. Juvenile law: 10%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

PO Box 1331
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Joseph M. Zupancic, P.C.

PO Box 1331
McMurray, PA, 15317

Office (724) 747-2873

http://www.zupanciclaw.com/

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
PAActive199507/13/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers196
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Master School Board MemberPennsylvania School Boards Association2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Master in Tax AssessmentCourt Of Common Pleas of Washington County2016 - Present
AttorneyJoseph M. Zupancic, P.C.2001 - Present
ProfessorCalifornia University Of Pennsylvania2014 - 2014
Deputy District AttorneyWashington County District Attorney's Office2012 - 2014
Title IV-D AttorneyWashiongton County Domestic Relations Office2004 - 2005
Criminal Conflict CounselCourt of Common Pleas of Washington County2002 - 2006
Corporate Counsel84 Lumber Company2000 - 2001
AssociateBassi, McCune & Vreeland, P.C.1997 - 2000
Assistant District AttorneyWashington County District Attorney's Office1996 - 1997
Law ClerkJudge David L. Gilmore1994 - 1995
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Washington County Bar AssociationMember1995 - Present
Pennsylvania District Attorneys AssociationMember2012 - 2014
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2004 - 2008
Washington County Bar AssociationBoard Member2000 - 2007
Washington County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionPresident1998 - 1999
Pennsylvania District Attorney AssocationMember1996 - 1997
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember1995 - 2015
American Bar AssociationMember1995 - 2001
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Report of Pennsylvania Zero Tolerance Adviosry CommitteeReport of Pennsylvania Zero Tolerance Adviosry Committee2016
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteNewsmaker You Should Know2012
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Pittsburgh School of LawJuris Doctor,1994
Harvard UniversityBA,1991
Canon-McMIllan Senior High SchoolHigh School Diploma1987
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Pennsylvania SenateSchool Law and Security Issues2012
Washington County Bar AssociationPennsylvania DUI Law2005
Winter Bench/BarPennsylvania DUI Law2004
Summer Bench/BarYear Y2K Legal Issues1999
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Commissioner Shober Re-Election RecountCommissioner Shober prevailed

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Attorney Joseph M. Zupancic

Posted by JeffSat Jan 07 2017

Attorney Zupancic is the consummate professional coupled with a deep compassion for his clients. Joe guided me through the legal process and at every stage made me feel comfortable.
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Blane Black, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 30, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Joe is extremely conscientious and well-versed in government law and criminal defense work, having served his community as a school board member and as a prosecuting attorney. He is an excellent trial lawyer.

John Puskar, Child custody Attorney on Dec 30, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Zupancic has an excellent work ethic and is compassionate towards his clients. He is very knowledgeable in many areas of law.

Gary Graminski, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 30, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. He is a tireless advocate, well-prepared, ethical and an excellent litigator. He is also a brilliant brief writer which is a real asset for appellate work.

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