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.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 1995 | 05/28/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Master School Board Member | Pennsylvania School Boards Association | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Master in Tax Assessment | Court Of Common Pleas of Washington County | 2016 - Present |
Attorney | Joseph M. Zupancic, P.C. | 2001 - Present |
Professor | California University Of Pennsylvania | 2014 - 2014 |
Deputy District Attorney | Washington County District Attorney's Office | 2012 - 2014 |
Title IV-D Attorney | Washiongton County Domestic Relations Office | 2004 - 2005 |
Criminal Conflict Counsel | Court of Common Pleas of Washington County | 2002 - 2006 |
Corporate Counsel | 84 Lumber Company | 2000 - 2001 |
Associate | Bassi, McCune & Vreeland, P.C. | 1997 - 2000 |
Assistant District Attorney | Washington County District Attorney's Office | 1996 - 1997 |
Law Clerk | Judge David L. Gilmore | 1994 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington County Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association | Member | 2012 - 2014 |
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2004 - 2008 |
Washington County Bar Association | Board Member | 2000 - 2007 |
Washington County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | President | 1998 - 1999 |
Pennsylvania District Attorney Assocation | Member | 1996 - 1997 |
Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | 1995 - 2015 |
American Bar Association | Member | 1995 - 2001 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Report of Pennsylvania Zero Tolerance Adviosry Committee | Report of Pennsylvania Zero Tolerance Adviosry Committee | 2016 |
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Newsmaker You Should Know | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Pittsburgh School of Law | Juris Doctor, | 1994 |
Harvard University | BA, | 1991 |
Canon-McMIllan Senior High School | High School Diploma | 1987 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Pennsylvania Senate | School Law and Security Issues | 2012 |
Washington County Bar Association | Pennsylvania DUI Law | 2005 |
Winter Bench/Bar | Pennsylvania DUI Law | 2004 |
Summer Bench/Bar | Year Y2K Legal Issues | 1999 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Commissioner Shober Re-Election Recount | Commissioner Shober prevailed |
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Blane Black, Government 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, Education 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.
Blane Black, Government 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, Education 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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