Matthew R. Zatko

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Matthew R. Zatko

also known as Zatko Law, LLC

4.9
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Somerset, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime ... +3 more

202 E Union Street, Somerset, PA

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About Matthew

Biography

Twenty Five years of aggressively protecting my clients rights

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

29 years

40%
DUI and DWI 20%

20%
Sex Crime 20%

20%
Personal Injury 10%

29 years

10%
Real Estate 5%

29 years

5%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 28 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Matthew R. Zatko Attorney at Law

202 E Union Street, Somerset, PA, 15501

mattzatko.com/

Matthew R. Zatko's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andrew | August 29, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Very happy with representation

Had a speeding ticket which I needed reduced to a non -moving violation. Mr Zatko represented me and managed to reduce the violation. No need for me to make 5 hour drive to court. Also got a small refund from court based on lower status of traffic violation. Very happy with overall result and serv...ice

Posted by Juan | August 14, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent lawyer

Matt helped me out with a traffic ticket for speeding on I-76. He was excellent!!! Not only I did not received any points in mi license, but additionally, the Court refund me near $100!!! Thank you Matt, very much appreciated.

Posted by Scott | April 09, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A great Attorney

Mr. Zatko took the time to answer all of my questions thoroughly and kept me well informed of the process. I live out of state so he was able to represent me without requiring me to drive 5 hours to appear in court. He successfully negotiated the best possible scenario for my case and I couldn't be m...ore happy with the result. If you are looking for an Attorney that truly knows every subtle nuance of the law and has strong working relationships to ensure that your case is treated objectively and fairly, then the only choice is Matthew Zatko. I typically never take the time to write reviews, but when someone goes above and beyond my expectations to achieve a successful outcome for me, I am compelled to share that information with other people that are in need of solid representation.

Posted by Jolene | February 04, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

A Professional Ready Advocate

I was having no success locating a lawyer to help me with what I felt was an unfair speeding citation on the PA Turnpike. My Dad found Mr Zatko thru the Bar Association and suggested I talk to him. From the first contact, he was professional, friendly and honest about my situation. To make a long sto...ry short, he was able to resolve the situation for me in a most favorable manner. And I feel at a very resonable fee. Many thanks are due!

Posted by Yuri | August 06, 2012 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

I glad that I have chosen Attorney M.Zatko as my representative.

I had a case regarding traffic violation. I am very pleased with results of my hearing achieved by Attorney M.Zatko.

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Matthew R. Zatko's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Dautrich

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a consummate professional and very skilled lawyer. I would refer clients to him without hesitation."

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Benjamin Stanton

Unknown lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Zatko is a well-established and respected attorney. I would highly recommend him."

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Michael Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Solid lawyer."

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Elliott Katz

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend and endorse Matt. His expansive background of experience enables him to effectively and strongly represent his clients. He is known as a well prepared tenacious defender who zealously advocates for his clients, and excels in taking on difficult cases. I strongly endorse him."

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Ellis Klein

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is an excellent DUI and traffic attorney. He is always well prepared in court and is respected by judges, prosecutors and police. He is an outstanding advocate for his clients and I highly recommend him for DUI, traffic and Criminal defense cases."

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H. Aalsberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great Lawyers knows the law inside and out. Plus he is Honest and tells his clients when they need them and when they don't. Not many attorneys will do that. Thus the reason I can say he is one of America's Top Lawyers. I definitely endorse him."

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Ellis Klein

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Elliott Katz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer

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Benjamin Stanton

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Dautrich

Criminal defense lawyer

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Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Owner, Matthew R Zatko Attorney at Law

Associations

1997 - Present

Somerset County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

American Sign Language

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