Philip M. Masorti

Philip M. Masorti

also known as Philip Masorti, Phil Masorti

4.8
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at State College, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime

P. O. Box 000, State College, PA

About Philip

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

I have been focused on criminal defense since 1992 and I have tried to verdict over 100 criminal matters. I have obtained acquittals on major felony cases including drug deliveries, sex assaults, robbery, burglary, conspiracy, attempted homicide, vehicular homicide, unauthorized use, aggravated assault, and criminal trespass. I have obtained acquittals on many misdemeanors including simple assaults indecent contact and DUI. We use advanced trial prep methods with emphasis on cross-examination.

35 years | 3,000 cases

40%
Sex Crime 30%

35 years

30%
Violent Crime 30%

35 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1992

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Location

Masorti Law Group, pc

P. O. Box 000, State College, PA, 16801

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Philip M. Masorti's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

92 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Edward | November 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Fights for you!

From my initial phone call with Philip regarding a DUI, he genuinely showed that he wanted to help me. After my first meeting with him at his office, I knew that he was the attorney that I needed to hire. He has always explained the processes that we would go through in the legal system. He has alwa...ys been there, day and night, to answer any question that I had. He has been by my side to fight for me. He always treated me with respect. This is my first time of having to be in the legal system, but Philip has always been there to represent me. Through his genuineness and caring, Philip has made me feel that I always have someone to help me through this.

Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Representation

I hired Phillip for my DUI case and wouldn’t have had any other attorney representing me. He met with me whenever necessary, made sure I understood the processes clearly, and he went above and beyond to make sure all questions were answered and that I was prepared.

Posted by Rick | May 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

Mr. Philip Masorti handled my DUI case. He thoroughly reviewed my case. He took my statement of events, he visited the site of the stop and reviewed the police report. We consulted on the situation and my options. Philip was very helpful in explaining the options of what was very confusing. Once i ch...ose the path Philip very expiditiously went to work. It was pretty painless and my penalties were greatly reduced. He gave great advice. He is an awesome guy and a great attourney. I would highly recomend Philip Masorti for any case or litigation you have. I would definately call on him if i ever need a capable attourney who has my best interest in the forefront. Thanks Philip, i really appreciate all you did for me.

Posted by Jason | July 25, 2015 | DUI & DWI

DUI suppression win

September of 2014 I was pulled over by a local officer stating that I may have been going too fast and then the officer attempted to arrest me for DUI. At this time I knew there was something up with you arrest because when I ask the officer if he was using vass car to time me he stated no and starte...d coming up with other reasons that he would have stopped me. So with the advice of some friends they referred me two Philip Masorti. Celtic on my case and went directly at it with everything he had within the first few minutes of talking to him I started to feel pretty confident that we would win this case form his confidence and experience level that he's had spoke of. The time and dedication that he had put into my case even though I knew he had bigger cases going on and my case may not have been the biggest case you he had he still treated it as it was a big case and that it was a priority to him through the constant updating and information and you give me about what he was doing and planned on doing. On November 2014 we went to our first trial in the last minute he local da at a red light violation . In the officers arrest affidavit he had stated that I went through a yellow light phil at this point and said we got them. So finally the day came from my suppression hearing interested in watching still do what he does best was amazing the man far from me in my rights like I would have been a family member of his he didn't stop he didn't back down for anything that was right. And from the time I got to know phil throughout this I got to learn that he truly cares about his community and the people in it and that he will fight for these people even if they are writing or if they're wrong he believes it was raining the justice system and he will fight for it no matter what. At the beginning of July I had found out that the evidence in my case have been suppressed in that we had won. I would recommend Philip Masorti to any person needing help with the justice system he is the right man to do it in the right man to help anybody in need.

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Philip M. Masorti's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Davidson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Masorti is a force to be reckoned with in the Courtroom. He is a zealous advocate for his clients. I have seen him go above and beyond for his clients in and outside of the Courtroom. He relentlessly pursues his clients goals in every case that I have seen him have when I have been in Court with him. I highly recommend Attorney Masorti as a follow attorney in Centre County."

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Alfonso Gambone

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Philip is a solid choice for any criminal defense matter. He has a fantastic reputation for getting great results for his clients."

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Aaron Biichle

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Attorney Masorti. We have gone head-to-head in the courtroom in the past and, more recently, have fought side by side in the pursuit of criminal defense. His criminal law intellect is matched only by the empathy he shows to his clients. A vigorous fighter; I endorse Attorney Masorti."

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Brian Manchester

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Philip Masorti is a hard working lawyer. He strives to do the best for his clients. I recently worked with him as co-counsel on a difficult Aggravated Assault While DUI case. The dedication he showed to his client to defend her against very serious charges as well as how he constantly kept his client informed was very impressive and I am not easily impressed. I would definitely work with him again in the future because he cares for his clients and works very hard for them."

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Ellis Klein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Phil is my "go-to" guy when referring clients who have gotten into some trouble in Centre County. Phil has done an excellent job for all cases that I have referred to him and I would highly recommend his services."

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Marie Sullivan

Family lawyer

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Wayne Bradburn

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Clients Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2006

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

1992

Moot Court Captian, International Law Moot Court

1989

Scholar Athlete of the Year, East Stroudsburg University Alumni Association

1989

All Academic Award, Pennsylvania Athletic Conference

1989

Magna Cum Laude, East Stroudsburg University

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Founder & Senior Partner, Masorti Law Group, pc

Associations

1994 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1992 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Centre County Bar Association

Member

Phi Alpha Theta

Member

Pi Gamma

Member

2002 - 2005

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

2001 - 2002

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Executive Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. R.E.

Reduced to $25 dollar fine. All other charges dismissed

Commonwealth v. K.W.

Not Guilty on all counts

Commonwealth v K.A.

Not Guilty on all counts

Commonwealth v Epps

not guilty all counts

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Education

1992

University of Dayton School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

East Stroudsburg University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1989

East Stroudsburg University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Small Firm Practice Workshop Small Firm Practice

2004

Daughters of the American Revolution

Medical Malpractice Reform

2001

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Young Lawyers Conference

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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