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

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Sex Crime 30%

35 years

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Violent Crime 30%

35 years

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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 - 5 of 28 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Please Save Yourself

I don't know where to begin for this review. From our initial consultation to now (ongoing case), this lawyer has done nothing but aggravate my anxiety and my problem. I was charged with a criminal offense so I contacted this lawyer upon reading many positive reviews. He contacted me and agreed to me...et on that very day. He saw a very scared kid who was overwhelmed with anxiety. At the meeting, I described my situation and he told me that everything was going to be fine and told me to sign a retainer fee. I was in a very vulnerable state which he further exasperated when he said he doesn't have time and needs to go visit his mother for the weekend. I couldn't think clearly and I signed it. Now throughout the whole case, Phil never gave me this comfortable feeling that he's got my case taken care of. One day, he was ignoring my calls/messages so I even showed up at his office to see him surprised and agitated to see me show up so randomly. Although that's one of MANY things that I unfortunately dealt with, I want to focus on the what my situation is now. Currently, my case is being continued when Phil said I would only get an ARD. I don't know what to do. I didn't want to do this review but people should be warned about how they could be treated. I don't want ANYONE to go through what I went through dealing with this lawyer.

Posted by Arsh | March 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A lifesaver

A lifesaver may seem to be a strong word, but it is not when you are facing a felony record for life any potential jailtime. When facing a serious case which could have resulted in a felony record, out of talking to at least 10 lawyers, Mr. Masorti stood out the most. His intelligence, grace, and ded...ication will protect you all the time at any time. He will do work without ever giving you tension, with you not even realizing the work he is putting into the case. Out of multiple charges that would have made me a felon, Mr. Masorti was able to get everything downgraded to one single misdemeanor charge, that after one year of the ARD program (pre-trial invertion, probation) that only required a court check in online once a month, would get expunged. He stands out in my mind as THE most impressive lawyer I have ever met. You cannot go wrong and will never question your decision in choosing Mr. Masorti.

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 Barbara Ann | July 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He's "The Best"

I will never forget the night I received a call from my son terrified and in shock because the police were knocking on his door after a verbal argument with his brother that had escalated to a physical fight. I did not know that at that moment, all of our lives would be changed forever. My husband i...mmediately drove to their house, but It was too late, our son was taken to the police station and then transported to a detention center; not fully comprehending what was happening to him. This led to what seemed liked a never ending chain of legal events for him and our family to face. We had never had anything like this happen to our family and quite frankly, we were very naïve about the law and court proceedings. Daily I had headaches, nausea, anxiety, and stress as well as added financial burdens. Both my sons and my husband were affected as well. It was a blessing in disguise when we were referred to Philip Masorti, Attorney. He literally came to our son's rescue and to our family as well. He carefully reviewed all of the charges and evidence, thus getting the all of the charges reduced and was monumental in eventually getting all of the charges dropped and off our son's record. He kept us in the loop by email or telephone regarding all court proceedings. Phil is not only an experienced, superb Attorney but a compassionate, caring man who put his family first, his children, wife and mother. He handled our son's case as if he was defending his own son facing all of these trials and tribulations. I could call or email him and he always returned the call; even when he was on vacation with his family. He is definitely worth every penny of his fee. He understood out heartache, pain, and suffering fighting for our son till the case was resolved favorably. I cried tears of joy when he called to tell us the case was being dropped. He really is "The Best". With sincere Gratitude, Barbara Ann

Posted by F | July 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommended

Early this year, for the first time ever, our family was in need of an attorney. Philip was the first attorney referred to me by the bail bondsman for my son, having personally used his legal services for his grandson. Phil personally answered my phone call on a Sunday evening and met us the very nex...t day. I knew as soon as we met Philip that he was the best attorney for my son. My son had a heated argument with his brother that became physical which led to police coming to the house. From that point on, everything continued to spiral down for not only my son, but our entire family. We had no idea how the legal system works and how long everything takes. Thanks to Phil, he took us through everything step by step. He listened to my son and developed a strong line of defense. Our son followed everything he was advised to do. Phil came through each time a court date was set, proceeding positively forward. When he tells you he is available anytime and any day; he means exactly that. He always answered each and every phone call whether it was from me, my wife, or our son. He kept us informed by email as well. He turned what was a harrowing situation for our family into a successful, winning situation. We couldn't be happier, he accomplished everything he set out to do for our son. The case was nol pros and all records will be expunged. Our son has his life and future back! With sincere thanks, F

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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

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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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