Matt joined our firm this winter in February 2014. This was after years at the Public Defender's Office. At the PD's office Matt developed his trial and court expertise by being in court every day. Prior to being a public defender, Matt was president judge Yatron's law clerk for two years. Originally from Virginia, Matt is the son of two trial attorneys who have taught him well. Additionally, Matt is married to a Berks County Attorney. Matt served as a Marine for eight years as a military intelligence specialist. Matt has vast experience in DUIs and brings that talent to BLO. Matt enjoys sailing and is an avid shooter. Matt is a hunter, he has a passion for military history, and he and his wife love travel. Matt is a combination of compassion and diligent litigator. In his life he has been a single parent of a teenager and he understands the stresses and challenges of the family law process. Matt is a man of honor and integrity.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
---|---|---|---|
PA | Active | 2008 | 01/02/2021 |
Legal answers | 31 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Associate Attorney | Bentley Law Offices | 2014 - Present |
Assistant Public Defender | Berks County Public Defender's Office | 2010 - 2013 |
Law Clerk | Law Clerk - Honorable Judge Paul M. Yatron | 2008 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Pennsylvania Bar Association | N/A | 2008 - Present |
Berks County Bar Association | N/A | 2008 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
---|---|---|
Duquesne University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
College of William and Mary | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2001 |
Posted by anonymous
Thu Aug 01 2019
Posted by Jordan M-B
Fri Mar 22 2019
Posted by Donna
Wed Feb 28 2018
Posted by Alex
Fri Oct 06 2017
Posted by anonymous
Mon Sep 18 2017
Posted by Ian Calhoun
Sat Aug 19 2017
Posted by anonymous
Sun Mar 19 2017
Posted by Julie
Fri Feb 10 2017
Posted by Beth
Tue Jan 31 2017
Posted by Xxena
Wed Jun 22 2016
Victor Frederick, Family Attorney on May 18, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Attorney Kopecki is a very professional and thoughtful advocate for his clients. My experiences with him have always been positive, and I have no hesitation endorsing him as a quality attorney.
I endorse this lawyer.
Eric Gibson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 24, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.