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About Michael
Biography
EDUCATION:
- Drexel University College of Law
- Drexel University, Bachelor's in Information Systems Technology
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
- Michael Kotik, Esquire, P.C.
- Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office
- Orleans Home Builders
- Law Office of Rovner, Allen, Rovner, Zimmerman, and Nash
CORPORATE EXPERIENCE
- Vanguard, Inc.
- Merck & Co., Inc.
- Penn Mutual Life Insurance, Inc,
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
DUI and DWI
20%
Sex Crime
15%
Violent Crime
15%
Fees and Rates
Awards
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Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 14 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
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Michael Kotik's Reviews
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General Knowledge (30)
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Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
An outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney
Attorney Kotik is the best criminal defense attorney one can find. I had decided to retain him even before meeting him in person based on what people had to say about him. Whatever I had heard about him was absolutely true. He represented me successfully in my legal matter and was able to dismiss the...
Posted by David | December 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Best lawyer to get in the area
Got all my chargers jobs no points no school only had to pay the fine very blessed to have him as my lawyer. Thank you very much.
Posted by Oleg | November 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mr
Unbelievable attorney! Very nolagable and professional. Recommend to everyone!!!
Posted by Viktor | November 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Best of the best lawyer
Thank you Michael, you doing the best job, God bless you and your family, you don't need worry, when Michael work
Posted by Rob | November 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A terrific Lawyer
I have used Mike Kotik a few times now, one case had criminal counts, I was scared, I met with Mike, he reviewed my charges, and assured me he could help me, and not to worry. The day of court, Mike worked his magic and I was extremely happy with the results. I have never met anyone like him, I would...
Michael Kotik's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Michael Kotik for well over a decade, and he is a superb and conscientious lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with him as co-counsel on a number of cases. He works very hard and always gets amazing results for his clients, and he is well-liked and well-respected by judges and all of his colleagues."
"It is imperative that I have relationships with different criminal defense lawyers in different states to mitigate my clients exposure. If any clients have an issue in Philadelphia I put them in touch with Michael and know they are in good hands."
"I one hundred percent endorse this attorney! He is a fighter and he is one of the hardest workers I know. He has helped me out a ton while opening my firm and taught me so much! Mike and his firm work diligently and professionally on every matter. I highly recommend him to any one seeking counsel."
"Simply said, Michael is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!"
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"Michael, first, is a great person and role model. But having worked alongside him in several criminal matters, it is easy to see how hard he works for his clients. Excellent criminal defense attorney."
"Very knowledgeable and honest attorney. Always looking out for the client's best interest."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
TOP ATTORNEYS OF NORTH AMERICA, WO'S WHO DIRECTORIES
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
Builder of the Year Award, Congregation Beth Solomon Community Center
2013
AVVO Top Contributor Award, AVVO
2011
Client Rating 5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
A.J. Drexel Scholarship, Drexel University
2002
National Cooperative Education Honor Society Member, Drexel University
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, SKA LAW GROUP, LLC
2011 - Present
Associate, LegalPhilly.com
2011 - 2015
Lawyer, Michael Kotik, Esquire, P.C.
2009 - 2009
Assistant District Attorney - Co-Op, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
2008 - 2009
General Counsel - Co-Op, Orleans Home Builders
2007 - 2007
Unix Admin, Vanguard, Inc.
2007 - 2010
President, BluePrintWebsites.com
2005 - 2006
Application Analyst - Co-Op, Merck & Co., Inc.
2004 - 2005
Analyst, Penn Mutual Life Insurance
Associations
2012 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
NJ DUI Case
NOT GUILTY
Section 17 Montgomery County, PA
Section 17 Program for client wit prior record
PFA VIOLATION
Client found NOT in Violation
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Recent Cases
Drug Case, PA
Preliminary Hearing bail educed from $200,000.00 to $10,000.00 at 10% and Felony drug charge withdrawn.
Education
2011
Drexel University College of Law
J.D.
2007
Drexel University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2011
Tutor4Bar.com
Bar Exam Tutoring Service
Publications
2021
2020
Bucks County Courier Times
Woman gets probation in Bensalem baby fentanyl overdose
2015
2014
Bloomberg Law Reports
Medicare Fraud Case / Case I worked on with Attorney Thomas D. Kenny
2014
Bucks County Courier Times
Dad admits leaving 18-month-old alone in car at Parx
2013
www.Legalphilly.com
DUI in Pennsylvania
2013
TheTimes-Tribune.com
Susquehanna County Involuntary Manslaughter
2012
FOX NEWS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA CASE
2012
CUMBERLAND COUNTY NEWS
NJ - MURDER CASE
2012
PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITY
NJ - MURDER CASE 2
2012
www.Legalphilly.com
Terroristic Threats Pennsylvania Criminal Code
2012
http://www.benzinga.com/
Q&A Websites Section for the People
2012
2012
PRWEB
LegalPhilly
2012
Languages
Russian
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Michael earned significant contribution points in 2015.
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I get a bench warrant from phila., PA, from 2001 recalled or quashed without going there?
19 Jan 2026
Q&A
How likely with the dependent have to more jail time if he caught the same charge twice on probation
19 Jan 2026
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Is there any change of staying in ard?
21 Jan 2026