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David Zuckerman

Zuckerman Law Firm, LLC
David Zuckerman
David Zuckerman
Zuckerman Law Firm, LLC
Pittsburgh,
 PA

Attorney David S. Zuckerman, Esq. is an experienced Pittsburgh criminal defense lawyer familiar with the legal system in Allegheny County and the surrounding counties in Western Pennsylvania. As the founding attorney of the Zuckerman Law Firm, his firm has been trusted to represent over 3,000 clients facing felony, misdemeanor, traffic and non-traffic cases in Western Pennsylvania. 

Legal Expertise and Trial Experience

Attorney Zuckerman has tried over 70 jury or non-jury trials to verdict. He has also litigated thousands of preliminary hearings and summary trials, successfully resolving many cases at Magisterial District Court. As a former Allegheny County Assistant District Attorney, he gained invaluable insight into case investigation and prosecution tactics, achieving an 80% conviction rate in jury trials. He utilizes this experience to comprehensively examine criminal cases on his clients' behalf.

Educational Background

Attorney Zuckerman's commitment to criminal law is reflected in his educational achievements. He graduated from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law in 2008, ranking in the top 15% of his class. Before law school, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Crime, Law & Justice from the Pennsylvania State University.

Recognition and Awards

After forming the Zuckerman Law Firm in 2014, Attorney Zuckerman has received the following professional recognition: 

  • Selected to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers in 2026 and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star list in 2018 for Criminal and DUI Defense. Only 2.5% of attorneys in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are selected for inclusion by Super Lawyers. 
  • Selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania
  • Selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in Pennsylvania
  • Selected to the America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Pennsylvania
  • American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys "10 Best" Client Satisfaction Selection from 2015-2026
  • American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys "10 Best" Client Satisfaction Award from 2015-2025
  • A superb, 9.9/10.0 Rating on AVVO
  • Lead Counsel Rated in Criminal Law for State Felony and Misdemeanor cases
  • Over 160 independent 5-Star Ratings on Google, Avvo and related attorney websites.
  • Member of the National College of DUI Defense
  • Member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Allegheny County Bar Association. 
  • Member of the National College of DUI Defense
  • Member of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL)
  • Member of the Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA)
  • Member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA)

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