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Hagarty, Esq., Matthew

Law Office of Matthew S. Hagarty
29 E. Marshall Street
Norristown, PA 19401

Phone: 2156145865
Areas of Practice: Criminal Law
Title: Attorney
Practice Type: Solo Practitioner
Bio: A skilled advocate with extensive courtroom experience, Matt focuses his practice on defending individuals in criminal defense, DUI/DWI, traffic violations and related matters in courts throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area, including southern New Jersey.
In practice for more than 10 years - including early experience at the highly regarded Defender Association of Philadelphia - he has prevailed on behalf of clients in multiple jury trials and hundreds of bench trials across Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware Counties. Described by a recent client as "passionate, intelligent, and articulate", Matt's approach centers on rapid action and clear communication. His diverse client base includes many first-time offenders with busy lives and careers.
Matt also handles expungements, pardons, appeals, juvenile matters, violation of probation/parole hearings, and represents clients in select business litigation. He makes near-daily appearances in area courtrooms, including magisterial, district, traffic and municipal courts, as well as Courts of Common Pleas, and maintains offices in Center City Philadelphia and Norristown.
In addition to his prior role in the major trials division at the Defender Association of Philadelphia, Matt's background includes commercial litigation and labor and employment law for two Philadelphia area firms. He is an active member of three bar associations and a regular volunteer for Philadelphia VIP, which provides pro bono assistance to indigent clients. Matt grew up in the Philadelphia area and lives in Montgomery County with his wife and two children.


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