Michael A. Defino

Michael A. Defino

DeFino Law Associates, P.C. • Philadelphia, PA
Criminal DefenseMedical MalpracticePersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(855) 772-9002
Address
2541 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19148, US

Professional

About

A Summa Cum Laude graduate, Phi Beta Kappa member and 1978 graduate of Villanova University School of Law, Michael Anthony DeFino’s has tried a multitude of high-profile cases reported by CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, ESPN, ABC, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, Chicago Tribune and New York Times. Mr. DeFino is the lone attorney to secure an acquittal for his client in one of the most complex multi-defendant federal criminal cases in Philadelphia’s history. He has represented a plethora of civil clients in medical malpractice and personal injury suits and obtained several multi-million dollar settlements. Mr. DeFino has appeared before every level of state & federal court in Pennsylvania and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He has served as a senior hearing officer of the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board. VOTED A PENNSYLVANIA “SUPER LAWYER” EVERY YEAR SINCE 2005 Mr. DeFino has been successfully nominated as a preeminent Pennsylvania Attorney in Personal Injury and Criminal Defense as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for twelve consecutive years.

About Criminal Defense Law

Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes, protecting their constitutional rights throughout the legal process. They work to achieve the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial. Common matters include dui/dwi, drug charges, assault, theft.

Credentials

Education
1978 Villanova University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2018 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2018 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2017 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2016 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2015 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Associations
Pennsylvania Bar Association Member Philadelphia County Bar Association Member
Updated: Mar 08, 2026