Laura F. Zipin

Laura F. Zipin, Esq., is a Senior Trial & Appellate Attorney at The Zeiger Firm, and represents clients in civil rights law and criminal defense matters, bringing courtroom and appellate experience to cases involving significant personal and constitutional concerns. She handles criminal appeals, DUI defense, assault, white-collar crimes, sex crimes, juvenile matters, homicide defense, and theft-related charges. She also represents clients in police brutality, post-conviction relief, probation or parole violations, and expungement matters, with careful preparation shaping her advocacy throughout complex legal proceedings.

Laura earned her J.D. from Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law in 2017 and her B.A. in English and Creative Writing from Haverford College in 2011. She is admitted before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the Third Circuit, and federal district courts across Pennsylvania. She uses her legal education and writing background to support detailed research, persuasive briefing, and effective strategic analysis in complex trial and appellate matters.

Laura previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia from 2018 through 2024, where she gained substantial prosecutorial and courtroom experience. She also served as a judicial law clerk in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania from 2017 through 2018. She draws on both roles when evaluating evidence, anticipating prosecution strategies, preparing motions, and developing arguments for criminal defense and civil rights cases and appeals.

Laura F. Zipin brings trial, appellate, prosecutorial, and federal clerkship experience to clients facing criminal charges or civil rights violations. She explains legal options in clear terms and prepares cases for negotiation, trial, or appeal based on each matter’s circumstances. She focuses on protecting client rights through careful research, strong writing, and courtroom advocacy. She approaches each case with attention to strategy, evidence, procedure, and the consequences clients may face.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Trial Attorney, The Zeiger Firm
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Haverford College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)