Michael Zunder

Michael Zunder is the President and founder of Zunder and Associates, P.C., in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he has led the firm since it opened in 1992. His primary practice is criminal defense, including DUI, drug and weapons charges, sex offenses, homicide, and other violent and non-violent crimes. He also represents clients in family law and personal injury matters, helping individuals address serious legal problems with practical guidance.

He earned his Juris Doctor from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, in 1990. He also received a Bachelor of Arts from York University in Toronto, majoring in Economics and minoring in Finance. This background provides him with a strong foundation in legal analysis, negotiation, financial matters, and problem-solving. His education supports his ability to evaluate disputes, protect client interests, and guide clients through difficult legal decisions.

His experience includes both public and private practice. After law school, he began his legal career with the City Attorney’s Office of Miami Beach, Florida, where he worked for two years before relocating to Western Pennsylvania. He later worked with Riley & DeFalice, focusing primarily on insurance defense and asbestos defense litigation. His current work includes criminal defense, divorce, custody, support, protection from abuse, adoption, car accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and nursing home malpractice claims.

Michael Zunder is admitted to practice in all Pennsylvania courts and the US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Allegheny County Bar Association, and Butler County Bar Association. His broad litigation background, long-standing Butler practice, and service to clients across several core practice areas allow him to help individuals and families respond to legal challenges with steady judgment and committed advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• President and founder, Zunder and Associates, PC
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Butler County Bar Association
• Member, Allegheny County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• Capital University in Columbus, Ohio
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• York University in Toronto
  B.S. in Economics and Finance

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