State College, PA legal representation

Criminal Defense Attorney and Custody Litigation Attorney Serving State College, PA

Trial-tested advocacy for Penn State students, families, and injury victims throughout downtown State College and the surrounding Centre Region.

Masorti Law Group PC represents State College residents and Penn State students facing criminal charges, custody disputes, PFA petitions, university disciplinary hearings, and injury claims with direct guidance and courtroom-tested experience.

Serving downtown State College and Penn State's campus community

A Criminal Defense Lawyer Who Understands Life Around Penn State

State College runs on a rhythm most residents know well: fall Saturdays at Beaver Stadium, packed bars along College Avenue, and a student population that swells and shrinks with the academic calendar. That rhythm also produces a steady stream of legal trouble, from underage drinking citations near Beaver Avenue to more serious felony charges that follow students and locals alike into adulthood if left unaddressed.

Our office at 611 University Dr Suite 213, State College, PA 16801 sits close to campus, which matters when a client needs to meet quickly after an arrest, a Title IX notice, or a call from the Office of Student Conduct in Old Main. Attorney Philip Masorti has spent years in the local magisterial district courts and Centre County courtrooms handling everything from summary offenses to felony trials, and that regional familiarity shapes how we build every defense.

Families in State College Borough, Park Forest, and the surrounding townships also turn to our firm for custody litigation, PFA defense, and personal injury representation when accidents happen on Atherton Street, Route 322, or one of the borough’s busy intersections.

Legal services for State College clients

Criminal Defense, Custody Litigation, and Student Misconduct Representation

Whether you are a Penn State student facing serious criminal charges, a parent navigating custody litigation, or someone hurt in a crash near the Nittany Mall, our practice areas are built around the specific pressures State College residents face. Our college student criminal defense lawyers understand exactly what is at stake in these situations.

We handle matters ranging from misdemeanor citations to federal criminal defense, and from campus disciplinary hearings to serious injury claims requiring a personal injury trial lawyer’s courtroom experience.

Local courts and considerations for State College clients

Navigating State College's Courts, Campus, and Local Ordinances

State College presents a unique mix of borough ordinances, university policy, and county criminal procedure that a general practice lawyer may not fully appreciate. Charges that begin as a campus incident report can quickly turn into a criminal case, a student disciplinary hearing, or both running on parallel tracks.

Local factors that shape our defense strategy include:

Penn State's Office of Student Conduct proceedings in Old Main, which run independently of any criminal case
The State College magisterial district court, which handles initial arraignments and preliminary hearings for local arrests
Downtown's dense bar and apartment corridor along College Avenue and Beaver Avenue, a frequent source of simple assault and underage citations
Gameday enforcement around Beaver Stadium, which increases citations and arrests on fall weekends
Centre County's ARD program, which can offer first-time offenders a path toward expungement
Custody and PFA filings connected to State College families, which move through Centre County's family court division

Talk to a Criminal Defense and Custody Litigation Attorney in State College

If you or your student are facing criminal charges, a university disciplinary hearing, a custody dispute, or an injury claim in State College, do not wait to get answers. Reach out to Masorti Law Group PC today to discuss your situation and understand your options before your next court date or campus meeting.

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