Office | Somerset, PA

About Matthew R. Zatko Attorney at Law

Representing clients in Criminal, Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Probate & Real Estate Matters.

Experienced litigator aggressively protecting your rights since 1997

Perhaps you or a loved one was charged with a crime or received a traffic ticket for a serious offense. Maybe you were involved in an auto accident. Or you need a will or are contemplating a divorce. Whatever the reason, everyone needs an attorney at some point. And when you do, the law firm of Matthew R. Zatko is prepared to help.

From my office in Somerset, Pennsylvania, I represent individuals, families and businesses in matters involving:

Criminal defense

Personal injury law

Estate planning and probate

Family law

Real estate law

Business law

Fighting for you. Every step of the way.

Approximately 50 percent of my business is the result of word-of-mouth referrals from current and past clients. My reputation is well-deserved — for the past 14 years I have honed my litigation skills fighting tenaciously on my clients' behalf. I am dedicated to "helping people during their greatest time of need."

My clients can count on me for:

Strong, strategic representation — I listen to the details of your situation and analyze it from every angle before determining the right way to handle it. My goal is to obtain the best possible results for each of my clients, and I put in the time and effort to do so.

Success in the courtroom or at the negotiating table requires dedication, meticulous preparation, and the ability to quickly and accurately assess rapidly changing situations to determine the best way to proceed. I am adept in all of these areas and am always prepared to protect my clients' best interests.

Personal service — When you contact the law firm of Matthew R. Zatko, you speak with me directly. I discuss your legal issue with you and guide you through each phase of your case, answering your questions and addressing your concerns along the way. Your case is not passed off to a first-year associate; you get an experienced attorney who is with you throughout the entire process.

Compassionate support — I understand that dealing with a challenging legal situation can be stressful for you and your family. My office is a safe, judgment-free place where you can feel comfortable sharing the details of your situation.

Serving Somerset County, PA and the surrounding area

My office is located just one block from the Somerset County Courthouse in downtown Somerset, Pennsylvania, and less than a mile from the Pennsylvania Turnpike interchange. I represent clients throughout Somerset County and the surrounding area, including people involved in incidents on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Bedford

Boswell

Confluence

Everett

Greensburg

Hustontown

Indiana

Johnstown

Meyersdale

Needmore

Uniontown

Windber

Bedford County

Cambria County

Fayette County

Fulton County

Indiana County

Somerset County

Westmoreland County

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend appointments available by request. Depending on the circumstances, I may be able to visit you in your home or hospital room to discuss your personal injury or estate law case.

Matthew R. Zatko — Providing quality legal representation

Whatever your legal situation, you deserve the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have an experienced, dedicated attorney working on your case. Call the Somerset, Pennsylvania law office of Matthew R. Zatko at 814.443.1631 or contact me online to discuss your legal issue today.

 

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Traffic Violations
Posted by Bernadette
October 07, 2025
Hired Attorney Grant Shonesky

I called Mr. Shonesky to handle an issue I was having and within days he had everything taken care of and kept in contact with me the entire time. I would recommend him to anyone looking for legal advice or representation. He is truly the best.

Traffic Violations
Posted by Blake
September 02, 2025
Hired Attorney Matthew R. Zatko

I had some traffic citations that could have ruined everything I’ve worked so hard this past year to achieve. I called several local attorneys and public defenders, but Mr. Zatkos office were the only ones who really looked into my issues, so I knew right then and there that was the way to go. And it was. I was looking at jail time and he got my charges down to basically a small fine, and I am forever grateful. He has strong roots in somerset county, anyone who’s worked with him can tell you that. I attribute this life win to his knowledge and experience in his profession, and also very apparent; the relationships he’s built with local law enforcement and honorables was true and ever-present. I nearly gasped when I received the bill for the hearing too, it was less than half of what I expected. If you’re ever in trouble in somerset county, this is the man you want in your ring. Compassionate, knowledgeable, experienced, and thank goodness-affordable. You are a true saint Mr. Zatko

 
Child Custody
Posted by Victoria
August 13, 2025
Hired Law Firm

Grant has provided me with outstanding representation for almost two years. His communication skills are excellent, and he responds promptly to any questions or concerns I may have. Overall, his professionalism and work ethic are truly commendable.

Traffic Violations
Posted by Kimberly
June 18, 2025
Hired Attorney Grant Shonesky

My 19 yr old son was pulled over and was issued over 20 traffic violations, all pending $500 -2000$ in Fines as he was traveling through the state of Somerset, Pennsylvania from our home, state Maryland back 2 Cincinnati, Ohio where he attend school. These lawyers are awesome They handled our case while me and son are in two different states ( 4 hrs away) from the state of PA and managed to do that without my son attending court due to his football obligations. They won out case These guys are awesome. I highly recommend them thank you guys for all that you’ve done

 
Child Custody
Posted by Brianna
June 17, 2025
Hired Attorney Grant Shonesky

Working with Grant through the custody case for my fiancé & I was great. He was very responsive with our issues, we told him what we wanted and he made sure that happened. He was very understanding at explaining everything and what we had to do. We would definitely use him for more custody cases in the future and anything else in the future.

 
Estate Planning
Posted by Cullen
June 14, 2025
Hired Attorney Grant Shonesky

I worked with Mr. Shonesky to handle my family’s estate planning and it was a smooth and easy process from start to finish. His knowledge of estate planning left me with a sense of comfort that my desires were met each step of the way. Outside of his knowledge on law, he consistently made himself available, and worked around my schedule throughout the process. For estate planning, or any of your law needs, I’d highly recommend Mr. Shonesky as I think you’d be hard pressed to find a lawyer as knowledgeable, accommodating, and who cares about your best interest, as him.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
November 27, 2024
Hired Law Firm

Matt Zatko is the only attorney my family will ever use. He is knowledgeable, compassionate and easy to talk to. He listens to your concerns and comes up with a solution to the problem. You won't be disappointed. Thanks Attorney Zatko!

Estate Planning
Posted by Alex
January 21, 2024
Hired Law Firm

I recently had Matthew R. Zatko's office do some legal work for me. His team listened to my requests and concerns and performed the tasks in a timely manner. When I returned to pick up my paperwork, his staff thoroughly explained everything to me. I know that Matt and his staff will be there in the future if I need him. What I paid was very reasonable.

 
Real Estate
Posted by Jim
December 18, 2023
Hired Law Firm

I was very pleased with Grant Shonesky’s performance with my case. After dealing with other attorneys that didn’t follow up or even respond to my calls, his professionalism and promptness was exemplary. He kept me informed and updated every step of the way. He was very personable and easy to deal with. I would highly recommend Matthew Zatko and Grant Shonesky.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Lorie
August 21, 2023
Hired Attorney Matthew R. Zatko

I found Matt on google and sent a request via his website after hours. Matt called me THAT EVENING to discuss the case. He wasted no time. He knew exactly what direction to take, created a calming environment and delivered on what he said he would. HE was there every step. Because of him, everything is being resolved with an outcome better than I thought possible. ‘Big’ firms don’t always equal better or knowledgeable. I’d pick Matt and his crew 1000 times over.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 28
    • Traffic Violations
    • DUI/DWI
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Parole and Probation
    • Vehicular Homicide
    • Burglary
    • Capital Offenses
    • Criminal Defense
    • Criminal Fraud
    • Death Penalty
    • Electronic Surveillance Expungements
    • Extortion
    • Forgery
    • Grand Jury Practice
    • Hit and Run
    • Homicide
    • Manslaughter Misdemeanors
    • Money Laundering
    • Murder
    • Post-Conviction Remedies Search and Seizure
    • Sex Crimes
    • Shoplifting
    • Stalking
    • Theft
    • Victims Rights
    • Weapons Charges
    • Wire Fraud
    • Wiretapping

  • Personal Injury 15
    • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
    • Accidents
    • Automobile Negligence
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Boating Accidents
    • Bodily Injury
    • Brian Injury
    • Dog Bites
    • Slip and Fall
    • Car Accident
    • Truck Accident
    • Motorcycle Accident
    • Head Injury
    • Spinal Injury
    • Wrongful Death
  • Real Estate
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Assault 2
    • Assault and Battery
    • Sexual Assault
  • Trusts and Estates 6
    • Estate Planning
    • Trusts Law
    • Trust Planning
    • Powers of Attorney
    • Retirement Planning
    • Special Needs Trusts
  • Family Law 11
    • Divorce
    • Adoption Law
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Grandparents Custody
    • Alimony
    • Postnuptial Agreements
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Spousal Support
    • Military Divorce
    • Uncontested Divorce
  • Fathers Rights
  • Annulment
  • Agency and Distributorships 1
    • Marital Property Distribution
  • Business Law 6
    • Business Estate Planning
    • Business Formation
    • Business Start-Ups
    • Business Succession Planning
    • Business Successions
    • Business Litigation
  • Contracts 1
    • Contract Disputes
  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Probate
    • Wills
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Criminal Appeals
  • Products Liability
  • Litigation 2
    • Estate Litigation
    • Trust Litigation

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1997

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