Our Mission

Serving You Since 1995

For more than 25 years, Zunder and Associates, P.C. has stood beside individuals and families throughout Western Pennsylvania, delivering skilled, straightforward legal representation in criminal defense, family law, personal injury, estate planning, and business matters.

Our six attorneys bring more than 105 combined years of experience to every case. We serve clients from two convenient offices in Butler and Cranberry Township.

We believe that access to strong legal counsel should never feel out of reach. Whether you are navigating a custody dispute, fighting criminal charges, or planning your estate, our team is ready to put decades of courtroom and negotiation experience to work for you.

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Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

Decades of courtroom experience defending clients against DUI, drug charges, assaults, homicides, and more in Butler County and throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Family Law

Family Law

Compassionate guidance through divorce, child custody, support, adoption, and PFA proceedings, protecting what matters most.

Personal Injury

Personal Injury

Tenacious advocacy for accident victims, car, truck, and motorcycle crashes, slip-and-fall injuries, and wrongful death claims.

Estate & Business

Estate & Business

Thoughtful planning for your future, wills, trusts, estate administration, business formation, real estate, and deed preparation.

“He has a reputation as the best criminal defense attorney in the county, and I can see why. He seems to be highly respected by the people he works with in the courts. He fought for me like a cornered raccoon and got results. Not cheap, but worth each and every penny. The associates in his firm have good reputations as well. ”

— Nicholad D.

OUR FIRM

More Than 105 Years of Combined Legal Experience

Founded in 1992 by Michael Zunder, our firm has grown into one of Butler County’s most trusted law practices. From our offices in Butler and Cranberry Township, we serve clients across Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence, Armstrong, Mercer, Venango, Clarion, Indiana, and surrounding counties.

With six attorneys dedicated to criminal defense, family law, personal injury, estate planning, and business matters, we provide the depth of a larger firm with the personal attention you deserve. Our attorneys are active members of the Pennsylvania and Butler Bar Associations and are well recognized by their peers.

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Our Team

Michael is the President and founder of Zunder and Associates, P.C., having opened the practice in 1992. His primary area of practice is criminal law (including but not limited to DUI, drug and weapons charges, sex offenses, homicides and other violent and non-violent crimes). In addition to his criminal practice, […]

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Michael Zunder

Michael Zunder

President & Founder

Mike has been with Zunder and Associates since 2001. His practice primarily involves criminal law, including DUIs, drug cases, assaults, thefts, homicides, gun crimes and juvenile delinquency. He also does Appellate and Post-Conviction Relief Act work. Mike also handles various family law matters, including divorce, child custody, termination of parental […]

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Mike Jewart

Mike Jewart

Partner

Emily’s practice primarily involves criminal law and family law including criminal defense, child custody, termination of parental rights, adoption, child and spousal support, and divorce. She is passionate about her practice and approaches each case with diligence and care. Prior to joining the firm, Emily served as a law clerk […]

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Emily E. McKenna

Emily E. McKenna

Partner

Heather primarily focuses her practice on family law, including divorce, custody, child and spousal support, juvenile law, and adoptions, and has done so for the last seventeen years. Previously a licensed title agent managing a title company, she also has significant real estate law experience, as well as experience in […]

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Heather Sicignano

Heather Sicignano

Partner

Tracy joined Zunder and Associates P.C. shortly after its inception. Her practice primarily involves Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Family Law, lncorporation/LLC organization, Contracts and Business Matters and Lease/Deed preparation. Prior to joining the firm, Tracy was in private practice in Butler County for several years, with a practice concentrating on […]

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Tracy Schaffner

Tracy Schaffner

Attorney

Laura’s practice primarily involves family law, including child custody, divorce, child and spousal support, adoption, juvenile delinquency, and dependency. She is passionate about working closely with clients through some of the most difficult times of their lives and approaches her cases with attention to detail and care. Prior to joining […]

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Laura Darr

Laura Darr

Associate