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Biography

Patrick D. Fitch:
From Waynesburg
to the White House
and Back Again!

His published works in Service Star and The Titanic Commutator reveal a keen intellect. Patrick D. Fitch’s life is a powerful narrative of safeguarding liberty—whether through a badge, a briefcase, or a classroom.

Patrick D. Fitch, Esquire, embodies a rare blend of legal expertise, federal law enforcement prowess, and an unwavering dedication to public service.

With a career spanning over two decades across law, government, and academia, Fitch has left an enduring legacy in the institutions he has served and the communities he has safeguarded.

From protecting U.S. Presidents to advocating in courtrooms, his journey reflects a profound commitment to justice, security, and civic responsibility.

Patrick was born to Darwin and June Fitch in Poughkeepsie, New York; in 1975, the family relocated to Waynesburg, a tight-knit community that influenced his values. He completed his primary education at Waynesburg Central High School.

He then earned a B.A., Summa Cum Laude, in Public Service Administration/Criminal Justice from Waynesburg College in 1992 before going on to Ohio Northern University’s School of Law, securing his J.D. in 1995.

This strong academic foundation launched a dynamic career. Fitch began as a Legislative Analyst for Pennsylvania State Senator John Wozniak (1995-1997), sharpening his skills in policy and constituent service—skills that would later define his dual roles in law and protection.

In 1997, after a rigorous three-year vetting process, Fitch joined the United States Secret Service, beating out odds of 3-in-700 to become a Special Agent. He graduated with honors from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, and the Special Agent Training Program in Beltsville, Maryland.

Starting in the Philadelphia Field Office, he investigated counterfeiting, bank fraud, check fraud, and protective intelligence cases with distinction. Following the events of September 11, 2001, he joined an FBI Task Force, pursuing leads in the war on terror.

His career pinnacle came with his selection to the Presidential Protective Division, where he personally protected President George W. Bush from 2002 to 2006, traveling globally on Air Force One and the Presidential Helicopter Squadron.

Fitch’s legal acumen shone within the Secret Service as well. Licensed by the Bar of Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court, he served in the Office of the Chief Counsel, defending the agency in legal disputes and advising on policy.

Later, as a supervisor on President Barack Obama’s detail, he blended leadership with protection, concluding his 16-year Secret Service tenure in the Office of Protective Operations in 2013.

Returning to Waynesburg to raise his children—Molly, Erin, and Aidan—Fitch immersed himself in their lives while resuming his legal career. He excelled as an Assistant Public Defender (2014-2016) and Assistant District Attorney (2016-2019) in Greene County.

His roles expanded to include work in Washington County’s Office of Domestic Relations, a clerkship with Judge Traci McDonald, and, since 2022, a return to the Washington County Public Defender’s Office.

Capital Case Certified, Fitch now defends clients facing the death penalty, a testament to his litigation experience. Alongside this, he taught “Homeland Security & Intelligence” at Waynesburg University, sharing his expertise with the next generation.

Beyond his career, Fitch is a pillar of his community, serving as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church and holding memberships in groups like the Sons of the American Revolution.

Patrick D. Fitch, Esquire, embodies a rare blend of legal expertise, federal law enforcement prowess, and an unwavering dedication to public service.

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